August is National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to prioritizing self-care, balance, and intentional living. It’s a reminder that wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about finding the practices that truly support your mind, body, and spirit. Aromatherapy, mindful pauses, and small rituals can all play a role in helping you feel grounded and present during your day.

True wellness doesn’t always come from adding more. It comes from slowing down, creating space, and finding balance in your own way. Sometimes, the most powerful form of wellness is learning to do less.

The Science of Slowing Down

When you pause—really pause—you give your nervous system permission to reset. Deep breaths, moments of stillness, and restful cues (like scent) signal your body to shift from “fight or flight” mode into “rest and repair.” That’s when digestion improves, tension eases, and creativity comes back online. In other words: rest isn’t lazy. It’s productive.

3 Restful Rituals You Can Try Today

✨ The 5-Breath Pause
Next time you feel scattered, apply Scentered Happy or De-Stress Balm to your wrists. Close your eyes. Inhale deeply for 5 counts, exhale slowly for 5 counts. Repeat five times. Notice how even one minute can change your energy and help you feel centered.

✨ The Mini Transition Ritual
Our brains thrive on cues. Before leaving work mode for home mode (or vice versa), apply Escape Balm to your temples. Think of it as a reset button—helping you step fully into your next moment.

✨ The Evening Cue for Sleep
Instead of scrolling until your eyes blur, choose a cue for rest. Apply Sleep Well Balm 30 minutes before bed—on your wrists, neck, or pillow. Pair it with a book, calming playlist, or gentle stretch. You’re training your brain: this is the time to slow down.

Why Rest Belongs in Your Wellness Plan

Wellness is an ongoing journey, not a checklist. It can mean giving yourself permission to stop doing—even for just a few minutes. Rest restores, refuels, and reminds us that we don’t have to earn our wellness by working harder.

Small, intentional actions repeated consistently—like swiping on a balm, pausing to breathe, or stepping away for a moment of stillness—can add up to profound changes in your energy, focus, and overall sense of balance. This National Wellness Month, celebrate wellness by embracing what works for you and letting go of what doesn’t.

🌿 Explore our Daily Ritual Balm Collection to sample all six of our natural aromatherapy balm—and create your own restful rituals.