Fragrant secrets of concentration

Inability to concentrate on one thing — the real problem of our time, according to psychologists. Too much information, much of which we do not need; too many tasks and worries. Fortunately, to improve the ability to concentrate is often the most simple methods. For example, sniffing peppermint.





Although the miraculous properties of peppermint have been known since ancient times, scientists are not tired to test the established wisdom. And a recent study again proved that it is enough to spray fragrance in the class, and students will write the test a little better than odorless. Well, the secret is the aroma of mint stimulates the brain and sharpens focus to help not to be distracted from the main job.





Creatives found out about this simple trick, decided to benefit office workers and even added to an existing already in the range of "perfume" pencils, the smell of mint. They argue that their pencils are made exclusively from recycled materials, and the impregnation recipe to be so reliable that even a pencil after two years will smell fresh mint. However, it's how little you have to write...





By the way, drivers are also advised to opt for car air fresheners with hints of mint or cinnamon, not to be distracted from the road. The study was carried out about ten years ago.





Yes, to improve their ability to concentrate can be due to a single mint leaf. In addition, for these purposes, it is useful to smell the cinnamon, the leaves of tea tree, citrus and bergamot. And if scientists in order to see this, probably need a microscope and a laboratory, the ordinary man will be quite aromatic lamp and a few minutes of the procedure.



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