I am obsessed with candles; I love how lighting a candle can completely change the mood in a room. Being fortunate enough to work from home means that I can often light up a candle and use the aroma to change my attitude. Here are my favourite scented candles for working and why…

Lemon – Lemon candles are perfect for dreary, grey or rainy mornings. The scent is instantly uplifting and really refreshes the senses. In aromatherapy lemon is said to improve concentration and memory which makes it the perfect start to a working day.

Rose – my favourite flower, and my favourite scent for beauty products and candles, I can’t get enough of rose. The fragrance is soothing and calming, reducing tension and anxiety. Try lighting a rose candle at times of stress.

Black Pepper – this zingy scent always manages to spurt me into action if I have an afternoon slump. It promotes alertness and improves concentration and is thought to be a mental stimulant.