With the advent of technology and digital learning, students find it extremely difficult to concentrate while studying. Stress, anxiety, and mood swings also affect focus. 

If you want to get rid of gloominess and boost focus and concentration, a great, natural way is to use essential oils for studying. Read on to find out how essential oils can help to improve your cognitive abilities and enhance focus.

Table of Contents

• Why do students face a lack of focus and concentration?
• How do essential oils affect the brain and help in boosting focus and concentration while studying?
• Which essential oil is good for increasing focus and concentration?
  

Why do students face a lack of focus and concentration?

Student life is not easy. There are too many things to deal with, such as studies, assignments, peer pressure, extracurricular activities, etc. All of this can result in stress, anxiety, and sleeping issues. According to research, students (including children) who are stressed about their academic performance lack motivation and have a diminished learning capacity. 

Digital distraction could be another reason why students are unable to focus on their studies. The use of technology for teaching has become a norm in every school and even at home, with ed-tech. As per a survey, 49 percent of students felt distracted when using phones and laptops, and they scored lower on tests.

How do essential oils affect the brain and help in boosting focus and concentration while studying?

Since stress and anxiety are major causes of lack of concentration, first and foremost essential oils can help by relaxing your mind. Essential oils can also help lift your mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and make you feel calmer and more motivated. Using essential oils to reduce stress or for medicinal purposes is known as aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is known to be very effective in lowering cortisol or stress hormone levels and instantly relaxing your body and mind. Aromatherapy can also help in changing brain behavior, increase your ability to memorize and improve cognition.

Which essential oil is good for boosting focus and concentration?

You can use essential oils for studying in several ways. You can dilute them in a carrier oil and apply it on your temples or the back of your neck. 

You can also simply diffuse them. When we inhale certain essential oils and they reach the olfactory bulb, our brains releases more endorphins and serotonin, which promotes positive feelings and regulate your mood. 

Here are some WOW essential oils that you can use to boost focus and concentration:

Revitalize Essential Oil Blend

WOW Revitalize Essential oil is a blend of orange, lime, cedarwood, myrrh, vetiver and Boswellia essential oils. Citrus oils, such as lime and orange, are known to be able to lift the mood. Vetiver and cedarwood oils have soothing properties that instantly calm our minds and help us focus. The Boswellia Carterii, also known as Frankincense oil, positively affects our nervous system and helps reduce anxiety.

Step Up Motivation Essential Oil

WOW Step Up Motivation, a blend of six essential oils - lemon, orange, mandarin, tangerine, grapefruit, and spearmint essential oil - helps create a positive aura around you and clear negativity. 

Spearmint essential oil is beneficial in reducing stress and helps improve memory. Other citrus essential oils such as orange, grapefruit, mandarin, tangerine, and lemon are known to increase energy levels and boost focus. They help in getting rid of fatigue and gloominess and uplift enthusiasm and self-confidence.

WOW Focus X Essential Oil Blend

WOW Focus X Essential Oil is a blend of nine essential oils, including Palmarosa, rosemary, chamomile, cardamom, jasmine and lemon. All these essential oils are rich in antioxidant properties and boost focus and concentration.

Rosemary oil positively affects the autonomic nervous system and increases brain activity. Chamomile oil was shown to be beneficial for children with ADHD, helping them concentrate better. 

Jasmine essential oil helps to relax and enhance confidence and optimism.

WOW Energizer Essential Oil Blend

WOW Energizer Essential Oil is a blend of seven essential oils that improve brain function and help us overcome lethargy. The fresh fragrance of this blend lightens up your mood and fills you with energy. It contains citrus essential oils such as orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit, but also peppermint and rosemary oil.

Citrus fruits are rich in antioxidants and can uplift the mood. Peppermint oil also helps to calm our nerves and boost concentration.

Rosemary Essential Oil

WOW Rosemary Essential Oil is beneficial in improving memory. According to a study, students who studied in a room scented with the fragrance of rosemary oil scored 5-7 percent higher in their memory test as compared to other students. It is also believed that rosemary essential oil also improves cognition and helps in maintaining focus and concentration. It also makes you feel refreshed and energized.

You can use rosemary essential oil to boost focus by simply rubbing one drop between your palms and inhaling it. Or dilute it in a carrier oil and use the blend to massage your temples.

Peppermint Essential Oil

WOW Peppermint Essential Oil has a cooling effect that stimulates your mind and helps you concentrate. Peppermint essential oil activates the brain's limbic system, provides mental clarity and boosts focus, optimism, and productivity. It is also effective in alleviating the symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, insomnia, and other medical conditions. Inhaling peppermint oil also helps in performing cognitive tasks better.

Conclusion

Stress and anxiety are some of the most common causes of lack of focus while studying. Essential oils for studying have proved to be beneficial in boosting concentration. These oils instantly help calm the mind and body, lift your mood, and make you feel more energetic. Using essential oils can also help boost your memory.