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The Burnout Epidemic Book
Burnout isn’t just exhaustion, it’s a signal that something deeper is broken. Inspired by Jennifer Moss’s bestselling book The Burnout Epidemic, this post explores how creative recovery can support mental wellbeing at work. Discover why candle-making and wax seal workshops aren't just relaxing, they are reclaiming space in a world that glorifies productivity. Plus, how your employer might cover the cost through wellness budgets.
🚫 Non Scented Candles?
For many 'Burnout Legends', a strong scent can feel like another stressor, not a solution. If you've ever avoided candles due to headaches or allergies, this is for you. We explore how quality ingredients, personal control, and gentle alternatives can make scented calm accessible to everyone.
☀️ Help! My Candle Melted in the Mail
Soy candles are sustainable and beautiful until they melt in a delivery van. Here is what you need to know and how we are fixing it
Will My Soy Candle Melt in a Hot Car? Asking for a Friend
Soy candles and London heatwaves don’t mix. If you’ve ever left a waxy companion in a hot car, here’s what happens and how to avoid turning your dashboard into a scent crime scene.
Soy Wax vs Beeswax
Wondering whether to burn soy or beeswax? We pit these two eco-friendly waxes against each other in a candle showdown fit for the burnout generation. Spoiler: one smells like honey and the other smells like doing your taxes right.
Soy Candles: The Secret Ingredients to Your Calm
Ever wonder what goes into that soothing soy candle that melts away your workday stress?
Hint: Is more than just wax. Dive into the surprisingly simple (and refreshingly un-corporate) world of soy candle ingredients and discover why quality matters.
Soy Candles: When to Add Fragrance for Maximum Scent Throw
Adding fragrance to soy candles at the wrong time can ruin your scent throw. Discover the ideal temperature to infuse your candles and boost both hot and cold throw for irresistible aroma.
How Soy Candles Are Made?
Ever wondered how soy candles are made? Here is a step-by-step guide with corporate humour, wax wisdom and a little burnout therapy. You’ll never look at candles the same way again.
Soy Candles And Soy Allergies: Should You Panic or Just Light It?
Worried your soy allergy might be triggered by soy candles? Here’s the stress-free truth about soy wax, allergens, and whether you should light that candle or run.
Unscented Soy Candles: Because Your Nose Needs a Day Off, Too
Unscented soy candles are the silent stars of stress relief, no scent, no drama, just clean-burning calm.
Perfect for sensitive noses, corporate offices or anyone who needs glow without the scent.
Pregnant And Burned Out? Let’s Talk Soy Candles!
Pregnant and stressed? Learn how soy candles can be a safe, soothing companion during pregnancy. No toxic fumes, just calm in a tin.
Burnout Worst Enemy: A Candle with Crystals on It
Crystals, candles and corporate chaos. Discover how soy candles with healing stones can help you melt stress, manifest peace and survive yet another "quick catch-up."
Soy Candles with Essential Oils: Aromatherapy’s Sassier Sister
Soy candles with essential oils offer the perfect blend of mood-boosting scent and stress relief without the mess of diffusers or greasy rollers. Discover the difference between burning essential oils and diffusing them and why soy wax makes it better.
Why We Use Wood Wicks in Our Soy Candles
Discover why we only use wooden wicks in our soy wax candles, from the soothing crackle to the clean, even burn. Is not just a candle; it’s a sensory ritual designed to help you reset from corporate chaos.
Too Pretty to Burn? The Truth About Dried Flowers in Soy Candles
Beautiful dried flowers on soy candles? Yes. Burning them? Not so fast. Here’s everything you need to know about decorating your candles safely without sacrificing style.
Soy Candles for Men? Yes!
Think candles are just for women? Think again. Discover how our soy candle-making workshops are becoming a creative outlet for men who want a reset minus the stereotypes.
Soy Candles and Hormones: What You Need to Know
Are soy candles safe for your hormones? Discover the truth behind soy wax, fragrance ingredients and what to avoid to protect your hormone health, whether you are lighting candles around kids, men, or women.
What Do Soy Candles Smell Like?
Soy candles don’t just smell good, they smell smart. From clean-burning scents to their creamy, honey-coloured melt, these small-batch wonders are the burnout antidote your office desk didn’t know it needed.
Why Your Candle Needs “Curing” And So Do You
Premium soy candles, like high-performing leaders, need time to set. Discover what soy wax curing teaches us about corporate life and burnout.
Why Soy Wax Is the Burnout Friendly Choice?
Burnout smells better with soy. 🕯️
In this post, I’m spilling the (soy) wax on why I embraced the plant-powered glow. From cleaner burns to longer scent throws, discover why soy wax is the unsung hero of slow living and why your redundancy might just smell like opportunity.