Revel and be resplendent at our bridal shower workshops!
 
By definition, a bridal shower is a daytime event celebrating the bride's upcoming marriage. While the bride is undoubtedly the belle of the ball when it comes to the wedding, the bridesmaids play an integral role, so why not take your sisters out for a beautiful day by going for a bridal shower perfume workshop?
 
Strengthen your relationships with your bridesmaids and close friends by immersing yourselves in an activity that will be one that all of you will remember and cherish.
 
Revel in fragrance with your posse
 
The bridal shower concept has been around as early as the 16th century. While traditionally, it is an event whereby gifts are given to the bride. Why not buck the trend by instead of receiving, you gift your fellow bridesmaids and friends with a bridal shower perfume workshop conducted by the perfume workshop?
 
It is said that it is better to give to receive, and who better to be the beneficiaries of it than your fellow bridesmaids and those near and dear to your heart.
 
A shared experience consistently builds bonds, and no glue is more significant than those shared between the bride, her bridesmaids, and her closely-knit group of friends. And what better way to do it than to go for an activity that you can all jump in, indulge and revel in by attending a bridal shower where you can all take away some great memories.
 
The magic of creation
 
Let us take you on a magical ride that is guaranteed to make your bridal shower something that you will forever cherish. A unique activity, this is THE workshop to attend in Singapore to get the premier experience in creating your tailor-made fragrance with guidance from the experts at the perfume workshop.
 
You will always want to make those you care about smile and share the best times with them. You can rest assured that you will undoubtedly get the opportunity to do so at our workshop.
 
You will be in safe hands with our experts who will be around to help you get you the scent that is tailor-made to your liking. The journey will begin by identifying your perfume personality type. This step is key to helping you flex your creative juices as you will then be exploring our wide array of oils and fragrances so you can make the scent that is uniquely you.
 
To further enhance the customizable experience of the participants, every attendee will get an individual laser engraved bottle with their names on it! There is also a myriad of options available to the participants ranging from mandarin literature, room diffusers, and even halal options.
 
By the end of the workshop, you and the girls will be leaving the workshop with not only leave with a greater appreciation of fragrances and scents, but a 100ml bottle also awaits. It will inevitably be a gift and experience that will be treasured and remembered fondly for years to come.
 
So, take a load off, enjoy yourselves, and let us be the ones to help you in creating the memories!
 
Life won’t wait, so why should you?
 
With the big day looming, get in touch with us so we can give you the bridal shower  workshop experience that you deserve! 

Being able to distinguish the fallacies among the facts is very useful in not helping you to find the perfect perfume application method to effectively keep your perfume’s long lastingness but also how to store it to maintain its fragrance quality.
So, let’s check out what are some of the common misconceptions people may have towards perfumes and help you to understand perfumes better!

​Every individual will have their own unique skin odor. This odor difference can be due to factors such as genetics, diet and also the type of bacteria living on your skin.
Therefore, what’s more if it is comparing the fragrance that mixes with your skin odor, upon contact with your skin, with that of odorless smelling strips.
If you are intending to purchase the perfume and apply it on your skin, you should ensure that you are satisfied with the fragrance that is in contact with your skin before you make the decision to buy it.

​This is a very common misconceptions as advertisements of branded perfumes always display these perfumes in fanciful and classy perfume packaging.
However, more often than not, some of the branded perfumes quality can actually be comparable to other perfumes that are of a more affordable price.
Then what makes perfumes so expensive? Firstly, it can due to the branding. The high-end brands typically market their perfumes as luxury products, thus, making you pay higher for how they brand it. Secondly, it could be due to the labor cost to hire experts to formulate the perfume creation. Thirdly, it could be the fragrance ingredient cost. The more labor intensive to source for the ingredient, the more costly the ingredient will be.
Therefore, these factors can be the reasons why you are paying for what you are paying, making up the general price of perfumes.

​The perfumes are made volatile for is dispersive function to help us smell better. However, this volatility is influenced by heat. Therefore, the greater exposure to heat, the higher likelihood of it being evaporated faster, losing its long lastingness.
The act of rubbing the perfume, creates abrasion between two surfaces thus, enhancing the heat. Hence, making the perfume evaporate more easily with heat.

​Perfumes encompasses Top, Middle, and Base notes to ensure a well-balanced formula. The Top notes has the highest volatility (evaporates in the first few minutes), followed by Middle notes and lastly the Base notes.
Therefore, over time, fragrances profile can change despite whether you have been wearing it in a cold and air-conditioned room or under the hot summer weather.
Therefore, it is recommended when you are in search for a perfume to purchase, decide after spraying and letting the fragrance to set in for around 30minutes before deciding if this fragrance profile is something you like, and buy it.

​Everything has their life span, even diamonds that is known to be the hardest and strongest material on earth degrades over time.
What’s more, perfumes are light, humidity and heat sensitive, hence it would definitely degrade over time. Generally, perfumes can last 2-3 years if stored with care. If you are in doubt of how long your perfume’s life span is, you can check with the staff that sells it.

I hope some of the misconceptions have been cleared, and the information have helped you attained better understanding of perfumes to make a worthier and better your perfume selection in your next purchase!
If you want to experience creating and having your very own personalized perfume, you may want to attend a perfume workshop!
The links below can give you more information as to how to book a session and more details about the workshop.
Perfume Workshop General/Team Building links for more information:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
OR:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Couple & Bridal Showers Perfume Workshop:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/couple-perfume-workshop.html
​https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/bridal-shower-perfume-workshop.html
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The use of pleasurable scents has long been used as a method of enhancing one’s sense of well-being for thousands of years, dating as far back from the times of the ancient Greeks to the Egyptians. Whether using the scent on oneself, utilising essential oils to spruce up the home, or even to show reverence to the infirmed and deceased.
 
Scent making has also been proven as a good form of therapy. Also known as aromatherapy, our ola factory senses have long been associated with triggering memories and emotions. These reactions are often subconscious and widely universal.
 
The scent is an effective method to enhance one’s mood and well-being. Whether making one own signature fragrance or even as a team while participating in aromatherapy team building workshops, fragrance making is a great way to create new memories and form positive emotions. It will also be hugely beneficial in getting a team to bond.
 
At the perfume workshop, Singapore’s premier purveyors, we are here to guide your team through an exciting journey to reintroduce you back to your senses when it comes to conducting scent-making activities. It will undoubtedly go down a treat. Read on to find out why our aromatherapy corporate events are the way to go when planning your next move!
 
Scents are potent
 
As previously mentioned, scent is a potent tool for the human condition as it affects our moods, triggers memories, and even improves our cognition. Smells are processed through the olfactive bulb, directly connecting the two brain areas strongly implicated in emotion and memory. Scents are a way to evoke memories, tantalise and enhance ourselves.
 
The sense of smell is so deeply entrenched and complex wired into our limbic system that it undoubtedly will affect our overall wellbeing.
 
Scents as a form of therapy
 
In a 2011 study conducted by Masahiro et al., positive emotions elicited by certain fragrances have been proven to lower our stress levels and improve wellness and overall mental outlook. 
As a therapeutic medium, the merging of the four factors shows why smells have the power to influence our moods and mental wellness.
 
By capitalising on our experience and expertise, we can conduct our aromatherapy team building workshops, accommodating up to 220 participants per group so you can rest easy and fully immerse yourself in the experience.
 
Our signature scents of Singaporean Orchids individualised team personality profiles are sure to put the fun back into functional fragrances. To top it all off, you and your fellow participants will not only leave with a greater understanding and appreciation of your team’s strengths but also be carry away with you a personalised bottle to remember the momentous day spent together.
 
Wellness, being all the rage these days, is something to be taken on board for a corporation and its teambuilding efforts. As a team-building activity in Singapore, this fresh and exciting approach is sure to have the teaming purring like a well-oiled machine.
 
Conclusion
 
Our primal selves have always heavily relied on our senses. By rediscovering them, we can be better equipped to handle the challenges we face individually and as a team.
 
The perfume workshop has the tools to help you to engage with your team whilst meeting all your aromatherapy and functional scent needs. With fully customisable options and programs, you can be assured that we will be up to the task of fulfilling your requests.
 
Get in touch with us now to start your team on a journey towards happiness and wellbeing!

When we boil it down to brass tacks, we have always looked for a way to stand out as a race. Since the dawn of time, we have relied heavily on our sense of smell. According to research done by the Harvard Gazettes, of all our minds, we retain and recall the most memories with aromas when compared to our sight or hearing.
 
The sense of smell can affect us in many differing ways. They can significantly positively and negatively impact human behaviour, mood, and emotions.
 
That said, we at the Perfume Workshop are here to help you learn how to create your own perfumes and fragrances that will make you stand out from the masses. What’s more, after attending our perfume making workshops, you’d be well equipped to understand which oils, fragrances and diffusers work best for you.
 
The nose knows best
 
Contemporary literature and research have shown that the olfactory bulb, the structure in the front of the brain, will send information to the other areas of the body’s central command for further processing. Odours and smells directly route to the limbic system, including the amygdala and the hippocampus, the significant regions related to emotion and memory.
 
Our sense of smell has been proven to be an integral part of the human experience. When it comes to recognising the danger of finding a mate, our sense of smell has always been a reliable indicator and affects how we react to situations.
 
Having a personalised scent would not only heighten your mood and confidence, but it comes with an excellent opportunity for you to be the best version of yourself. The world will be at your feet, so why not take the plunge and join us at the perfume workshop?
 
The perfume workshop experience
 
With our patented scent bar, you would be furnished with the knowledge of your perfume personality after taking our tests, and you would then be introduced to the many options available to you as you begin the exciting and rewarding journey to creating your very own signature scent. That’s right, an odour that is specifically tailored for you! Cap of the feel of bespoke luxury with your laser-engraved bottles that add to the sense of individuality.
 
At the perfume workshop, we aim to please, and with our wide array of fragrances, oils, and diffusers, we are sure that you will come up with the scent that will tickle your fancy. We have the means and the ability to cater to every need, right up to offering halal fragrance options so that our Muslim clientele are not overlooked.
 
Throughout this virtuosity of perfume making, you would get a unique product and learn what works for you. There is nothing that will empower you more.
 
As Singapore’s leading bespoke perfume company, we are here to help you every step of the way. With our outstanding team of experts, you can rest assured that you will produce a work of art that you can be proud of. These fragrances will be with you for years to come, and they will still evoke the same feeling of excitement and pride when you look back on the experience, knowing that you are the one that created them.
 
Welcome to the family
 
We hope that you will be as excited as we are to welcome you to the fold with all that has been said. So why wait? Get in touch with our team today, and we look forward to seeing you!

In every organisation, it is inevitable that there would be conflicts among co-workers. But how should we address them in a certain manner to make sure that we can better prevent the same things from happening in the future?
 
When there is discord in a company, it affects everyone in it. The rising tension causes people to be uncomfortable and if not handled correctly, other employees would feel discouraged and even affect the company's productivity.
 
 
Understand the nature of the conflict
Conflicts can happen for so many reasons. It could be due to miscommunications, unfair treatment or simply because of different opinions. Finding the root of the problem can let you determine which is the most suitable approach for this situation. The last thing we want is to assume and go into the situation without knowing the actual facts, causing more conflicts as a result.
 
 
Communicate
As they always say, communication is key. When there is conflict between two parties, things will definitely get awkward and they might not want to communicate. At times like this, the employer should step in and sit down with both parties and understand the situation. Get them to talk about how they feel. Through communication, it allows the other party to understand how you feel and try to put themselves in your shoes as well.
 
 
Listen with empathy
It is essential to give complete attention to the person speaking. Do not interrupt them and let them say their piece. After that, you can then say what’s on your mind that’s bothering you. Respect each other and listen to gain understanding of what is causing this conflict.
 
 
Come to an agreement
Understand and embrace the conflicts. Sometimes disagreements may not always be a bad thing. Accept that we’re all human with different backgrounds, different opinions. Conflicts can let us understand how a certain sees and thinks. And once we come to a mutual understanding of how one another works, teamwork is built there.
 
 
Remember, it is important that all conflicts surfaced are solved with a mutual understanding and agreement. I hope that the above methods work as a simple guideline for your company when dealing with conflicts.
 
 
If you want to experience creating and having your very own personalized perfume, you may want to attend a perfume workshop!
The links below can give you more information as to how to book a session and more details about the workshop.
Perfume Workshop General/Team Building links for more information:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
OR:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Couple & Bridal Showers Perfume Workshop:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
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I’m sure everyone owns at least a bottle at home. You might have a signature collection or maybe someone gifted it to you on Christmas. Have you ever wondered if our perfume has an ‘expiry date’?
 
The answer is yes, perfumes do go off. But just how long can we store our perfume before it goes bad? The shelf life of a perfume depends on different factors, such as the storage method and the scent’s chemical composition.
 
Most perfumes don’t have a label for expiry date, as they can last between 1-10 years. But the best period would be between 3-5 years.
 
According to experts, perfumes with heavier base notes will last longer as compared to perfumes made up of mainly top or middle notes. Some examples of perfume base notes ​include patchouli, cedarwood and frankincense; while top notes include lemon, orange and bergamot.

Perfume storage is a huge factor which can affect the shelf life of a perfume. Correct storage allows the lovely scent to last much longer. Storing your perfume away from direct sunlight or freezing temperatures can help to prolong the shelf life of fragrance.
 
Don’t make the mistake of storing your perfume in the bathroom! The humidity in the bathroom will destroy the molecular integrity of your perfume.
 
If you have a perfume just sitting on the shelf for a long time, don’t let it go to waste! Perfume can be a very accessory used to bring out your unique personality!

​If you want to experience creating and having your very own personalized perfume, you may want to attend a perfume workshop!
The links below can give you more information as to how to book a session and more details about the workshop.
Perfume Workshop General/Team Building links for more information:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
OR:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Couple & Bridal Showers Perfume Workshop:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
 
 

​Are you here because you are bored of the usual team bonding game? These are some tried and tested games that are fun and exciting to play with your colleagues at your workplace!
These game ideas are free for all and with just some preparation, you will certainly have a lot of fun playing and bonding together over these games!

1. In a hypothetical circumstance where your team was sailing on a ship in the sea, but a huge storm was about to sweep them away and the only landing place nearby is an unexplored Island just up ahead. After checking the possessions they have, what is near them that they could grab are, a knife, a compass, a handphone, 2 bars of chocolate, a lighter, a can of beer, a water bottle, an umbrella, a blanket and a first aid kit before they leave on a small boat and sail towards the island.
2. On a piece of paper, with the listed items, allow the team some time to rank the importance of the items that they would grab first in order of 1 – 10. 
3. After everyone is done, allow discussion and explanations of their ranking choice.

​Purpose: Helps develop decision making and analysis, while provides learning opportunity to the differing viewpoints of people through the exchange of everyone’s perspectives and reasonings for their items’ ranking.

1. Prepare a few sets of descriptive sentences or nouns, write them on pieces of paper separately. For example, “a rabbit in a field of daisies or a Donald Trump, Adidas, or even naming a country, like Australia”.
2. Selected 2 people (person A and B) from your team to sit with their backs against each other.
3. Person A will choose a paper with the written sentences and nouns (place the papers upside down, so they could not see what they are choosing. 
4. In one minute, Person A must describe what the sentence or noun is in an indirect way to person B. For example, if the picture chosen was “a rabbit in a field of daisies”, person A is allowed to say, “white, furry, eats carrots, long ears, flowers”, but is not allowed to directly say any word from the sentence.
5. Person B, while facing the back of Person A, will try to understand and guess what the sentence or noun is and answer within the one minute.
6. Their roles can rotate after that or other people from the team and take turns to play in pairs.

Purpose: A hilarious and fun interactive game to develop communicative skills and to learn how to give accurate yet key information.

1. Prepare several opaque bags (can use black garbage bags) and place several different props in each bag that do not have to be relevant to each other. For example, one bag can have a basketball, magazine, hair tie, and a shoe. Another bag could have a book, an umbrella, keys, and even an insect repellent. Note: The number of bags corresponds to the number of teams you have.
2. Each team will choose a bag and from the props inside a bag, give each team 30 to an hour mins to come up with a short 5min skit.
3. After the given time, each team will perform the skit and the judges will judge base on creativity, rationale and their thoughtfulness behind the plot, story dialogues and characters.

Purpose: Allow creative and quick thinking to innovate on urgent problems. Encourage collaboration and team play as well.

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1. To begin, seat everyone down in a circle. Select a person to start with a phrase of their choice; for example, “I was walking my dog and…”
2. Then the next person in clockwise direction will carry on with the “story” that the person before has spoken. Do note that the sentence should be logical. Humour can be added to enliven the game.
3. The story should come to a conclusion at the last person of the circle. Therefore, the last person must try to conclude the story and the person before the last should try to allow an easy conclusion for the next person to continue.
4. The game can repeat with another story and select another person to start first.

Purpose: To learn communication, thinking and observation skills on how to use words that are not only relevant to us but to others, and also to learn to analyse and try to understand how the person before you, might want the story to proceed.

These are some ideas that may match you team’s needs, to have fun together while learning and bonding over these games.
You may also want to seek for novel Workshops to attend with your team. I would suggest Perfume Workshop as it encourages not only creativity skills but is also a fun and novel team building experience as well.
If you would like to know more about this Perfume Workshop, do head down to the links below.
Perfume Workshop Team Building links for more information:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
OR:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Couple & Bridal Showers Perfume Workshop:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
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​To trust is to have confidence, faith or hope in someone or something. It’s about believing one’s ability and relying on each other to do what we say we’ll do. The relationship between colleagues and bosses is very important as well. Without these, there is no room for trust to grow.
 
Trust is very hard to gain in the modern world. It is very hard to get things done when there is no trust. Nobody wants their boss breathing down their neck, checking on work updates because they don’t trust them.

​After going on so much about trust, how exactly can we ensure that it is present in the workplace? I have listed some ways below that you can follow to work on building trust.

​The amount of work to be done should be fixed and a deadline should be given for the employees. Everybody should be clear on what is expected of them so that there would be no confusion and miscommunications.
 
If both sides don’t know what each other wants, it can lead to resentment and frustration. If not resolved, it may result in employees leaving the company. Setting certain expectations can prevent that from happening. Some of the steps you can follow are:
 
●     Defining the expectation
●     Using simple language
●     Breaking down the goals
●     Getting feedback
●     Follow up on the assigned task

​Even if it might be hard sometimes, be honest with your employees. Tell people the truth rather than what they want to hear.
 
Understand the needs of your employers and be considerate about their feelings. Show your support as an employer so that they know that they can count and rely on you if they need anything. If this relationship can be established, the trust can be built up with time and this would definitely benefit the company in the long run.

Enabling employees to take charge sometimes can also show the trust that you have in them. Allow them to make decisions, it can be as simple as letting them set their own deadlines for the tasks assigned.
 
Employees can learn to be more responsible and take pride in their work, this can also give them a sense of ownership. If a mistake is made, they would then learn from it and ensure that it won’t happen again in the future.

Be consistent, be it with expectations or rewards among co-workers. A double standard is a principle that is applied unequally to different groups of people. If not handled properly in time, it can become a very toxic trait in the work culture.
 
If a person is constantly being treated unfairly and the issue is not addressed and resolved, the employee might shut down their communications and withhold their trust.
 
Double standard can be prevented by:
●     Taking a step back and looking at things from the other party’s perspective
●     Learning to say no
●     Say something about it
 
 
With all these regulations in place, it’s really not so hard to build trust between co-workers! It’s about putting your people in control and achieving higher levels of performance. With support and the correct leadership guidance, your organization is sure to prosper .


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Perfume Workshop Team Building links for more information:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
OR:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Couple & Bridal Showers Perfume Workshop:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
 

Searching for a perfect gift to mark the significant day of the year with your significant other? Personalizing and choosing your perfume fragrances could just be the for ideal activity or gift for you and your love one!
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Selecting perfumes from a large variety in the malls could be a headache to some, so why not create your very own one? Not only making this event a fun and great time with your love ones but also create memories and help both of you craft something that solely and uniquely only belongs to you!

Like the word suggests, personalization is a very intimate matter and one those most familiar to you or you yourself can identify what fits you best.
Fortunately, this will also mean that each item that is personalized will be perfect and tailored to your wants and needs which you will love and use!
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Furthermore, personalization also gives the gift a more meaningful touch to the present and enhances the significance of the gift to you and your love ones when you look back to it on a later time.

One of the best nutrition in relationships is quality time with your love ones. Doing activities together are excellent choice for dates where full attention will be focused on enjoying each other’s company together.
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This is also especially good for people who are usually very busy in their lives, a breather and fun way to spend their free time and also with their love ones, killing two birds with one stone.

Valentines is already thick with the air of romance. However, if there is a way to make your valentines even more special, would you want to try it?
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Not only does fragrances make you appear to exude an enhanced air of attractiveness but also has amazing effects on your moods, smoothing out lingering fatigue and easing stress you may have accumulated during work, allowing you to focus on your love ones instead.

Therefore, many have opted to wear perfumes out when they are on their dates. Hence, in a perfume workshop, you can not only personalize the perfume base on your liking but also modify the scent to your partner’s preference as well to enhance your attractiveness to him/her.

Since perfumes are highly personal items, there is always something to gain when attending such a workshop with your love ones.

Not only do you get to know the likes and dislikes of your partner better, but also attain insights to his/her personality from her preferences.
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This gained familiarity to their preferences will only do good and no harm to your current state of relationships!

In this perfume workshop, you get to do personality quizzes to find out more about yourself, of your partner and also gain further insights to your personality in relation to fragrances while also deepening your relationship with each other in this quality time together!
So, what else is holding you back from trying it out? To find out more and book a session now, head down to the links below:
 
Find out more in the links below:
Perfume Workshop General links:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
Team building:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Bridal Showers:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
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Are there times when you feel sleepy even when you have yet to start work? And you have tried many ways but it either is ineffective or it does not fit into your lifestyle.
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Why not give fragrances a try? The sense of smell is one of our powerful five senses that aids us in our daily lives as the senses we pick up stimulates our brains to learn about the things around us.
These 5 scents display qualities that helps people to focus according to World Health Forum. Let’s dive in and see what are they and more details about them!

Benzoin is a resin extract, taken from different types of styrax trees by undergoing solvent extraction technique. Despite how the name appears, do not confuse it with the benzoin drug that you can find over-the-counter as their applications are very different.
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Interestingly, in perfumery applications, benzoin carries a familiar scent whom many also recognize as - Vanilla. Its sweet and soothing scent may seem like it excels only in its soothing properties but is shown properties that display benefits which invigorate minds.

The perfumery ingredient, camphor, is obtained from the camphor trees.
By heating bits of camphor wood, the vapor it produced is condensed and obtained via steam distillation to produce the camphor product. In its natural state, you will find that the raw material, camphor, exists as beautiful white crystals. 

The crystal’s beauty can be deceiving, as their harsh and sharp fragrance can assaults your nose with a single breath. You can find familiarity of this scent in Vicks VapoRub, or other itch-relieving topical creams, as these topical creams also contains camphor.
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When used in perfumery, its cent can also send a cooling and sharp sensation to your nose, which in effect also stimulates your brain.

Cardamom is a spice from the ginger family and is identifiable through its appearance, taking the form of small, oval and greenish or black coloured pods.
This two (green and black) different shades of cardamom are classified as different variety but possess similar fragrance profiles.

The green cardamom (elettaria cardamomum) is labelled as the “true cardamom” have a harmonious fragrance mix of eucalyptus, mint, and pepper. While the other black coloured cardamom pod exudes a less intense version of the green cardamom with a dash of wood and smoke fragrance.
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Their spicy kick, with refreshing fragrance notes, is sources that give your brain the stimulation to boost focus.

Mints – such as spearmints and peppermints are ingredients we frequently encounter and readily accessible in our daily lives. Their scents can be easily recognized in certain candies, bubble gums and even in our toothpastes.
In perfumery, these mint fragrances can be extracted from their leaves using steam distillation, solvent extraction or Soxhlet extraction.
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With its widely known functions, many also know its beneficial properties in helping us to improve focus via is stimulating and refreshing scent. Therefore, you may encounter these mint ingredients in ointments or creams to relieve fatigue and boosts our focus via its refreshing scent and cooling sensation.

Eucalyptus is another well-known plant-based ingredient that provides refreshing and revitalizing fragrance.
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You may have come across this ingredient or heard much of its name, where its eminent name is contributed greatly through its broad variety of applications. Other than in the perfume industry, you can find them in pharmaceutical drugs, as food flavourings, household cleaning products and even in insect repellents.

By undergoing steam distillation with the eucalyptus leaves, one can obtain its oil extract. The eucalyptus fragrance can be described to be airy, fresh, green, camphor-like and also contain nuances of lemony notes.

​We make use of our sense of smell daily, so why not take advantage of it and cater it to our needs? Try it using these fragrances, this may just be the solution you are looking for!
If you would like to sign up for a Perfume Workshop to personalize your own fragrance, the links below could help.
Perfume Workshop Team Building links for more information:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
OR:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Couple & Bridal Showers Perfume Workshop:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
 
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 Yes! fit and satisfied employees are more productive. A motivated team with a boosted morale, with good work-life balance, and are generally happy at their work place as well. After all, it’s but natural for employees to give their best in a conducive work environment where they feel appreciated and well taken care of.
That’s the main reason why corporates have started to provide its workforce with employee wellness-boosting activities, programs and a happy working life. These benefit both, the employee and employer both at optimum health and wealth level.
Let’s see what these effective wellness tips are- starting with post covid hygiene solutions. Hope our research helps you’re A-team to drive your company to better and bigger successes.

1. Sponsor a visit to Health Fair
Health fairs are a spectacular way of promoting healthy living. There are many health fairs in Singapore. Exhibitors showcase a range of health and wellness activities. One example is https://healthfiesta.sg/. If you a large company, you can even host your own fair at your office’s food area. You can perhaps model after the University of Newcastle’s Health Fair and scale to a level suitable for you. Some of the activities to include are:
•          Healthy heart checks
•          Healthy eating on a budget
•          Managing work-life balance
•          Posture and movement

2. Host a wellness Team building activity
Dedicate one day to host a wellness team building activity such a reed diffuser making, aroma making, aromatherapy perfume workshop. At wwwscentopia-singapore.com and www.PerfumeWorkshop.com , the activity starts with understanding how sense of smell works and how its connected to one’s memories. Participants than proceed to taking a perfume personality test and making their unique signature scent. Best part, is using the top end Singaporean native ingredients and variety of Orchid scented essential oils.

3. Support Work-Related Personal Projects
Some companies like Google allow one day to their employees. This day is to be spent working on personal projects that also benefit the company. This increased employee morale and also resulted in Gmail and AdSense.
Do you think, you can add a similar practice in your workplace to tap into that creativity by allowing time and resources.

4. Engaging Indoor Activities
Those meeting rooms and cafeteria can be used in many ways. Why not organize an indoor tournament in this recreational room? Better yet, assign different employees to come up with the tournament games and participate each week. The competitions can either be for single players or teams from different departments.

5. Aromatherapy and Motivation
Aromatherapy has lot of benefits and creates lasting memories and brain connection. Turn on youtube and use these aromatherapy techniques to boost wellness.
There will be tough days when it comes to keeping up the healthy lifestyle. Our body aches and head hurts. Aromatherapy massages are a great solution for such days. Buy or make your own essential oil at www.Scentopia-Singapore.com
Whenever you come across a good scent, figure out your reason for liking it as it corelates to wellness and write it down.
 
6. Runs For A Bigger Cause
East Coast Parkway (ECP) and nparks have regular run for charity event. If not, why don’t you get your staff together in a park and run for fun. Additionally, the company can donate some amount to the worthy charity as well.
Fun runs and charity races are good for raising money and awareness in support of a charity. Why not organize these events and let your employees invite their families for a fun-filled day for a good cause and greater satisfaction?
 
7. Skills Swap Sessions
Increase connection and camaraderie amongst your employees by organizing a skills swap event. Everyone is great at something. The act of sharing knowledge will bring your employees closer while helping each other.
 
8. Indulge in plant-based diet including mock-meat
Singapore is moving towards a sustainable and green future. There is also lot of awareness with regards to obesity, diabetes and other diseases associated with eating meat. Many have already switched to plant-based. Other’s may want to try……, it’s still a nice theme.
Simply put, it will inspire your employees to eat healthily.
 

9. Work-Free Weekends And evenings
Singaporeans work very hard. Why not give the workforce a break and let your employees strike a balance between work and other important things in life like family?
This guarantee will prevent burnout at work and make your employees feel less stressed and tired. Staff will be more in control of their time while means that they will be able to make better decisions and meet commitments. And of course, they will be healthier.
 

11. Order Healthy Farm Fresh Produce
Do you know Singapore has fresh farms? In fact, there is a company called citiponics that grows vegetable on the roof of high-rises. Woduln’t it be wonderful to let your staff know about such green endeavors?
Healthy eating habits starts with having the best quality foodstuffs. And there is no better place to get regular delivery of delicious and nutritious foods than straight from the farm grown in our own garden city.. With companies like Cityponics, we should be able to find or even invite farmers close to the office.


12. Weekly aroma shower
Better Health suggests that adults need two or three bathing rituals included in their relaxing plan. One is to take a salt bath and other would be use of hot water jets.
You can buy custom bath-bomb making kits from www.Scentopis-Singapore.com and have fun making them with your family. And best part is when you use them for your own benefit.
13. A new Language Courses
As a business in city state of Singapore, having diversity in spoken languages can enhance your company’s international corporate outlook. Mastering second language has lot of health benefits, such as;
•          Reducing risks of dementia
•          Improving focus, memory and problem-solving skills
•          Boosting attention to details, which comes in handy when writing a detailed report
 
There are many free language learning websites you can encourage your staff to check out. Even if you do not plan to master a language, you can still benefit from a healthy exchange of culture and rituals, making the work place more inclusive and team more understanding of each other.

14. Bring Your Dog To Work Day
Many employees love our furry little friends, and hate leaving them home on a daily basis. Bringing them to work may be a fun idea for them. But do remember to check with others who may not feel the same.
A pet-friendly workplace may lead to physical and mental health benefits. Pet’s help in stress reduction which promotes a healthier work-life balance.
Celebrate the International Take Your Dog to Work Day, if you HR and managers allow. Let them know that the presence of furry friends also improves conversations and connections between co-workers.
 
15. Smoothies and Mocktails
Scrumptious smoothies and mocktails can be made with nutritious ingredients full of vitamins. Share their recipes around the office and paste them on board before the day to pep us the event. You can also consider buying a blender and tall smoothie and cocktail glasses for your co-workers to make their healthy mouth-watering drinks.
16. Raw Food & Fruit Challenge
Raw food lunch challenge is an exciting way to help you get the full nutrients and natural enzymes. Raw food can be fruits, vegetables and even grains.
To notch it up, challenge your employees to take it up for a full month and see who can keep up with that.


17. Zumba Dance Workout Exercisesor
We love to dance! Dancexcercise have been around for some time, perhaps since ancient times. Zumba is one such great workout option for people who do not like to exercise. This fun dancing activity is guaranteed to make you sweat and feel refreshed.
You can choose to hire an instructor. But if that’s not on the list, just switch on the YouTube! Even without an instructor, you’ll have a fun & hilarious session where everybody comes together for a heart pumping, stress relieving Zumba dance.
 
18. Assign Workout Partners
Lunch workout are great. Why not add some extra pizzazz into it? Randomly select your employees and pair up with their workout partner.
This is a great way to know each other within the team for a good bonding. Its good to have someone to workout with. Someone who inspires you, motivates you and pushes you to do better.


19. Pledge to order half a portion or share food to ensure that there is no wasting of food
World has shortage os food and many people sleep hungry. But this happens when some of us are overstuffing or even throwing and wasting food. This happens more around the holidays such as Christmas, Chinese New Year, Diwali and Hari Raya.
These lovely traditional foods are delicious and overstuffing yourself is so easy. Ask your staff to take a “Half a Portion Pledge” together with your employees.
Similarly encourage to keep gifting to a sensible limit so our planet is not full of waste.
It would also be great to take photos of these efforts and share them on your company’s social media pages like Instagram and Facebook.

20. Stress Elimination Techniques
Stress creates risk for your entire well-being. Educate your employees on efficient stress relief techniques such as mindfulness, sound bathing, meditation, aromatherapy, yoga and calming breathing. Also educate the staff to:
•          Avoid unnecessary stress
•          Alter the situation
•          Adapt to the stressor
•          Accept the things you can’t change
These useful resources on stress management can be used as posters and can be strategically put around the office.
 

21. Food Posters
Wellness starts with good health and that of course starts with good, healthy food. several foods, though not loved much should still be consumed for health reasons. To encourage your staff wellness pin “Why Is This Good For Me” posters presenting veggies as problem solvers and not just food can increase their consumption and spread awareness. When at it, also consider promoting plant based diet.
A plant-based diet can help workers and teams better manage existing medical conditions, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, fatty liver etc. This is specially true for Singapore workforce so they can spend less time with the doctors by reducing their reliance on expensive lifelong medications.

22. Good old smile
There is magic in smile. It makes you look pretty for Instagram and Facebook. But it does so much more for inside healing.
Encourage your team to share a smile with someone they would ordinarily not connect with. It could be people from different departments, different project or even different office locations. It will likely feel uncomfortable at first, but it has an amazing positive effect which ripple as we go along.
And as the staff smiles some more, they will experience the benefits of this effortless habit, such as:
•          Lowered levels of Stress and anxiety
•          Reduction in perception of pain
•          Makes one look younger, temporarily and also permanently
•          Releases hormones to make one feel happier and more positive
•          Smiling is contagious
 
 
23. Office Gym
As an employer, you can promote a healthy workforce by improving staff’s physical fitness. A small gym conveniently located in your office or even in the building can go a long way. Worker’s may not mind going to next building as well.
 
A sedentary lifestyle or working at the desks can have detrimental effects on your staff thus increasing their likelihood of getting ill.
With covid, and other pandemics, we need to be a bit careful about ventilation. Give them a well-ventilated space or a professional gym membership near your office for workouts;.
If you are planning to create a gym for your staff in the office, few useful equipment is all you need to get started. A small gym with a rowing machine, an exercise bike, and a treadmill is great and all you need. Many of these equipment come in as portable version, so the multi-purpose hall or conference room can double up as a gym in evening or weekends.
 
24. Learn Breathing Techniques
We strongly recommend learning breathing techniques. Mindfulness, Vipassana, Yoga, Meta and various forms of meditation all start with learning good breathing techniques. You may want to invite a brilliant expert to teach your employees proper breathing techniques. Or it can also be done by watching YouTube videos. Either way, the body will immensely benefit when one practices proper deep breathing. Here’s is a short and incomplete list of benefits:
•          Lowers your heart rate
•          Lowers blood pressure and cardiac output
•          Increases oxygen levels in your blood
•          Promotes clearer thinking
•          Relieves stress
•          Increases metabolism
•          Improves blood circulation
•          Supports detoxification
 
 
25. Out Of The Office
With Covid lockdowns, we all know that work can be done remotely. Perhaps not everything, but there are many sections of work which can be done off-site. Let the workers work from home or off-site when possible. This flexible schedule is a great option for young parents, pet owners and also for other staff.
Happiness experts agree that flexible working hours, part-time options, as well as working from home make the employees feel more satisfied with their company.
Work out a way for your employees to have a work day away from the office. They can carry the work home, work online or simply find a different working space away from their office.
 
 
26. Total Office Weight Challenge
Here’s a crazy idea which has worked for several western countries struggling with obesity. Unfortunately, in Singapore many people have unhealthy relation with food. While some are overweight, others are deliberately starving themselves. Diabetes, anorexia are both on the rise. So why not challenge your staff and team to stick to a goal of “Total weight”
This activity will increase individual’s body positivity and helps increase comradery. This challenge requires teamwork.
Here’s how to do it- start by measuring everyone’s weight at the same time. Now make a joint effort to lose weight and/or gain weight, depending on the person.
To make it even more enticing, you can didive the whole office into smaller teams. Competing teams will receive a joint award for everyone who shows progress.
These awards can be a plaque or an experience like letting them make their scent at www.PerfumeWorkshop.com or learn wellness aromatherapy at www.Scentopis-Singapore.com
Perhaps a corporate cook shop or candle making will also be welcomed.
 
27. Set Weight & Dietary Goals
This activity is more suitable before and after a big holiday like Christmas, summer vacation or Chinese new yearWe know that the holiday season can be very tricky and most of us find ourselves going over the top with food.
Request your team to set stellar goals before the holiday season sets in. You can set email or sms reminders to the team sticks to their set goals throughout the festive season.
 
28. Save Your Spine
Most of us suffer from some form of work-related pain. For office staff it usually starts with a back ache. Good chair, regular stretching can help the spine feel better.
We all know it, yet we tend to forget maintaining the correct sitting position for a good spine saving posture. In addition to having an ergonomic chair, informative posters on the correct sitting posture will help remind your employees to always sit up straight. Pin these reminders and posters strategically on the walls to serve as constant reminders.
 
29. Celebrate All Victories – Big or small
Most of us are quick to give. A negative feedback and holding these negative thoughts to our heart. At the same time, we know that positive feedback does wonders for morale. So, publicly celebrating your employees achievements and small victories will be a great steps towards employee wellness & happiness goals.
This will encourage everyone to focus on the good things they did and the things they generally do well. They will also inculcate a habit of congratulating each other. Acknowledge the good things that your team achieved and give them a chance to celebrate their success.
According to several reporst, employees who report receiving recognition and praise within the last seven days show increased productivity, get higher scores from customers, and have better safety records. They’re just more engaged at work.

30. Power Naps? They Work and yes you may have time for it
Embrace power of power naps. It’s a smart business move to allow power naps at your workplace. And yes, it is backed up by science. Several famous and creative companies have recognized the importance of power naps. The list includes Google, Zappos, Nike and even NASA.
Don’t get left behind, join the bandwagon by creating nap-friendly policies. You do not need big nap rooms, and nap pods for your employees, as some they may have in Google. It simply can mean 5 or 10 minutes of shut-eye on your desk, during lunch or while on the clock.


31. Monitoring drinking Water Intake At Work
We all love to go for a night out drinking with colleagues to a pub or bar. And next day, it would be great to remind everyone to stay hydrated. This small fact can easily be overlooked, but is key to staying healthy. An easy and smart way to counter the dehydration is to encourage your staff to calculate their daily water intake and stick to it.
Staying hydrated is an essential lifestyle practice especially if you’re spending a significant amount of time in dehydrating conditions such as air-conditioned rooms.
Many Singaporean are chronically dehydrated, which causes low energy and bad moods. Over dehydration can even cause brain fog and fainting. Drink water throughout the day, in particular, having 8 glasses of water can help you live a good life. It even helps with over eating. Approximately, 20-30 minutes before meals, take a glass of water. This will blunt your hunger in a healthy way so you don’t overeat.
 
32. Keep Water Bottle in Line Of Sight
Many corporates choose distributing water bottle bottles as MICE or team building day gift. Many of these end up in the staff’s kitchen or closet, unopened. A popular proverb ‘Out of sight out of mind’ couldn’t be truer when it comes to water intake. With a busy day at the office, you’ll most likely forget to stand and fetch some water for yourself.
You may want to request your staff to bring that water bottle to work. Great way for corporate branding as well as propagation of wellness. These bottles can also be taken to other company events such as races, dinner and dance, etc.
Trendy and useful water bottles branded with your company slogan or a motivating quote are an interesting way to get everybody in the habit of drinking water. Go for high-end water bottles with volume markers on them and built-in infusers to mark worker’s water intake.
Place your drinking water posters next to other wellness posters and advice.
 
33. Save Time by Tracking Social Media Use
Many of us are hooked to our phones that lead to eye strains, hurting hands and of course reduced productivity. Social media, if left unchecked can eat into time that could have otherwise been spent by your employees working or relaxing.
Using social media timers will help the team to learn how to improve the quality of their life and building fruitful, meaningful relationships. Encourage them to monitor their time spent on social media and adjust their choices accordingly.


34. Cleanse The Office Air
There are many ways to clean the indoor air such as putting extra filtration in aircon etc. These are highly technical and expensive. On a more personal and natural level. One can simply put plants and add aroma for aromatherapy in the room..
Singapore has great building laws that prevent sick-building syndrome. Yet, there are many things employers can do to create a happier office environment. Toxins easily find their way into the office air. Exposure to these toxins can cause symptoms such as:
•          Headaches
•          A runny nose
•          Watery eyes
•          Dizziness
•          Nausea
•          Tightening sensation in the chest
These symptoms will often get worse while in the work environment and drastically reduce during the weekends or vacations. If that is the case, your building may need to be inspected and cleaned. In the mean time planting lots and lots of indoor air-purifying plants will certainly help. Besides purifying the air, these plants will also reduce stress, block noise and make the office look beautiful. Plants are inexpensive yet efficient for happinness and wellness

35. Cycle While Working
Cycling to work is a great option to stay healthy. Bicycle chairs are a great workout option for those who do not have time to cycle to work. They’re available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Shop around to find exactly what works best for your office.
 
36. Headsets for Walking Telephone Conversations
There are number of Sleek & Trendy headsets these days. Encourage your staff to walk while having telephone conversations. If this can’t be done regularly, at least they can walk on occasion. Provide everybody with a headset for use while on the go. Getting off their chairs will boost the number of steps they take each day.
Caution them to always sanitize their headsets to avoid bacteria build up and discourage sharing in these covid times.
 
37. Picnic Day
Organize for an exciting picnic day. Organize a pot luck or order from a reasonable catering. Assign duties and responsibilities among your staff for a successful picnic filled with fresh air, beautiful scenery, healthy foods and fun activities. Do remember that people have various food choices. Some of the workers may be vegetarian while other may only eat halal food. These lunches and outings are a great bonding and understanding different cultures in Singapore

38. Have Lunch In Nature
If you are considering a picnic or catering, why not do that in a park? Scenic Park like surroundings helps us connect with nature and achieve the desired employee wellness levels. And that is why busy corporate employees need a break from the usual brick and motor for a more relaxed and playful environment.
Greenery has immense benefits on out mental wellbeing. Therefore, turn your workplace surroundings into a playful park-like environment for adults.
Why stay till an annual or monthly picnic date? Connect with nature everyday! G\Encourage staff to go outside during your lunch break. The colour blue sky or walking barefoot in the grass will help all sorts of wellness feelings. You will be surprised how many little green patches there are even in CBD area.
 
39. Take The Stairs, skip The Elevator,
Now that may be bit more difficult to convince, considering the heat and stuffiness of staircase in Singapore. But consider this- according to Cholesterol-Calculator, an app, “People with average body burn around 0.15 calories for every stair step, so you burn roughly a 1.5 for every 10 stair steps you climb” Sounds impressive, right?
Ditch the elevator for the stairs and soon you will be feeling fitter, younger, stronger and leaner.
Do note that climbing up is not same as going down. You need to burn those calories by working hard. In fact, going down may impair your knee joints, so better avoid that.
Stair climbing on the other hand is one of the best low impact workouts that you can effortlessly incorporate into your staff’s daily routine. It’s a sure-fire way to burn more calories, increase your core muscle strength, tone and sculpt the body.

40. Caffeine Intake in moderation
Caffeine is a good stimulant and gives us a dopamine shot. But it should be done in moderation too otherwise some of us can’t sleep due to caffeine and sugar rush.
Raise the awareness about drinks that contain caffeine and invite co-workers to keep it under 200 mg. Encourage the team to switch to green tea. Green tea still contains a substance called L-theanine. This works alongside the caffeine to enhance your alertness, but it also helps to reduce the crash and anxiety that is sometimes associated with caffeine intake.
 
41. Healthy Pumpkin Snacks, especially for October- think swapping Halloween candy for these healthy snack
A healthier alternative to the many sugar-packed Halloween tricks or treats is healthy pumpkin treats. Have your colleagues exchange healthy recipes for the healthier Halloween alternatives.

42. Going To Work? Ride A Bike
Cycling, a very eco-friendly method of transportation is absolutely amazing for fitness levels. In Singapore weather it could be a bit difficult, but try finding a way which takes you through a park or ECP. There are lot and lots of tree that can help us.
 
Here is how you can introduce biking to work for your employees-
•          Talk to them to see who would be able to cycle to work
•          Discuss their bi-cycling triggers such as - a desire to be healthy, concern for the environment or frustration with congestion and high parking costs.
•          Provide them with incentives to encourage them to cycle to work. You can ask the building management to find a suitable & secure place to lock their bikes. It would be great to have shower rooms and lockers. If you are willing to put in extra effort, also consider creating a small tool room to patch tools, adjust brakes and do tire checks.
If all of those are not possible, you can always encourage staff to join a spinning class, which are easily available in Changi area, CBD, Orchard and most central districts.

43. Energising Reed diffusers
Lunch break can be made better by lighting some candle and listening to calm music. Candles are not safe when it come to offices full of papers and other inflammables. However, reed diffusers do the job perfectly. These days, there are electronic UV aroma diffusers which are efficient and can be switched off on demand.
Get a custom essential oil made for your office or let you staff make their personalized essential oil at Jetaime Perfumery or Scentopia

44. Exercise At Home
For those employees who dislike working out in public, home workout is the best. Check if these employees are already working out on their own. If not, employers can find various ways to encourage them. A nice way of introducing the idea is by offering to pay for their beginner DVD’s. Also, YouTube has got plenty of workout videos that they can subscribe to. Company HR can create simple QR code to scan and send via email or WhatsApp

45. The Office Fridge
An office refrigerator is convenient way to ensure your employee’s goals of leading a healthy lifestyle. These are usually stocked by human resource, admins or office secretaries. What we are saying is that they are in full corporate control! Stock these fridge with healthy snack and they’ll gladly use it too. This greatly reduces their chances of buying unhealthy snacks and overly processed restaurant meals.
Another awesome benefit is, they’ll take lesser time buying their snack and spend the extra time socializing, relaxing, doing quick workouts or even getting back to work early.
 
46. Save The Day With Pre-Prepared Meals
You will be surprised how many pre-prepared meal companies there are. Many of them have healthy options and are very reasonably priced.
These come as weekly or monthly meal plan. They have options of halal, vegetarian. From bento box to elaborate lunch these will still be cheaper when done collectively by few office staff.
If there aren’t enough people, you can also consider sharing a meal planning template that you can vary from one week to another. Either one person can cook one day, or the staff can distribute the meal cooking. This works particularly for raw food and salads.

47. Weekend nature Hikes & excericise
Hike to enjoy the sound and smell of nature and have breath-taking views. Singapore is full of these lovely hikes, particularly around the coastal region. You can also consider going to nearby islands and exploring other side of Singapore.
 
Your lungs and heart will love it as you take this powerful cardio workout. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to chat and get to know your co-workers better outside the office.

48. Christmas, New Year and Easter Potluck Party
Plan a nice holiday potluck party for your office and limit the food choices to sugar-free or organic-only recipes. lo hei is a great way to let overseas staff to find out about Singapore and Singaporean culture.
This simple condition will make food preparation and recipe choice fun and interesting. It will also be educational for your employees. They will have a first-hand experience that preparing healthy food isn’t all that hard after all.

49. Grand Leftover Party
Well! There is lot of food wasted in Singapore on a daily basis. We can’t deal with all of it, but we can certainly consider managing our own office waste.
Whenever you celebrate a colleagues birthday, anniversary, childbirth, engagement or other occasion, there is often extra food.
This gives HR an awesome idea! You can always donate it to charity. But besides donating leftover food is to share and eat together. After the holidays, organize for a leftover party and have everyone bring the food that has not been eaten. It will be a fun employee get together party.

50. Kindness Whenever, Wherever
Singapore has a kindness day and Kindness department to people don’t forget to be nice to each other. Brilliant acts of kindness help build strong positive relations. Also, the random kind gestures will brighten your employees’ days and make the working environment vibrant. Introduce it as a way of employees showing appreciation between each other anytime, ‘just because’.
 
51. Gourmet Trendy Office Lunch Boxes
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Bringing healthy lunches from home to the office is convenient and cost-effective. The company managers can also consider sponsoring one day lunch for everyone. This doesn’t need to be expensive. Often you will be surprised how reasonable food can be if planned properly and in advance. For example, encourage your employees to bring healthy lunches by giving them cool trendy lunch boxes.

52. How about a Brilliant Office Cookbook
Did you know Singaporean can file for a free ISBN number via National library system? Wwll! Yes anyone in Singapore can, so what’s stopping you ou your colleagues from writing a book.
Create an amazing go-to resource full of brilliant meal ideas. Get help from a creative person in your office, who has an undeniable passion for scrapbooking.
This can be a collaborative effort. Ask all your staff to join in and share their favorite recipe. Knowing the diversity in Singaporean work force, soon you will have a book with recipes from around the world.
This will be the ideal place for everyone to get ideas when they don’t have a clue of what to prepare for their next day office meal as well. Perhaps they can share their food or experience with the writer of this recipe!

53. Love On St Valentine’s Day
Valentines day is not just for couples. We can all share form TLC on the day. To do a bit better than other, if you would like to sponsor a couple perfume workshop, you can try https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/couple-perfume-workshop.html
 
Remind everyone in the workforce do something good for their heart on the Valentine’s Day, not just for the loved one. Of course, there are variety of activities in which this can be done:
•          Eating a range of healthy foods
•          Achieve and maintain healthy weight
•          Engage in variety of physically active
•          Be smoke-free
•          Try to be alcohol free
•          Try to stay in the moment and stay calm
•          Be mindful
•          Meditate few minutes a day
•          And our Singapore special pledges- Manage diabetes, blood pressure or blood cholesterol
Everything that benefits your heart goes.

54. Stock Up Some Nutritious Soup
We Singaporean love our soups. Many of them come in dry powder form and are easily availbe on redmart or other online grocery stores. They also make a great substitute for sugary tea and coffee. Here are some awesome idea about how to get some nutritious soup while in the office - make a large pot of soup during the weekend, portion it and freeze for the entire week. Soup best travels frozen as it won’t spill.
One worker can take one day of the week or even a month for larger office

​55. Compassion: Offer Personal Emergency Support
Personal emergencies such as unexpected household emergencies, unforeseen auto repair or accident, hot water heater malfunction among other personal emergencies can be considered for paid time off. In this scenario, the staff can be given work from home (WFH) time. This compassionate act will make your employees feel more appreciated.
Naturally, they will be more dedicated to the company. These good deeds will not go unpaid.

56. Sponsor Gym Memberships
We did mention it before, but its an important subject and we would like to dedicate a separate tab for it. Corporate gym membership is an ideal way to promote health and employee wellness within your company. A fitter workforce will definitely have improved mental health, better concentration and confidence, as a result they will perform better at their work.
Therefore, work out a suitable package with a nearby gym and sponsor willing employees for weekly workouts. There are various options- yoga classes, gym, zooba, kick boxing, mua thai etc to explore. Employers should conduct a survery or a personality match before signing their employees for such activities.

57. Rent Uniforms And Hygiene Systems For A Super Hygienic Workplace
This may not be applicable for consulting office and such, but it holds true for at least about 80% other type of businesses. Most of the spreading bacterial and virus infections are a direct consequence of poor hygiene conditions. For a healthy and happy workforce, maintain flawless hygiene at the workplace. You can rent or buy uniforms for your staff
MBS for example has a highly efficient cleaning program that includes;
•          Regular daily cleaning and odour control
•          Regular weekly or monthly deep cleaning services
•          Reminders about workplace hygiene
•          Installing hand sanitizers in washrooms
•          Having the uniforms regularly cleaned
For some industries it is more important, such as :
Food & Beverage Garments
High-quality, durable wait staff aprons and chef uniforms.
 
Food Processing Garments
Easy to wear. Smart and hygienic. Good antibacterial defense.
 
Industrial Garments
Heavy and lightweight, fire retardant, and smoulder proof uniforms.
 
Well-maintained and hygienic uniforms do not online improve morale, performance and customer service, it can also set as antibacterial protection of employees from daily exposure to chemicals, dusts and grease.
 
58. Fun For Family
Create fun by organizing an event where everyone can bring their entire family to work. Colleagues and families will strengthen bonds while mingling and freely socializing.
To make the day a success, prepare the activities well in advance and get input from all levels of the company.
This can be done offsite or within the office building or workspace
59. Standing Workplace Station – new lovely way to keep the back in shape
Gone are the days on sitting on ball. They are still good, but lately workforce has been looking at these new table which can morph from a regular desk to standing workstation.
Provide your workers with an option of working using standing workstations. The occasional standing to work does wonders for your health. Here are some pro tips for maximum benefit;
•          Alternate between sitting and standing
•          Adjust your standing desk to elbow height and screen position to 51-71cm from your face
•          Purchase anti-fatigue mats to improve blood flow and reduce discomfort
•          Use arm supports to reduce pressure on the mouse operating wrist.
•          Change your keyboard and mouse positions to the same level
•          Take regular breaks to stretch, clear your head and rest your eyes.
 
60. Late on Monday Or Early Home Friday
Singaporean work for 10-12 hours a day on an average. In fact, most Asian countries have similar unsaid rules. However in Europe and Australia, the work hours are substantially shorter, especially on Friday. Loosen up the discipline a bit on Fridays. Let the weekend start a bit earlier for your staff so they can enjoy other activities. Consider cutting down the office hours to 6 on Fridays. Sweden already made that move and a step further. Sweden now has 6 hours a day workweek. And the effects are interesting;
•          Happier workers
•          More productivity
•          Healthier workers
•          And a happier management team due to a higher level of productivity.
 
61. Share Super Veggie Recipe With Colleagues
Vegetables are healthy bombs, aimed at physical wellness. Physically well people also have a better mental health. Famous for their antioxidants and dietary fiber, these nutritious veggies can become your office favorite. It takes take a bit of effort, but its doable. Wondering how? Simply pick a super veggie every week and invite co-workers to make and share their mouth-watering recipes. It’s easy to do plus you’ll learn a lot from each other.

62. Swap Terrific Sugar-Free Cookies
Organize a sugar-free cookie event to pick the best sugar-free cookie. Singaporeans really need to focus on food that cause diabetes. With high pre-diabetes rates, one can only be too careful. There are many sugarless cookie recipes available online. Such an event will inspire your co-workers to make healthier choices for their deserts.
Chocolate and other junk food fundraising are events of the past. They are quite frequent during the holiday season. We should replace those with healthier options.

63. Hold Some Outdoor Meetings
We all have to meet for work, don’t we? Move the location out to get some fresh air into your lungs and break the office monotony. Outdoor meetings work best on a day with favorable weather and when the meetings don’t require computers and electronic presentations.
If necessary, we can always use zoom for electronic meetings. But ideally we should try to do stand-up meetings at the outdoor workplace. If you would like to add some team building elements to start with, ask everyone take turns to briefly share some good news. It will significantly boost the morale.

64. Refreshing Rooftop Luncheons With Colleagues
You will be surprised how good some of the rooftops in Singapore are. Many have been occupied by restaurants and pubs, but there are still many where one can sit and relax, even as a corporate group. A change of environment from the normal canteen to the not so ordinary rooftop for a lunch break is refreshing. And the view is simply amazing.
If you have access to a private area, create a nice and comfortable area complete with chairs, tables and cantilever umbrellas for a fabulous rooftop luncheon. Even if you do not have private access, ask the building management to let you upgrade the roof top for everyone’s benefit.
And yes, you can also encourage your employees to burn some calories by ditching the elevator for the stairs.

65. Refreshing Yoga Lessons
Yoga is “A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation.”
Now… what’s not to love about that. There are many yoga studios all around Singapore. If not, it just take s mat and few willing people and the conference room doubles as a Yoga studio.
Guess what? Everybody can do yoga, regardless of their age, shape or size. They just need to make sure that they practice yoga at the level they feel most comfortable with.
 
66. Rent Hand Hygiene Systems In Washrooms To Ensure Workplace Hygiene
With covid we learnt a lot about hygiene and hand hygiene. One sure way to avoid transfer of germs and disease in the workplace is to clean hands regularly. Encourage your employees to wash their hands and dry them properly. Distribute alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Keep one sanitizer near the entrance. Put reminding posters near key areas and moments for hand hygiene, such as:
•          The restroom
•          Before and after staff meetings
•          Before and after food serving and eating
•          Before and after scanning newspapers or magazines in your break room
•          Before and after daily staff lunch break
•          After using your friend’s keyboard or tools. This one is easy to forget, but very very crucial
•          Before and after a meet and greet activity in your office
•          When using shared office equipment like copiers, phones, etc.
 
 
67. Office Collaboration Space
Well planned and beautiful spaces work as a great happiness booster and provide a conducive environment for people to mingle and talk to each other. A collaboration office space would be an ideal cradle of ideas. Your employees can go there when need be to bounce ideas off each other, or to just get some inspiration. This could be co-shared with a coffee making or vending machine. Lately beer bars are becoming very popular as well, but for health and wellness reasons, we would ask you to avoid them.
 
68. Fantastic Jam Sessions
Not that kind of jam… but the nice jam that you can eat. And pickle too! Homemade jams and pickles are far much healthier than those manufactured in industries. Organize jam making sessions and have everyone at the office participate.
Easy to follow recipes are readily available online to help you make perfect jams and pickled food.
Ask participant to make a bit extra. After an eventful afternoon, the staff can carry with them their made stuff for their families. While you are at it, why not encourage them to sell it. The proceeds can go to their family or chosen charity.

69. Organise Hobby Clubs
We all tend to forget hobbies and their importance in our lives. Organized hobby clubs will help bring your employees closer and create a more harmonious working environment. This has several mental and wellness benefits. Staff will get a chance to share their interests and socialise. There are so many choices. So, let the workers choose what they would like. Perhaps a book club, a walking club or any other hobby that your staffs have a common interest in would be a perfect start.

70. Hire an agency for a Tailored Cooking Course or a cooking team building for your office
Employees can learn more about the benefits of better nutrition through tailored cooking classes. There are several cooking team building in Singapore. The fun cooking courses will also strengthen their bond and encourage competitive learning. Their culinary skills will also improve a great deal,
There are several teams of health enthusiasts, dieticians and nutrition consultants who can host a tailored cooking course for your office.
 
71. Fun Karaoke And Themed Office Costume Parties
Who doesn’t love a good old fashion show and fancy-dress show. Have your employees hold the dress up themed parties. It’s a fun and relaxing way for your employees to get to know each other better in different situations.
Humour and laughter can reduce the effects of stress. And Karaoke and themed parties will definitely bring out some smiles and laughs. Moreover, they will get a chance to brag about the fun they have in their workplace.

72. Support Teenage Parenting
Your senior staff and top management amongst other team members will be raising teens. Raising teens is often a very challenging role for most parents, irrespective of their financial status, maturity level and employment requirements. Empower the employees who are parenting teenagers by providing them with useful courses and counselling. These mental wellness professionals will share valuable lessons on how to best handle their parenting concerns. And in return, they’ll feel valued and cared for at the company.
Progressively hypnotic wellness is becoming very popular. Try out these new and age old wellness techniques and activities and let your employees be happy.

73. Provide Child Day Care In The Workplace
One brilliant idea is to conveniently provide child day care services at the office for parents with young children. In fact, that should almost be compulsory as it makes a women’s life easier and she can be very productive, knowing that the child is safe and nearby.
It helps burden from both parents and even grandparents and other family members, who sometimes may be required for baby-sitting.
Though perceived as an expensive undertaking, you will eventually save money due to decreasing employee turnover and absenteeism.
Whether you opt for a bring baby to work or an onsite day care program, the new mummies and daddies will appreciate your thoughtfulness and get to concentrate better on their day jobs.

74. New Year – New Employee Wellness Resolutions
This is easier said than done. We all have made promises to others and ourselves, shortly to be broken. Maintaining New Year’s resolutions can be very challenging, but not impossible.
Inspire your employees to make and follow their new year resolutions. Here are ways that can help them keep up the enthusiasm;
•          Collect each employee’s wellness resolutions and pin them on your company board to remind them of their targets.
•          Post everyone’s resolutions on their workstations to serve as a constant reminder
These wellness activities will benefit the employee and employer alike.
 
75. Offer Professional Development Courses
NTU, NUS, SMU and pretty much all other universities offer professional development courses. Skills future Singapore will even take up substantial cost from many of these classes. There are other government schemes and grants where one can claim for absentee payroll.
Give interested employees a chance to learn in their choice of professional development area. As a result, they will make career advancements with their newly acquired skills and knowledge.
As an organization, you’ll gain from increased employee retention, reenergized staff, improved efficiency, confidence and credibility among your employees.
 
 
76. Workout Before Breakfast
An ideal wellness program for busy professionals could be as simple as a quick morning workout. Yogi’s believe that all yoga stretching exercises should be done on empty stomach.
The muscle builders would expect you to eat something so the body doesn’t start cannibalizing on its own muscle mass.
Whatever you belief is, depending on employee’s choice of activity, they should be able to find and stick to a fitness activity and plan
Busy professionals can perhaps perform 5-10 minutes of bodyweight exercises, as soon as they get up every morning. This helps wake people up, maintain muscle tone, and is particularly good for burning fat since it’s taking place on an empty stomach.
 
 
77. Sparkling Clean Office
Covid has taught us this lesson very well. We have started focusing on keeping common areas and desks very clean however there are areas like Washroom Showers, Lockers, And Bike Racks, which sometimes go unnoticed. This becomes a major excuse for not working out. Hygienic facilities such as washrooms showers and lockers will be inviting to your employees. Entice your employees to take on workouts by facilitating pleasantly clean and well-equipped washroom showers and lockers.

78. Deal With Depression And Anxiety
World has started to become more accepting of mental troubles, particularly after covid. However often, depression and anxiety, though serious conditions are still stigmatized in some part of community. Help your co-workers by raising awareness about the issue and make your workplace safer.
Although depression can be treated and prevented, at least 75% of all people suffering from major depression do not receive adequate treatment. Sometimes it could simply be due to cultural issues, or could be because of financial issues. Consider buying an insurance plan with few sessions with qualitied counsellor.
 
79. Install Healthy Vending Machines in Your Workplace
Vending machines are available for all sorts of things, from men’s grooming, to book and of course the old one with food and drinks. Often, these vending machines can be free, depending on the deal your corporation is able to secure. Healthy vending machines can be an absolute solution to cut down on unhealthy snacks such as chocolate, sweets, chips and other sugar-packed items. Offering your employees healthier vending options that are easy and quick to get is an awesome idea.
By providing the vending machine, corporate do not even have to pay for the snacks, while employees get the benefit of staying fit, well and healthy.

80. Seek Medical Advice Before intense Physical Activities
This whole article is about mental and physical wellness and we have spent fair time discussing exercise routine. Before we go further its important to note that one should consult the doctor before engaging in any demanding physical activities such as workouts. And especially for those who are over 40 years, have heart problems or other risky conditions.
Before any marathon, races, calorie counters and similar challenges, ensure that your employees get an ‘ok’ from the doctor.
As a responsible corporate, consider hiring a doctor for a day before the event and getting an “OK” from such doctor.

81. Standing often
Science says that the healthiest way to survive a sedentary job is to stand every 20 minutes. Encourage your workforce to follow this routine. By providing high tables, they may not necessarily require a break to change their posture. Additionally, consider using anti-fatigue mats that reduce pressure and strains to maintain comfort levels while standing in one position for a longer period.
 
82. Set Up Eventful Sports Days
Not just race, you can also consider creating an exciting sports day event is what your employees need to develop teamwork, understanding, communication and leadership skills in a fun-filled high energy competition.
This could be a team building day, as organized by several Singaporean team building companies. You can also opt to turn it into a charity event. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a corporate sports day.
To organise a successful and memorable team sports day, you need to consider these details;
•          Decide on the activities taking into consideration the weather and season. Singaporean being a hot country, it is important to decide the time of the day.
•          Choose the perfect venue considering its appropriateness for your athletic activities, the participant’s safety, accessibility by your employees and the pricing to fit your budget. You may want to consider indoor area, or a park covered with thick foliage
•          Inform everyone about the event well in advance. Post the details on your website and social media pages. Fun promotional products such as caps, fans and sweatbands could be an option too. There are lot of companies that can supply corporate gifts at reasonable price.
•          Buy attractive awards and prizes to reward the athletes’ accomplishments. Or you could opt for gift certificates. Consider buying something Singapore made such as www.Singapore-Memories.com


83. Remember to celebrate your employees birthdays
Everyone loves and remembers their birthday fondly. Make it even more memorable by taking note of your staff’s birthday and celebrating with them.
You can make a creative birthday calendar and paste itnear the food area, where you post all the birth dates of your staff. It’ll always be fun because everyone will be looking forward to someone’s birthday. If for some reasons you do not wish to share the birthday in a wall calender, every first day of the month, you could send an email to everyone to have an early start for the birthday celebrations of the month.
Here are some interesting ideas to make the birthday even more special:
•          Most people don’t want gifts. Its perhaps easier to make a charitable contributions on their behalf
•          Decorate their personal desk. Now that’s no one can say no to
•          Give them their favourite treats
•          Give them a gift card, instead of gift. This way they can buy whatever they like. Some gifts card we recommend are Takashimaya and Capitaland. There may be other similar versatile cards
•          Take them out for a meal
Your employees will highly appreciate your tokens and acts of thoughtfulness. They will love their job even more.

84. Gamify The Workplace
Turn your employees’ work tasks into day-to-day challenges. This increases productivity and makes the workday pass a lot faster for those in the office.
If you don’t believe us, look at successful companies and you will find elements of that.
In a survey, some employees even reported that they would agree to be paid less if their workplace came with the daily challenges that would allow them to make certain and constant progress, without too much stress of course.


85. Calming aroma in the office
While lot of focus is given to energizing activities, you will be surprised how calming activities benefit the corporate world. Calming aroma in the office is a great way to entice a hidden sense and help employees mental well-being and wellness. In the end, whatever benefits the employees, will benefit the employer as well.

86. Office Workout Routines
There’s an array of activities and exercises that the team can do in the office. Your co-workers are already familiar with most of them. They also know the mental and physical benefits they will get. So, why isn’t the team already doing those exercises?
Simple – they forget. Office work out poster are a great reminder and take very little time to make. In today’s electronic times, employers can simply get it printed for few dollars.

87. Campaign Against Smoking
 In Singapore, tobacco kills approximately 2,500 smokers and 250 non-smokers each year. The fact is smoking is harmful to one’s health with many bad effects to the human body.
Smoking is currently banned in all entertainment outlets including pubs, bars, dance clubs, lounges and nightclubs and their outdoor refreshment areas. Make efficient anti-smoking campaigns and spread awareness on the dangers of smoking. This will help smokers decide to quit.

88. Daily Word Challenge anyone?
There are several resources to find a Mindbender word puzzle. Every day, set and email your staff a word of the day challenge.
It doesn’t need to be a word problem. It could be a fun fact, a new paper article, Anything that gets people thinking! Try to ask it like a question and get everyone to reply with their first guess. The first one to get the correct answer is the winner.
This fun mind-bending challenge helps expand vocabulary and improve memory skills. Also, your employees get to interact and engage with you.
It may even benefit the business. You can ask employees a little more detail of your business is to pick a “word of the day” related to your service or product.

89. Colourful Salads
Any food you eat shouldn’t be boring. Including vegetables or salads in all meals is a clever way of making meals look appealing to the eye.
Here are some amazing benefits of having your salad every day, specially the colorful ones:
•          They are a natural source of fibre
•          Helps in weight loss
•          Helps your intake of healthy fats
•          Builds strong bones
•          Improves muscle performance
•          Protects your heart and more
 
90. Evade The Famous 3 P.M. Crash
Cut back on sugars and starches with lunch. Eating an unhealthy lunch is the main cause of the 3 PM crash. To prevent it, cut sugars and processed carbohydrates out of your lunch, and add in more protein and vegetables. A healthy lunch will keep you going strong for the rest of the day, even into the evening.
 
91. Benefit From Nutritional Supplements
It may be advisable to take dietary supplements to enhance your health. Discuss the supplement choices with your employees before purchase. As a business owner, you may get a better price on some supplements.
There are supplement manufacturing companies that use natural products free from any synthetic nastiness. When your gut is working properly you will find that you have a lot more energy and vitality.
 
92. Help Your Workers Find Purpose In Their Work
Form a regular habit of discussing with your employees about the positive impact of their work. Such discussions will make facing workplace challenges easier because you’ll have a sense of purpose. Don’t leave to an annual review.
Some of these questions can provide the framework:
•          Why do you do what you do?
•          How do you help each other do your jobs better?
•          How does your work make the community a better place?
•          How are you contributing to a better world?
•          How does it help your customers, employees & suppliers?
•          How are you in service to others?
•          How are you helping the planet?
 
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS CAN TRANSFORM YOUR WORKFORCE AND WORKPLACE
Now it’s time to emulate these tips and make them work. This will sure create a fun and enticing work environment. Be a company that goes over and beyond to keep its workforce happy and healthy and attracts top quality talent and keeps the around longer. Employee’s boosted morale will lead to increased efficiency and productivity. Naturally, they will be happier with their jobs.
Meanwhile, check out our Aromathepary programs at Goodman Art Center (www.PerfumeWorkshop.com) and at Scentopia, Siloso Beach Sentosa (www.Scentopia-Singapore.com)

​Fragrances are a convenient source of solution to help aid our daily hectic lives and rid us off our accumulated stresses while eventually easing and relaxes our minds to help us sleep better.
Here are some examples sourced from World Health Net to provide you with more options and information that cater to both your needs and wants.

​Frankincense has been considered scared and valuable since ancient Egyptian times and was also used in religious settings as well as a fragrant perfume which reasoned why it was so expensive.
Even till today, authentic frankincense remained costly due to its labour-intensive work for its harvest and its demand for its vast benefits which includes soothing tensions and aids in relaxation of our minds.
To gather frankincense, one must make cuts out of the trunk of the Boswellia tree can collect its resin sap. This resin will then undergo steam distillate to give frankincense oil.
This frankincense oil profile is then described to possess balsamic notes, with a top note of fruitiness and gives off a woody and spicy scent with subtle green fragrance.

​Lavender - a fragrance so well-known and readily accessible that some may even be with you right now. For example, your cosmetics, personal care and cleaning products, pharmaceutical products and even in perfumes.
Their much-raved benefits to our psychological minds have been greatly studied which displayed positive results. Proving over their experiments that it helps ease our stress and negative moods which create good support to people who suffers from insomnia.
With such high demands, labs also formulated the synthetic forms of lavender fragrance. However, if you would like to extract lavender essential oil from their flower spikes, one of the more common technique is steam distillation.
The lavender fragrance can be used in either men’s, women’s or unisex perfumes. Their fragrance is often said to carry freshness with spicy tones, and smells aromatic with clean-floral aroma.

​Although woody tones have been an all-time favourite for many men especially in the past, the trends of woody nuanced fragrances have long breached into the women’s perfumes.
Sandalwood is highly valued for its fragrance. It produces a distinct yet sophisticated fragrance, creating an alluring scent in perfumes. Yet, its benefits also extend to help our daily lives and support our mental health. Studies have claimed its fragrance contains calming effects that help patients to sleep better.
Powdered sandalwood is used for steam distillation to collect sandalwood fragrance oil. Its fragrance is listed as a classic oriental woody scent and it smells of a ric, woody, milky yet green notes.

​Vanilla is a classic flavour and fragrance for both our desserts and perfumes respectively, where its fragrance is known to smell sweet, delectable and creamy. However, do you know that these vanillas are actually obtain from orchids? Vanilla planifolia is one of the common vanilla orchids grown for this purpose.
Authentic vanilla beans have a very time-consuming and labour-intensive curing processes to produce the vanilla oil extract. As such, the production yield and cost of vanilla could not support and even out the great demand for vanilla. Hence, most of our vanilla products are synthetically made and may not even contain actual vanilla, which we also identify as ethyl vanillin.
However, because both vanilla and vanillin are both similar in scent, they are tested to also produce the similar positive effects to our mental well being and easing depressive symptoms which also helps to improve our sleep.

 
We must have understood how important our sleep is in our lives that help us recharge and function for the next day. Therefore, if we are not sleeping well, I do encourage you to seek help and find out the cause of it from doctors or experts of this field.
If you have decided to try out fragrances as a solution to our sleeping issues and would want to personalize the fragrance according to your needs and desires, I will recommend the links below on a Perfume Workshop that could guide you through the perfume making process.
Perfume Workshop Team Building links for more information:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
OR:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Couple & Bridal Showers Perfume Workshop:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
 

​References:
GardenDesign.com. 2020. Growing Lavender, Planting & Caring - Buy Lavender Plants - Garden Design. [online] Available at: <https://www.gardendesign.com/plants/lavender.html> [Accessed 5 July 2020].
 
Marcene, B., 2020. How Does Sandalwood Smell Like? Archives - Natural Food Series. [online] Natural Food Series. Available at: <https://www.naturalfoodseries.com/tag/how-does-sandalwood-smell-like/> [Accessed 5 July 2020].
 
New Food Magazine. 2020. High Demand Of Vanilla Beans Result In Market Growth. [online] Available at: <https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/85746/demand-growth-vanilla-beans/> [Accessed 5 July 2020].
 
Ventós Aromatherapy. 2020. Essential Oil Frankincense. [online] Available at: <https://www.ventos.com/ecommerce/product/frankincense-essential-oil/?lang=en> [Accessed 5 July 2020].

​Still feel that you are missing something for this special and memorable date night with the love of your life?
Then you may be missing a perfume for this occasion! Just by wearing perfume or a cologne you may have already won half of the game! Reap the benefits now in your date night almost effortlessly with just an addition of fragrance!

​Who doesn’t want their date’s attention to be solely on them while they are spending time together? Achieve this feat by capturing their focus not just by sight, but with your amazing scent as well!
With a clean-cut outfit and an appropriate perfume, it will boost not just the date’s success rate, but also help you gain brownie points from your date!

​Some fragrances contain aphrodisiac properties – which mean a natural arousal of our sexual instinct, giving you pheromone-like attractive powers for your date night!
This fact has been scientifically proven with research and experiments. Fragrances such as lavender, vanilla, cinnamon, strawberry, jasmine, rose, lily of the valley and sandalwood are fragrances that contains aphrodisiac effects.

Since fragrances can be perceived by both parties, it can not only influence your date but also yourself.
When we smell amazing, we can recognize that fact and gain confidence by knowing it would give you an edge over others, boosting your appeal!

Like previously mentioned, fragrances are great influencers, where it can be utilized greatly to shroud the environment with the fragrant air of tenderness and adoration.
If both of you are going to chill in your room, you can also choose a lovely scented room diffuser to boost and refine the mood.
If not, making full use of the dispersive effect of the perfume you wear can be a good way to help boost the atmosphere as well.
 
Make your Own Unique and Personal Perfume?
Sign up a perfume workshop class right now! You can even bring along your partner to find out not only their likes and dislikes in fragrances but gain insights of their personality from what they love as well!
 
To book a class or for more information, head down to the links below now!
Perfume Workshop General links:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
Team building:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Bridal Showers:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
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​More often than not, purchasing a gift can be so tempting rather than personalizing one due to the tempting appeal of convenience.
However, personalizing a gift could mean something special to your mother, it could also help to satisfy her love for fragrance and concurrently showing your sincerity to her through this gift!

​Perfume creation can include the individual’s personality as well, making the gift more memorable and more meaningful as compared to the other gifts.
Furthermore, everyone has their own unique set of personality traits and likewise, every loving mother. Hence, perfume formulation can be varied, having thousands of different unique creations, each unique and different.
In this perfume workshop, the provided personality quiz will guide you to fit the perfume based on your mother’s personality, giving the creation a personal touch to the gift – unique and unlike the other gifts.

Lifestyle of mothers shows a lot in how they would prefer their perfumes as well. A mom who likes to lead the high life where she often visits fancy restaurants could prefer a perfume with elegance and sophistication as compared to a mom who leads an active and sporty lifestyle.
On the other hand, a mom who stays at home and take care of the house could like a cleaner, milder and simple scent as compared to other moms. Therefore, looking at your mother’s lifestyle could give you an insight on what fragrance your mother would prefer.

​This is also a very important factor in perfume selection and creation. If we are purchasing or personalizing a perfume for someone else, we have to first recognize and know what the other’s likes and dislikes are in scents.
Whenever, in doubt stick to safer options. Go for perfume strength that has mild to moderate fragrance intensity. A safe choice for perfume profiles be musk, vanilla, florals or fragrances with tones of aqua.

If you would like to grab this chance to gift a special gift to your mother this Mother’s Day, do not hesitate to sign up for a class to help you through this!
To book a class or for more information, head down to the links below:
Perfume Workshop General links:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
Team building:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Bridal Showers:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
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Are you aware of what you have in your perfumes? There may be exotic ingredients you have never even fathom could be sourced into fragrance ingredient, synergizing and disguised seamlessly in your perfume!
So here is my list of to-know unique perfume ingredient that helps to shed light regarding the source of these ingredients.

Source – Sperm Whale
Ambergris is a waxy material expelled out from the sperm whale’s stomach due to indigestion of hardy ingested food and can be found floating on the oceans.
Due to it scarcity value, if you have ever found this lying around on the ocean, depending on its size, it can be sold up to millions of dollars!
In addition, it is also very likely that the ambergris ingredient found in perfumes to be produced synthetically and thus, become more affordable.

Scent Character
The fragrance profile of ambergris is often described to be aquatic with nuances of musk.

Source – Prickly Pear
Prickly pear is a species of cactus that can be found native to America and has been introduced to countries such as Mexico, Florida and eastern country region. It is also a popular and common succulent plant in typical households as well. 

​Scent Character 
Cactus perfume scent has a perfect combination of grassy green notes and watery juiciness.

Source – Beaver
This fragrance ingredient is extracted from the beaver’s genital glands and its scent is so commonly found around us that caught many of us unaware.
The answer is Vanilla! Not only in perfumes, but castoreum are also used as flavourings in our desserts and snacks!
Fortunately, fear not, majority of vanilla flavouring and perfumery ingredients sold in the market are synthetically made!
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Scent Character
Castoreum smells just like vanilla have good complementary traits with characteristic leather scented perfumes.

Source – Sturgeon Fish
Ever tried the expensive but highly nutritious delicacy, Caviar? Then how about trying out a caviar scented perfume?
Caviar ingredient can be sourced from the sturgeon fish eggs and is often found in Men’s colognes.

​Scent Character
Similar to its taste, caviar scent also carries a salty and savoury fragrance.

Source – Musk Deer
Extracted from the glands of musk deer, this scent must be diluted first to be used in perfumes as its concentrated form holds a powerful scent and is unpleasant to many.
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Scent Character
Many has the impression that musk smells animalic, but musk actually smells like clean laundry, carrying a very soothing scent.

Join us in your perfume making journey and make yourself your very own unique and exotic perfume with our wide variety of fragrance oils for you to choose from!
To book a class or for more information, head down to the links below now!
Perfume Workshop General links:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
Team building:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Bridal Showers:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
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Attraction towards a perfume can happen upon the first sight, or more accurately, first sniff! However, love at first sniff is not a good reference for most perfumes, as no matter how good the scent was perceived, it will smell different when applied on your skin and as compared to when it is sprayed on perfume strips!
Therefore, before you judge how suited you are to a perfume, let’s find out more about what chemistry reaction perfume can have on our body and how it can influence the perfume profile and character of your perfume.

Different skin types will have different chemistry on your body. Let’s discuss the differences between dry, normal, oily and combination skin types.
For people who has dry skin, the perfume will evaporate fastest on your skin. This is because the skin does not have sufficient sebum or oil to confine the scent. A good solution is to apply unscented lotion or creams on your skin, allowing the fragrances of the perfumes to adhere to your lotion and creams you have applied.
On the other hand, people with normal skin type may have an easier time trapping the perfume on their skin, as their body generates more oil than people with dry skins.
Likewise, it is also similar for people with oily and combination skin types. Hence, perfumes can last longer on the people who has these skin types as compared to people who has drier skins.
The lasting perfume power on these skin type can be most distinctly differentiated while using Eau De Toilettes (EDT) or colognes (EDC). EDT and EDC have the least concentration as compared to other perfumes and thus, can easily test the long-lastingness of a perfume within a short amount of time.

​You may also have also heard or experienced how our perspiration can affect the perfume character. Different people will also have different body odour and are often influenced by our diet, lifestyle, culture and climate as well.
Some may not have expected this, but certain fragrances do complement us when mixed with perspiration. Scents capable of this include fragrances from citrus and fresh category such as oranges, grapefruit and cut-grass scent.
However, fragrances such as wood and musk do not complement our skin and are more suited to use to enhance elegance and sophistication in mild and less intense activities.

​Have you heard before this phrase, “We are what we eat”? As mentioned before, our diet and lifestyle can affect the body chemistry interaction we have when in contact with perfumes.
The body odour exuded from a vegetarian, and a person who eats mainly meat, can fascinatingly produce varying scent due to their diet differences. Mysteriously, a person who frequently eats spicy food can also undertake a spicier body odour. Likewise, a person under regular medication, can smell differently from before they started eating those medications.

​Do you believe that we all exude pheromones? Some says that our pheromones are released at the erogenous sites in our bodies such as our necks. The different amount and erogenous is claimed to be contribute to the contrasting body scent each individual may have.
Despite the need for more intensive research to prove its credibility, some products are also marketed in such a way to attract customers who believed in the effects of pheromones.

Not only can perfume personalization help you create a perfume best suited to your skin type, but also your lifestyle, you can also craft own to your own personality and preference as well!
There is no reason not to try out this experience, find out more and book now at the following websites!
Perfume Workshop General links:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
Team building:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Bridal Showers:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
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More often than not, while selecting our perfume, the terms Parfum, EDP, EDT or even EDC can confuse us, and cause us to just solely focus on whichever scent we like. However, these terms are not just for display purposes, but tells us important information about the long-lastingness of our perfumes.
The French word Eau de just means water in English, and perfumes with this phrase will mean it has a lighter concentration as it has been diluted with water.
More importantly, the essence to differentiating them is their concentration. The highest concentration is Parfum, followed by EDP and then EDT and lastly EDC; meaning Parfum is the one which last the longest, and EDC has the least lasting power.

​Parfum is worded in French, which just means perfume in English, and as compared to the rest of the perfume group, it has the highest perfume concentration of about 20 - 30%.
This perfume can last up to a heaping period of 24 hours. Not only does it have a stronger gripping power, but also smells denser and more intense as compared to the other perfumes as well.
Due to its higher concentration, it also has a thicker viscosity which may cause discomfort when applied in summer, or for people who has oily skins. It is also typically packaged in dropper bottles, to contain its oily consistency and are more expensive to purchase as well

​This is a diluted version of Parfum and also mean Perfume Water in English. It usually carries a concentration of about 15 to 20% concentration and can last for about 5 - 8 hours. As compared to parfum, it also has a mellower fragrance strength.
However, despite all these, EDP remains the most popular go-to for perfumes. This is because, EDP perfumes still lasts relatively long, has a lighter consistency on our skin and even cost lesser than parfum.

​The term Toilette means grooming and EDT is also known as grooming water. It has a concentration of about 10 - 15%, and can generally last for about 2 - 3 hours.
Consequently, EDT will have gentler scent than Parfum and EDP and an even lighter consistency as well.
Mornings and daytimes are usually the best time to don EDT due to its light intensity.

​The word Cologne in EDC, just refers to the city of Cologne in Germany which symbolises the first EDC being made in this city of Germany.
Amongst the previous perfumes discussed, EDC has the lowest concentration of about 2 – 4% and last the least long (1 – 2 hours) as compared to the other mentioned perfumes.
Colognes are popular among the males due to its marketing and branding lines. However, the reason why it has been branded this way is because males are labelled as individuals who wouldn’t like perfumes with high intensity.
Since EDC has the mildest intensity, it also usually consists of the highest volatile scents such as citrus, fresh and some fruity tones. Hence, even women can opt to buy this if they prefer a milder perfume strength.

Join us in our perfume making workshop as we guide your through each step and help you make the perfect perfume for yourself or your friends base on your personality and preference!
Place your booking now or find out more in the links below:
Perfume Workshop General links:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
Team building:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Bridal Showers:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
 
 

​In 1994, the first genderless perfume was introduced by Calvin Klein. Yet, do you know that perfumes used in the ancient past are not separated by genders?
Historically, perfumes have been formulated by age-old pharmacists who mixes up different ratios of botanical aromatic plant parts. If the formulation is pleasant smelling, they can be immediately made into fragrance pouches and used.
It is only later when technology advances, that media launched the idea of gender separation in perfumes and thus, perfume lines continued this branding approach.

​Being exposed to such a fixed idea for decades, it has likely influenced many people on what is socially correct to wear for perfumes base on our genders.
I am sure that we can often associate how feminine perfumes are more floral scented, and possesses sweeter facets to it.
While, on the other hand, masculine colognes usually take on notes that are heavier on the spicy and woody scent.

​After unisex perfumes are launched and broke the concept of gender separated perfumes, perfume lines have also followed suit and steered from the usual stereotypes, including perfumes with a balanced moderation ratio of both worlds – which we now known as unisex perfumes.
Fresh, citrusy or musky scents are the common fragrance notes you may find in unisex perfumes, as these scents does not fall heavily to feminine nor masculine.

​It is now not uncommon for some females who prefer colognes and men who do favours sweeter and floral scented perfumes. These gender barriers towards perfume preference have long since been broken.
Men can definitely also don ladies’ perfumes and still be charismatic gentlemen, while a lady can use a men’s cologne and look and smell beautiful and strong as well!
Just recognize that our image is shaped by our own perception, and sticking to our preferences is usually the best choice; be it for us, or for others as well!

Want a unique perfume of your very own? Come down to our perfume workshop and create your very own perfume that defines your personality now!
We offer a wide range of both Men’s and Women’s fragrance lines and if you wish you can swap and make one of your desired gender!
To book a class or for more information, head down to the links below now!
Perfume Workshop General links:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
Team building:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Bridal Showers:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
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​Need some help to boost positive impression you can make at your workplace? Try Perfumes! This method has helped many individuals to bolster not only their self-esteem but also work more effectively as well!
I will now reveal to you the benefits of perfumes below and what perfumes can help you with to effectively give you an edge over the others!

Research has proven that fragrances can improve our cognitive memory. Take for example, can you recall a certain part of your memory with the help of fragrances. It could be the memory of your youth with the detergent your mum always uses to do your laundry or scent of your father who often uses a certain kind of cologne.
In addition, our focus can also be bolstered as well. Have you seen people applying medicated oils to their temples or smearing a little just below their noses with scents that smells refreshingly sharp? These are the one of the types of fragrances that can effectively perk up your senses and helping you to pull through the day better, and feeling more energized.
Scents that helps to energize and improve focus: Bergamot, Mints, Rose Mary and Eucalyptus.

​If you are working in an environment that has an unpleasant odour, productivity can be negatively affected, as it may cause discomfort to you senses, distracting you from doing work efficiently.
On the other hand, working in a room with a clean, sweet, refreshing and invigorating scent can help your mind clear of other distractions and improve your focus, thus increasing your productivity.
Scents that helps to improve productivity: Cinnamon, Orange, Geraniol, Musk and Grapefruit.

​Fragrances have been extensively researched and shown to aid in our mental well-being. You may have also heard of psychologists making use of fragrances to soothe and calm their patients or for patients suffering from insomnia.
Likewise, our moods can be positively influenced with the use of fragrances. With the right fragrances, you can attain both soothing and relaxing effects which loosen the tension and stress. When tension is lost, and sleep is better, confidence can be more effortlessly exuded at work.
Some Fragrances that can soothe your mood & tension: Lavender, Chamomile and Ylang ylang.

 
Imagine with me, you are walking towards a person of great beauty but an unpleasant odour could be perceived when you pass by her, this would definitely decrease the good impression you held when you first saw her at a far distance.
Similarly, a person who smells good have better likability under the first impression and can create more positively influence to their image.
Furthermore, perfumes can be served as an outfit detail to create an air of professionalism as well.
Scents that enhance attractiveness: Lily of the Valley, Musk, Vanilla and Rose
 
Finally,
With the right perfume, the only other things you will need is a smile, a set of clean and appropriate outfit and a clear voice!
If you desire to personalize your very own perfume to meet your needs, you can also attend a perfume workshop to create one!
If you would like to learn more or book a session, the links below can give you more information about the perfume workshop!
Perfume Workshop General/Team Building links for more information:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
OR:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Couple & Bridal Showers Perfume Workshop:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
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​You’ll definitely have friends that are working in big companies, and some in SME. You’ve heard about the benefits about working in big companies, but what about the benefits that we get to enjoy in SMEs, and not big companies?

​SME offers flexibility to its employees, something that you might not be able to enjoy if you’re working in big companies. There are perks such as a flexible work schedule, where we work from (telecommuting).
 
When it comes to completing a certain project, SME tend to take a shorter time to complete as well. This is because everybody is able to contribute ideas and there is no need to go through the many higher managements. Truth is most of the time you report straight to your boss. This boosts productivity in the organisation as a result.

​Big companies usually have more than 100 employees in the organisation, and it can be hard for the bosses or people in the higher management to take notice of your hard work.
 
While in comparison, people working in SME are usually working directly with their bosses. Whereby any contributions to the company and hard work would be seen and recognised by the decision makers. This means a potential career advancement as well.

 
In a SME, the most likely scenario is that you’ll have to take on many different tasks, even if they’re not stated as part of your job scope in the contract. To some, this may sound like unpleasant extra tasks to complete. But see it in another light, take it as a chance to learn new skills. They can be included in your resume and might even be useful skills you’d require for your future jobs!
 
 
Consider your job requirements carefully, before deciding if you’d want to join a big organisation or a SME. Regardless of what you choose, i’m sure everything will work out for you in the end!

​If you would like to learn more or book a session, the links below can give you more information about the perfume workshop!
Perfume Workshop General/Team Building links for more information:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
OR:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Couple & Bridal Showers Perfume Workshop:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
 
 

​We all have some extend of attraction to certain perfumes, whether it is our scented personal care products or the fragrant shampoo we use in our morning showers and even possibly the air fresheners we spray in our homes.
Everyone has differing perception and preferences to their perfumed products, hence making the process to figuring out the relationship with different perfumes can be very personal.
If you find yourself also gravitating towards or purchasing certain scented and good smelling products, fragrances may have already been integrated in your lifestyle!

Finding a favourite perfume can be easy to some, but to others, it can mean sieving through tons of perfumes before finding the right one. It really depends on one’s personality and openness to the scent profile.
Once you have chosen the right perfume, it can be the defining factor in differentiating you from the others, like a polished outfit or a memorable scent you exude upon your arrival.
Similar to our personalities, perfumes can invoke an assortment of emotions. The scent of musk and wood can provide feelings of warmth and security while a burst of citrus can give an added touch of energy and joy.

​There are many stories about how scent could have consciously or sub-consciously moulded our lives. For example, our very first cinnamon bun or the scent of your parents or partner and even when you first became a parent or grandparent.
Many could relate to the scent of vanilla even as one gets older as it could remind them an important part of their memory of childhood or their partner and spouse. Another classic scent could be rose and jasmine.

​Fragrances that reminds us of home is especially helpful to our mental health especially when we are overseas on exchange trips, further studies or even business trips.
It also helps very much even when we are feeling stressed out at work. The smell of home gives us a sense of security and comfort, helping us to pause and feel more at ease.
You can also integrate a scent for your home and slowly familiarize the scent. You would realize that over time, you could relate this scent with the emotions, a sense of relief and the feeling of sanctuary you feel when you home.

​Fragrances can be like a safe haven for us, especially when peace gets harder to achieve when our work and life responsibilities become overwhelming. Late nights working and major presentations can cause us to feel overly stressed.
Scents such as vanilla or clean florals nuances can be effective to soothe raging fluctuations in our moods. If being focus and productive is what you need then citrus and minty scents could help better.

Are you still searching for the right fragrance to integrate into your lifestyle? Or are you finding the fragrance to mark the important phases in your life? Then you are in good hands as the links below can lead you to a perfume workshop to guide you in personalizing your very own perfume!
To find out more or register for a class:
Perfume Workshop General/Team Building links for more information:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
OR:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Couple & Bridal Showers Perfume Workshop:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
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​As we age, especially when we after we reach a certain age, we can begin to skim on a lot of unnecessary expenses, saving it for our children or even possibly grandchildren. It could be because of this decision that we tend to compromise on the image we portray to others.
Fortunately, we are still fully capable to age beautifully, no matter what age we are at now! Find out how you can age beautifully with fragrances! 

​Classic scented perfumes are what I would suggest, as these types of perfume do not have age restriction. It is for people who wants to have a full display of their sophistication and elegance, regardless of age.
Do not be mistaken that classic perfumes can only be expensive branded perfumes. Perfumes have classic tones as well and they are ones that can possess notes like woody-florals, vanilla, even nuances of spice where its aromatic notes!
More often than not, these fragrances are more complex in their profile, yet are also relatively long-lasting and soothing to smell.

Our sense of smell can fade as we grow older, a phenomenon that comes very naturally with age. As such, you may find older people who put on fairly strongly scented perfumes. This may be because this level of intensity smells perfect for them.
Regrettably, wearing too intense a perfume can be a bad social etiquette to others especially for people who are sensitive to strong perfume scents.
Therefore, if I would suggest to seek the help of the retail store assistant to ascertain the intensity of the perfume before you make the purchase. If possible, find a perfume of moderate intensity that you can perceive, yet, not too overwhelming for others as well.

​Fragrances helps us age gracefully too, due to its calm inducing and mood boosting aromatic compounds, shedding our stress and negativity.
Most importantly, fragrances can be used anywhere at anytime of the day, be it in public or at the comfort of your own home!
Therefore, do not compromise on the things you find joy in and start pampering yourself. No matter what age we are in right now, fragrances are great addition to our lives and give us the mental support that we require at times in our lives.

Everyone can love and be comfortable with their own age, the key lies in our decision and perception! Choose beauty, choose elegance, choose sophistication, and choose to start living in a timeless age, no matter what others say.
You are beautiful, and it can be hard for ourselves to recognize that beauty in us. Let your charm shine, your attractiveness can be significantly enhanced with the right fragrance, portraying the image of you want to show!
 
Lastly,
Want to create the perfect perfume for yourself or know a friend/colleague or even your parent that requires to refresh the confidence in themselves and feel young again?
A perfume workshop will do a magical work for you, and involve you in the creation process of finding the perfect perfume for you in relation to your personality!
 
Find out more, or book a session now by clicking the links below:
Perfume Workshop General links:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
Team building:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Bridal Showers:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
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Are you an introvert enjoying working from home? Or are you an extrovert who can’t wait to get back to the workplace with interaction? Dressing down and working from home can be fun until you have to deal with neighbours doing renovation work in the middle of the day. I know right?
 
Whoever you are, there are some tips here that you can follow to ensure productivity and make the most out of working from home! Continue reading on!

​With the flexibility given from working from home, it’s tempting to complete work at your own pace and take breaks in-between without someone there supervising you. However staying consistent and keeping to a schedule can improve productivity.
 
If your normal working hours is from 9-5pm, you should stick to the same
routine when working from home. Following the same schedule can trick you into thinking that you’re at work, and your body would be more fixed to following what you’ve been doing in the office.

​It is important that you know what you want to do for the day, rather than taking the day as it is without an agenda. Following a planned schedule can help you prioritise which are the more important tasks that you’d have to complete first.
 
Take some time to write and plan everything out, and allocate a duration needed for you to complete each task. With a timeframe given, you’ll feel that there is a deadline for you to finish your work and it would lower the chances of you procrastinating as well.

​Working from home means working without supervision, but we should establish some rules that we follow to ensure maximum productivity. One such way to do so is to remove any forms of distraction that will keep you off track from what you’re supposed to do.
 
Cell phones should only be checked and used for work-related purposes. Else you’ll probably find yourself scrolling on instagram or facebook if you don’t focus on your objective. It can be hard to focus when you work from home especially if you have kids in your house. But establishing rules and setting boundaries can sure make it better.

​Prolonged isolation can lead to weakened productivity and motivation. Staying connected with your co-workers can help tremendously especially when working from home. It keeps you updated of current affairs and would also motivate you to complete your given tasks.
 
Share what you’ve completed with your co-workers! Check in and keep each other in the loop, celebrate achievements!

I am sure that every team wishes to have a sky-high performance, with talented individuals and leaders that lead the team. And more often than not, employers would rather find and hire people who have a well-crafted resume.
However, having a high-performance team do not always mean that your team already comprised of talented individuals but it requires time and effort to develop and nurture the team into one that suits your team culture and goals.
Below are the factors and traits that high-performance teams adopt and apply in their daily work.

#1 Team Goal - Direction and vision are guideposts to help members of the team know what they are working towards and allow them to recognize if there is a need for necessary modifications to work to stay on the same track with the team.

#2 Clear Instructions - Like a manual that comes with a newly bought electronic appliance, if the manual is unclear, confusing, and inconsistent, the manual will only cause unproductiveness and misunderstandings. For instruction to be crystal clear, check if the issued instructions describe and explains the what, where, who, how and why. Do not assume that the others always understand what your message and be clear and detailed, and if needed, clarify again.

​#3 Open-mindedness - This is to sort out misunderstandings, conflicts and feedbacks in a non-aggressive manner. Communication is unavoidable, having an open-minded heart and attitude allows the culture to be more approachable, understanding and accepting of the differences in our personalities, helping us to bring out the best in the team.

#4 Team driven Leadership - Having more authority as a leader, gives one greater power, but he/she must be ready to accept greater responsibilities and workload for members to follow and model after. A leader is also required to understand the work each team member to issue effective and clear instructions on how to proceed. Therefore, creating an effective team includes having a team-driven leadership.
 
#5 Proper Management - The management of the team requires to only sort out and clarify the roles and responsibilities but ensure that there are no discrepancies and inconsistencies to their job scopes. Management also includes managing the welfare of the team. Encouraging good team welfare helps the team stay motivated and driven as they could see how the company acknowledged their efforts and reward them.
 
#6 Trust - Trust can build or break a team internally. It takes time to earn but could be easily crumbled. At work, trust can be in forms such as transparency and consistency of company policies, rules and regulations, and a culture that encourages integrity by not short-changing the employees and taking advantage of the people working for the team.
 
#7 Flexibility & Adaptability
Variables are inevitable and could happen very unexpected at any moment during our work and lives. The team should have necessary capabilities, and skills to cope and manage the variables that are thrown at them in the moment, effectively soothing and resolving spontaneous issues that arises.
 
#8 Celebrates the Good and Encourages Failures
Celebrating the good gives acknowledgement to the team’s success, giving the team a boost in team’s morale and motivation. Encouraging failures is a culture that is not common yet it encourages the team to adopt a continuous learning mindset despite one’s or the team’s failures. When society is harsh towards the failures, seeing only the end result, fear of failure could become the norm in the team, impeding them from risking to learn and do something new. This could possibly kill off the growing potential of each individual in the team.
 
#9 Continuous Learning - Taking initiative to learn and giving opportunities for the team to grow and learn are great nutrition to enhance the team’s capabilities, developing talents and nurturing a learning spirit of the team. Some examples could be going for workshops, events and social gatherings to broaden their knowledge and hone their existing skill sets.
 
In Short,
Greatness cannot be attained within a short time span, it requires pro-activeness, time and effort on everyone’s part in the team. To lead this type of high-performance culture, a good and effective leader should be positioned to help and guide the team.
 
Workshops could also be another way of helping the team to work, bond and learn together. If you wish for a fun, interesting and interactive experience, you could give the Perfume Workshop below a shot.
It provides team building sessions that allows you to form deeper bond not only through mini team building games but also understand yourself and your colleagues better through a personality quiz. Furthermore, their fun and interesting perfume making process is great in building creativity as well!
To find out more or book a session, click on the links below!
Perfume Workshop Team Building links for more information:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
OR:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Couple & Bridal Showers Perfume Workshop:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
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​Although our sense of smell is used every day, it is built so inherently well in us and often functioned without problems that we do not realize how much it is actually doing for us.
Like every part of our body, each one has their own specific roles and these roles are complex yet fascinating. Let’s find out what amazing facts our nose has.

​Although humans are not one of the best creatures with the best sense of smell, we are not too far behind, and are ranked 13th in terms of our sense of smell.
Studies have also showed that we are more sensitive to some scents than other animals. For example, the scent of amyl acetate in bananas could be perceived more easily by humans than rabbits and dogs. We are also more sensitive to the scent of blood than mice as well.
However, basing on the overall olfactory ability, humans would fall behind many animals. African elephants ranked the highest in the animal kingdom for the greatest sense of smell, holding the highest number of olfactory receptors of 1948. This is followed by rats, opossum, cows and Chinese softshell turtle.

​We are said to contain 6 million olfactory receptors with four hundred different variety. Research has been conducted to show that people can be differentiated according to our smell as well.
Scientist have yet to figure out the defining factor to identify the differences among people by our scent. However, brain scans are done with positron emission tomography (PET) and found that body odour provides much more information than normal odours.
Furthermore, with our advance computerized system, with just 28 odours registered, an estimate of 2 million people could be identified and 7 million can be differentiated with only 34 odours!

​Omitting the visual influence or personality attraction, we could also be picking our partners with our sense of smell. However, our unawareness of it is due to how innately built our olfactory senses are.
We also had it in us to smell out partners who are healthy, which is built instinctively in us to pass on our genes to future generations. This could be supported by a journal ‘Psychological Science’ published in 2014, where an experiment is conducted to display humans’ ability to pick out the people who smell sick.  
Researchers from Canada, McGill University also found that we pick out and feel more attracted to people who has similar genetics to us with our olfactory senses. This can be rationalized biologically that we can recognize our family by smell and also instinctively wants to protect our own gene pool, hence feeling more attracted to people who has similar genetics as us.

​Does this line, “The person smells dangerous” sounds familiar? Although this often meant in a metaphorical way of implying the impending trouble but research has proven it to be literal as well.
Electrodes testing the sweat samples of people who have watched a happy movie also showed to exude a different scent as compared to people who watched a horror movie.
The smell of emotions is also contagious, where experiments involve the scent of happiness or fear. If a person is feeling happy and watching a comedy movie can exude a scent of happiness and influencing the person near her to feel happy as well. fMRI scans also supported this claim, showing the brain’s amygdala lighted up when people smell sweat from first-time parachute jumpers, as compared to veteran parachute jumpers - alluding that fear is contagious.  

Learn more and personalized your perfume in a perfume workshop which allows you to experience the perfume making process which involves your personality and preference!
To book a class or find out more, head down to the links below:
Perfume Workshop General links:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com
 
Team building:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/perfume-team-building-singapore.html
 
Bridal Showers:
https://www.perfumeworkshop.com/goodman-perfume-workshop.html
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