Smelling Good, Feeling Better: How Self Care Impacts Low Self Esteem Our sense of smell can transport us to a specific time and place in an instant – a whiff of freshly baked cookies might conjure memories of childhood afternoons spent in the kitchen with our parents.
Research suggests that scent can have a profound impact on our mood, confidence, and self perception.
The Connection Between Smell and Self Esteem Studies show that when we experience pleasant scents, our brain's reward centers are activated – releasing feel good chemicals such as dopamine and endorphins.