Lemons anyone?

Last weeks meeting was going great till someone broached the subject of  working Dec 31. Now you are a wee bit anxious about this weeks meeting were the main subject is overtime. Guaranteed meeting harmonizer is the scent of lemon. In a recent study, the scent of lemon made people more generous and altruistic. Researchers explain that the clean scent is associated with good behavior, which is why it brings out the best in people.

Breathing in the scent of lemon essential oil may significantly improve mood, according to a 2008 study of 56 healthy volunteers. In a 2009 study, researchers discovered that animals that inhaled the scent of linalool (a compound found in lemon essential oil, as well as in lavender oil) had a decrease in their levels of stress-elevated immune cells.

So in that next meeting have a small bottle of lemon scented water and sprits the room. Or better yet place a bowl of lemons on your desk. If it does so happen that the sent does not calm an individual down you can always shove it in their mouth.