Emily here, it’s mental health week and I thought it might be helpful to share my story in starting Yougi and what I’ve learned along the way…
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I started making candles for myself at a particularly difficult time in my life, when I was struggling with burnout and exhaustion. I discovered the power of essential oils and the therapeutic benefits of making candles and creativity. I make the first range with the hope that it might help other people struggling with their emotional wellbeing too.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I made a conscious decision from the start to invest in sustainable, cruelty-free and wildcrafted ingredients 🌱because, despite often costing a lot more, they have been proven to be far more potent and effective (not to mention more environmentally friendly) than their mass-produced or synthetic equivalents. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Some important things I’ve learned along the way:
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1. Rest and recharging is often most productive thing you can do.
2. Have boundaries and protect your energy. It’s the most valuable thing you have.
3. Don’t forget your why.
4. Trust your intuition, you don’t need everyones approval.
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Thank you for believing in our products, for allowing us to grow. ❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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