Did you know scent is the only sense that bypasses everything and goes straight to the part of your brain that controls memory and focus?

That split second when a scent stops you in your tracks, your grandmother’s kitchen, your first apartment, that coffee shop that changes their flavors based on seasons. Science calls it the limbic pathway. You call it coming home.

That’s why the Permission to Achieve™ System, uses habit anchor to turn scent into your secret weapon for focus and routine.

The Permission to Achieve™ Habit Anchor

The Anchor is a ritual candle designed to pair with your planning practice. Light it each time you sit down with The Planner, and over time, your brain learns to associate the scent with focus.

Research suggests consistent environmental cues strengthen habit formation. When you pair the same scent with planning sessions repeatedly, you’re creating what behavioral scientists call a “habit anchor”, a sensory trigger that tells your brain: it’s time to begin.”

Your habit anchor turns scent into your secret weapon for focus and routine.

The Ritual: Three simple steps

  • Light your candle when you sit down to plan
  • Complete your planning session
  • Extinguish the candle when finished
  • Repeat daily. Your brain will do the rest.

Complete Your Permission to Achieve System™

  • 100% Natural Wax – Premium apricot-coconut blend, vegan and toxin-free
  • Curated Clean Oils – IFRA-certified, phthalate-free fragrances
  • Crackling Woodwick – FSC-certified wood wick creates a soothing crackle
  • 50-Hour Burn Time – Hand-poured in the USA

Structure. Clarity. Ritual.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of our most commonly asked questions. If your question is not on this list, feel free to contact us.

No. The candle companion are not a medical treatment and make no medical claims. They are designed as habit anchors meaning using scent as a consistent cue that helps signal your brain it’s time to reset, plan, or focus.

Your brain naturally creates associations between environments and behaviors. When you consistently light the same scent before planning, your brain begins recognizing that smell as a “focus time” signal. This isn’t about the scent chemically altering your brain, rather training your brain through repetition to associate the environment with productive behavior, like how athletes use pre-game routines.

Studies on aromatherapy suggest that certain scents, like lavender, citrus, and peppermint, may support things like calm, focus, or memory. While these studies were conducted by directly inhaling or topical use of essential oils, we use these findings as inspiration when selecting our fragrance blends.

Most candles are made “to smell nice.” Ours are designed as environmental cues using subtle, research-informed scents paired with intentional rituals like planning or winding down.

We had strict criteria: the scent couldn’t be overpowering, just light enough for your brain to recognize without dominating the room. It had to use essential oils and be universally appealing so you’d want to light it daily, not save it for special occasions.

Excellent question, glad you asked. The Permission To Achieve System™
is built for ADHD brains. Research shows that scent has a direct pathway to the brain’s memory and emotion centers. By pairing specific scents with planning and reflection, you create a habit anchor, a cue your brain can recognize even when motivation fades. That’s why candles are included: they’re not an “extra,” they’re a built-in reset tool.

We understand scent preference is personal. We chose our scents because they are research-informed, based on aromatherapy studies, and universally well-tolerated. We encourage giving it a few sessions. Many customers develop positive associations with the scent through the ritual itself.

If the bundled scent doesn’t work for you, you can exchange your anchor candle for any of the evening collection. Once a candle has been burned, however, it is not possible to exchange it.

If you are unsure, we recommend purchasing the Permission to Achieve Planner separately and purchasing your preferred scent from our evening collection as your anchor instead.

Because anchoring works best with consistency. We intentionally keep the lineup small so your brain can build a clear, reliable association between a scent and your ritual. Your productivity bundle includes one anchor scent because switching between multiple scents would weaken the habit formation process.

We do offer a separate evening collection for those who want a dedicated wind-down ritual, but these are standalone products designed for evening wind down. The key is having one consistent scent for each specific ritual, not a variety pack.

Thoughtfully blended essential oils chosen for focus and relaxation routines Subtle, present scent that won’t overpower your workspace.

Clean burn: Vegan apricot-coconut wax, no synthetic fragrances.

Premium materials: IFRA-certified oils, FSC-certified wood wicks, toxin-free and dye-free.

Your candle is made-to-order in small batches, hand-poured fresh when you place your order rather than sitting on a warehouse shelf for months.

Please allow 5-7 business days for production, plus shipping time. This ensures you receive a candle at peak quality and scent strength.

We know in an Amazon-instant world, waiting feels counterintuitive. But just like the habit anchoring process itself, some things worth having require a bit of patience. Every candle is carefully crafted to support your routine and not mass-produced for convenience.

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