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Let’s be real—most Gen Xers didn’t grow up talking about “feelings,” let alone “healing.” We had:
But here we are. Grown, a little grizzled, and learning to take care of ourselves—our way.
Not with bubble baths or smoothie bowls.
Not with journaling apps or mindfulness podcasts.
We heal with mixtapes. With cracked vinyl. With wood wick candles that crackle like the static between songs on a dubbed cassette. We create tiny sanctuaries that smell like memories—and light them on fire.
Gen X invented the playlist before Spotify ever existed. We knew how to build a vibe with side A and side B. The same logic applies to our candle game.
Each scent is a track. A mood. A memory. Here’s how to craft a self-care mixtape—one candle at a time.
Scent Notes: Vanilla, lavender, musk, woods
Track Vibe: Track 1: A slow build. Confident. Cool. The scent equivalent of Tom Cruise sliding into the living room in his socks.
Why Light It:
To remind yourself you're still the main character. Yes, even now.
Scent Notes: Sandalwood, oak moss, jasmine, lavender, musk
Track Vibe: Track 3: Chill but secretly deep. Summer nights. Smells like secrets you never told and memories that still make you smirk.
Why Light It:
For backyard hangs, beer in hand, playlist on shuffle. Bonus if you're wearing flannel.
Scent Notes: Smoky woods, lavender, vanilla, musk
Track Vibe: Track 7: The one that hits too hard. The one you rewound 14 times while staring at the ceiling.
Why Light It:
Because healing doesn’t always look pretty. Sometimes it smells like nostalgia and low-grade heartbreak.
Scent Notes: Fire-roasted vanilla, toasted marshmallow, smoldering wood
Track Vibe: Track 10: The closing track. Slow fade out. Lingers long after the candle burns out.
Why Light It:
To release the stuff you’re finally ready to let go. Preferably while staring into the flame and pretending you’re in a music video.
We don’t settle for soft flickers and no sound. We want the whole experience. That’s why all Smells Like Gen X candles are made with:
It’s not just a candle. It’s a vibe with a soundtrack.
Let’s be honest—this might be the only “self-care” list that doesn’t require a therapist, an app, or a green juice:
Self-care doesn’t have to look like pastel journals and rose quartz rollers. It can be:
This isn’t performative wellness. This is functional survival with vibes.
You used to make a mixtape for your crush. Now? You make one for you.
You don’t owe anyone a “healing journey” or a perfectly lit meditation reel. You just need:
Gen X self-care doesn’t come with hashtags. It comes with intentional solitude, ambient noise, and a match to light the mood.
🕯️ Smells Like Gen X – Reclaim the vibe. Rewrite the B-side. Light the damn candle.
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