We all have those moments of wishing that we felt confident with an answer or could retrieve a bit of information on the spot. Luckily for us, we can create a portable charm to give us a boost in those moments.

You'll need a 5-inch circle of cloth, a 12-inch length of string or yarn, a pinch of ground coffee, and a half teaspoon of at least five of these: allspice, cinnamon, ginger, matcha, mint, rosemary, sage, and thyme (each ground or powdered).

Place the coffee and herbs/spices on the cloth. Gather the edges and tie the bundle closed with the string. Repeat:

When ideas or words elude me,

May this charm bring clarity.

Sniff the aroma of the bundle as you incant. Keep it with you and breathe deeply of it as needed.