As I sat down to write today, I noticed that my ideas were not flowing. I did what every mom does, I asked my daughter, "hey what should I write about?" Her response...."me and my favorite oils."
She is 5 and unafraid to tell everyone that she loves her "Mommy's oils" and her "favorite oils are Lavender & Serenity." I love that she never feels awkward about telling perfect strangers about her love of oils. On occasion it has prompted questions and led to me giving a one on one. She is a great little oil sharer.
Why are these her favorites? "They make me feel calm, peaceful and less crazy."
And yes, yes they do! She along with her sister and brother can get wild and crazy which makes their momma crazy.
Lavender is one of the most well known oils on the market. Many call it the "swiss army knife" of oils. It can calm bug bites, burns, headaches, and much much more. It is lovely.
Serenity is one of the four oils of the Mood Management matrix.
These oils include Serenity, Elevation, Citrus Bliss and my own personal favorite Balance.
They really do improve people's moods. It can occur in minutes. The transformation around my house is truly amazing. We will go from so wild you would think no one has an inside voice to chill, fun and relaxed.
I know I rely on the oils' ability to keep the chaos in check.
So what can Serenity do for you in your house?
Diffuse Serenity to fill the room with scents of Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Vanilla and a few more to help everyone feel less anxious and calm. She requests it in her own diffuser nightly because she said it helps her sleep and have good dreams.
It is also great to rub on your feet, apply to your wrists or down your spine to help you release those knots in your stomach from the anxiety. I know I use it frequently on my little oil sharer when her "tummy hurts" but really it is just her nerves.
For me, I use it on myself when the kids get so crazy and I need a mommy time out. I will take 1-2 drops and rub my hands together then cup over my nose and mouth. Take multiple deep breaths until you feel the calming effects.
Yes, she needed a drop so I could keep typing. For the record, after her "modeling session" she decided she needed to go find a book to read so I could finish. It is so awesome when it helps her break her cycle of asking the same question over and over.
We are truly grateful to have the doTERRA essential oils in our home. I would love to help you get them in your home. Just let me know if I can help you!
Essential oils have been used for aromatherapy for centuries. It wasn't until the 20th century that the term was adopted. Most people are familiar with Lavender oil and it's calming properties. But, the oils are extremely versatile for many other emotional issues. Today's entry is just a few combos I have found helpful.
Lavender….it is a lovely scent and really can help you sleep better. Why do you think there are so many nighttime lotions scented with it? If you are like me, those lotions didn't do much for you. Why? Because they are using synthetic lavender and it lacks many of the natural properties to calm and soothe. For the most effective use, you need pure essential oil.
Emotionally, lavender can help you be more verbally expressive by helping your body calm those pesky insecurities you might have. Unlock your true self, release tension and be more honest in your own thoughts. All this from one little oil. How wonderful.
What can you mix Lavender?
Have a huge tension headache? 1 drop Lavender and 1 drop Peppermint rubbed on your forehead and the back of your neck will. It works fast and effectively. Bonus, you smell nice!
I mentioned Peppermint. Peppermint is a pick me up. Just think of how the smell of candy canes can bring a smile to your face. The scent can bring about joy, help overcome depression or pessimistic thoughts, and give you that boost you might need to get stuff done. Both of these oils are included in the Intro to Oils kit. Convenient!
A great mixture I love to diffuse: Peppermint and Wild Orange. I put 3 drops of each oil in a diffuser and as Peter Pan says, "Think happy thoughts." Now, will you be off and flying to Neverland….probably not but you might get your house cleaned quicker! This is also a great one for the back of your neck if you cannot diffuse.
For a few weeks now, I will admit my level of frustration has been up. Sometimes being a work outside the home mother of 3 who is struggling to lose baby weight gets me. And gets me GOOD! When I am feeling completely done with it all, I have found Roman Chamomile and Geranium will do the trick.
Roman Chamomile helps to soften things. Again, there is a reason calming teas sold everywhere are usually Chamomile based. The scent is floral and lovely. Add that to Geranium which has a rose like scent and you will feel the frustration wash away. Geranium is great for restore goodness and trust in yourself and others.
I apply this mixture to my chest and neck area.
A book I have found to be quite helpful in my managment of emotions is in fact called Emotions & Essential Oils. You can find the book on a number of sites.
For those of you not looking to stock up on a ton of oils just to blend for the occasional emotional outburst, doTERRA offers many blends. The oils of the Mood Matrix is a great place to start. If you have read this blog at all, you know my admiration of Elevation.
My sister and her family have recently made a huge move. The stress of moving and the unknown of a new area have all been issues. My sister admitted to me that without Balance and Serenity, she might not have stayed sane. She did not want a drug like Xanax because of the many side effects. Instead she used her natural "Liquid Xanax". Potent and pleasant smelling.
With holiday stress just a week away from overtaking our lives, arm yourself with natural alternatives. Having just a few select oils can really help you remain calm, find the joy and keep your anxiety and stress down. You have the power to enjoy your life!
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