The past three years have not been easy but the pandemic shouldn’t stop you from living your best life! With some simple steps at home with your family using essential oils and aromatherapy, you can regain your enthusiasm and optimism for life.
We’re not going to talk about peppermint, lavender and lemon essential oils though. This time, let us introduce you to some uncommon essential oils that you can incorporate into your life to help you flourish and recharge!
Essential Oils for Life Enhancement
To start your day off positively, it always helps to diffuse essential oils that enable you to be productive. For instance, inhaling petitgrain essential oil improves performance, attentiveness and alertness according to research conducted in the workplace.
Another essential oil, Melissa, is also helpful in boosting memory when diffused. While it is not commonly known, Melissa essential oil possesses a refreshing lemony scent. Should you want to dispel feelings of depression, anxiety and melancholy, diffuse patchouli essential oil. Originally used as an insect repellent, the woody, spicy and sweet patchouli is a versatile essential oil for lifting moods.
Let’s not forget that orange essential oil is also helpful in creating feelings of optimism by reducing anxiety. Women who undergo labour experienced less stress measured in terms of blood pressure, respiration and pulse rates when orange essential oil was diffused in the labour room. Grapefruit essential oil may also be used for depression and stress. It is also antimicrobial which again is great for these times!
While you may know nutmeg for its ability to reduce muscular aches, cramps and pains, nutmeg essential oil can be used to induce motivation and support you during challenging times. It is an uplifting and energizing scent when diffused. It can also be useful for insomnia and halitosis (bad breath).
Another lesser-known essential oil, turmeric essential oil, is excellent for supporting and strengthening immune function and encouraging feelings of positivity. Its earthy, woody scent uplifts and energizes both body and mind.
After an intense day at work, ensure you get a full and restful night’s sleep. Quality sleep is important for cognitive functioning, mood, mental health, and cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and metabolic health. To make bedtime more restful, consider marjoram, cedarwood and frankincense essential oils. Marjoram strengthens the nervous system and also provides relief from stress and anxiety. Frankincense has a woody scent which calms and relaxes the sense and is often used for enhancing spirituality. Cedarwood essential oil with its antioxidant and antibacterial properties also works to ease anxiety and help with sleep.
While the past three years of the pandemic have created a lot of turmoil and uncertainty, you can use essential oils to equip yourself for a positive state of mind. Start the day with essential oils that help you overcome the lack of motivation. As you go through your day, keep your spirits high with essential oils that give you a boost of energy and clarify your thinking. At the day’s end, wind down with essential oils that calm and prepare you for a good night’s rest.
Which of these essential oils are your favourites?
