Find harmony amidst the many situations life throws at you by combining essential oils and calming techniques.
Before you jump into our tips, get a refresher on the best ways to use essential oils. Some of our easiest usage tips for topical and aromatic oils include: • Gently rubbing oil between your hands and taking deep breaths while cupping your hands close to your nose. • Applying oil to the nape of your neck or to pulse points, such as your wrists or temples. • Diffusing oil in your space, whether at home, in the office, or in the car. • Placing a few drops on your favorite diffuser jewelry or piece of clothing and using for inhalation. Feeling irritable? Hit every red light on your morning commute? Find a passive-aggressive email in your inbox? Some days it feels like nothing is going right, and other days you simply wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Whatever the source of your frustration, take a minute to refocus and realign with these ideas. Our favorite oils for irritability: • Stress Away™: Unwind with this relaxing and comforting aroma. • Forgiveness™: Forgive yourself and others with a scent that invites you to release negative feelings. • Release™: Let go of anger and frustration and promote a balanced atmosphere with this rich, grounding aroma. Try it yourself—use your favorite essential oil usage technique and try one of the suggestions below: • Give yourself a 10-minute “time out” to wind down and refocus. • Call a close friend or family member and talk it out. • Take care of your basic needs. A quick nap or snack can do wonders when it comes to moodiness from lack of sleep or food. • Get away for a minute with a book break, nature walk, or dance session with your favorite jam. • Practice a positive affirmation: I am loving and forgiving. Feeling stuck? Some days you just don’t feel like yourself. Whether you know the cause—an unexpected breakup or unresolved argument—or you’re simply stuck in a rut, being proactive about your feelings can help you take control. Try on some of the suggestions below and speak with a trusted friend to work through your emotions. Our favorite oils for feeling stuck: Sacred Mountain™: Promote feelings of strength, empowerment, grounding, and protection with this earthy aroma. Tangerine or Grapefruit: Uplift your day with a bright, cheery scent. Hope™: Restore your faith and reconnect with strength and stability with this grounding aroma. Try it yourself—use your favorite usage technique and try one of the suggestions below: • Focus on yourself. Schedule time every day for 30 minutes or more of self-care. • Give yourself a treat with a relaxing night in. • Write it out. Journal about your feelings, create a gratitude list, or write a thoughtful card to someone you’re grateful for. • Practice a positive affirmation: I choose and deserve to be happy. Feeling overwhelmed? Between bills to pay, permission slips to sign, cupboards to fill, and texts to respond to, it’s no surprise that you sometimes feel like there are too many tabs open in your computer and in your mind. In the midst of the chaos, take a moment to center your life with the ideas below. Our favorite oils for feeling overwhelmed: Transformation™: Surround yourself with a scent that helps you replace negative beliefs with uplifting thoughts. Peace & Calming®: Harness your positive energy with this relaxing and comforting aroma. Grounding™: Diffuse this scent to enhance spirituality or encourage feelings of clarity. Try it yourself—use your favorite usage technique and try one of the suggestions below: • Focus on mindfulness and the present moment with a breathing exercise. • Practice the art of delegation. • Remember to let yourself say no to some things. • Prioritize your to-do list. Once you know what’s most important, you’ll feel empowered to get started. • Practice a positive affirmation: I let go of feeling overwhelmed, so I can see clearly.
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The holiday season has officially began! No need to stress; we’ve got you covered with everything you’ll need to survive shopping this holiday season! • Waking up extra early? Or maybe you were out too late with friends and family. Luckily, we have a secret weapon! NingXia Nitro® is a must this holiday season, and not just for the shopping survival. With NingXia Nitro, you’ll get a quick pick-me-up without the sugar or caffeine overload.* Infused with essential oils, botanical extracts, D-ribose, Korean ginseng, and green tea extract, NingXia Nitro supports alertness, as well as cognitive and physical fitness to give you the natural kick you need!* • Smell good and feel good with Stress Away™ Roll-On. Swipe some Stress Away on your neck and wrists when you are out fighting crowds and waiting in long lines trying not to get caught up in the craziness. The relaxing, comforting aroma is perfect for applying to your wrists or your neck while you are on the go! You may even want to offer some to angry shoppers waiting in line with you! The combination of Vanilla and Lime is a wonderful conversation starter. • Cold, dry lips abound in the wintertime, unfortunately. Cinnamint Lip Balm moisturizes and protects lips with a few simple, natural ingredients. It’s also great to swipe on knuckles and hands when they need a soothing balm after being out in the chilly wind. Lip balm ingredients: Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil, Beeswax, Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet almond) oil, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) seed oil, Lycium barbarum (Wolfberry) seed oil, Rosa rubiginosa (Rose hip) seed oil, Tocopherol, Mentha piperita† (Peppermint) oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis† (Orange) peel oil, Mentha spicata† (Spearmint) leaf extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum† (Cinnamon) bark oil • Protect yourself from all the yuckiness you may encounter in the crowds of people and dirty stores this season. Thieves® Spray and Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier are no-brainers! Quick and convenient, Thieves Spray is ideal for cleaning small surfaces such as shopping carts, door handles, and steering wheels. Thieves Spray uses only naturally derived, plant-based ingredients and the powerful spicy-citrus scent of Thieves essential oil blend. It’s safe to use around children and the perfect size to keep with you on the go! Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier is quick and convenient for clean hands at any store! Use it for yourself or for your little ones with you! Infused with Thieves and Peppermint essential oils, along with aloe, Thieves Waterless Hand Purifier cleanses, purifies, and soothes skin, leaving a pleasant, spicy-sweet scent. • After your shopping, unwind with Peace & Calming®! A blend of Ylang Ylang, Orange, Tangerine, Patchouli, and Blue Tansy, Peace & Calming is the perfect for helping you relax and unwind after fighting crowds, traffic, and long lines all day. The sweet, relaxing aroma can help create the peaceful atmosphere you need after a hectic day! Try adding a few drops to an Epsom salt bath or diffuse it in your room at bedtime! We hope our holiday shopping survival kit gets you ready for the holiday season and helps you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. More importantly, we hope it helps you shop quickly, so you can spend more time with your family and loved ones this holiday season! * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Young Living products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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