Living Magazine Spring 2015 Living Magazine | Page 24

RESTLESS/LACK OF CONCENTRATION
Rosemary: Diffuse aromatically or apply topically

Lighten Up

Maintaining a positive mood and attitude can be very challenging at times. Life can get pretty

Lavender: Add to bath water to soak away stress.

TIRED/UNMOTIVATED

stressful, especially when trying to multitask. Chances are you are familiar with managing
several tasks at once. In today’s fast-paced environment, we often experience negative moods
such as stress, discouragement, and fatigue. Just as being in a good mood gives you a sense
of happiness and well-being, bad moods can also lead to negative feelings over time. When it
comes to managing your mood, essential oils can help restore your emotional balance and
improve your overall attitude in any situation.

Balance™ Grounding Blend: Apply to wrists

Grapefruit/Lemon/Lime: Rub underneath
your nose to sharpen focus while studying or
reading.

to help reduce tension, stress, and fatigue.

or neck to help calm nerves.

InTune® Focus Blend: Apply to temples and
back of neck to enhance concentration when
feeling tired mid-afternoon.

Citrus Bliss®: Diffuse aromatically or put one
drop on your wrists and rub them together for
an uplifting everyday perfume.

NERVOUS

Peppermint: Apply to the palms of hands and
deeply inhale for a quick pick-me-up.

Clary Sage: Apply to feet or pulse points to
balance hormones.

Bergamot: Diffuse in the classroom or at work
during high stress levels.

Wild Orange: Energize the mind and body by
placing two drops each of Wild Orange, Peppermint, and Frankincense in the palm of your hand.
Rub palms together and inhale deeply.

SAD/DISCOURAGED
Sandalwood: Apply to the neck at bedtime
for a restful sleep, or use during meditation.

Elevation: Diffuse in the mornings to start the
day with a positive, uplifted mood.

FEELING BLUE

Chill Out, It Will Be OK
WORRIED
Cedarwood: Diffuse after a stressful
day to relax the mind and body.

10 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR MOOD NATURALLY
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4.
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Get a good night’s sleep
Make sunshine a part of your day
Exercise regularly
Introduce healthier food options
Do something nice for someone

6. Use essential oils daily
7. Try positive thinking
8. Find a quiet place and meditate
9. Achieve a goal, big or small
10. Express gratitude daily

Geranium: Diffuse aromatically to
calm nerves.

Serenity™ Calming Blend: Diffuse to
help promote relaxation and peace.

STRESSED
AromaTouch® Massage Blend: Add to bath
or use with carrier oil for massage.

ANGRY
Arborvitae: Diffuse at night or rub on

forehead, shoulders, or chest to lessen
stress and tension.

Patchouli: Rub on temples or apply to the

bottoms of feet to calm emotions.

Ylang Ylang: Put a few drops into Epsom

salt bath for relaxation.

Frankincense: Apply to the bottoms of feet
to relax and balance mood swings.

Roman Chamomile: Add 1–2 drops to herbal
teas to soothe the body and mind.

Vetiver: Diffuse aromatically or use topically
with other calming essential oils, such as
Lavender, Serenity, or Balance, to better
help calm stress.

Relaxing Blend

3 drops Vetiver
3 drops Lavender
3 drops Sandalwood
2 drops Ylang Ylang

Myrrh: Use aromatically to help promote
awareness and uplift your mood.

Harmonizing Blend
3 drops Patchouli
2 drops White Fir
2 drops Lavender

Vitalizing Blend
5
5
5
5

drops
drops
drops
drops

Frankincense
Peppermint
Wild Orange
Lemon

Tip: You can make topical blends by adding essential
oils diluted with Fractionated Coconut Oil to a small
roller bottle.

DIY: Soak Your Stress Away

Visit doterrablog.com to learn how to make your own
Serenity Moisturizing Bath Salt
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