Living Magazine Spring 2019 doTERRA Living Magazine | Page 11
Stress is an unavoidable part
of life. All of us at some
point will have too much on
our plates. Through using
different techniques and
practices, we can all better
learn to handle our stress
and find more peace in our
day-to-day lives.
Practice Meditation
In our busy, hectic lives,
one of the scarcest
commodities can be
silence. It’s important to take time
each day to let go and find some
moments of silence. Meditation gives
you the opportunity and time to clear
all the thoughts from your head and
enjoy the peace. A clear head can be
a type of reset button allowing you to
reprioritize and start your day, or the
rest of your day, with a fresh outlook.
As you begin your meditation, rub
Melissa on your forehead, shoulders,
or chest to help promote feelings of
relaxation and relieve feelings of
stress. Another great option to help
with your meditation is to diffuse the
dōTERRA Peace® Blend to help create
a calming environment where you can
truly let go of the stresses you carry
with you.
Participate in Positive
Self-Talk
Sometimes we can be our
own worst enemy. Kind
self-talk can help alter our
mindset, promote positive thinking,
and reduce the stress that happens
when we feel insufficient. This
self-talk can be as simple as telling
yourself, “I am enough.” Or, if you find
yourself in a stress-inducing situation,
instead of telling yourself, “This is
horrible. Everything is falling apart,”
pause and tell yourself, “I am capable,
and everything will be okay.” To help
promote feelings of optimism and
positivity, apply a drop of dōTERRA
Cheer® to your hands and inhale
deeply. Alternatively, apply
dōTERRA® Jasmine Touch as a
personal fragrance for a consistent
aroma that will uplift your mood
throughout the day.
Keep a Gratitude Journal
Take a moment each day to
recognize the good in your
life. A gratitude journal can
help us gain perspective and banish
the bad habit of always believing we
don’t have enough. You can write
about someone who makes your life
better, or something that made you
laugh that day. If you find that you’re
having trouble getting started, you can
find prompts online. Whatever you
choose to write about, make sure to
take time each day to recognize the
simple things that are good in your life.
Slow Down and Be Present
Our lives can get so hectic;
from the time we get up
until our head hits the
pillow at night, it can feel like we are
sprinting from one thing to the next.
When we get into the habit of living
life at that frantic pace, it can be hard
to appreciate the time we spend with
others. So, when you’re with those
who are important to you, pause and
be present in the moment. Don’t
simply think about what you need to
do next, but appreciate where you are
and who you are with. When we stop
the running to-do list in our mind, we
can let go of some of our stress and
enjoy the everyday moments. Take
advantage of the grounding benefits
of dōTERRA Balance® throughout the
day by putting a drop or two on the
bottom of your feet in the morning.
Or diffuse Siberian Fir at a family
function to promote a relaxed and
soothing environment.
Engage in Regular Exercise
One thing that often gets
missed on our busy to-do
lists is regular exercise.
Among other benefits, regular
exercise can help release endorphins
and lower stress. Finding time for
regular physical activity is definitely
a habit we should all create for
ourselves. dōTERRA has some
excellent products to help us as
we begin, or continue, our exercise
journey. Take Mito2Max®, along
with the other supplements in the
dōTERRA Lifelong Vitality Pack®,
to ensure your body has the energy
and nutrients it needs to perform
whatever type of exercise you’re
interested in.* Then, after you’re done,
don’t forget to use any of the Deep
Blue® line of products and take
advantage of their soothing benefits.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.
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