In today’s fast-paced world, overwhelm and stress can creep into our lives more easily than ever. Whether it’s juggling work, family, and personal commitments or simply dealing with the challenges of everyday life, finding moments of calm can feel impossible. That’s where essential oils come in. These natural plant extracts have been used for centuries to promote relaxation, balance emotions, and support mental clarity. With doTERRA’s high-quality essential oils, creating a stress-free environment is easier than you might think. Let’s have a look at how to reduce stress & overwhelm with essential oils.

1. Lavender: The Calming Classic

Lavender is one of the most well-known essential oils for relaxation, and for good reason. Its soothing floral scent helps reduce feelings of tension and promotes a sense of calm.

How to Use Lavender for Stress Relief:

• Diffuse 3-4 drops in your bedroom or workspace for a calming atmosphere.
• Add a drop to your palms, rub together, and inhale deeply when you feel overwhelmed.
• Mix with a carrier oil and apply to your neck or wrists for a personal calming scent.

Please be aware that some people with ADHD or sensitivity issues may have an opposite reaction to lavender essential oils. It can act as a stimulant.

2. Balance: Grounding Blend for Emotional Stability

The doTERRA Balance blend combines the grounding effects of spruce, frankincense, and blue tansy to create a sense of calm and emotional stability. It’s perfect for moments when you feel scattered or overwhelmed.

Balance can be great for grounding especially first thing in the morning applying a few drops to the soles of the feet.

How to Use Balance:

• Apply a few drops to the soles of your feet in the morning to start your day with grounding energy.
• Diffuse during stressful moments to create a steady, tranquil environment.
• Carry a roller blend of Balance for on-the-go relief when life feels chaotic.

3. Adaptiv: The Oil for Managing Life’s Changes

Adaptiv is specifically designed to help with stress and overwhelm. This blend includes calming lavender and copaiba, energizing wild orange and spearmint, and grounding magnolia. It’s the ultimate tool for emotional resilience. This has been great for me in particularly tough times lately, like navigating my mum’s cancer diagnosis and other family members’ stresses.

How to Use Adaptiv:

• Diffuse in your home or car during transitions or challenging times.
• Use the Adaptiv Touch roller on your temples or wrists when you feel overwhelmed.
• Add a few drops to your bath for a relaxing soak.

4. Wild Orange: The Uplifting Citrus Boost

Stress often leaves us feeling drained, but Wild Orange is an energizing oil that lifts your mood while helping to calm anxious thoughts. Its bright citrus aroma brings a sense of joy and clarity.

Wild orange is one of my most used oils, It’s great for abundance and clarity too.

How to Use Wild Orange for Stress:

• Diffuse alongside lavender or Balance for a perfect mix of calm and energy.
• Add a drop to your water (only if it’s a doTERRA oil labelled for internal use) for a refreshing boost.
• Rub a drop into your hands and inhale deeply for an instant pick-me-up. – I often use this mid-afternoon when that energy slump kicks in.

5. Frankincense: The King of Oils

Known for its grounding and meditative properties, Frankincense is ideal for moments of deep stress or anxiety. It promotes feelings of peace and balance, making it a must-have for your essential oil toolkit.

How to Use Frankincense for Stress Relief:

• Apply a drop to your temples and neck during meditation or yoga.
• Combine with a carrier oil and massage onto your chest for a sense of calm.
• Diffuse during quiet moments to promote emotional balance.

Creating a Daily Ritual to Reduce Stress

One of the best ways to incorporate essential oils into your life is by creating daily rituals that support your mental well-being. Here’s a simple routine to try:

1. Morning Grounding: Start your day by applying Balance to your feet or diffusing Wild Orange to set a positive tone.
2. Midday Reset: Use the Adaptiv roller on your wrists during a mid-afternoon break to recharge your mind.
3. Evening Relaxation: Diffuse lavender or frankincense in the evening to wind down and prepare for restful sleep.

Tips for Choosing and Using Essential Oils

• Always use high-quality, pure oils like doTERRA to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• If you’re new to essential oils, start with a few basics like lavender, Balance, or Wild Orange before expanding your collection.
• When applying directly to the skin, remember to dilute oils with carrier oil, like fractionated coconut oil.

Embrace Calm with doTERRA

Stress and overwhelm are part of life, but they don’t have to control your days. With doTERRA essential oils, you can create moments of peace and relaxation, no matter how busy life gets. Whether it’s through the soothing aroma of lavender, the grounding effects of Balance, or the emotional support of Adaptiv, these oils can become powerful tools for reducing stress and finding calm.

Are you ready to experience the power of essential oils for yourself?

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Nina x