| "Usually, when the distractions of daily life deplete our | | | | "detach from the intensity of drama". Uplifting and |
| energy, the first thing we eliminate is the thing we | | | | calming. |
| need the most: quiet, reflective time. Time to dream, | | | | Palmarosa: Very soothing, calms the nervous system. |
| time to think, time to contemplate what's working | | | | Patchuoli: Helps you accept and value all life |
| and what's not, so that we can make changes for | | | | experiences. Very grounding! |
| the better." -Sarah Ban Breathnach | | | | Peru Balsam: Comforts and soothes and gently |
| Is stress keeping you from being the person you | | | | warms us. |
| want to be and living the life you were meant to | | | | Rosewood: Soothing, comforting and calming. |
| live? | | | | Vanilla: Very comforting and nurturing. |
| Developing a repertoire of relaxation and stress | | | | Yarrow: Creates harmony and restores emotional |
| management techniques can help enormously with | | | | equilibrium. Helps to center us. |
| handling the day-to-day stresses that come your | | | | Ylang Ylang: calms your nerves and helps you |
| way. | | | | integrate your feelings. Emotionally charged feelings |
| Here are some essential oils that can get help you | | | | dissipate. Your mind and body experience profound |
| get a handle on stress... | | | | feelings of sedation and relaxation. Soothes the |
| Clary Sage: Stops constant mental mind chatter, | | | | nervous system. Calms anger & frustration |
| getting the mind out of the way; is calming and | | | | almost immediately! |
| promotes contentment. | | | | Journal Questions for Reflection... |
| Cardamom: Helps you achieve emotional balance, | | | | (1) Are you willing to give yourself a daily retreat, |
| Creates calm. Grounding. Alleviates stress. | | | | even if it is only 10-20 minutes, to help relieve the |
| Lavender: Promotes peace and harmony, eases | | | | stress you are experiencing? |
| tension. Releases stress. Soothing gentleness. Good | | | | (2) Things you might try: a calming cup of tea, deep |
| for insomnia. | | | | breathing, diffusing an essential oil, mixing an essential |
| Nutmeg: Helps you stay grounded. Helps you adapt | | | | oil with your bath oil or lotion, taking a quiet walk in |
| to change and release your attachment to what was. | | | | nature, yoga, meditation. Which of these appeal to |
| Helps you develop flexibility and detachment, and the | | | | you? |
| ability to be happy wherever you are. | | | | (3) What can you do today for stress relief? |
| Orange: Helps you maintain balance during life's | | | | (4) What can you implement within the next week? |
| challenges, encourages staying centered. Helps you | | | | |