Self-Care Series Part 4: Holiday Edition

The holidays are upon us (Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!), and self-care during this bustling time should be a top priority….

We hear you, who has time for that?

Well, here’s your “There’s an oil for that” cheat sheet! Reset your mind during this season of celebration (and stress) with these mood-boosting oils and blends!

This is an easy way to know which oil to reach for when you need a little pick me up.

This is an easy way to know which oil to reach for when you need a little pick me up.

Turn that Frown Upside Down

If the table conversation takes an unwelcome turn, turn to one of these three oils to beat irritability and help restore peace.

Forgiveness

This soothing and uplifting blend supports your ability not only to forgive yourself and others, but to do it while releasing negative emotions. Ingredients include Sesame, Melissa and Geranium.

Quick Tip: Apply a couple drops to your heart or diffuse to help you let go of negative emotions.

Release

Promote harmony and balance at any gathering by diffusing this relaxing blend.

Quick Tip: You can also apply a drop or two on the back your neck, temples or feet.

Stress Away

If you are new to oils, Stress Away is a great emotional oil to start with because it comes with your Premium Starter Kit. This blend contains pleasing hints of vanilla and lime to help calm the mind.

Quick Tip: For a long holiday drive, put a couple drops of Stress Away on a cotton ball and place in your car vent for a calmer trip.

Get Inspired

If holidays don’t give you warm fuzzies, you don’t have to feel stuck. Help yourself get out of your rut with these three oils.

Hope

Hope helps reconnect you with feelings of strength and stamina. The result: a bolstered body and spirit.

Quick Tip: This gentle blend can be worn as a personal fragrance on days you need a pick me up.

Sacred Mountain

Channel the peace that comes from nature with this blend of Ylang Ylang and conifer oils.

Quick Tip: If applying topically, dilute with a carrier oil.

Tangerine

Tangerine has an appealing aroma that’s mood-boosting and multitasking. It’s great for focus during study or peace during mediation.

Quick Tip: You can get double self-care use out of this happy citrus oil. With its cleansing properties, you can add Tangerine to your morning skincare routine.

Unleash Empowerment

If planning has got you overwhelmed, take a moment to breathe deeply. Bonus if you have one of these three encouraging oils by your side.

Grounding

This blend of White Fir, Black Spruce, Ylang Ylang, Pine, and other essential oils helps you cope with life’s daily challenges by promoting feelings of stability, clarity and spirituality.

Quick Tip: This oil is only available to Young Living members. Not a member? Learn more here!

Peace & Calming

One of Young Living’s most popular blends, this little bottle can be used all day. Pair with Citrus Fresh for an invigorating start to your day and then apply a couple drops on the back of your neck as a part of your family’s bedtime routine.

Quick Tip: After a busy day of errands, diffuse as you take a steamy shower.

Transformation

This invigorating oil helps support emotional transformation. Diffuse to help swap negative beliefs with more uplifting thoughts.

Quick Tip: This oil should also be diluted with a carrier oil when used topically.

Any oils you’d add to our cheat sheet? Let us know in the comments!