Stress Management and Healthy Living

We have a LOT going on in our home. 2 boys - one tween and one trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life in this mixed up world. We moved to another state 3 years ago to help my in-laws out, which is turning into a bigger project everyday.  My head would be in a much different space if I didn’t make the conscious effort to do some simple but intentional acts of self-care every day, they are my lifeline.

We are living in unprecedented times.  A study conducted found that 7 in 10 employees working through this pandemic are the most stressed they have ever been in their entire professional career. That was employees.  How about moms volunteered to now be homeschool teachers. Or kids who have been denied the opportunity to see their friends.  Those suffering from mental and emotional ailments. Parents out of work and in food lines. People living alone in isolation. Children and adults trapped in physically or emotionally abusive home environments. How can we cope through these uncertain and stressful circumstances? 

If you are reading this I know you too have a lot of people who depend on you.  You need to fill your cup so that you have energy left over to pour into others. By being really intentional with the things we are doing. There are simple things we can do each day that will impact the amount of stress we and those in our home (four walls) are feeling (battling). These are our fuel. 

The 5 simple but intentional things you can start doing today:

1. Get a good nights sleep. Sleep can be illusive if we are under stress.  The lack of sleep compounds a poor emotional state heightening stress, worry and anxiety. It's recommended we get at least 7 hrs of sleep a night but that can be easier said than done. 

Did you know your oils can help?  Applying 1 drop of Serenity or Balance to the bottom of your feet before bed helps calm the body for restful sleep.  Place your diffuser by your bed and add 4 drops of Serenity or Balance for some aromatherapy while you rest. If you need additional support there is a capsule Serenity sleep aid as well.  

2. Drink plenty of water (with your citrus oils of course 😉). Water plays so many roles in our health. Things like clearer skin, toxin remover, muscle refueler, and a brain booster.  We can amp up these benefits by the oils we choose to add in. Its recommended we drink 1/2 our body weight in water each day so for a few of those glasses add 1-2 drops of CPTG lemon, wild orange, or grapefruit   Now this option is available with doTERRA specifically because of the testing our oils undergo - these are not your drugstore oils.   (the option to ingest the oils in their water because of the the purity)

So add in a drop of Lemon, Wild Orange or Grapefruit each morning and see how it makes you feel.  We find greater cleansing and uplifted mood just from 1 drop. Which citrus will be your favorite?

3. Take your vitamins. Sick and tired of being sick and tired.  This is your answer! Taking high quality supplements is crucial for regained and sustained health.  We will have a whole separate article about that but if you want a more customized option, let's talk (insert calendar link). Having the proper vitamins, minerals, omegas and antioxidants makes a HUGE difference in your bodies natural defenses against disease and how you feel each day. 

4. Support your Emotions with Essential Oils. One of my favorite things about Essential Oils is how quickly they can help shift our mood.  I want to share with you my favorite go-to for this, -Adaptiv.   Adaptiv is an incredible line that was released in September 2019 to help with life’s most stressful moments. It is a patented blend that helps with calming our minds so they can focus on the task at hand.  It also has oils to energize and uplift mood.  Use this blend topically on your wrists and over your heart to soothe anxious feelings. Whether you are feeling fatigued  or restless, indecisive or irritable, Adaptiv calming blend helps the body and mind stay balanced.  Looking for long lasting stress management? Adaptiv Capsules are for you! The unique ingredients contained in these capsules bring feelings of alert serenity just by taking 1 per day.    

5. Get out in the sunshine and move your body. Remember the importance to get out each day even if its just for 15 min and go for a walk in the sun.  Vitamin D helps with the strength of our bones and has a direct impact on our immune system.  It also helps with weight loss and is a natural way for the body to fight depression. It helps with blood pressure and stress.  Moving our bodies too, is so important for circulation and mental clarity. So we are looking at things the way they really are, not what is being built up in our minds. 

If you have question on how and where to start we are here for you.  That’s what we do ❤️. Now, deep breath, remind yourself you got this, you can, you will. Tip 1: Go!