My Daily Habit
We all have habits. Some habits are good, some habits are bad. I’m excited to share one of my favorite positive daily habits with you. This daily habit has almost always been a “no fail” solution for me, especially in times of anxiety, stress, despair and/or frustration. Despite my generally positive attitude, I am like many of us- sometimes I suffer from what I call “Chicken Little” Syndrome (the sky is falling, the sky is falling!)
Sometimes, I turn molehills into mountains or respond to minor aggravations like they are catastrophic disasters. When my positive attitude starts to falter, the people who know me best will ask, “Did you oil up today? Nine times out of ten, the answer was “No”.
My Not-So-Secret Weapons
doTERRA Essential Oils
Here’s my (almost) daily routine: I get out of the shower, lightly towel off, and sit at my bathroom vanity. I take my spray bottle of Balance and spritz it over the bottom of one foot, then rub the bottoms of my two feet together to spread the oils evenly. (I learned that it is best to massage the oils into your body for at least 30-60 seconds to get it beyond the first layer of skin).
I wait a few moments for the oils to soak in, usually by moisturizing the rest of my body, then repeat with the Citrus Bliss oil (in a roller ball) Each oil is in a 15 ML bottle and is heavily diluted with a carrier oil (usually doTERRA’s Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO)). I use about 20 or so drops of the Essential oil (which sis probably about 2-4x as much as I actually need, but I love the way they smell, sooooo 🤷🏽♀️😂), and top off the rest of the roller bottle with the FCO.
(doTERRA Essential Oils are very powerful, so you really only need a couple/few drops to enjoy the benefits. Diluting them allows you to experience the benefits of the oils without wasting them – Remember, more is not necessarily better!)
Citrus Bliss
Positively affects mood with energizing and refreshing properties. Helps reduce stress and uplifts mood Cleanses and purifies the air. Citrus Bliss has natural, potent compounds with cleansing properties. Mixed with water, Citrus Bliss is a perfect solution for wiping down countertops and other surfaces while producing a fresh, sweet scent. Topically applying Citrus Bliss can be extremely helpful when you are trying to promote focus and clarity.
Balance
doTERRA Balance is the perfect blend for stabilizing emotions. doTERRA Balance: Promotes a whole-body sense of relaxation. Evokes feelings of tranquility and balance. Helps stabilize emotions How to use: Add to Epsom salts for a comforting bath. Diffuse to create a calm environment. Apply doTERRA Balance to your wrists or neck to help ease anxious feelings.
It has been a game change for me. As with many other habits, I didn’t notice the changes at first, but I found that I always had a better attitude, and even when I found myself frustrated or struggling, it was easier to change by mindset adn attitude when I used them regularly.
Once I recognized where the shift was coming from, I was hooked. On a visit to my bestie Stephanie in Canada, I took a bunch of of my favorites with me, mixing of a roller ball each of the Citrus Bliss (with Fractionated Coconut Oil) and Balance (also with fractionated coconut oil). I made Stephanie promise to just *try* them for a while. Then, I totally forgot I had given them to her.
I wish I still have the text message she sent me a few weeks later, raving (positively) about how they had helped her stabilize her emotions and mindsets.
If you are struggling with positivity, I encourage you to try it for a few weeks and see if it makes a difference for you!
