Positive Thinking

Some days positive thinking can come easily. Other days… not so much.

I have been feeling off for a couple of days (I know, I should have reached for my oils sooner) so this morning I decided that it was time to take action and help myself with a blend that would be uplifting and grounding.

Myrrh is the Oil of Mother Earth and when you breathe in the earthy notes, it makes complete sense why. It helps the soul to feel the love and nurturing presence of a mother and to feel safe and secure. Increasing the connection between oneself and Mother Earth is deeply grounding. It has that effect on you of having spent an afternoon in nature.

Eucalyptus is the Oil of Wellness and it teaches how to claim wholeness and heal. Being a tree oil, it is great for grounding and feeling centred. Eucalyptus also helps with feelings of encouragement and aids individuals take back the power of their own wellness journey.

Lime is the Oil of Zest for Life and its citrus notes help to dispel apathy and resignation while instilling hope, joy and courage. It aids revitalisation of the heart space, giving room for light and joy.

Positive Thinking isn’t a cure all remedy but increasing your grounding on difficult days, can help to create the space you need to work through your troubles. I decided to enhance the effect by following this up with a meditation outside in the sun and going barefoot on the grass. I’m happy to say I’m feeling a lot better than before.

Spring Fling

Well Spring has sprung in the Southern Hemisphere and yesterday was one of the nicest spring days!  The sun was shining and temperature was a lovely 24°C (75.2°F), so I made the most of it by spending the day in the garden and went for a bush walk.  All that time outdoors was super grounding and exactly what I needed.  Unfortunately, today is a lot cooler and overcast so I will probably stay indoors.

To help lift my mood and embrace the Spring vibes from yesterday, I have put on the diffuser with this lovely citrus blend.  Spring Fling combines Lemon, Wild Orange, Grapefruit and Lime; all delicious, fresh citrus notes. Here is why this combination of oils is really working for me today.

Lemon is the Oil of Focus and I need all the help I can with that as I'm spending the morning on the computer.  Lemon is also uplifting and energising - two things I need a lot of on overcast days.

Wild Orange is the Oil of Abundance and is great for creativity.  It is also great for supporting a positive mood and bringing some playfulness.  All work and no play is not a good way to spend one's time so this will help me with a nice balance of the two.

Grapefruit is the Oil of Honouring the Body so it will keep me respectful of my physical needs. I will be conscious to take breaks as my body tells me. Grapefruit also teaches us body acceptance which super important as we all struggle with loving and accepting ourselves at times.

Lime is the Oil of Zest for Life and reminds us to grateful for the gift of life.  It is wonderful for revitalising the heart space to give room for light and joy.

Together, these oils not only smell delicious but have such a positive effect on our emotional wellbeing.

Happy Place

This is beautiful uplifting blend to have in the diffuser. I highly recommend you give it a try.

Peppermint is the Oil of a Buoyant Heart. It invigorates body, mind and spirit, and reminds individuals that life can be happy.

Lime is the Oil of Zest for Life. It instils courage and cheer in the heart and reminds them to be grateful for the gift of life.

Wild Orange is the Oil of Abundance. Wild Orange inspires abundance, fosters creativity and supports a positive mood.

It is little wonder that when these three oils combine, that they take you to a Happy Place.

Citrus Summer Remix

I can't get enough of these citrus scents at the moment! They smell so fresh and summery while lifting my mood and energy.

Lime and Bergamot are the citrus players in this blend. Lime is energising and as the Oil of Zest for Life, it helps revitalise you and make you grateful for life. Bergamot is uplifting and as the Oil of Self-Acceptance, it helps with confidence and optimism.

Passion is dōTERRA's Inspiring Blend. It is enlivening, playful and encourages spontaneity. With oils like Cinnamon, Clove and Cardamom in it, Passion compliments the citrus notes of Lime and Bergamot. 

Passion is also known to help unlock your creativity, which is why I've had this blend in the diffuser while I've been on the computer this morning.

Citrus Slush

There is something so refreshing and summery about citrus oils. I don't know if that is because we stick lemon or lime in our Coronas and water or if it is just the fresh scent.

This Citrus Slush blend uses Lime, Citrus Bliss (Invigorating Blend) and Grapefruit. The combination is energising, purifying and uplifting to help your home smell delicious and its occupants happy and ready for fun.

Evening Chill

This blend is not only a beautiful combination of floral and citrus notes, but it also has a wonderful balance of relaxation and uplifting. I personally find this combination of oils really positive for my anxiety and depression, let me explain -

Patchouli is calming and stabilising. It is the Oil of Physicality so it supports you to become fully present in your physical body. My anxiety often gets me stuck in my head which is both stressful and exhausting. Often it is when I come back to my body and the present that I realise how much I have needed it.

Lime is the Oil of Zest for Life, so I loves to lift you up and get you engaged again in what you have to be grateful for. When my depression has been like a dark cloud in my mind, Lime can be like the sun breaking through and making things seem lighter.

Lavender is calming and helps you be more self aware. As it is the Oil of Communication and Calm, it can help to encourage emotional honesty and give you the space to share your true self with others. Sometimes mental illness can be very isolating so feeling supported to communicate as your true self (rather than putting on a mask for others) is gratifying and liberating.

Grapefruit is the Oil of Honouring the Body. It helps you to listen to your true physical needs and impulses, and to take responsibility for what you feel. I think that this is important as when you spend so much time in your head, and not your physical body, you can neglect and mistreat it. Once Patchouli has brought you back into your body, Grapefruit helps you listen to what it wants to express to you.

Ylang Ylang is freeing and playful. It is known as the Oil of the Inner Child and allows you to connect to the intuition of your heart rather than focusing on the mind. I find making decisions difficult because my mind overthinks and sends me into a state of overwhelm. Being able to listen to the heart means that I may not always know what I want, but sometimes hearing what I don't want can be enough to allow me to move forward.

These oils work so well in this blend because they work together. If you don't need them to do all this, that is ok. They still smell amazing and will help relax and uplift you.

Ocean Waves

If you are looking for a fresh and calming blend, how about trying Ocean Waves?

The combination provides a nice balance between the sweet notes of Spearmint and the deeper, comforting notes of Lavender. Lime is known as the Oil of Zest for Life so it is beautiful to use to instil joy and hope, particularly when life has got us down. Spearmint is so fresh and vibrant, how could it not uplift us? And that just leaves Lavender. Most of us associate Lavender with sleep but those calming properties it possesses can also be used during the day.

This blend would also be great to use if you need to have a conversation with someone that you might be dreading a little. Lavender is the Oil of Communication and Calm which will help aid verbal communication while keeping the mind calm. Spearmint is the Oil of Confident Speech so it inspires clarity of thought and confident verbal expression. And Lime will encourage emotional honesty. What a perfect trio!