This is the blend in my diffuser today. I had a 2 hour online training session, with another 2 calls still to come, plus trying to get some work done on the laptop - busy day.
Lemon helps concentration, Rosemary aids memory and Peppermint keeps you alert - what a kick ass combo!
Peaceful Family
The best thing about the diffuser is that you can use it to not only on yourself, but those who are sharing your space - and for most of us that means family. This particular blend of Vetiver, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Marjoram and Frankincense is all about bringing peace and tranquillity into the home.
Some of the best words to describe these oils would be; calming, soothing, reassuring, grounding, relaxing, connecting and balancing - a superb combination for the evening when you are wanting to relax and connect with some family time.
The aroma is quite deep and earthy but it has just enough floral to lighten it and keep it gentle.
Monday Morning
Oh Monday Morning, you always come around so quick! I know many of us can struggle a bit in the morning with motivation and Monday can often be the worst.
This is a simple but effect blend which combines the uplifting and invigorating powers of Peppermint and Wild Orange. Both have quite strong aromas, but they work well together and leave you feeling energised and ready to face the day.
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.
Relaxation
This blend is great to put on at the end of the day, when you know you have done what you have to and you can start unwinding for the evening. For that matter, I guess it works just as well on a Sunday, when you have absolutely no intention of achieving anything, including getting out of your PJs :-P
The Relaxation blend has Lavender, Cedarwood and Frankincense which combine with their calmative and grounding effects. The aroma has depth, with its woody notes more apparent than the floral of Lavender. You can almost feel your worries disappear when you have this in the diffuser.
Sinus Relief
dōTERRA have some amazing, ready-made blend to help you get through patches of cold and flu - yep, I'm talking about Easy Air and On Guard - but sometimes it is nice to change things up. This blend combines Peppermint, Wild Orange, Eucalyptus and Lavender to provide relief to the sinus and airways.
Lavender's antibacterial properties and Eucalyptus' cleansing properties team up to help cleanse the air which is definitely needed when germs have come to visit. Peppermint and Eucalyptus combine to help open the airways and Wild Orange can help support the immune system.
These oils are all calming and uplifting which is perfect when we aren't felling our best selves.
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!
Stress Less
Stress Less is a beautiful blend to have in the diffuser. It combines the woody aromas of Cedarwood and Frankincense with the floral scent of Lavender.
Cedarwood brings with it support, Frankincense its grounding qualities while Lavender is calming. A brilliant trio when feeling stressed.