Mind and Spirit

Hug in a bottle: An essential oil guide to uplift and inspire

Some days your skies are clear, blue, and beautiful—and some days your picnic plans are interrupted with an unexpected storm warning. But don’t worry! Ruined plans can be a bummer, but the sun will come out again soon. In the meantime, try one of these essential oil blends that will remind you of getting a great, big hug!

 

SARA: a hug for comfort

SARA™ is a sweet blend of Geranium, Ylang Ylang, and Rose. Think of SARA as a big sister, ready to wrap you up in a quilt, hand you a cup of cocoa, and comfort you with compassion. Try rubbing a drop of this blend onto your wrists when you feel like you could use a listening ear. Dilute it with a few drops of a carrier oil to keep your skin happy.

 

Present Time: a hug for gratitude

If you have way too many alarms set on your phone, an ever-growing to-do list, or a pile of dirty dishes that keeps doubling in size, you might want to reach for Present Time™. Diffuse this delicate scent as you take a minute to reconnect with the present and let go of the expectations you have for yourself. Once you feel calmer, consider doing those dishes before the leftovers grow legs!

 

Release: a hug for liberation

Ready to let go of some of the “nope” from your day? Throw on some jams, roll out your yoga mat, and diffuse Release™. After stretching out and focusing on your breathing, you might just feel like saying, “Heck yes!” instead.

Grounding: a hug from Mother Nature

Sometimes all we need is a little nature. Even if you can’t get outside, you can connect with your roots by taking a tech detox for a few hours while diffusing Grounding™. This blend of White Fir, Black Spruce, and Pine combines into a forest-inspired aroma. Close your eyes and breathe in the scent of the great outdoors as you enjoy some quiet time.

 

Hope: a hug for optimism

Looking for some sunshine? Try a little Hope™. While it can’t really change the weather, it might just be the bright spot on a dark day. This gentle blend can be added to a favorite lotion, diffused, or applied topically.

 

Peace & Calming: a hug for calm

Couldn’t we all use a little more Peace & Calming® in our lives? This gentle blend is one of our most popular essential oil blends, and for good reason! Whether you need a bear hug or are trying to settle in for a night’s hibernation, diffusing this scent adds a special something to the end of a long day.

Gathering: a hug for connection

It can be hard to gather your thoughts after a long day. Or gather your family for dinner. Or gather strength to keep up on your goals. Sound familiar? Try diffusing Gathering™ as you turn daily chaos into calmness by journaling, meditating, or writing an award-worthy to-do list.

Looking for more blends? Check out these calming blends or the benefits of Copaiba oil.

 

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  • I would love to win these oils., I'm new to young living essential oils., and if the Northern black spruce smells anything like my Vacation spot in the Adirondack Mts. I could be on Vacation every day in my own home.

  • Love love love Frankincense when I need stress relief! I'm a girl scout leader and stress away is a MUST on meeting nights!!

  • Sacred Mountain, I love the piney mountains and Ylang Ylang is a favorite in my diffuser.

  • I love to end chaotic days with Sacred Mountain in my diffuser, it helps to calm and settle me. And Valor on my feet every morning to start the day!

  • My two daughters who are 10 and 7 steal my valor ALL THE Time!! It provided us peace and comfort and we cannot live without it!

  • Love YL essential oils...bought starter kit for both of my daughters to start using. Best oils on the market.

  • Out of all these oils I've only tried Valor and Sacred Mountain. My favorite one would be Sacred Mountain. I'm in the process of recovering from surgery so I would love to try Gathering to get all my thoughts in a straight line instead if all over the place.

  • Young Living oils are the absolute best for emotional support! I use all the oils in the Feelings Kit on a regular basis. Orange is another favorite of mine for emotions!

  • I love Peppermint, Stress Away and just got my first Valor. I would love to try more of these blends!

  • We are so thankful that Valor has been sustainably sourced & we again have access monthly. It is a core oil in our home, applied before anything else. Thank you for this awesome opportunity, YL!

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