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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  • Nice giveaway! Easy Peasy!! My favourite blend in the diffuser to help us relax is Orange and Marjoram! Are used to be a lavender girl, but this is my go to blend now💖 My husband wears Northern Lights as cologne...so glad he is on board! Xo

  • I have a small bottle of Sacred Mountain, given to us as a little giveaway during the last LYPR and it really does wonders in relaxing my mind. It's one of my go-to oils lately! And ofcourse, Stress Away is just the bomb!

  • I love, love, love Release!!! It has helped me through some difficult times! I've ordered Valor but haven't tried it yet! I think I will tonight :) I use Ylang Ylang every night, now very curious about Sacred Mountain, too!

  • Stress Away is the oil i'm afraid of running out of. Works wonderfully for those tense muscles in the back of my neck. And always a drop on the back of my neck before bed. I have to say Sacred Mountain sounds heavenly. I might need to have this! 😊

  • I absolutely adore Valor! When I need emotional support, I find comfort in this blend!

  • Since being introduced to Young Living I have had so many great expieriences...I've had a hard time with depression for a lot of my childhood and it has continued into my adult life...I love that Young Living offers these give a ways for us who do not have much as far as resources, and gives us a chance to win. As of now one of my favorites is Inner Child..I don't use it as much as I'd like to because it was a splurge but it is a go to when I need a pick me up.

  • I'm still in search of my "favorite" oil to use for inner calming. So far, I've used Stress Away, Valor II, and Peace and Calming II, as well as the more common Lavender. Would be wonderful to try new scents.

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