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.
Of these, I’ve only tried Valor, which smells amazing. I need to remember to put it on when I’m teaching oils classes to feel more confident speaking publicly :)
I never go a day without my favorite oil Sacred Mountain. It really gives you the feeling of being out in nature.
I’m new to YL, but so far Lavender and Stress Away are two of my favs! I’ve been itching to try Valor!!
Some of my favorite oils are in this article! Valor, Sacred Mountain, Present Time. I also like Harmony, and Copaiba!
My personal favorites to relax are lavender and wintergreen oils. I enjoy a drop or two of lavender on my face with my moisturizer and a drop or two of wintergreen on the bottoms of my feet.
I’d love to try some new ones!
I would love to win these oils. I had a very sad weekend after finding out about some hurtful things done to me. I turned to Valor, Joy, and Peace and Calming. I also received a bottle of Surrender from my Royal Crown Diamond in April from becoming a new member in March and it has given me peace and comfort as well. After reading this article, I will be purchasing Release. I need this now and in the future. Everyone needs to release every now and then:) I love my oils!!
Lavender and stress away when feeling 😩 . I rotate daily, Valor, Grounding, and Joy. Would love to try these Huggable oils.
I love Northern Lights Black Spruce and Sacred Mountain to calm down. The tree oils are so calming for me and they really help me through difficult times! Plus they’re such comforting smells! ☺
What a great blog! I love learning more and more about the oils and their benefits :)
During times when I need a little extra umph, I love using joy to help brighten up my mood. I also like to add a lavender to just calm myself down! What a difference!
I love valor or peace and calming.
Love YL. Want to try them all!!!
I put in gratitude oil each morning while getting ready and remind myself of my many blessings!
Would love to win these! Love valor so much!
Absolutely LOVE Valor it hits places within that need rejuvenation that you didn’t even know about!
I love ALL of these! Would love even more to win them & own the ones I haven’t gotten to yet! ❤️
I love Valor! Yesterday I tried a new church and I applied Valor and Frankincense before I left home. I had the peace and courage to be able to attend alone without knowing anyone there, and I was calm and able to talk to and meet a few people! In addition I had an incredible worship experience!! I will definitely be going back next Sunday!! I would love to have more oils to use and since I have only been using YLEO for 4 months I haven’t had the funds to purchase everything I want! It would be AWESOME to get some new, free oils!
I have only ever smelled and used Valor so I am looking forward to purchasing the others that are listed. Thank you for sharing the amazing purpose of each of these. This is incredibly helpful!
Wonderful oils, most I keep on hand at all times! I love Sacred Mountain, reminds me of home!
Gratitude oil! I put it on each morning as I count my many blessings!
I absolutly love Valor and would love to try the others!
I love highest potential.
I can’t even explain how much oils have helped invite positive feelings and even encouraged feelings of hope and strength. White Angelica and Peace & Calming are definitely two favorites. Lavender, Orange, and Cypress in the diffuser are pretty amazing as well!
Love this posting!!! Thanks. We are big fans of diffusing stress away right before dad comes home from work, so it has filled the house as he walks in!!! Also, peace & calming is a favorite around bedtime. And our house is never without lavender always!!~
I love Valor and would love to try all the oils that qualify as a hug in a bottle. I shared this post with a friend that lost her cat today, I hope she has one of these oils in her collection.
Love Release. Mixed with peace & calming, it really helps to calm the soul and sooth my emotions.
I love using Sacred Mountain when I’m blue and feel negative emotions around me or in my home… it gives me a sense of peace and divine pres
I love using Valor or Peace & Calming. Also, grapefruit–something about diffusing this is relaxing to me!
I love Hope. I use it topically around the edges of the top of my ear lobes.
What an important post for me right now. I have just gone back to working in a busy and extremely stressful emergency department after having my baby. I am familiar with oils but new to YL and what has drawn me to really reaping the benefits of oils are these difficult emotions that have arisen since birth and transitioning back to work full time (and grad school). These descriptors were so helpful and I’m excited to put them on my ER order next month! Thank you!
Would love to try these! I am new to Essential oils and have only tried Lavender!
I haven’t had the opportunity, yet, to try all the oils mentioned. I love Valor and use it regularly! I have two young children, so things can get hectic around here. A few other oils I use to help restore the peace are: Peace & Calming, Stress Away, and lavender.
I just love Valor! It’s such a relaxing, peaceful, wonderful blend.
I love the ideas given here. And I especially hope to try out “hope” sometime, it sounds great! One of my favorites, if its a day when I feel like I need a hug, I diffuse surrender oil or rub on my wrists. It has a soft and soothing aroma.
But I would also love to win this prize pack. Thanks for the opportunity to win!!
ohhhhh, sacred mountain! How I love the grounding of that oil!
I’d love to win, who doesn’t like a hug😉, Valor is in my August ER order 😀
I’m very new to YLEO. I received my kit less than a month ago. As far as peace and comfort go, I’m loving the Stress Relief and Lavender so far. I just signed up for ER and ordered Peace and Calming II – looking forward to trying it. Other than what I just mentioned there are NUMEROUS oils and blends on my wish list Joy, Valor, Brain Power….maybe I should make it easier and just say I want one of everything!!
Peace and calming is definitely my go to for a hug but would love to try some of these ❤️❤️
I ordered Sacred Mountain in my July order and love, love, love. Valor! Would love to win this set to try them all!! ❤️
I love White Angelica for balance and I can’t wait until it’s back in stock! 😊 Valor and Stress Away are my next two favorite.
I haven’t had the opportunity to try all of these oils yet…. they sound amazing! I think these oils will come in handy for everyday stressors and to boost your confidence and self-esteem! I will be addg these to my ER order next month! Thanks for sharing all the amazing ways to use these oils
I actually use my Idaho Blue Spruce for a hug from nature! Curious to try these others as well….
I have yet to try these oils since I am new the YL Family but will need to check these out soon.
Bergamot is my go to for comfort. I use bergamot down my arms, Valor on my collar bones, Joy over my heart, and White Angelica on my shoulders. Full body hug from amazing oils!❤️
I love Stress Away to help set a peaceful mood.
I’m brand new to Young Living and I really am loving this product and the loving company. I can’t wait to get all the oils
Valor is my favorite. I put it on before nursing exams to help with my confidence.
I’ve served 20+ years in the military and I’ve seen the worst in humanity. I never would have thought that something as simple as an oil could or would help me in ways that aren’t easy to put into words. Every one of these oils has helped me in the EXACT way they are described and they have been a blessing to me, my family, and my buddies I served with. I also use White Angelica, this blend helps me connect to Spirit.
Just starting to learn about essential oils. Would absolutely love the opportunity to try this Valor and try iy out. Thanks
Hugs heal your SOUL… Being hugged by these gifts from God are like being wrapped right in His embrace <3