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.
I just got valor last month and am in love…i love to diffuse and use on my wrists to help guide me throughout my day!
I am learning about all the oils, so much to take in but I appreciate the information.
I am now OBSESSED with Peace and calming. That is my go to every day before hitting my bed and it’s part of my daily routine. Now…… Frank is never too far so LOVE diffusing it and applying it to my neck for a total relax moment…. that’s it.. simple put so efficient.
I love an essential oil that will make me focus on what I need to do. I also like Lavender Essential Oil for relaxing. You have some interesting named essential oils which I would like to try.
Valor was my first love and still is
Valor, tranquil and tangerine are some of my favorites for calming down!
Thank you for the compiled list. It is VERY helpful!
I’d love to try any of these; I can always use a “hug.”
Joy is my hug of the day, every day. I wear a drop on my wrists. Present time is used in my home when I feel the entire family needs a hug!
I think my favorite hug would be Hope: A Hug for Optimism. There are days I could use a little more optimism!
I love peace and calming!!!!!! I use it when I’m driving in the rain. I also love stress away, and I use it when I’m stressed at work. I also use lavender, cedarwood and frankincense for an extra long deep nights sleep!! I mix the combination and usually use 2 of them in the diffuser. Before my classes I use valor and frankincense for courage and relaxation, so I can speak with courage and passion!
I’d love to win the Valor or any of the oils,
I’d love to win this.
New to oils and the only one of the above EO’s I have so far is Valor. Thank you for the usage tips. My favorite EO so far is Lavender…it has so many uses. I diffuse nightly and it has helped me greatly with my sleep. Love it for skin care also.
Any of these would make an awesome addition to your oil collection!
I use Valor every single day!!! This is a amazing collection of oils. I also love Stress Away for those days that are hetic
I love Release!!! It is my favorite to apply when I am having a rough day.
Currently I am using Stress Away and En R Gee. I lost my house due to the floods here in Louisiana in August of 2016. Then lost my mom in March. Feeling I need more then what I am using, I am trying different combinations. This collection would be so great to use daily.
MY HUGGABLES are with me where ever I may roam…STRESS AWAY and VALOR…never leave home without them!! <3 <3 double the HUGS :-)
I use Valor every morning, I have put a few drops on the top of my tissue box at work, carry a roller bottle with me and use it at night. I am not able to use a diffuser at work so my tissue box serves as a simple way to make each tissue a little courage in every bottle! Release is a must have. Each night I put a few drops on my temples, feet and hands so I can smell it all night long! It helps me me release all my work thoughts I still am dwelling over. A few drops of Sacred Mountain in the diffuser and off to bed. The other two oils I would love to try present time, hope and just haven’t had the ability to get them but it sounds like I need to make the plunge!
Haven’t tried these yet, but will be in a future order. Love stress away
My YL oils are the cornerstone of my healthy living
I can really use these hugs. Great selection of oils.
Wow, just a few comments. I’m new to oils and am learning. This collection would be a new group of oils for me to try out. Thanks Young Living
These sound like amazing hugs!!
Who couldn’t use lots of hugs?
Stress Away is my favorite calming oil!
I love Sacred Mountain. It was too sweet when I smelled it from the bottle, but diffusing or wearing this gives me a peaceful boost.
Stress Away is my favorite right now, but my collection is limited! I would love to try some new (to me) oil blends!
Very powerful collections. I use stress away, Peace and calming, grounding, white angelica, valor, and lavender.
Definitely having one of those days and I went for my Stress Away and Peppermint. Stress Away just helps me relax and peppermint is always uplifting and fresh to me.
I’ve tried Valor, haven’t gotten to try the others. Hope to soon.
Stress away is my favorite oil.
Valor and lavender are my two besties!❤️
Stress Away.
Stress Away is one of my favorite oils to help me relax and stay centered!
Surrender is very relaxing for me.
I love vetiver!!
This is a great article! Another oil that I love for emotional support is Grounding. It helps me feel rooted in confidence and a greater sense of stability. Thank you for the knowledge!
Valor was my introduction to YLEOs and remains my “if I were ever lost on a desert island and could only have one oil…” I will never be without my Valor for sure! I also love the soothing effects of tranquil. That oil is it’s name!
Thanks for the HUGS! I love Stress Away or Peace & Calming
Have been using my stress away for peace and comfort in the midst of everyday stress, and especially now as I am in the midst of a major transition of packing to relocate overseas. Would love to get to try Present time, hope, and release! They sound so awesome! :)
I love Ysop, i brings me back to my heart and from there on my entire being relaxes :) i love it, thanks for bringing the wisdom of nature through the oils to the people and us
Love Valor, Stress Away, Lavender, among others! Haven’t tried Sacred Mountain or Present Time yet, but I always look forward to trying new oils!!
I love to diffuse sacred mountain with pine and Christmas. And I covet Valor. ~ nancie
I love Peace and Calming for myself and my little dog. Also Stress Away
This was amazing to read! As of now I only have valor and release in my collection. I have the others on my wish list! I wrote all of these hugs in my journal! This resonated with me so much! I would love to win one! Thank you for doing this! 💗
I love on valor just about everyday. I think it’s the best when I’m buckling down and getting ready for work!
Amy Armetta
Release was one of the very first oils I ever ordered and I love it! Just had it in my diffuser last night to help me sleep. Sacred Mountain is another favorite for a grounding effect.