8 Essential Oils for Stress and Anxiety

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We all experience some form of stress in our daily lives. Whether it’s sitting in traffic and dealing with aggressive drivers, or not being able to pay bills on time. Our bodies experience “the daily grind” as stress. Our adrenals are designed to provide a fight or flight response hormone in dangerous situations, which is great, if we are in imminent danger. However, our body perceives our daily stress as imminent danger and produces the fight or flight hormone. Thus, leaving our adrenals in a constant state of response, or stress. To break this cycle, try incorporating a few of these oils into your daily routine at work, in the car and at home. 

The oils that I speak about are Young Living brand. If you are interested in purchasing through Young Living, order HERE. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender oil is one of the most common essential oils used to manage stress. It can help to calm the nerves, relieve restlessness and improve sleep quality. Lavender also promotes a sense of clarity and concentration. Great for studying or focus. 

Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense has a broad range of uses, one being a calming effect. Use in a diffuser to create a safe and comforting environment. I can also enhance your spiritual and meditative practice.

Clary Sage Essential Oil

Clary Sage has an herbaceous aroma that is believed to create a calm and relaxing environment when diffused or placed on the skin topically.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang Ylang essential oil has a sweet, romantic aroma and moisturizing properties. Add it to your daily moisturizer or a steamy bath, for a relaxing, luxuriously aromatic at-home spa day

Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedarwood essential oil’s woodsy, warm, balsamic aroma creates a relaxing, calming, and comforting atmosphere when diffused to help support a relaxing night time routine.

Patchouli Essential Oil

Patchouli oil has a unique aromatic profile. Patchouli oil is from the mint family and has a powerful musky scent. It is perfect for the free spirit. Use its calming, relaxing aroma during meditation or yoga practice

Geranium Essential Oil

Geranium oil can be diffused to invite a peaceful, spiritual feeling in your living room or meditative space.

Basil Essential Oil

Basil oil has a fresh, herbaceous aroma. It is a less common oil, but it’s one of the best essential oils to reduce anxiety and enhance mood. Basil essential oil has a calming effect on the nervous system, reducing anxiety, fatigue, mental strain and depression

Suggested Ways to Use

• Diffuse 3 drops each of Lavender and Frankincense
• Place 1 drop of Lavender on your pillow or massage 2 drops onto the bottoms of your feet before going to sleep.
• Massage 2 drops of Frankincense on your shoulders and neck, and then place your hands over your nose and take 3 deep breaths.
• Place 5 drops of Lavender in a warm bath, add 2 cups of Epsom Salts, and soak for 20 minutes.
• Diffuse 2 drops of Patchouli in the evening after a long day at work or school to help create a peaceful and calming environment.
• Diffuse 2 drops of Basil in a diffuser to clear your mind and allow the aroma to soothe you.
• Dilute basil in a carrier oil and dab on your back, wrists and chest. 
• Diffuse 1 drop of Geranium oil in a diffuser for a relaxing floral aroma.
• Place 2 drops of Cedarwood on a small towel or cloth and placing under your pillow
• Diffuse 2 drops each of Cedarwood and Lavender
• Diffuse 2 drops each of Clary Sage and Frankincense
• Mix two drops of Clary Sage and 2 drops of Frankincense into a carrier oil and massage over neck and chest. Cup hands over nose and inhale.
• Place 3 drops of Geranium on a cotton ball and place in your car.
• Diffuse 2 drops Ylang Ylang  and Lavender.

Combine any of the above oils with a carrier oil and massage into the bottom of your feet. See chart below for areas of focus.

***Words of Caution***

• Anytime essential oils are used on children, dilute the number of drops by ½.
• Do NOT use any essential oils directly on open skin or wounds.
• Do NOT place essential oils in ears, eyes or any other sensitive personal areas.
• When using essential oils for the first time, it is wise to dilute them with a carrier oil (Here’s one of my favorite carrier oils)
• Citrus oils such as lemon, lime, orange and bergamot are photosensitive and make your skin sensitive to the sun and can burn easily. If you use citrus oils on your skin, stay out of the sun for at least 24 hours.
• The oils that I speak about are Young Living brand. They are 100% pure and 100% free of pesticides and chemicals.
• If you are interested in purchasing through Young Living, order HERE. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask.