Last week in Emotional Health pt.1 we looked at some of the statistics on how emotions have such a profound impact on our overall health and well-being. Today, in part 2, we’re going to learn about the natural solution tools that can aid us in supporting our emotional well-being holistically.
Essential oils are an excellent natural solution tool that works within seconds to alter the brain and therefore our experience. As you tap into using these holistic modalities, you’ll learn which ones work best for you, but for now I’ll start you off with some general recommendations based off the top emotions and responses.
FEAR – can be present when you feel anxious, prideful, judgmental, jealous, over-controlling, weak or unsafe. Fear often triggers the fight or flight response which is why the associated emotions are on opposite ends of the spectrum.
Essential Oils to Support Fear:
doTERRA Brave®, Clary Sage, Geranium, Frankincense, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Wild Orange
Fear Support Roller Blend Recipe:
8 drops each: Wild Orange, Frankincense, Lavender, 5 drops each: Clary Sage & Juniper Berry, and 1 drop Geranium. Add drops to a 10mL roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Shake well and roll on pulse points (ex: wrists, over heart) as needed.
Fear Support Diffuser Blend Recipes:
Opt 1) 1 drop Clary Sage and 2 drops each: Lavender & Frankincense
Opt 2) 2 drops Juniper Berry, 3 drops Wild Orange and 1 drop Frankincense
ANGER – when you are displaying anger, you may feel your body tighten up, you may clench your jaw or fists, you may physically feel hot and a warming sensation that overcomes your body.
Essential Oils to Support Anger:
doTERRA Breathe®, doTERRA Forgive®, Myrrh, doTERRA Peace®, Siberian Fir, Ylang Ylang
Anger Support Roller Blend Recipe:
8 drops each: Breathe, Ylang Ylang & Cardamom, 5 drops Peace, 3 drops each: Siberian Fir & Myrrh. Add drops to a 10mL roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Shake well and roll on pulse points (ex: wrists, over heart) as needed.
Anger Support Diffuser Blend Recipes:
Opt 1) 3 drops Peace, 2 drops Ylang Ylang and 1 drop Cardamom
Opt 2) 3 drops Forgive, 2 drops Myrrh and 1 drop Siberian Fir
HAPPINESS – can come in many forms: contentment, joy positivity, and excitement. When you are happy, you may experience a warm glow, deeper breaths, and increased energy.
Essential Oils to Support Happiness:
doTERRA Cheer®, doTERRA Citrus Bliss, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Madagascar Vanilla, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang
Happiness Support Roller Blend Recipe:
8 drops each: Citrus Bliss, Grapefruit & Peppermint, 5 drops Lime, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, and 1 drop Vanilla. Add drops to a 10mL roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Shake well and roll on pulse points (ex: wrists, over heart) as needed.
Happiness Support Diffuser Blend Recipes:
Opt 1) 3 drops Grapefruit, 2 drops Citrus Bliss and 1 drop Vanilla
Opt 2) 3 drops Peppermint, 2 drops Ylang Ylang and 1 drop Lime
SADNESS – is a complex emotion. Sometimes we pull ourselves into sadness when we are overly taxed and stressed out. When you are sad you may feel a heaviness in your chest, a knot in your throat or extreme fatigue.
Essential Oils to Support Sadness:
doTERRA Breathe®, doTERRA Citrus Bliss, doTERRA Console®, Eucalyptus, doTERRA Hope, Peppermint, Rose, Siberian Fir, Ylang Ylang
Sadness Support Roller Blend Recipe:
8 drops each: Eucalyptus, Console & Siberian Fir, 3 drops each: Citrus Bliss & Peppermint, and 1 drop Rose. Add drops to a 10mL roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Shake well and roll on pulse points (ex: wrists, over heart) as needed.
Sadness Support Diffuser Blend Recipes:
Opt 1) 3 drops Eucalyptus, 2 drops Console, and 1 drop Breathe
Opt 2) 2 drops Peppermint, 3 drops Citrus Bliss, and 1 drop Ylang Ylang
LOVE – is a set of emotions and behaviors often characterized by passion, intimacy, and commitment. It involves trust, attraction, closeness, protectiveness, and care. We have different types of love for different people in our lives that elicit different associated emotions.
Essential Oils to Support Love:
doTERRA Align®, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, doTERRA Passion®, Rose, doTERRA Serenity®
Love Support Roller Blend Recipe:
8 drops each: Lavender, Passion, Serenity, 5 drops Jasmine, 3 drops Grapefruit, and 1 drop Rose. Add drops to a 10mL roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Shake well and roll on pulse points (ex: wrists, over heart) as needed.
Love Support Diffuser Blend Recipes:
Opt 1) 3 drops Serenity and 2 drops Grapefruit
Opt 2) 3 drops Align, 2 drops Jasmine, and 1 drop Rose
STRESS – can come from being generally overwhelmed, not feeling as supported as we should be, burnt out, or feeling like we are being controlled. Stress can start to mimic other root emotions based on your fight or flight response. You can become angry, sad, or fearful.
Essential Oils to Support Stress:
doTERRA Adaptiv™, doTERRA Balance®, Copaiba, doTERRA Citrus Bloom®, Frankincense, Wild Orange
Stress Support Roller Blend Recipe:
8 drops each: Copaiba, Adaptiv & Wild Orange, 5 drops each: Citrus Bloom & Balance, and 1 drop Frankincense. Add drops to a 10mL roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Shake well and roll on pulse points (ex: wrists, over heart) as needed.
Stress Support Diffuser Blend Recipes:
Opt 1) 3 drops Adaptiv, 2 drops Copaiba, and 1 drop Wild Orange
Opt 2) 2 drops each: Citrus Bloom, Balance & Frankincense
GUILT – stems from us not being able to forgive ourselves for our mistakes or wrongdoings. The very well mind describes guilt as a “self-conscious” emotion that involves negative evaluations of the self, feelings of distress, and feelings of failure.” We often hold guilt when we feel we have wronged someone and we aren’t sure what we need to do or say.
Essential Oils to Support Guilt:
Arborvitae, Bergamot, doTERRA Citrus Bloom®, Copaiba, doTERRA Forgive®, Juniper Berry, Lemon, Peppermint
Guilt Support Roller Blend Recipe:
8 drops each: Copaiba, Juniper Berry & Bergamot, 5 drops each: Lemon & Forgive, and 1 drop Arborvitae. Add drops to a 10mL roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Shake well and roll on pulse points (ex: wrists, over heart) as needed.
Guilt Support Diffuser Blend Recipes:
Opt 1) 3 drops Bergamot, and 1 drop each: Lemon & Copaiba
Opt 2) 1 drop Juniper Berry, 3 drops Citrus Bloom, and 2 drops Bergamot
PEACE – creates stability in areas of your life like work, relationships, family and friendships. When you are in a peaceful state you feel calm, relaxed and safe. Even when you are stressed, you feel protected by this sense of peace.
Essential Oils to Support Peace:
doTERRA Align, doTERRA Balance®, Copaiba, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, doTERRA Peace®, Roman Chamomile, doTERRA Serenity®, Wild Orange
Peace Support Roller Blend Recipe:
8 drops each: Wild Orange, Frankincense & Lavender, 5 drops each: Balance & Peace, and 1 drop Patchouli. Add drops to a 10mL roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Shake well and roll on pulse points (ex: wrists, over heart) as needed.
Peace Support Diffuser Blend Recipes:
Opt 1) 3 drops Peace, 2 drops Lavender and 1 drop Frankincense
Opt 2) 2 drops each: Serenity, Wild Orange & Balance
Although I'm trying to make this as simplistic as possible there are nearly endless possibilities and combinations you can use to support your emotional wellness. You can use my personal link to buy any
doTERRA product for 25% off. However, if you're a little overwhelmed and need help trying to figure out the best place to start, please
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xoDanette