Stress Relief and Essential Oils

Vapourising essential oils or adding a few drops of oil to a bath at the end of the day are simple ways to instill calm.

We’ve all been there at some time or another. Some of us handle stress better than others and some of us don’t seem to be able to get off the train and onto the right track.

Believe it or not, nature has provided some of the best products to help soothe those frazzled nerves.

Is the work load spinning you out? Are you pushing unimaginable deadlines? Is your partner making unrealistic demands? your kids driving you around the bend?

Receiving a massage would be perfectly ideal, however it is not always possible or practical. But that doesn’t mean we have to be denied the pleasure altogether. A relaxing massage oil can be applied as an all over body oil or you can kick off your shoes and indulge your tired feet in a revitalising foot bath.

Here are some other handy (and not too stressful!) suggestions to relieve stress and tension and help convert your chaos into calm.

MUSIC
It has been proven that sound therapy has a positive effect on agitated and emotional states. Replace the TV din with relaxation music of soft, soul-soothing sounds. This will help take our attention away from some of the negative news events that influence our daily lives and create stressful energy.

LIGHTING
Turn off all the lights in the house that aren’t necessary and where practical light some beeswax candles to enhance the atmosphere.

ROOM FRAGRANCING Vapourising essential oils or adding a few drops of oil to a bath at the end of the day are simple ways to instill calm.

For winding down, choose a Sunspirit Aromatherapy environmental living blend ie: NURTURE, HARMONY, HEAVEN or SERENITY to convey some light-hearted aromatic nurturing.

NOURISHMENT
Love your body. Go on a cleansing nutritional program. Remember, the rubbish that you have been feeding your body is the same rubbish that is feeding your stress. This needn’t be a major event in your life. It can be a simple fruit and vegie juice cleanse for a few days or cutting back on acid forming foods such as alcohol, coffee and those greasy hot chips. Drink lots of water and you’ll find yourself handling those emotional upsets so much better.

EXERCISE
Don’t panic! If you’re not doing any, a moderate amount will help. Walking - it used to be what we did to get from one place to another - now it’s called exercise! Find time to enjoy nature and get amongst it. An early morning stroll on the beach if you live near the ocean or enjoying an evening sunset walk is a nice way to exercise. Let go and most of all enjoy the life you’ve been gifted.

HAVE FUN!
Important! You’ll only stress more if you don’t.