How to survive the holidays with these 7 doTERRA essential oils
My first warning that the holidays are coming is when I see the Pumpkin Spice Latte making its debut in late August. It is at this point that I know two things. One, we have officially begun the shift into everything fall. And two, Christmas decor and music will soon be seen and heard EVERYTHWERE before most of us are even remotely ready for it.
Don't get me wrong, I do love the holidays! With the excitement seen in the faces of my kids, catching up with distant family and friends, delicious foods, and so much more. But it would be remiss of me to not also share with you that there are aspects of the holiday season that I struggle with. You too?
My secrets for how to survive the holidays with these 7 essential oils
Anxiety
Did I pack everything for our trip?
Am I forgetting to get a gift for someone?
How am I going to get through my endless "to-do" list with only 24 hours in the day?
This time of year, no matter how organized I am (which is usually not at all) or how many ways I think "let's simplify this", I will still get anxiety.
There always seems to be 5,735 million things going through my head all at the same time and ain't no amount of meditation helping me with that.
The thing that saves my sanity (and my family) is Balance.
Balance is appropriately called the Grounding Blend, as it promotes tranquility while bringing harmony to the mind and body, and balance to the emotions.
I diffuse Balance while at home, apply some drops to the bottoms of my feet at the start of the day (like every day during the holidays), and bring it in my purse in a roller bottle at all times! You might even see me sniffing my wrists at a stop sign...thanks to the Balance drops I put on my diffuser bracelet!
Stress
At times, the holidays can feel very stressful. Come on, I can't be the only one who feels this way? So many people altogether at once in one tiny room?? Loud music, constant conversation, trying to be in 3 places all at once...
Serenity and PastTense are my go-to oils when stress creeps into my body and I'm wearing my shoulders like earrings because I'm so tense.
I carry PastTense in my purse and apply it around my neck and shoulders as the tension creeps in. Almost immediately, I find relief.
Serenity is one I use in the diffuser almost every night. You can also add a couple of drops into your hands and cup over your mouth while deeply inhaling to bring about a quick change in my mood. If you have never tried Serenity, you are seriously missing out!
Serenity also comes in a capsule, which I will take at night or during the day when I am really struggling with more stress than usual.
Tummy Troubles
Whether it is from overindulging on my favorite cookie (I am a total sucker for really good cookies), or from some motion sickness in planes or cars, I am a huge fan of DigestZen.
As a frequent sufferer of motion sickness (ironically never on a boat - only planes and cars) I have a small vial of DigestZen in my purse at all times. When unpleasant nausea rears its ugly head, I just whip out the bottle of DigestZen and inhale deeply for a minute and it does the trick.
When motion sickness or any other sort of tummy troubles (from overeating or icky germs) doesn't go away from inhaling the aromatic oils, I will take 1-2 drops of DigestZen in 4oz of water. This always works!
PRO TIP: Peppermint Beadlets also work really well and don't require water.
Travel = Germs
Many of us travel for the holidays, and you know what that means. In addition to meeting a few new family member or making new friends, you will also get introduced to a million new germs!
No worries my friend, one of doTERRA's most popular essential oil blends will be key for how to survive the holidays.
On Guard is a blend of essential oils that supports healthy immune function and contains cleansing properties.
I use the On Guard oil blend in my diffuser almost every day as the kids come home from school (and bring all their microscopic friends as well).
While the air is getting purified, I send the kids to the bathroom to wash their hands with my DIY Foaming Hand Soap (which also contains On Guard).
And when we travel, I carry On Guard Hand Sanitizer or On Guard Touch to use when we can't wash hands, and the On Guard capsules to keep us super healthy while getting exposed to a gazillion new germs. If we feel a little rough in the throat, we pop an On Guard Protecting Throat Drop in our mouths.
That's how we survive the cocktail of new holiday germs!
Late Night Partying
Not that I would ever do that...but if I were to perhaps stay up too late and drink too much during the holidays, I would definitely bring Peppermint and Lavender to the Hangover Party.
Peppermint can help relieve nausea and bring a cooling sensation to the pounding head. Lavender helps soothe the muscles and the mind.
Rub a couple of drops of each on to your temples and the back of your neck in this scenario. It works amazingly well. (Not that I would personally know 🤪)
You can also diffuse these oils and get extra benefits (in addition to applying topically). Both of these oils come in the doTERRA Travel Kit (along with 2 other very useful oils for stress and tension!)
Bonus: Holiday Hack
If you want the amazing smell of fresh-out-of-the-oven cookies, but don't actually want to bake (or don't have time) then this essential oil blend is your key player for how to survive the holidays while making everyone think you are Martha Freaking Stewart.
Add 5-6 drops of Holiday Joy to your diffuser and then sit back and let the stream of compliments roll in. People are going to think you have been baking up a storm when your house smells like Christmas. Just don't forget to buy some cookies if you aren't going to bake them!!
Another great use for this holiday blend is to add to a sprayer with water and spray your Christmas tree.
Note: Holiday Joy is a seasonal offering from doTERRA, so stock up while you can!
I hope you enjoy these tips for how to survive the holidays to the fullest! Now, don't forget to stock up on all the essentials 😉!
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