Essential oils have been used for centuries to support physical and emotional well-being. Their power lies not only in their beautiful aromas but also in their ability to influence our emotions and mental states. For busy businesswomen, understanding how essential oils can help manage stress, boost confidence, and enhance focus is a game-changer. Let’s have a look into how these natural tools work and how you can incorporate them into your life and business.
The Science Behind Essential Oils and Emotions
At the heart of essential oils’ emotional impact is the olfactory system - our sense of smell. When you inhale an essential oil, its aromatic compounds travel to the olfactory bulb in the brain, which is closely linked to the limbic system. The limbic system is the emotional center of the brain, responsible for processing feelings, memories, and stress responses. This connection explains why certain scents can instantly transport you to a happy memory or make you feel calmer in moments of overwhelm.
Some key ways essential oils interact with emotions include:
Calming the Nervous System: Oils like lavender and chamomile are known for their relaxing properties, helping to soothe anxiety and promote relaxation.
Boosting Mood: Citrus oils like orange and lemon are uplifting and can help improve your mood when you’re feeling down.
Enhancing Focus: Peppermint and rosemary oils are great for improving mental clarity and focus - perfect for tackling that never-ending to-do list.
Encouraging Confidence: Grounding oils like cedarwood or patchouli help promote feelings of stability and self-assurance.
Emotional Support for Businesswomen
Being a businesswoman often means wearing many hats - juggling work, family, and personal aspirations. Emotional well-being can take a backseat when life gets busy, but it’s essential to stay balanced and productive. Here’s how essential oils can play a role:
Stress Management: High-pressure situations are part of the entrepreneurial journey. Diffusing calming oils during work hours or applying a stress-relief blend before meetings can make a big difference.
Boosting Creativity: Oils like frankincense and ylang-ylang are known to inspire creativity and imagination, helping you think outside the box in your business strategies.
Setting Intentions: Pairing essential oils with mindfulness practices like journaling or meditation allows you to connect with your goals and maintain focus on your vision.
Enhancing Energy: For those long days, oils like peppermint and grapefruit can provide an energising boost to keep you going without relying on another coffee. Or you can do both!
How to Use Essential Oils in Your Daily Routine
Incorporating essential oils into your day doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are a few simple ways to start:
Diffusion: Use an essential oil diffuser in your office or workspace to create an environment that supports your mood and productivity.
Topical Application: Dilute your favorite oil with a carrier oil and apply it to your wrists, neck, or temples for an on-the-go emotional reset.
Aromatic Anchoring: Pair an essential oil with a specific activity—like applying lavender before bedtime or rosemary during work—to create positive associations and reinforce habits.
DIY Products: Create your own rollers, sprays, or lotions tailored to your needs.
The Businesswoman’s Essential Oil Toolkit
Lavender: For stress relief and better sleep.
Peppermint: To improve focus and boost energy.
Bergamot: For uplifting your mood and easing anxiety.
Frankincense: To promote clarity and mindfulness.
Lemon: For a refreshing, energizing effect that also cleans the air.
Clary Sage: For hormonal balance and emotional grounding.
Confidence is key in life and business. Using essential oils can help you tackle challenges with focus and resilience. Whether you're easing pre-meeting nerves, sparking inspiration, or relaxing after a long day, essential oils offer a natural way to support your emotional wellbeing. Start with a few favourites and try different blends to find what suits you. Let these powerful plant allies be a part of your business journey.
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Discover Essential Oils for Emotions: Free Resources and some product recommendations
Essential Oils for Emotions Oil Wheels
To deepen your exploration of emotions and essential oils, consider using an "Essential Oils for Emotions" wheel.
Pictured below is the doTerra Emotions wheel which shows you simply the families of essential oils and what emotions to use them for.
I also have a free download ☝️which dives into some of the deeper emotions we feel. This wheel, inspired by Psychologist Dr. Robert Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions and the guidance of Certified Aromatherapist Holly Brandenberger, serves as a general tool to match specific emotions with supportive oils.
Due to their chemical constituents, many essential oils have similar properties and can address multiple needs. However, what’s most important is that you enjoy the aroma. Essential oils are most effective when they evoke a positive emotional response, influenced by personal olfactory preferences, scent memory, and individual perceptions.
Here’s how to use the wheel:
Recognise how you’re feeling—whether it’s anger, sadness, or any other emotion.
Use the wheel to identify underlying emotions or triggers connected to your feelings.
Choose an essential oil suggested for that emotion and diffuse it, or apply it topically with a carrier oil.
Pair the oil with a mindfulness activity like journaling or meditation to explore what comes up and support emotional clarity.
This approach not only helps you process emotions but also creates space to uncover what might be bothering you and find your way back to balance.
doTerra Emotions Wheel
dōTERRA Emotional Aromatherapy® Kit
Or you can use the doTerra Emotional Aromatherapy System and emotions wheel. This is such a simple way of choosing essential oil blends for your mood and I highly recommend it to all my clients starting out with essential oils. The doTERRA Emotional Aromatherapy System is a ground-breaking way to organise aromatic plant families along a spectrum of emotions. It offers a simple yet profound method for utilising fragrant essential oils in emotional aromatherapy.
While skilled aromatherapists can use individual oils effectively, doTERRA has made emotional aromatherapy easy for everyone experiencing common negative feelings. Introducing a new range of unique essential oil blends, each representing six aspects of emotional well-being, these blends feature CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade essential oils. You can use them both aromatically and on the skin with a carrier oil (or purchase the roller pack) to balance and brighten your moods.
Just a few drops of these naturally complex, fragrant blends can bring deep emotional reactions, helping you release burdens, find comfort and encouragement, or reignite your passion for dreaming.
The kit includes one 5 mL bottle or 10ml Roller each of doTERRA Motivate, doTERRA Cheer, doTERRA Passion, doTERRA Forgive, doTERRA Console, and doTERRA Peace.
doTERRA Emotional Aromatherapy blends in the easy-to-use Touch format. Perfect for convenience and emotional wellness support. ☝️
Or in the 5ml bottles for diffusing and adding to carrier oils. 👇
Both of these packs come with free postage and a years doTerra membership!
Boost Wellbeing with Essential Oils
I am constantly amazed at how essential oils can help you in all areas of your life. Whether you're seeking to keep on top of your emotional well-being, manage daily stress, boost your focus, or create moments of self-care, these powerful plant extracts offer a natural and versatile solution. They connect us to the nurturing essence of nature, reminding us to slow down, breathe, and tune into our emotions.
Through mindful use, essential oils can become a supportive tool for navigating life’s challenges, unlocking creativity, and creating a deeper sense of balance and clarity. Every time I use them, I discover something new—whether it’s a fresh perspective, a sense of calm, or a burst of inspiration.
If you’re ready to explore how essential oils can elevate your emotional wellness and integrate seamlessly into your daily routines, I’d love to help guide you on this journey. Remember, you already have everything you need within you - essential oils are simply here to enhance and support your growth along the way.
Exploring Emotional Growth with Essential Oils: My Journey to Becoming an Essential Emotions Coach
This blog post is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the incredible connection between essential oils and emotions. Discovering how these natural tools were helping me navigate my own emotions was a game-changer - it made me realise that essential oils are so much more than just a way to make your house smell nice. They offer a powerful process for releasing heavy emotions that can keep you stuck. I’ve been using the essential emotions breakthrough process myself, recognising when emotions arise, I must say it’s been an eye-opening journey of self-discovery and growth. I’m excited to continue learning through my studies and eventually become an Essential Emotions Coach, so I can help others experience the same transformation.
How to Use Essential Oils
How Do You Use Essential Oils?
You don’t need a degree in chemistry or extensive training to know how to use essential oils effectively. With a basic understanding of safety precautions and application methods, it is easy to start using essential oils.
Disclaimer
This blog post and all information on this website is based on my personal experience using and researching essential oils, combined with my training as a doTERRA Wellness Advocate. I use and recommend doTerra oils as they are certified pure grade oils and are sourced sustainably.
Please note the following important safety information:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Possible skin sensitivity. Perform a patch test before use. Always use essential oils on the skin with a carrier oil.
If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician before using essential oils.
Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Some oils (citrus oils eg, lemon, bergamot, lime, orange) may increase sensitivity to sunlight and UV rays for at least 12 hours after application.
Only use doTerra oils internally and as directed on the bottle and remember to use the toothpick method first when using essential oils in cooking recipes. One drop goes a very long way.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL ON THE BOTTLE OF ESSENTIAL OILS. USE ONLY AS DIRECTED.
The information provided in this blog post is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of any essential oil or product mentioned is at your own risk. I am not responsible for any adverse effects, injuries, or damages resulting from the use or misuse of the information provided. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for advice regarding your specific circumstances.
I am a doTerra Wellness Advocate and receive bonuses when you purchase products through my membership and product links throughout this website. I also have affiliate links to other products I use and trust in my business which I will also receive bonuses for if you click on my links and purchase. I only recommend products and services which I either use myself or have used to get where I am today.
Additionally, when you purchase essential oils with a doTERRA Wholesale Membership, you receive the following benefits:
25% off retail prices.
The option to earn 10–30% of your purchase value (PV) back in points, redeemable for free products, through the Loyalty Rewards Program.
The opportunity to receive a FREE Product of the Month with a monthly Loyalty Rewards order over 125 PV.
A FREE essential oil gift each year when you renew your membership.
Exclusive support from me, including one-on-one guidance and a special gift pack when you sign up through me.
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And if you fall in love with these oils and feel inspired to share them with others, there’s even a business opportunity waiting for you!
