With naturally delicious scents like Lime, Vanilla, Lavender, and more, it’s no surprise Stress Away™ essential oil blend is one of Young Living’s most popular products! When you catch the citrus-sweet scent, you can’t help but stop, take a deep breath, and relax—even with the unfolded laundry, to-do list, and rambunctious children who surround you.

See how you can add even more Stress Away goodness to your daily life with our tips that will make this blend one of your most-used essential oils!

Diffuse away stress

Diffuse Stress Away when you get home from a long day and take a moment to unwind, relax, or meditate. Having a relaxing moment to yourself can help you refocus your thoughts and remember to invest in the things you can control instead of the things you can’t control.

Care for your beard

Add Stress Away to your beard oil and smell like you just got back from an adventure in an exotic locale. The woodsy, citrusy scent of Stress Away makes it a great neutral aroma that helps you stay fresh. Add a few drops to coconut oil to give your beard a shiny, smooth appearance!

Get inspired

The bright scent of Lime in Stress Away gives this blend an uplifting aroma that can inspire you while you craft, work, or plan. Help clear a path for greater creativity and diffuse Stress Away at your work desk, in your crafting closet, or in the kitchen!

Unwind with spa time

Add Stress Away to your steamy bath water or to an indulgent foot soak. It’s just the thing to help you calm down and soak up some relaxation after a long day of work or travel! Need more pampering? Pick up a pack of Stress Away Relaxing Bath Bombs for a fun, fizzy experience and a relaxing aroma.

Love your locks

The Cedarwood in Stress Away gives this blend a grounding, warm aroma that you’ll want to carry with you everywhere. Massage Stress Away into your scalp and hair, and you’ll enjoy the scent wafting around you throughout the day.

Create a sweet scent

Stress Away is unique because it’s the only Young Living essential oil blend that includes Vanilla essential oil. The extra sweetness of Vanilla makes this essential oil great for adding a sugary, sweet aroma to blends that smell like you just pulled a sweet treat out of the oven. Check out our Dessert diffuser blends post to get inspired for your own creations!

Take a getaway on the go

Not only does Stress Away come in our traditional essential oil bottles, it also comes in a convenient roller ball package, which means you can take the exotic scents of Lime, Vanilla, and Lavender anywhere! Keep this classic in your purse, bag, car, or desk and apply it to the nape of your neck and your temples when you’re overwhelmed by your to-do list.

Ready to dive deep into essential oil info? Check out 9 things you never knew about Patchouli and 8 reasons you should be using Vetiver to learn more!

What’s your favorite way to use Stress Away? Tell us your usage tips in the comments!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/7-daily-uses-for-stress-away/

Want to learn how to not procrastinate? The best place to start is by trying something new! Personalize these tips and hacks so they work for your lifestyle; you’ll become more productive, and you’ll be able to set goals and accomplish them. Check out our tips for beating some of the most common procrastinating pitfalls and try adding a new one to your life today!

Working out

Mustering the energy to work out early in the morning or after a long day can be difficult when comfy beds or your favorite TV show are calling. Fight the temptation to put off gym time by starting small! Spend just 20 minutes working out before rewarding yourself with TV time. Better yet, watch it while riding a stationary bike or while walking on the treadmill! Small, consistent workouts are better than a big workout once a week!

YL Tip: Mix Peppermint or R.C.™ with a carrier oil and apply topically for a motivating aroma before you head to the gym. As part of your post-workout routine, apply Cool Azul® Pain Relief Cream to soothe minor aches and pains in your muscles and joints!

Planning your schedule

Making a plan can feel like a daunting task, especially when you have a few tasks you’d rather just ignore. Writing down what you need to tackle makes you more accountable and organizes your schedule. Plus, it feels good to see a list of check marks when you’ve gotten some things done!

Get started by taking just five minutes every night to create a to-do list for the next day. Put the important or overwhelming items at the top of the list, so you can finish them first and skip all-day stressing. Remember: Break up large tasks into manageable to-do items. You can’t do everything all at once, so there’s no use worrying about it!

YL Tip: Diffuse a favorite essential oil—we like Motivation™, Brain Power™, Inspiration™, or any citrus oil—for an empowering aroma to get those pesky tasks written down and checked off!

Getting ready for bed

Getting ready for bed sometimes feels like the most tedious task, even though all you want to do is hit the hay. Instead of putting off your nighttime routine while you endlessly scroll on your phone, get yourself prepped for a great night’s sleep. You’ll thank yourself later, since being well rested will help you stay productive in other aspects of life. Check out our blog post The Snooze Routine: Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep for tips and tricks—like a steamy shower or a relaxing linen spray—to help you avoid late-night procrastination.

YL Tip: Diffuse Lavender to create a relaxing atmosphere before bedtime. You can even turn off your room’s main lights and let the light of your diffuser help you adjust to a relaxing mindset.

Doing chores

It’s not often you meet someone who loves cleaning the bathroom, doing the dishes, dusting the furniture, sweeping or vacuuming the floor, or any other mundane household chore. Most of us simply have to put on our rubber gloves and get to work—which means the chores are often put off for other more appealing options. Make it easier to take on tricky tasks by adding a little fun. Blast a new playlist, see how much you can clean in just 10 minutes, or listen to a podcast—like Young Living’s Drop of Inspiration—or an audiobook!

YL Tip: Use Thieves® Household Cleaner and let the refreshing, clean scent liven up your mood as you take on the chores.

Cooking dinner

Even if you enjoy a casual night of cooking, sometimes prepping and cooking a whole meal after a long day is the last thing you want to do. Cut down your cooking time with Vitality™ essential oils! Instead of spending time chopping herbs or zesting citrus, use a drop of Thyme Vitality™, Lemon Vitality™, Basil Vitality™, or whatever you need! Vitality also makes it easy to experiment with new flavors to bring a new spin your favorite recipes.

YL Tip: Add Oregano Vitality™ to your pasta sauce or Lemon Vitality to your marinade to turn your dinner from simple to gourmet in a few drops!

Looking for more ways to add essential oils to your daily life? See our posts 7 Essential Oils Happy People Use and Essential Oils for Homesickness for more ideas!

How do you use YL products to tackle your to-do list? Tell us your hacks in the comments!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/5-tips-and-essential-oils-to-help-the-procrastinator/

When your to-do list is a mile long during the holiday season, it can be a struggle to fit in your favorite holiday baking traditions; after all, it’s hard to find the time or the calories to spare. The solution: Trick your senses with perfectly crafted essential oil blends that will immediately make your house smell like you have been baking for hours!

The following blends are based on 10 drops per diffuser, but they should be modified based on your individual diffuser drop suggestions.

Candy Cane

Is there anything more iconic than the smell of candy canes at Christmas time? However, those little sticks of candy don’t necessarily give off a strong fragrance. Not to worry! Simply add these drops to your preferred diffuser and you’ll be enjoying the spicy, sweet scent in no time.

• 4 drops Stress Away™ essential oil blend
• 3 drops Christmas Spirit™ essential oil
• 3 drops Peppermint essential oil

Pumpkin Pie

The smell of pie is divine, but it can be a hassle to make. Combine these three essential oils to convince friends and family that you have been slaving over freshly baked pumpkin pie all day.

• 5 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
• 4 drops Clove essential oil
• 1 drop Nutmeg essential oil

Apple Pie

Pumpkin pie isn’t always an automatic hit. Maybe apple pie is more your style; that aroma of cinnamon and tart apples can’t be beat. Use these common essential oils to create an atmosphere in your kitchen to remind you of fall evenings all year long.

• 4 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
• 2 drops Lemongrass essential oil
• 2 drops Grapefruit essential oil
• 2 drops Bergamot essential oil

Orange Creamsicle

Tired of the gloomy, overcast days? Wishing for a little bit of wintertime sunshine? Freshen up your home with this light and invigorating diffuser blend. We’re sure that the delicious smell of these oils will make even dreary days seem a little brighter.

• 5 drops Orange essential oil
• 5 drops Cedarwood essential oil

Cinnamon Roll

Start your morning off right by flooding your bedroom with the smell of fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon rolls. Get the aroma without all the work, baking, and calories! Add together these 10 drops to make waking up the ultimate treat.

• 5 drops Stress Away essential oil blend
• 2 drops Citrus Fresh™ essential oil blend
• 2 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
• 1 drop Cardamom essential oil

Lemon Bars

This blend really lets Lemon, one of our all-time member favorites, shine. This aroma is sure to make you think of fresh lemons and vanilla. Use this diffuser blend for an invigorating atmosphere when you’re in a food coma after holiday feasting.

• 4 drops Lemon essential oil
• 4 drops Stress Away essential oil blend
• 2 drops Lemongrass essential oil

Chocolate Orange

There’s nothing quite like the iconic combination of chocolate and oranges to make you think of Christmas morning; but why wait until December 25 to get that magical scent and feeling? Add these four different oils together and be transported back to childhood memories.

• 3 drops Orange essential oil
• 3 drops Peace Calming® essential oil blend
• 3 drops Copaiba essential oil
• 1 drop Cinnamon Bark essential oil

Snickerdoodle

Sugar and spice and everything nice should be a life motto. Surprise your guests with this sweet-and-spicy essential oil diffuser blend that they’ll be sure is coming from a batch of fresh-baked snickerdoodles.

• 5 drops Stress Away essential oil blend
• 3 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
• 2 drops Nutmeg essential oil

Now you’re ready to fill your home with these delicious scents in a matter of seconds. Don’t have a diffuser to bring these aromas to life? Check out our Meet Your Match quiz to find your perfect diffuser.

For more tips and tricks to get the yummiest smells possible from your essential oils, try our DIY perfume recipe.

Have you tried any other dessert-scented diffuser blends? Share your combinations in the comments below!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/dessert-scented-diffuser-blends/

There are rarely times when we’re 100 percent content with the skin on our face. It feels like there’s always more to be doing to improve our complexion: drinking more water, using more natural ingredients, and eating less sugar. From younger days of combating oily skin to years down the road when age spots and fine lines begin to appear, it can be tough to feel confident. We want to help! We’re sharing our best tips and tricks to improve a healthy and youthful-looking complexion with essential oils and other natural products. Read along for our favorite tips and feel free to jump ahead to the section that matches your age group!

Teenage troubles

Throughout the young years after puberty, the skin on your face can change and react differently for seemingly no reason at all. One day it seems oily and unmanageable, the next it’s dry and flaky. These are the important years to create a steady cleansing routine, so your face learns from your daily rituals. Even more important is using naturally derived ingredients that come from trusted sources, so you are aware of what you are putting on your face. Follow these steps to show your skin the love it deserves!

Step 1

Remove makeup and rinse your face with warm water to open your pores.

Step 2

While your face is still damp, apply Young Living’s Orange Blossom Facial Wash and lather it over your face and neck. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a soft facial towel. This will help control the natural oils that accumulate on your face during the day.

Step 3

After completing step 1 and 2, mix 1 drop Tea Tree and 1 drop Geranium essential oil with a small amount of light moisturizer, such as Young Living’s ART® Light Moisturizer, and apply it to your face. These essential oils promote healthier-looking skin, and Tea Tree has various cleansing properties that help reduce the appearance of blemishes.

YL Tip

Keep on that natural ingredients train and check out 5 DIYs for Your Skin Type for fun face masks to do with sisters and friends!

YL Pro Tip

Be aware of what you eat. What we consume can have a major effect on the appearance of our skin. Try drinking lots of water, eating lots of fruits and vegetables, and avoiding sugary treats when possible. Little steps can make a huge difference!

Young adult years

Now that you have an established routine that is years in the making, your skin is perfect, right? Wrong. Spots can still pop up, post-graduation work life can cause bags under your eyes, and maybe you’ve noticed that your skin tone isn’t as even as you’d prefer. Instead of worrying about obvious skin issues, these years allow you to focus on perfecting a radiant and smooth-looking complexion. Use this routine every evening—whether you get back to your apartment at 7 p.m. or 3 a.m.

Step 1

Remove makeup and rinse your face with warm water to open your pores.

Step 2

With wet hands, apply ART® Gentle Cleanser and gently massage it onto your face and neck with circular motions. This will remove dirt, impurities, excess makeup, and dead skin without altering your skin’s pH balance. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Step 3

Using a cotton ball, apply ART® Refreshing Toner to your face and neck to keep your skin hydrated, soft, and smooth.

Step 4

After your toner is in place—and if you have dry skin—try using ART® Intensive Moisturizer to combat flakiness and give your skin the hydration it needs. If your skin is more on the oily side, use ART Light Moisturizer.

Both ART Gentle Cleanser and ART Refreshing Toner can be used twice a day, morning and evening.

YL Tip

Make sure to drink lots of water to keep your skin looking and feeling hydrated and bright! This will also help reduce the appearance of blemishes.

YL Pro Tip

Add a drop of Young Living’s Essential Beauty™ Serum to your nightly moisturizer to help restore your skin’s natural moisture balance. Trust us, the older you get, the more serum products will become your best friend!

Middle-aged mischief

Remember when you heard your mom wake up and remark on the new lines she saw appear on her forehead overnight? You’re starting to notice those changes, too. From fine lines due to squinting or laughing to dark spots that appear after too much time spent in the sun, your skin isn’t as flawless as it once was. You should be confident in your growing years, and we want to make sure that you have the products necessary to smooth out some of those new additions to your face.

Step 1

Remove makeup and rinse your face with warm water to open your pores.

Step 2

With wet hands, apply ART Gentle Cleanser and gently massage it onto your face and neck with circular motions. This will remove dirt, impurities, excess makeup, and dead skin. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Step 3

Using a cotton ball, apply ART Refreshing Toner to your face and neck to further remove impurities, nourish your skin, and minimize pores for a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Step 4

Apply ART® Renewal Serum to delicate areas of your face to deeply nourish, hydrate, and help produce a radiant-looking complexion.

Step 5

Apply ART Intensive Moisturizer to finish off your routine. This will leave your lovely skin looking smoother and more lustrous.

YL Tip

Use ART® Beauty Masque weekly. This will improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promote visibly firmer skin, and help the skin look more supple, full, and smooth!

YL Pro Tip

At night, tap Wolfberry Eye Cream under your eyes to soothe the area and reduce the appearance of those fine lines that have appeared on the edges of your eyes. They might be lines of laughter, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be softened a little!

Mature morale

Now is the perfect time to be comfortable and confident with your appearance. Hopefully, you’ve taken care of your skin most your life and can now cherish the face that has seen you through all your years! Celebrate your wrinkles and continue to show your skin just how much you love it. Use these simple steps to maintain skin hydration and promote a bright and radiant complexion.

Step 1

Remove makeup and rinse your face with warm water to open your pores.

Step 2

With wet hands, apply ART Gentle Cleanser and gently massage it onto your face and neck with circular motions. This will remove dirt, impurities, excess makeup, and dead skin. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Step 3

Apply ART Sheerlumé™ Brightening Cream to your face for a brighter and healthier-looking complexion. You can use this product morning and night, as desired.

Step 4

Apply Boswellia Wrinkle Cream™ to your face to moisturize and minimize the appearance of your fine lines and wrinkles.

Step 5

Before bed, tap Wolfberry Eye Cream under your eyes to soothe the area and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

YL Tip

As part of your nighttime routine, add a few drops of Lemon essential oil to your face cream and gently rub it onto your face and neck. This will promote an even skin tone and leave your skin feeling happier and healthier! Be sure to do this only at night, as Lemon can cause photosensitivity.

YL Pro Tip

Maybe the most important part of all? Love the skin you’re in. You are blessed to have lived so many years, and your wrinkles and fine lines are a testament to the experiences you’ve created. Show off your laugh lines and forehead crinkles and go make some more memories with those you love!

Love the way natural products feel on your skin? Try making this DIY lotion bar that smells of lemons and lavender and leaves your skin incredibly soft!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/skin-care-for-your-age/

Sparkling lights, glistening snow, shining ornaments, and glowing faces—the magic of the holiday season is here, and it has us in a holly jolly mood! That’s why we’ve rounded up some of our favorite essential oils and products for the holiday season.

See how we use Sacred Frankincense™,  Life 9, Northern Lights Black Spruce, and more this time of year, and click here to see how you can get all these products for free!

Sacred Frankincense

♦ Diffuse Sacred Frankincense throughout your home to bring a woodsy, calming aroma to the space.

♦ Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and apply Sacred Frankincense to your temples, chest, and neck while meditating.

Lemon

♦ Make a DIY room spritz so you can easily freshen a space before guests come over. Simply combine 5 drops of Lemon with 2 ounces of water in a glass spray bottle.

♦ Use Lemon as part of your beauty routine, adding it to skin care products to reduce the appearance of blemishes or to conditioner and DIY hair masques to give your hair a smoother, shinier look.

Northern Lights Black Spruce

♦ Combine Northern Lights Black Spruce, Peppermint, and Spearmint essential oils for a fresh and outdoorsy winter blend.

♦ Apply Northern Lights Black Spruce to your chest or the nape of your neck for a grounding experience that can help you refocus during the hectic holiday season.

Nutmeg Vitality

♦ Add Nutmeg Vitality™ to holiday treats such as cider, chocolate truffles, and spiced pumpkin bread.

♦ Brave the chilly morning with a warm cup of tea infused with Nutmeg Vitality, or add it to a hot drink at night when you cuddle up under a blanket or by the fire.

Life 9

♦ Take Life 9™ to help you stay on your feet during the busy holiday season. This high-potency probiotic promotes healthy digestion, supports gut health, and helps maintain normal intestinal function for overall immune system support.*

What essential oils are on your wish list? Tell us in the comments!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/4-essential-oils-you-need-on-your-christmas-list/

They say that home is where the heart is. Perhaps that’s why a feeling of loss is so apparent when you are far from the ones you love. Homesickness can be felt while traveling in an unfamiliar country, while at school in another state, and—maybe most intensely—when you can’t be home for the holidays. Whatever makes you feel it, we agree that the ache of homesickness is the worst!

That’s why we’re sharing these five tips for combatting feelings of loneliness and longing for home. Whether you’re an easy 30-minute drive from where you grew up or across the world, these simple steps will help you feel close to home, even if only in your dreams.

1. Scents of nostalgia

Did you know that your sense of smell is the sense most able to recall memory? Try adding things to help you remember happy times of togetherness and love. Did your mom clean with Thieves® or Lemon essential oils? Did your grandma have a special homemade apple pie recipe? Does your backyard smell of pine trees or jasmine flowers? Simply add a few drops of your favorite scent to your diffuser and transport yourself back to the family cabin or days with friends on the beach. Pull out some old photos and take a happy trip down memory lane.

2. Recreate traditions

Are you too far away to travel home for a sibling’s birthday or family-favorite holiday? That’s no reason to sit staring longingly at Instagram while your loved ones celebrate. Grab a coworker, travel companion, or roommate to recreate some of those beloved traditions and celebrate your family from afar! Maybe your birthday has always started with a hike in the mountains followed by Dad’s homemade pancakes; mirror the tradition by locating the nearest trailhead and making a reservation for you and friends at a popular brunch spot. Whatever your traditions are, relive them in the city you currently call home for a bit of familiar comfort on those special days.

Since food can be so comforting, sometimes the hardest part about being away is missing Mom’s homemade cooking. Check out our recipes page and whip up something delicious that you and your family can enjoy, even when you’re on opposite ends of the world.

3. Send your love

Thanks to technology, we can reach out to our families and see their faces in seconds; but nothing feels quite as intentional or heartfelt as sending physical mail. Sit down and write your love and longing to those you can’t see and pick up that scarf you saw in the store window that would look perfect on your sister and send it her way, too.

Send a bit of yourself home by dabbing a drop of your favorite essential oil on the inside of packages. You can even scent them according to the season by adding Orange in the summer, Christmas Spirit™ in the colder months, and Grapefruit in the springtime.

4. Happy and content

No matter what triggers feelings of homesickness, there is little that is more discouraging. Make a list of small, simple things that make you happy and try a couple each day to lift your spirits. There are a handful of essential oils that happy people tend to use, so turn on the bath, plug in your diffuser, or add some of these oils to your wrists to see if their scents help bring about feelings of hope and cheer:

• Citrus Fresh™  essential oil blend
• Lemon essential oil
• Grapefruit essential oil
• Melissa essential oil
• Bergamot essential oil
• Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil

5. Take your home state with you

Whether it’s December 25 or the middle of April, sometimes you need to feel like you’re home, even if you can’t be there. We get it. Maybe you’re missing the mountains, your childhood forests, or the desert air. Just because you aren’t physically there doesn’t mean you can’t feel at home any day of the year. Diffuse these essential oil blends and bring the smell of California lemon trees or East Coast forests into your bedroom or workspace:

The Northwest

The Northwest is known for thick and luscious forests nestled right along the coast. Combine these oils to recreate the rich smell of your local woodlands.

• 4 drops Idaho Balsam Fir essential oil
• 2 drops Pine essential oil
• 2 drops Lemongrass essential oil
• 2 drops Stress Away™ essential oil blend

The Midwest

The Midwest creates visions of sitting out on porch steps and campfires with family. Add these oils together to conjure memories of late nights and lots of laughter.

• 5 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil
• 3 drops Nutmeg essential oil
• 2 drops Peace Calming® essential oil blend

The South

The South is said to have the friendliest people around. Use these citrus smells to fondly remember your wonderful neighbors who always offered you biscuits and sweet tea.

• 5 drops Bergamot essential oil
• 3 drops Citrus Fresh™ essential oil blend
• 2 drops Joy™ essential oil blend

The Sunny Coast

If you need the warm sun on your face, look no further than your love for the southern coasts of California or Florida. Turn on your diffuser and add these essential oils to take you back to family vacations and sandy beach days.

• 5 drops Orange essential oil
• 3 drops Stress Away™ essential oil blend
• 2 drops Copaiba or Sacred Sandalwood™ essential oil

The East Coast

The trees and foliage in New England can’t be matched. When you want to close your eyes and think of Massachusetts or Maine, diffuse these oils.

• 4 drops Cedarwood essential oil
• 3 drops Frankincense essential oil
• 2 drops Valor® essential oil blend

We hope these tips will ease the ache of homesickness a little bit and help you create a sense of home right where you are.

Looking for other ways to combat the challenges of life? Check out our blog posts on how to live a balanced life and how to overcome daily hurdles.

What are some things you do to cheer yourself up when you’re homesick? Share your tips in the comments below!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/essential-oils-for-homesickness/

There was a time when Myrrh may have been more precious than gold. People have sought after this precious botanical since biblical times for its use as a perfume, incense, spice, and to beautify skin. A gift fit for royalty, travelers carried myrrh across desert and sea to be delivered to kings and queens of old.

Today, people still revere Myrrh essential oil for its rich, earthy aroma and skin-benefiting properties. Myrrh oil is also often used during yoga, meditation, and religious practices to promote feelings of spirituality. There’s plenty “myrrh” to know about Myrrh oil uses and the benefits of Myrrh oil. Become a Myrrh master with these nine fun facts and usage tips.

1.  Origins

Myrrh was extremely valuable in the Middle East and Mediterranean. Today, it’s popular all over the world.

2.  Name

The word “myrrh” comes from the Arabic word “murr,” meaning bitter, because of its sharp taste. In other words, you wouldn’t want to add this oil to your morning smoothie.

3.  Plant

Myrrh essential oil is steam distilled from the red-brown resin of the Commiphora myrrha tree, identifiable by its knotted trunk and white flowers.

4.  Aroma

Its earthy, sweet, and slightly spicy aroma can help promote feelings of spirituality during mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga.

5.  Bath time

In need of a little TLC? A few drops of Myrrh in a warm bath can create a luxurious, spa-like atmosphere. Combine it with Lavender or Lemon, sit back, and breathe in a warm, uplifting aroma.

6.  Hair care

Shampooing your hair might leave it squeaky clean, but it also removes important oils that help hair stay strong. Add a couple drops of Myrrh essential oil to your shampoo to help keep your hair and scalp hydrated.

7.  Skin care

Myrrh is a common ingredient in luxury beauty products, especially products that go on the skin. Just a couple drops of Myrrh essential oil can make even drugstore products feel high-end.

8.  Home and family

There’s nothing like a home filled with a relaxing and uplifting scent after a long day. Diffuse Myrrh essential oil in the evening as you and your loved ones unwind together.

9.  Holiday cheer

Myrrh has long been seen as a symbol of sharing during the holiday season. Fill your home with the essence of the holidays by diffusing Myrrh with Frankincense and Orange.

If you loved learning about Myrrh, broaden your essential oil knowledge with our posts on Vetiver and Patchouli! See if you can find some similarities between these interesting oils or—even better—ways you can use them together!

What is your favorite way to use Myrrh essential oil? Share in the comments below!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-myrrh-essential-oil/

Cuenta la leyenda que, en el siglo XV, las autoridades francesas ofrecieron clemencia a un grupo de ladrones a cambio de su mezcla aromática secreta. Se creía que su formulación de poderosos botánicos los protegía mientras saqueaban comunidades.

Siglos más tarde, sabemos que su mezcla secreta de clavo de olor, romero y otros ingredientes botánicos contenía poderosos componentes naturales que pudieron haber protegido a esta banda de bandidos. Leyenda o no, Thieves® Vitality ™ y nuestra linea de productos Thieves, con poderosos aceites esenciales de limón, clavo de olor, corteza de canela, Eucalyptus radiata y romero, proporcionan tanto apoyo de bienestar como la energía para cuidar tu casa sin sintéticos ni químicos dañinos.

¿Cuáles son tus aceites “legendarios” de Young Living? ¡Cuéntanos en Comentarios!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/todo-sobre-thieves/

Ha sido uno de esos días. Tu presentación en el trabajo no fue como lo esperabas, el tráfico estaba muy pesado, está lloviendo, tu lista de cosas pendientes es de 10 páginas y alguien se comió la comida que tenías preparada para la cena. Todo lo que quieres hacer es ir directo a la cama, taparte la cabeza con la cobija y finalizar el día.

Todos tenemos esos días difíciles donde nos sentimos abrumados, tristes o exhaustos. Ya sea que te sientas perdido(a), abrumado(a), solo(a) o nostálgico(a) el aroma puro y suave de los aceites esenciales te pueden ayudar a renovarte, a reflexionar y rejuvenecer espiritualmente. Aquí hay algunos de nuestros aceites esenciales favoritos para cuando no tengas ganas de hacer nada.

Valor®: Un abrazo de coraje  

Es fácil identificar las cosas que queremos cambiar en nuestra vida, pero es mucho más difícil tener el coraje de realmente tomar esas decisiones. El miedo a los obstáculos, la vergüenza y los fracasos nos pueden dejar en un estado constante de parálisis ante el análisis. Cuando te encuentras con un día desafiante a la vista, el aroma de la mezcla del aceite esencial Valor  puede ayudarte a invitar
sentimientos de coraje y fortaleza.

Consejo: Establece una costumbre diaria de repetir ante el espejo frases motivadoras mientras inhalas esta mezcla centrada para promover sentimientos de autoestima y confianza.

Sacred Mountain™: Un abrazo de la madre naturaleza

No hay nada mejor que pasar el tiempo con la naturaleza para aclarar la mente y animar el corazón, pero no siempre es fácil hacerse una escapada durante el día tan ocupado. Esta mezcla de Ylang Ylang y tres aceites esenciales de diferentes coníferos evocan el santuario de la naturaleza dondequiera que estés, sin tener que usar botas para senderismo. Utilízalos para promover sentimientos de fortaleza, capacidad, concentración y protección.

Consejo: Cuando necesites una escapadita rápida pero no lo puedes hacer, frótate 2 a 3 gotas de esta mezcla en las palmas de tus manos y e inhala profundamente.

Gathering™: Un abrazo de conexión

En un mundo acelerado, es fácil perderse en el caos de la vida diaria y olvidarse de las cosas importantes. Los aceites esenciales son una manera perfecta para recordarte a ti mismo de las pequeñas cosas que brindan felicidad y reconectarte con la naturaleza y contigo mismo. Con Lavender, Northern Lights Black Spruce y otros seis aceites esenciales, la mezcla de aceite esencial Gathering es la manera perfecta para hacer eso.

Consejo: Coloca unas gotas en un difusor mientras pasas momentos memorables con la familia y amigos para crear aromas que te ayudaran a recordar esos momentos de paz y felicidad durante los tiempos difíciles.

Release™: Un abrazo de liberación

Mientras continuamos con nuestro día, llevamos cargas emocionales —un comentario dañino, un pensamiento negativo, una noticia preocupante— y después de un rato empieza a preocuparnos y poner una carga dentro nuestro. Es importante que cada día tomemos un momento para descargar eso y liberarnos. El aroma balanceado de la mezcla de aceite Release te puede ayudar a dejar ir la negatividad y aliviar tu espíritu.

Consejo: Durante una conversación difícil con un miembro de la familia o seres queridos, colocar esta mezcla en un difusor para ayudarte a mantener una mente abierta y positiva.

Present Time™: Un abrazo de gratitud

Es fácil encontrarte a ti mismo sintiendo remordimiento por lo pasado y de lo que sucederá mañana olvidándote del don y belleza del presente. Colocar Present Time en un difusor y practicar meditación te ayudara a aceptar y celebrar los momentos del presente. Deja que su aroma te calme y te haga reconocer los pequeños momentos de felicidad de la vida—la hermosura de las gotas de lluvia que pegan en la ventana, el sonido de los pájaros cantando por la mañana. Hay belleza y sorpresas a tu alrededor si solo te tomas el tiempo para verlas.

Consejo: Coloca esta mezcla en un difusor mientras completas los quehaceres tales como lavar ropa o limpiar la casa para ayudarte a mantenerte atento(a) y agradecido(a) aun con las tareas menos placenteras.

Highest Potential™: Un abrazo de confianza

Esta vieja frase resulta verdadera: Puedes conseguir todo lo que te propongas. Pero en un mundo donde constantemente se nos dice que no podemos lograrlo —por medio de los comerciales, las redes sociales, hasta en las relaciones personales—es importante que recuerdes cada día lo capaz que eres. Con Blue Cypress y otros 20 aceites esenciales, Highest Potential tiene un aroma vigorizante e inspirador que te ayudará a mantener tus pensamientos positivos y enfocados en un futuro brillante.

Consejo: Mientras estudias o planeas el futuro, coloca este aceite en un difusor para disfrutar de un recordatorio aromático de la fuerza y tenacidad que está dentro de ti.

Hope™: Un abrazo de optimismo

No importa cuánto nos esforzamos para evitarlo, cada uno de nosotros nos enfrentamos con momentos de dificultad y angustia. Durante esos tiempos difíciles, lo más importante es nunca perder la esperanza. No importa cuán densa llegue a ser la oscuridad, siempre hay luz más adelante. A veces es muy débil, pero está ahí. Solo tienes que buscarla. Con este tipo de comprensión, puedes sobrellevar cualquier cosa. La mezcla de aceite esencial Hope está aquí para apoyarte en tu trayectoria, con aceites que calman tales como Melissa, Juniper y Myrrh.

Consejo: Colocar esta mezcla en un difusor durante los momentos de tristeza para ayudarte a restaurar tu fe y encontrar mayor fortaleza y estabilidad.

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Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/un-abrazo-dentro-de-una-botella-una-guia-de-aceites-esenciales-para-elevar-e-inspirar/

When you and your friends are oil-obsessed, your squad’s best convos and best jokes ever are about favorite oils—because when you’re oil-obsessed, everything’s about your favorite oils! Any of these texts sound familiar?

What’s the funniest story you have with your oils? Tell us in the comments below!

Article source: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/8-relatable-convos-every-oil-obsessed-person-will-understand/