Essential oils are a brilliant way of re-energizing yourself! Due to their composition, some essential oils are naturally stimulating and aromatherapy recipes for energy can help to energize and stimulate you when you are feeling fatigued. You can use them as a basis for inspiration in finding the essential oils and blends that work best for you.
We all get them, don’t we? Those days when you waken up, don’t want to put both feet on the floor and would rather just pull the duvet over your head?
There are a lot of reasons to feel like this, of course. Whatever the reason, when your energy levels are down and you’ve lost your ‘mojo’, it can be difficult to boost your energy levels and get yourself going again.
Modern life can certainly take its toll and there’s an abundance of reasons why your daily routine can prove stress-inducing and energy-sapping…..
It’s well known that using your smartphone late at night can disrupt your sleep pattern. The mental engagement alone can stop you from winding down, while the blue light of the screen has been proven to disrupt melatonin production. The overall impact can make you feel tired and less engaged the next day, so it’s a good idea to switch your phone off at a reasonable hour.
Are you finding yourself drowning in a sea of paperwork? Does your desk resemble a small Brazilian rainforest? A cluttered workspace not only uses up mental energy, but can also increase both stress and exhaustion, so it’s worth taking a morning to cut the clutter – physically and mentally!
Although you may think that having a drink before bedtime will help you relax, it can actually disrupt your sleep and cause you to waken during the night. That’s because the alcohol metabolizes in your system, giving you an adrenaline surge and causing you to waken up. If you are going to have a drink in the evening, make sure it’s no later than four hours before you go to bed.
And speaking of night-time, try and keep to a bedtime routine. Research has proven that people who go to bed at the same time each evening tend to be more alert the next day than those, who have an irregular bedtime.
Even when you feel like slouching on the sofa like the proverbial couch potato, it’s a good idea to go for a walk or do some exercise. Regular exercise – even a short walk – will help to increase both your physical energy and your ability to concentrate and focus, so get moving!
Here are ten of the best energizing aromatherapy recipes that you can pop into your diffuser and try out. You’re bound to find one that works best for you….
Wintergreen oil is excellent for lowering inflammation and reducing pain, but it’s also perfect for energizing and enhancing the immune system. Peppermint, meanwhile, is regularly used to boost energy levels and is the perfect partner for Eucalyptus, which is fabulous for energizing the mind; so both body and mind feel the benefits.
· 3 drops Wintergreen essential oil
· 3 drops Peppermint essential oil
· 2 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
Basil essential oil energizes the mind, promoting mental alertness and helping you to think better. Brilliant in combination with Cypress, which stimulates feelings of happiness and wellbeing and Sweet Orange, which is fantastic for raising your energy levels. The aroma alone will have the happy hormones singing!
· 2 drops Basil essential oil
· 2 drops Cypress essential oil
· 2 drops Sweet Orange essential oil
Peppermint is perfect when you’re feeling a bit under stress and are having trouble sleeping and it works well with Cinnamon Bark’s ability to encourage invigoration and motivation. These two oils, when diffused with Orange, will fill your room with fantastic aromas that will release the endorphins, lift your mood, and leave you feeling more than ready to get up and go.
· 4 drops Peppermint essential oil
· 3 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
· 3 drops Orange essential oil
Very often, a lack of energy can be put down to emotional issues like stress or depression, so the uplifting Bergamot is excellent for helping deal with these issues. Used in conjunction with Ylang Ylang - one ofthose ‘all-round’ oils – which is brilliant for relieving stress and supporting healthy sleep, you’ll be back on your feet, ready to face the day in fighting form. If your ‘run down’ feeling is being caused by infection, meanwhile, Cinnamon will have you sorted in no time.
· 3 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
· 3 drops Bergamot essential oil
· 2 drops Cinnamon essential oil
If you’ve been suffering from stress and/or nervous exhaustion, Rosemary will be an excellent stimulant to help you overcome low levels of both physical and mental fatigue, while the invigorating aroma of Spearmint will not only help you release emotional blocks, but will leave you feeling totally stimulated.
· 3 drops Rosemary essential oil
· 2 drops Spearmint essential oil
It’s hard to beat the aroma of citrus fruits at the best of times. Invigorating and stimulating, these tart tangs will give you a lift no matter how de-energized you’re feeling. Orange’s powerful, uplifting aroma will create positive feelings of happiness, while the sparkling, clarifying scent of Grapefruit will help to reduce any mental fatigue you’re experiencing. Nutmeg, meanwhile, is a stimulating, energizing essential oil that works well for both physical and sexual energy, since it increases your circulation. The added bonus of Lime – which is known to promote energy flow in the body – makes this a very powerful and extremely effective combination.
· 2 drops Orange essential oil
· 2 drops Grapefruit essential oil
· 2 drops Lime essential oil
· 2 drops Nutmeg essential oil
If your lack of energy is being caused by stress and anxiety, then this may be the blend for you. Clary Sage is known for stimulating energy– including sexual energy – while Frankincense’s subtle yet uplifting aroma has very positive effects on the limbic system and can be very effective for balancing your energy levels.
· 5 drops Clary Sage essential oil
· 3 drops Frankincense essential oil
Peppermint’s high concentration of menthol means that it operates well as an ‘all rounder’ – helping with pain relief and acting as an antiviral and antibacterial oil. This means that it can help out if your fatigue and lack of lustre is being caused by chronic pain or any type of infection. Tangerine, meanwhile, is excellent for replenishing energy levels – and it smells divine!
· 2 drops Peppermint essential oil
· 3 drops Tangerine essential oil
Are you experiencing waves of fatigue at different times of the day? If so, then Rosemary is perfect for improving alertness. By increasing blood flow to the brain, Rosemary acts as an excellent stimulant. Combined with Peppermint and the sparkling, energy-inducing Grapefruit, you’ll be able to fight the low energy spells more easily.
· 3 drops Rosemary essential oil
· 3 drops Peppermint essential oil
· 3 drops Grapefruit essential oil
If your lack of energy is being caused by a disrupted sleep pattern, then Ginger will keep you pumped up. By stimulating the nerves, Ginger will help you fight off that sluggish feeling that’s caused by lack of sleep, leaving you feel revitalised – especially when you combine it in your diffuser with the powerful Peppermint!
· 2 drops Peppermint essentialoil
· 3 drops Ginger essential oil
Whatever the reason for your lack of energy or for the loss of your ‘mojo’, these top ten energizing aromatherapy recipes diffuser blends will have you off the couch and raring to go!
Want to learn about the different essential oils you can use to create an energising blend? Check out the LabLearning Aromatherapy Material information.
You can also find out about how plants have long been used to help put us in touch with our mind and body by listening to an LabAroma Podcast episode.
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