Quick & Easy Mood Makeover

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When you are having one of those days and are in a bit of a funk that you can't seem to shake, it's nice to a have a few ideas handy to turn things around. Try these simple ideas to quickly shift to a better mood.

Exercise - go for a walk, hit the gym, do yoga, go for a bike ride, etc.
Find a quiet place to spend a few minutes (or longer) alone.
Spend some time outside.
Listen to music that you love.
Meditate.
Smile at your co-workers or someone you pass on the street.
Send a quick text to a friend just to say "hi".
Complete a small task on your "to-do list" then cross it off.
Make a list of ten things you are grateful for.
Take 5 minutes to organize your desk, a drawer, or other small space.
Complete a household chore.
Give yourself a massage.
Add a vase of fresh flowers to your space.
Color, do a puzzle, or find another activity to focus on.
Focus on the present instead of the past or the future.
Snuggle with another person, a pet, or under a cozy blanket.
Diffuse or apply topically uplifting and energizing essential oils. (See below for suggested oils to address particular moods.)

Essential Oils for Mood Support

Worried

Cedarwood: Diffuse after a stressful day to relax the mind and body.
Geranium: Diffuse to calm nerves.
Serenity Restful Blend: Diffuse to help promote relaxation and peace.

Angry

Arborvitae: Diffuse at night or rub on forehead, shoulders, or chest to lessen stress and tension.
Patchouli: Rub on temples or apply to the bottoms of feet to calm emotions.
Ylang Ylang: Put a few drops into Epsom Salt bath for relaxation.

Stressed

AromaTouch Massage Blend: Add to bath or use with a carrier oil like Fractionated Coconut Oil for massage.
Frankincense: Apply to the bottoms of feet to relax and balance mood swings.
Roman Chamomile: Add 1–2 drops to herbal teas to soothe the body and mind.
Vetiver: Diffuse aromatically or use topically with other calming essential oils, such as Lavender, Serenity Restful Blend, or Balance Grounding Blend, to better help calm stress.

Restless/Can't Concentrate

Rosemary: Diffuse aromatically or apply topically to help reduce tension, stress, and fatigue.
Lavender: Add to bath water to soak away stress.
Balance Grounding Blend: Apply to wrists or neck to help calm nerves.
InTune Focus Blend: Apply to temples and back of neck to enhance concentration when feeling tired mid-afternoon.

Nervous

Clary Sage: Apply to feet or pulse points to balance hormones.
Bergamot: Diffuse in the classroom or at work

Tired/Unmotivated

Grapefruit/Lemon/Lime: Rub underneath your nose to sharpen focus while studying or reading.
Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend: Diffuse aromatically or put one drop on your wrists and rub them together for an uplifting everyday perfume.
Peppermint: Apply to the palms of hands and deeply inhale for a quick pick-me-up.
Wild Orange: Energize the mind and body by placing two drops each of Wild Orange, Peppermint, and Frankincensein the palm of your hand. Rub palms together and inhale deeply. during high stress levels.

Sad/Discouraged

Sandalwood (Hawaiian or Indian): Apply to the neck at bedtime for a restful sleep, or use during meditation.
Elevation Joyful Blend: Diffuse in the mornings to start the day with a positive, uplifted mood.
Myrrh: Use aromatically to help promote awareness and uplift your mood.

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