Best Essential Oils for Boosting Mood and Productivity

About 50% of Americans say they feel down, depressed or hopeless. One year post-Covid, people feel drained of energy and motivation, report trouble with sleep, find little pleasure in doing things, have a poor appetite or are over-eating, have tropuble concentrating, or have a slow metabolism.

Essential oils are growing in popularity for their healing and calming effects on the nervous system. These oils influence the part of your brain that controls emotions, motivation, long-term memory, and smell.

If you struggle with anxiety, essential oils with calmative properties can help encourage a feeling of relaxation, improve sleep and general well-being.

There are even essential oils that promote happiness.

Essential oils for focus and motivation: to get rid of the brain fog, try rosemary. It is refreshing and clearing, helps clear brain fog and is an energy booster.

Essential oils for mood lift and to revitalize: citrus oil (lemon, bergamot, lime, grapefruit), or a fresh scent such as peppermint, eucalyptus, pine.

Essential oils for happiness and energy: lavender, bergamot, jasmine, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus, frankincense. Often referenced as the “king of essential oils,” for its variety of uses and benefits, frankincense is known to be a mood enhancer and energy promoter.

Essential oils for concentration, study and productivity: orange, bergamot, peppermint and cinnamon.

Essential oils for anxiety and depression: aromatherapy is often used as a natural remedy to relieve anxiety and stress. The top four essential oils for depression are bergamot, lavender, chamomile and ylang ylang.

Essential oils for relaxation and sleep: chamomille and lavender. Many people find lavender scent relaxing. One of the most popular oil, many people often use it to help relieve stress and anxiety and promote good sleep.

So if your mood needs a quick pick-me-up or a calming effect, try one of these essential oils or a mix.

Dr Axe Lavender and Chamomile Massage Blend for Depression

Ingredients:

20–30 drops pure lavender essential oil

20–30 drops pure chamomile essential oil

2 ounces grapeseed oil

Directions:

Blend all ingredients well into a glass jar.

Massage into your entire body, or take it to your masseuse and ask him or her to use it, 2–3 times per month.

You can also use hand and neck massage oil daily or even massage into the bottoms of your feet at night before going to bed.

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(Eucalyptus, Spruce, Lavender, Grapefruit)

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The brand launched in 2012, but its story goes way back to my childhood. I grew up near Laguna Beach, and memories of its beauty and tranquility inspired me to create a wellness brand, focusing on rich, relaxing scents from natural sources.

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