Categories: Mental Health

What Essential Oils To Diffuse Dependent On Your Mood

Sit back and relax because this article is about just that. Essential oils have become the new hip thing to have and diffuse. Almost everybody has a diffuser in their home. The scents are relaxing and they make the room or area smell great in minutes. There are certain essential oils to add to your diffuser dependent on your mood. Some are good for when your sick and feel icky, some make your bad moods better and some make you ready for bed. It all depends on the oils you let fill the air. 

Aromatherapy is a wonderful thing. If you want to change the atmosphere in your home, go out and buy a diffuser. They are sold almost anywhere. They are so pretty you won’t be annoyed with it ruining your vibe when it’s sitting on your bed side table or vanity. Fill up your diffuser with the correct amount of water, shake in a few drops of your essential oils and let them do their job. 

1. Lavender

Lavender is a very calming essential oil. If you are feeling rather anxious and want something that will sooth you, drop a couple of drops of lavender essential oil into your diffuser. Instantly there is a peacefulness that fills the room. Lavender is also great to diffuse right before bed. It is known for it sleepiness affect. 

2. Peppermint

If you are starting to feel stuffy and sick, peppermint essential oil is the trick. Peppermint oil is known to cut through sinuses and congestion. When you’re sick, it’s hard to have motivation to leave the house let alone walk around and be productive. Peppermint will help with concentration and alertness. It has known properties that will help with exhaustion. The oil also will help in times of sadness and help to boost your mood.  

3. Orange

Orange essential oil is great for when you are in a good mood. The citrus smells brings an uplifting sensation that makes it hard to do anything but smile. Orange essential oil is good to diffuse bright and early in the morning. The oil fosters creativity and will wake you up ready for the day ahead. 

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4. Frankincense

This oil has an intriguing scent. If you are feeling irritated or just done with the day so to speak, try to diffuse this essential oil. It’s known to erase negativity and irritability. The oil will help to balance your emotions and make you feel more at peace. This oil helps calm the mind and get rid of any mental stressors. Frankincense is also a great essential oil to diffuse if you have trouble sleeping at night. It is known to help with easing the mind resulting in a better nights rest. 

5. Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus seems like a magical essential oil. Since it is known for its uplifting benefits, the oil should be diffused when something is going on in your life. If you are grieving a loss, having a bad couple of days or just feel really down in the dumps, eucalyptus oil will become your best friend. It really does have an uplifting feeling. It can be rubbed on the inner parts on your writs, like a perfume, so throughout the day you can get random whiffs of it. This is just incase you are on the run and can’t bring a diffuser with you. This oil works wonders. 

Having a diffuser and putting in essential oils will not only make the room smell amazing but it also has a ton of benefits on the mind and body. Leave and comment down below and tell us your favorite oil/oil blend of essential oils to diffuse!

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Sophia DeVito

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