Let's face it, life is busy! Everyday there's hustle and bustle and the consequence of living in such a fast-paced world can often be increased stress, pressure and lack of energy. When faced with stressful conditions, we often adopt unhealthy behaviours including less sleep and poor nutrition, including too much caffeine and sugar. While these methods can provide a quick energy hit, the results are not long lasting and can actually be detrimental for our health.
Natural energy boosts
Luckily there are natural alternatives available to give you an extra energy boost when needed, uplifting the mood and increasing your energy. These natural methods are better for your health, and will help to improve your wellbeing in the long-term. Essential oils are one of these great natural alternatives, as many oils have powerful energy-boosting properties which help to invigorate and awaken the senses. So next time you're experiencing an energy slump, before reaching for the high-sugar energy drink, why not try some energizing essential oils. We've listed some of our favorites below.
1. Rosemary
A refreshing, stimulating herbal fragrance that clears the mind and promotes mental awareness. Rosemary essential oil is a beautiful oil to add to your diffuser to get you through the 3pm slump.
2. Black Pepper
With a fresh, warm and woody scent, black pepper is an invigorating oil which increases energy. Black pepper is perfect for recharging the mental batteries and increasing motivation after a long day.
3. Peppermint
With a sharp, refreshing menthol fragrance, peppermint is excellent for mental fatigue and depression. It refreshes the spirit, stimulates mental agility and improves concentration.
lang can help release negative emotions, reducing stress and acting as a natural anxiety and depression remedy. It's the perfect oil to start your day.
4. Grapefruit
With a fresh, sweet and citrus scent, grapefruit Essential Oil is great for relieving exhaustion and stress as it is very uplifting.
5. Lemon
Light and refreshing, lemon is great for mental alertness, it clears the mind and aids in decision making. It's stimulating on the mind, lifting the spirits and is useful in times of mental fatigue, making it great for study.
6. Tangerine
A refreshing, light and citrus scent that is very uplifting. Helps to refresh the mind.
7. Basil
With a pleasant, fresh, herbaceous scent, basil helps to improve clear thinking and assists with mental fatigue.
8. Cinnamon
A sweet, warm and spicy scent great for lifting your spirits and combating exhaustion.
9. Energy essential oil blend
Lift your spirits with our very own Energy Blend. Including lavender, rosemary, juniper & black pepper essential oils, this oil will help to promote an energy boost and uplift your mood.
How to use essential oils for energy
There are many different ways to use essential oils. For an energy boost we suggest the following methods:
Diffuser
A diffuser is great for dispersing your chosen essential oil through the room. Perfect to use in the home or office, a diffuser is a must-have for essential oil users. To use, simply add 6-8 drops of your chosen essential oil to your diffuser. You’ll be feeling energised in no time.
Inhalation
A diffuser is great for dispersing your chosen essential oil through the room. Perfect to use in the home or office, a diffuser is a must-have for essential oil users. To use, simply add 6-8 drops of your chosen essential oil to your diffuser. You’ll be feeling energised in no time.
Massage
To use essential oils for massage, add a couple of drops of oil to a carrier oil and enjoy an energising massage.
Rollerball
For an energy hit on the go, try making your own rollerball blend! If you’re short on time, you can try our energy blend rollerball.
As you can see, there are a variety of ways you can utilise essential oils to boost your energy. Next time you’re having a 3pm slump, add your favourite energizing essential oil to the diffuser and feel the energy in the room shift.