Nickie’s Nook: Oils and Books

It’s that time again! The time when we all look at what we did last year and decide what we want to do this coming year. Some people make new year’s resolutions and some people don’t. I’ve never really been successful at making and achieving big resolutions like “lose weight” or “exercise”. Of course I’ve made progress in my life, but making resolutions gets overwhelming for me. Things like “smart goals” and other methods just make me feel overwhelmed and stressed out. I find I’m more successful when I give myself latitude to be flexible in what I achieve.

That said, essential oils have been extremely helpful when I make changes that improve my life. Here are some of my favorite and most helpful oils when it comes to supporting myself when making positive changes whether they’re big or small.

Motivate

Motivate is a combination of citrus, mint and other oils which are energizing, motivating and cheerful. I love this blend for many reasons, not least of which is the smell. I find it to be positively yummy. The oils in the blend are Peppermint, Wild Orange, Clementine, Lemon, Rosemary, Coriander, Basil, Spearmint, Lemongrass, Tonka Bean, Cardamom, Melissa, and Vanilla Absolute. It reminds me of a chocolate with peppermint and a bit of orange. I use the blend to add a bit of pep in my step in the morning. It’s also great to accompany affirmations.

The citrus oils like lemon and wild orange are great for lifting the mood. Wild orange is widely known as the oil of abundance. Just think about how cheerful the smell of orange is. It’s also incredibly energizing. There’s a good reason why we drink orange juice in the morning.

Mint oils like peppermint and spearmint are incredibly energizing and cooling, that cooling feeling is part of what makes them so energizing. For me, taking a breath of mint feels like a fresh cool breeze hitting me in the face and waking me up. They also encourage healthy breathing. This may increase the levels of oxygen in our blood stream which can help us focus.

Rosemary is a great herb for increasing concentration. It’s also energizing. Cardamom adds a bit of spice to the blend which is also energizing.

Motivate is available in a 5ml bottle and a 10ml MotivateTouch (pre-diluted roll on) option.

Passion: the Inspiring Blend

Passion is a blend that’s great to use when you need some inspiration whether that be creative or emotional. I use it when I’m feeling sad or disinterested in life. I also use it to inspire me creatively or when I’m speaking publicly and want to inspire others or share a topic I’m passionate about. Passion is a warm blend which reminds me of the smell of baked goods like cinnamon rolls. It contains spice oils like cinnamon, ginger and cardamom to literally spice up your life. Passion also contains the citrus oils of Wild Orange, Lemon and Bergamot which are brightening, cheerful and energizing. It also has Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tanca which are deeper, sweeter scents. Sandalwood in particular is a grounding oil which many people use for meditation to help them connect to their higher power. It’s a great addition to the blend when you’re using it for inspiration. It also contains floral oils like magnolia, Ylang Ylang, Damiana, and jasmine. You can get Passion in a 5ml bottle. Or it’s also available in a 10ml roll on.

Citrus Bloom

It’s only January, but I’m already craving spring! Winter is cold, dark and depressing. It’s hard to make progress toward my goals when all I want to do is huddle under a blanket. Citrus bloom is a mix of the brightness of citrus and the springtime smell of flowers. It’s a blend of orange, grapefruit, magnolia, lavender and Roman Chamomile. Just opening up the bottle can make me smile! You can normally get Citrus Bloom in a 15ml bottle. But it’s teporarily available in a 10ml roll on.

Life Long Vitality

I love the Life Long Vitality system of vitamins and supplements. It contains 3 different supplements which have made a huge difference in my life. I can honestly say that they give my body a better foundation. I’ll blog about them in more depth later, but I can honestly say that they’ve made big differences in my health. Our bodies can’t function without the right neutrients. Get the Life Long Vitality pack here.

MetaPwr Metabolic blend and system

The MetaPwr (pronounced meta-power) system is designed to help with metabolic health, but also with our overall health span. Basically, our life spans are longer than ever, but the span of our health and quality of life isn’t nearly as long. Many of us have health problems which negatively effect our quality of life. MetaPwr is designed to encourage healthy metabolic health, but it also includes MetaPwr Advantage which is a collagen supplement. That helps with our skin, joints and muscles. Finally, it includes MetaPwr Assist which helps you manage blood sugar levels that are already within the normal levels.

MetaPwr is a blend of grapefruit, lemon, peppermint, ginger and cinnamon.

Here’s a link to all of the products in the MetaPwr system. It isn’t necessary to use all of the products together to get benefits, but of course the benefits tend to stack up as you use more products in the system. I personally use the MetaPwr essential oil in my water.

Deep Blue

The Deep Blue line of products helps soothe occasional soreness. If you’re making changes in your workout routine, you’ll definitely want some of these products. The Deep Blue Stick with Copaiba, for example, is a great option to throw in your gym bag. The stick is a quick way to apply cooling relief without getting it on your hands. And if you need more widespread relief, the Deep Blue capsules can help soothe soreness and may decrease inflamation.

With all of these amazing essential oil based options to support you, this year can be one of the best years ever for achieving your goals!