7 Best Essential Oils for Calming Anxious Feelings

Among the countless benefits of essential oils, one of their most appealing attributes is that they can be used to create a calming atmosphere and promote feelings of peace and harmony. When you have had a long, stressful day, or when you want to combat anxious feelings, calming essential oils provide a quick, natural way for you to create a calm environment that will put you at ease. Keep reading to discover some of the most calming essential oils and how to use them.

Lavender

Lavender oil is known as one of the most calming essential oils because it has significant calming and relaxing properties when used aromatically, topically, and internally.* Lavender oil is a popular choice for promoting an atmosphere that is conducive to a good night of sleep.

● Take Lavender internally to reduce anxious feelings.*

● Diffuse Lavender in the bedroom to relax before bed and prepare for a restful night of sleep.

● Add a few drops of Lavender to a warm bath after a long, stressful day to help ease tense feelings.

Bergamot

Bergamot is known to have both calming and uplifting properties. When stress levels or tensions are high, Bergamot oil provides a wonderful way to promote a calming atmosphere, while simultaneously encouraging uplifting feelings.

● Diffuse Bergamot at your desk or in your home office to help with high levels of stress or tension.

● Promote a sense of calm and harmony by applying Bergamot to the feet before bedtime.

● Combine Bergamot with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil for a relaxing topical massage at home.

Clary Sage

The chemical profile of Clary Sage oil makes it one of the most relaxing, soothing, and balancing essential oils. Today, Clary Sage essential oil can be highly useful for promoting feelings of relaxation and calm.

● Combine a few drops of Clary Sage oil with water in a spray bottle to spray over your pillow before going to bed for a restful sleep.

● Diffuse Clary Sage at the end of a long day to help promote feelings of calmness and relaxation.

● When you need a quick and simple way to relax, apply Clary Sage oil topically to the pulse points (neck and wrists) to help create a sense of calm.

Roman Chamomile

Not only is Roman Chamomile oil known to have calming effects on the skin, mind, and body, but it has a sweet, floral aroma as well.* You may be familiar with the use of Chamomile for teas, however, the uses for Roman Chamomile oil reach far beyond beverages.

● Add one or two drops of Roman Chamomile oil your herbal tea to help soothe the body and mind.*

● Apply Roman Chamomile to the chest over the heart for feelings of well-being.

● When you find yourself in a bad mood, diffuse Roman Chamomile oil to help soothe feelings of anger and irritability.

Ylang Ylang

Derived from yellow, star-shaped flowers found on the tropical Ylang Ylang tree, Ylang Ylang oil has several impressive qualities—including its ability to uplift the mood while also having a calming effect. The sweet and spicy floral aroma of Ylang Ylang oil has been known to lessen feelings of stress and tension, while simultaneously promoting a positive outlook.

● Combine a few drops of Ylang Ylang oil with Epsom salts and place in a warm bath to promote relaxation.

● Apply Ylang Ylang to the back of the neck for a calming, uplifting effect.

● Rub Ylang Ylang oil on the wrists for a natural perfume that will give off a soothing and calming aroma throughout the day.

Petitgrain

The fresh, floral aroma of Petitgrain oil provides calming and relaxing benefits that can help to ease feelings of stress. In addition to calming feelings of stress and tension, Petitgrain oil can also be useful at bedtime when you want to create a serene environment for restful sleep.

● Take Petitgrain internally to help ease feelings of tension and help calm the nervous system.*

● In the middle of a stressful day, diffuse Petitgrain oil to promote feelings of calmness.

● Spray a few drops of Petitgrain oil and other calming essential oils like Lavender or Bergamot over your pillows and bedding before sleep to promote feelings of relaxation.

Vetiver

Vetiver oil is known for its grounding, calming effect on the emotions, and for its calming nature. Vetiver Oil has the ability to promote grounded, calm feelings after a busy or frazzled day.

● After a difficult day, massage Vetiver oil into the neck and feet to promote feelings of calm.

● Diffuse with other calming essential oils to help calm emotions and lessen stress.

● When you need to calm your emotions, place a drop of Vetiver in the hands, rub the palms together, and inhale the aroma.

For a brief introduction to these and many other Essential Oils, join one of or free webinars. Select your preferred date at the following link: https://www.everydaynfw.com/learn-essential-oils- doterra

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Using Essential Oils for Calming Effects on Children

Whether you are in the middle of your grocery shopping, the living room, or dropping your kid off at school, meltdowns are something that every parent dreads. Sometimes meltdowns come from a lack of sleep, other times your child might just feel overwhelmed, and oftentimes there is no explanation for it at all, but unfortunately, meltdowns do happen. 

As a parent, you probably have a few go-to solutions for when a meltdown strikes. Maybe you hurry and grab your child’s favourite blanket, or you offer up some candy you have stowed away in your purse. In addition to your tried-and-true methods for calming your child down, essential oils can be a very useful tool for creating a soothing, relaxed environment—for both children and adults. 

If frequent meltdowns make you worry about going out in public or have you dreading bedtime or homework time, you can use essential oils to help create a calm, focused environment to help your child feel collected and stress free. 

Wondering how to calm down a child using essential oils? Try one or both of these incredible essential oil blends—designed just for children!

Calmer® Restful Blend

If your kids tend to get wound up or emotional around bedtime, it can make every night feel like a wrestling match instead of the calm, quiet time of day that it should be. The Calmer Restful Blend uses the soothing properties of Lavender, Cananga, Buddha Wood, and Roman Chamomile to help promote feelings of relaxation while reducing occasional feelings of stress. 

On days when emotions are running high in your house, you can use Calmer to provide soothing and relaxing feelings that help to create a restful atmosphere conducive to sleep. 

How to use the doTERRA Calmer Blend

• Before bed, roll Calmer on your child’s chest and back of the neck to promote a restful and calm sleep. 

• Try applying Calmer to your child’s wrists at the end of the day to help diminish worry and quiet restlessness. 

• If your child is having trouble calming down, apply Calmer to the bottoms of their feet at bedtime to help them unwind before going to sleep. 

Thinker® Focus Blend

Another unique blend designed just for children, the Thinker Focus Blend can help to reduce feelings of mental stress when your child feels distracted or overwhelmed. Oftentimes, the key to bouncing back after a meltdown (or avoiding a meltdown altogether) is getting your child to focus on something other than their frustrating or overwhelming feelings. 

Channelling a child’s energy can help them to process their emotions. The Thinker Blend is designed to help create a sense of alertness and clarity, while helping to reduce feelings of mental stress. 

As you help your child eliminate distractions, focus on the task at hand, and reduce mental stress, they will be able to concentrate. This creates a supportive and positive environment for enhanced creativity and focus. 

How to use the doTERRA Thinker Blend

• Roll Thinker on your child’s wrists or hands and have them inhale deeply to promote a sense of clarity and alertness. 

• When your child is experiencing feelings of sadness or stress, help them apply Thinker to uplift their mood. 

• If your child is feeling overwhelmed or frustrated at school or during homework time, have them keep a bottle of Thinker in their backpack so they can use it to help support creativity and instil feelings of clarity.

For a brief introduction to these and many other Essential Oils, join one of or free webinars. Select your preferred date at the following link: https://www.everydaynfw.com/learn-essential-oils-doterra