How to increase your focus with essential oils

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How to Increase Your Focus with Essential Oils

Need a boost in focus? Invite aromatherapy into your day.

When I'm working on a project or a presentation, I love to diffuse oils to give myself of boost of inspiration, motivation and FOCUS. Which essential oils fit the bill when you're under the gun and need some help? Here are a few suggestions:

Black pepper essential oil is a mild, spicy oil known for being a helper during study and works sessions – especially when fatigue is setting in.
Rosemary has been nicknamed the plant of remembrance, and its essential oil is a powerhouse of focus when needed. It is ideal for heavy bouts of concentration and information processing.
Sweet basil essential oil has a sharp and sweet aroma that is reminiscent of a breath of fresh air. This go-to oil is one to keep at your desk.
Peppermint essential oil is one that helps get us going early in the day. For both prep and recovery after long meetings, peppermint oil is an ideal focus support.

Charlynn Avery
Contributor & Founding Member

An avid aroma enthusiast, I have devoted my career to understanding the connection between mind, body and spirit. I come from a diverse background in education, health and wellness and have practiced and taught in the arenas of bodywork, holistic therapies, yoga and plant medicine. I've been teaching about essential oil usage for 14 years with the last six years at Frontier Co-op educating about essential oils on behalf of the Aura Cacia brand. My passions are my family, reading, writing, gardening, natural healing, yoga, hiking, & travel. I believe the world is made a better place by small acts of kindness.

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BumbleBrie

April 23, 2018 - 6:04am

Thanks for posting this! I’m going to share this with Facebook and Instagram

Sidney C

March 25, 2018 - 2:24pm

Thank you from the depth of my Heart much Appretiated
Namaste.
In Stillness..
Sidney..

Teresa M 2129735812

January 22, 2018 - 3:15pm

Just like DeAnna C, I am just learning how to use your site also. I need MAJOR day to day inspiration!!! Can’t wait to get started with you. I use a Massage Therapist for deep tissue massages due to a disease I have, Systemic Scleroderma. She uses the essential oils and has made me a “mist” bottle with 3 oils and Holy Water (REALLY!). I use it after a shower and rub Coconut Oil as the moisturizer. I only use it on my arms and neck. I love it.

April D

January 22, 2018 - 8:35am

This whole series has been so helpful in my essential oil journey.

April D

January 9, 2019 - 7:33am

Reading this again and finding it still helps in my daily life! Thank you for your inspiring words!

Katie E

January 22, 2018 - 5:51am

Thank you for the motivation and the continued education on oils and how they help us .

Stacey T

January 22, 2018 - 4:29am

Do you have a recipe using these oils for concentration and focus? Maybe a master blend to be used in an inhaler, aroma jewelry or diffuser? Thank you

Charlynn Avery

January 23, 2018 - 1:43pm

Hi Stacey - You are most welcome! I don’t have one master blend, I actually have several! But, so much is subjective when it comes to essential oils. One beautiful thing about our recipes, is that you can take combinations of oils in other recipes to use for your purpose. Here is one that features lemon, sweet basil and peppermint and is a great ratio to follow when using a blend for a diffuser. https://www.auracacia.com/community/recipe/summertime-foot-oil

Dahlia's Rainbow Body

January 20, 2018 - 5:59pm

That’s really sweet of u Charlynn thank u…

DeAnna C 1804790496

January 20, 2018 - 9:03am

I am just learning how to use your site. I like the oils and which ones to use in meditation. Just need a day to day inspiration. Any ideas?

Melissa Lampl

January 26, 2018 - 9:04am

DeAnna, it is wonderful that you are seeking inspiration, stay with it. Did you know about the Daily+ (link at the top of page) it sends little encouraging messages when you sign up, also Charlynn introduced me to the Organic Chakra Balancing Aromatherapy Roll-On blends. These are ayruvedic oil blends to use to inspire your daily practice, the Grounding Root Chakra roll-on is my absolute favorite to help me get settled on my meditation cushion. It has a blend of Vetiver, Patchouli, citrus and spice in jojoba that gives it a warm aroma, feels calming and nurturing to apply on the pulse points.