Allowing individuals to successfully manage growing workloads while caring for their health....
HEALTHWISE
As more and more workplaces instigate social distancing policies, many of us have transitioned into a new remote working lifestyle. Checking in on virtual meetings, keeping the children occupied, dealing with continuous distractions, and the blurring of home and work life have now become a challenging new norm.
Essential oils can be valuable in addressing the common issues associated with remote working while helping us stay positive and productive. By providing relief to both mental and bodily stress, they have now become a precious strength to many, allowing individuals to successfully manage growing workloads while caring for their health.
Peppermint essential oil
Its aroma rapidly stimulate and boost one’s energy without increasing nervous tension. It is often diffused in study environments due to its reputation as a potent learning and memory aid. In a highly distracting or noisy home environment, it can work to enhance one’s energy levels, improve focus, help with recall, elevate mood, and have an ultimate positive impact on one’s work productivity. Due to its cooling qualities, it can also provide relief for muscular tension as well as headaches and migraines.
Rosemary essential oil
With a refreshingly spicy aroma, this one is known for its ability to improve cognition, memory, and performance. For this reason, it can be particularly beneficial for virtual work meetings or teleconferences where remembering important details is critical.
Lemon essential oil
An invigorating citrus oil, it can be valuable for those who are having trouble feeling productive at home. Not only does this uplifting oil help eliminate household odours and cleanse the air, it helps to elevate mood and reduce anxiety too. Lemon Oil can be used aromatically to boost one’s energy, reduce mental fogginess in the morning, enhance mental clarity, reduce procrastination, and also put forth a positive, cheerful attitude. The energising properties of lemon is also a wonderful tool for preparing a room for physical activity. Engaging in regular exercise in the comfort of your own home can, in turn, elevate one’s mood and well-being for work.
Ginger root essential oil
Working from home can sometimes derail one’s self-confidence and motivation, especially during the initial transition stage. Work roles may now be muddy or unclear and communication may be temporarily stifled. With a fresh, spicy, warming scent, this essential oil is traditionally used to alleviate issues related to emotional dysfunction and drive. It can also soothe the respiratory system, ease pain, alleviate nausea, and increase hope and self-reliance.
Turmeric essential oil
A protective and regenerative oil with a warm, earthy fragrance and a yellowish hue, it is ideal for times when work stress and anxieties can build up. It is reported to boost positive energy while remedying negative feelings and blockages such as headaches and lethargy. Furthermore, its high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help support physical recovery and resilience.
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