Remember to Breathe and Center Yourself

Hello Everyone,

School has been in session now for a few weeks.  Are you feeling stressed?  Keep working on your stress busters and learn how to care for yourself.....then you are better prepared to care for your patients and clients.  Try deep breathing, the way I taught you in class.  Try stretching too - for three to five minutes.

Another way to reduce stress is aromatherapy. Let me know if this works for you.   Perhaps you have some lavender oil or lotion for relaxing aromatherapy after your shower or bath.

Essential Oils for Stress ReliefBelow are essential oils helpful in the relief of certain stress related problems. Try adding a few drops of a related essential oil to a cotton ball and inhaling. Do not ingest unless indicated.

Anxiety: Lavender, Geranium, Palma rosa, Jonquil, bergamot, Chamomile, Basil, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium Jasmine, Juniper, Melissa, Neroli, Ylang ylang
Depression/Guilt: Jasmine, Geranium, Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli, Nutmeg, Clary sage, Grapefruit, Sandalwood, Ylang ylang, Rose, Vetiver
Helplessness: Grapefruit, Rosemary, Lavender, Pettigraine, Neroli
Insomnia/Restlessness: Marjoram, Lemon, Vetiver, Valerian, Rose, Sandalwood, Chamomile, Neroli, Ylang ylang
Irritability/Nervous Tension: Sandalwood, Pettigraine, Clary sage, Lavender, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Palma rosa, Vetiver, Jasmine, Ylang ylang
Tiredness/Exhaustion: Peppermint, Rosemary, Jasmine, Basil, Cinnamon, Lemon, Clary sage, Lavender, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Rose, Vetiver, Geranium

http://www.essentials-of-aromatherapy.com/stress_relief.html

NO STRESS HOMEWORK:  

Take care of yourself.  Nutrition, adequate sleep, stress reduction and breathing techniques. Go all ZEN tonight, and every night.

OH-OOOOOHMMMMMM.

Mrs. Erceg