We’re often taking care of others such as our kids, spouses, family and friends, without a thought for ourselves. Sometimes, we feel so burnt out that we gather our last bits of our energy reserves to continue taking care of others, leaving ourselves with nothing. There isn’t even enough energy to feed ourselves. I sometimes think, if I don’t do it then who will? These kinds of habits and thought process will just become a vicious cycle that can lead to depression or other unwelcome feelings.
Nurturing ourselves should be a priority. This does not mean you’re being selfish. How can we help others if we don’t first help ourselves? You, are valuable. Believe it and act like it. I find that when I start feeling like I don’t matter, stop eating and sleeping properly, I CHOOSE to change. Own your power and choose the way you feel, act and BE. Diffusing oils such as Motivate, Passion, Elevation Joyful blend, Geranium and other citrus oils can help elevate mood and Lemongrass oil helps release negative energy.
If you are feeling drained, overworked, overwhelmed and are constantly giving and giving then it may mean your boundaries are weak. Some may call this self-abuse. Clove Oil can help with setting healthy boundaries and letting go of victim mentality. Tea Tree/Melaleuca Oil can help with energetic boundaries and shield you from energy vampires : ) It specifically releases codependent and parasitic relationships. Oregano Oil is for humility and non-attachment. It removes blocks, clears negativity and cuts away negative attachments. I diffuse this when my kids are overly attached to me. It gives me some breathing room!
Are you the type to go above and beyond to please others? Maybe you like to service everyone so they can be happy? Or you try your hardest to do everything perfectly so everyone will know what a great person you are and how wonderful your family and kids are? If this sounds like you, you must be super duper tired all the time. This may mean that you feel as though you have low self-worth or unworthy. Deep down you are looking for recognition from others that you are valuable and enough. If they need you then you must be valued. Or if you’re perfect enough, then you will be loved. It is almost impossible to totally feel others love and effort when you truly don’t love yourself first. By measuring or comparing another’s love and effort, it will never be satisfying for long. To truly feel happy, you must first love yourself the way you are. And by loving yourself, you will take care and nurture yourself. Diffuse oils such as Bergamot oil (self-acceptance) and Grapefruit oil (honoring the body) to start your journey to self love.
Nurture yourself. It benefits you and everyone around you. When we start to ignore our needs, we easily get sick, sore, tired etc. This is our body’s way of communicating to us. The more we ignore our needs, the worse we will feel because our body is screaming at us to pay attention to ourselves. So listen to our bodies and take care of YOU!!
