These are in no particular order for some tips to help you get started with your oils!
1. Drink water - Your body will start flushing out toxins once you use your oils, and water helps that process go a lot smoother! The molecules of the oils enter our cells and actually pull out toxins . So staying hydrated while you're surrounding yourself with oils is vital to allow your body to flush out those toxins that the oils remove. Even if you're diffusing - the molecules are still entering your bloodstream and cleaning your cells. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
2. Leave them out where you can see them - You are more likely to use something you see everyday, right? So keep your oils on the counter or next to your diffuser so you remember to use them often. I have oils in my bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, living room, all my purses…you get the point. :)
3. Keep learning - There is so much to know about essential oils. But that is what is SO COOL. We are never done learning all the ways to use them, dig into the resources you have and keep learning, you will find something new every day! If you are wondering about some resources, I would love to help you find more!
4. Try new products - Young Living has so many products, more than just oils. I bet if you think of a problem, there is an oil (or product) for that!. Try new things! If you need to buy hand soap, laundry soap or toothpaste, check out Young Living’s first before going to the store. This is a lifestyle and some of the best products on the market are available at your fingertips. Actually, one of the best things you can do is join Young Living's monthly subscription box: Essential Rewards to try allll theeee thingssss and get free products + money back too!
5. Consistency - Essential oils WORK, friends. And just like anything else, our bodies will all respond differently to them. So be patient, keep using them, and don’t stop!
6. Oil up first- There is a time and place for modern medicine, for sure. But when it come to the daily problems— headache, pimple, cold sore, sore muscles, etc…. try your oils first! The more it becomes second nature to choose oils first, you will be so surprised HOW MANY ways they can help you + your family!
7. Do it yourself - Oils are not meant to just stay in their bottles and in your diffuser. You can use them to make SO many things!! Lotions, sprays, chapstick, hand soap, sooo many things!!! Just search for anything on Pinterest and I bet you’ll find some fun DIY recipes!
8. Listen to your body - if you are feeling sad, grab an emotional oil ( Joy, Valor, Stress Away..), if you are wanting summer when it is winter, diffuse citrus oils like Lemon, try smelling your oils and see if there are certain ones you like at different times. Your body knows, trust it!
9. Better together - Joining a community of oilers is one of the best things about this lifestyle. And you really are joining a new world where you are loved, welcomed, and wanted! Ask any questions, invite friends over to use oils with you, share with your family and friends!
10. Mix it up - If you’re always diffusing, start using them topically! If you’ve never ingested the Vitality line, start with one oil and see how you feel! Always try something new and give your body time to adjust.