How can essential oils boost your self esteem and confidence?

If you feel as though your self-esteem and confidence are  going down the hill, you’re not alone; there are so many people who feel the same.

Turning to ourself and nature is the first option to go to because there is total freedom from it, when we learn to tune into the wisdom that is within us all along – after all, how can we not be perfect when we are created from nature?  Essential oils offer us perhaps the most perfect reminder of this – not only because there are so many oils that have properties which can boost our self-esteem and confidence, but the very ritual of using them gifts us time to really tune in and get present with ourselves!  That, and the fact that the oils come from plant extracts, which is wisdom in action itself in nature – means you couldn’t really get much greater a reminder that we are magic in action!  And if we are magic, then how can we feel anything less then worthy?

In this post we can see the power of nature and creating our personal space to remember who we re and step into confidence.

There are so many amazing symbiotic partnerships in nature, that it really shows the wisdom and intelligence behind life – and essential oils offer us exactly the same; a form of natural healing that just grows itself, which we can simply tap into.  The same wisdom is within us, all the time – we just forget from time to time, and this is the key to overcoming many of our issues!  For, really, any ‘lack’ of self-esteem and self-confidence is just our own inbuilt wisdom being clouded by our thoughts that we are not made of the same beauty as nature!  And we are!

 

Using aromatherapy for nourishing your space

Of course, carving out some time to play with essential oils is always perfect, because not only do they offer you the beautiful opportunity to create some space for yourself to nurture and nourish your mind, body and soul. if it’s taking the time to use the oils, or taking the time to receive their power and love, for example at Pure Natural Salon!

Some wonderful oils that can specifically boost your esteem and confidence.  Using oils when we are feeling low in confidence can offer us a little bit of a time-out to reconnect with ourselves, ask ourselves if our beliefs are really true, and remember our real self-worth!  So, once we have covered the main essential oils with properties to help us do this, we will dive into how we can use these to cultivate a little bit of self-love!

10 essential oils for self-esteem and confidence

Bergamot is a beautiful oil for boosting esteem and confidence as it is relaxing and calming and lifts the spirits.  In particular it is wonderful for those ‘anxious’ feelings associated with low confidence and self-esteem.

Cedarwood is not only calming in times of nervousness, but it installs courage and reminds you of your inner strength.  Again, it is grounding in your own wisdom, and will remind you of your true capacity to be all that you are!

Cypress is the oil for restoring calm in the midst of nervousness and negative emotions and can be a good one to help you tune back into your truth when you can only see yourself as ‘lacking’.

Jasmine is a powerful anti-depressant and is one of the best oils for helping people who lack confidence.  It supports decision-making and optimism.

Patchouli is soothing and centring and great for stopping ‘mental chatter’ in its tracks, whilst also reminding you of the grounding wisdom of the earth.

Rose is so nurturing and soothing.  Great for all mental-emotional struggles, it is one of those oils that will beautifully drop you back into your heart, rather than allowing you to stay in your head thinking all those self-destructive thoughts!

Rosemary is a great oil for focus, which can support in times where you need to make a decision about direction.  It is uplifting and can help you take action when you’re not feeling so confident.

Sandalwood is the oil of tranquillity – and helps ease any frustration, whilst quietening the mind to help you see the truth, rather than believe your thinking.

Sweet Orange is an uplifting oil which not only helps lift you if you are feeling low with your beliefs, but it relaxes you are the same time!  It is a great oil to raise your spirits.

Ylang Ylang is a beautiful oil for treating depression, nervousness, anxiety, stress, fear and anger.

 

Aromatherapy blends for self-esteem and confidence

Now we’ve discussed some of the best oils to use, it is simply about putting them into some recipes to use so that you can carve out that time and tune in to yourself.

Kindness massage

When we are caught in our thinking about how rubbish or unworthy we are, the first step is really to allow ourselves a little more kindness – as it is usually us that is beating ourselves up!  We have to go gently when we feel like this.  Step back and allow yourself some love – and open to the possibility that you deserve it!

Mix 3 drops Patchouli, 2 drops Rose, and 1 drop Ylang Ylang into 15ml of Grapeseed oil or Almonds oil, and stir well.  Use this blend to gentle sense into where you feel tension in your body, and massage these areas gently, with love and kindness for yourself.

Bath bliss

he more space we gift ourselves, the more we begin to listen a little deeper and may get a glimpse of the miracle of who we really are, beyond our negative thinking.

Again, please sense into which oils are for you in this blend, and substitute accordingly:

Run a warm bath and as you are doing so, mix 3 drops Sandalwood, 3 drops Sweet Orange and 1 drop Jasmine into 15ml of Bath Oil or Bath & Shower Gel, ready to pour into your running water.  As you lie back, allow yourself to notice all the thoughts that come in, and how they don’t really mean anything. choose to let go and wash away what no longer serves you.

Relaxing diffusing

Allow yourself to day dream a bit!

Put your diffuser on, and create some space for yourself to dream a little about what you’d love life to look like, either day dreaming whilst sitting quietly, or even visualising and journaling.

Put 4 drops Cedarwood, 2 drops Cypress and 1 drop Rosemary in your diffuser  

and allow yourself to sit comfortably and quietly.  Let yourself dream about what you’d love to create, and visualise yourself as your true possibility!

Overall, the opportunity is there to allow yourself to begin to see beyond the thinking you have that prevents you from seeing your true potential, and the more you tune into your senses and see your own wisdom, and how supportive nature is in this process, the more self-esteem and confidence you’ll rediscover.  Enjoy playing with your essential oils!

You are welcome to relax and let go of all worries with a caring treatment at Pure Salon