The words that modern people often talk about must include this sentence: I have been under a lot of pressure recently!
It seems that the sentence "stressed" can explain all my bad states, so what exactly is stress?
People usually think that psychological stress is a subjective feeling that is closely related to people's ability to resist stress.
This definition is very interesting. It means that when different people face the same stress source, the psychological pressure they feel is different. So, you see, when faced with pressure, don't panic first. Change your perspective and attitude and maybe you can feel different feelings.
In most people’s perception, excessive stress can cause anxiety, reduce work performance, and affect physical health, which is the so-called stress effect.
However, Stanford University psychology professor Kelly McGonigal’s team’s eight-year research conclusion gave a different answer:
Kelly McGonigal, a psychology professor at Stanford University, tracked 30,000 American adults for 8 years. The study showed that people who were under greater stress in the previous year had a 43% increased risk of death.
But this only applies to those who believe that stress is harmful to health.
In other words, if you believe that stress will not harm you, your risk of death will not increase even if you are under great stress. This figure was even lower than the risk of death among participants who were less stressed.
Therefore, pressure will not hurt us, it is our attitude towards pressure that determines the direction of the facts.
So when we face sudden pressure, how can we control our instinctive reaction and change our attitude towards pressure?
Today we will talk about some effective ways to reduce stress in aromatherapy:
01
Calm the body and mind
Calmness refers to a state in which the whole body, including body and spirit, is still. That is to say, mental tranquility spreads to the whole body and enters a peaceful state.
If you are emotionally unstable and in an extreme state, whether it is extreme positive emotions or extreme negative emotions, this will seriously affect the brain's correct judgment of things.
For example, when in a state of excitement, one may lose vigilance against danger; when one is anxious and nervous, one may over-judge the difficulty of a task and reduce the chance of success.
Recommended essential oils: geranium essential oil, juniper essential oil , lavender essential oil.
02
Let the body and mind relax
When the body and mind are in a tense state, it is difficult to get a complete rest even when sleeping.
And rest is not just as simple as sleeping, but also includes balancing the body and mind, relaxing the spirit, and letting the brain, the high-speed rotating CPU, suspend the task process.
is like a spring that has been stretched for a long time. If it is not allowed to retract and relax, it will lose its elasticity and will no longer work.
Among the plant essential oils, the smell of geranium can relax the tense mind and body, relieve physical stress, and also has anti-depressant and anti-anxiety effects, which is very effective for deep mental relaxation.
Recommended essential oils: orange blossom , lavender , bergamot can also achieve the same effect.
03
Relieve physical and mental fatigue
The body is the capital of revolution. When the body and mind are in a state of fatigue, it is like a mobile phone with low battery, and everything is stuck and slow. I also know that fatigue really affects the efficiency and quality of work and study.
3 drops of juniper essential oil + 36 drops of grapefruit essential oil + 2 drops of rock rose essential oil + 50ml of sesame oil. After bathing, take this compound oil in the palm of your hand, rub it with your hands to heat it, apply it on the calf and massage it to the groin to relieve physical fatigue.
Drop 3-5 drops of peppermint essential oil into 30ml of pure water. Pack it in a spray bottle. Shake evenly before each spray. It can not only purify the air, but also provide better energy and a clearer mind when working and studying.
recommended essential oils: basil essential oil , bergamot essential oil , grapefruit essential oil, juniper essential oil, lavender essential oil, lemon essential oil , peppermint essential oil, rosemary essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil.
04
Positive Stress Relief
When dealing with stress issues, there are many essential oils to choose from: So both calming and antidepressant essential oils can be relaxing. Essential oils such as bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, jasmine, lavender, marjoram, orange blossom, rose, sandalwood and vetiver are all helpful.
Essential oils that can enhance adrenaline also have temporary effects, but they should not be overused. The most effective essential oils are geranium and rosemary.
Rosemary essential oil is also a commonly used stimulating substance. It is usually mixed with black pepper, peppermint, thyme and other essential oils. If your body is exhausted and out of breath due to excessive stress, you can temporarily use the above essential oils to refresh yourself.
05
Cultivate a positive attitude
When failure or negative and negative thoughts come to mind, we can use essential oils to change our attitude, so that we can face failure calmly, get rid of negative thoughts, and work hard with strong ambition.
Recommended essential oils: basil essential oil, geranium essential oil, grapefruit essential oil, juniper essential oil, rosemary essential oil.
