I am very aware of how we treat ourselves and how powerful that can be. I learned a lot about that in my training for Reiki, bio-energy and aromatherapy. Sending loving energy to ourselves supports our energetic body and the effects of essential oil aromas amplify the grounding and nourishing influence of self-love. But so often we negate the body and forget to give ourselves the care we so easily give to others.
That’s why I always say that how you use Esker Fields products is just as important as the ingredients in them. Be intentional with creating a mindful moment of love and care, anchored by the essential oil aromas. I feel the difference when I apply our hand cream, for example, and focus my mind on sending loving energy to my hands and all the hard work they do.
Try it for yourself! Here are some ways I create mindful moments focused on self-love and pair them with essential oils to guide me into serenity.
Self-love practices to brighten your everyday
This isn’t as much about what you’re doing as it is about the intentions behind it. All of the following practices support our nervous system and mental wellbeing in some way. The more we lean into the love and care, the more we get out of them, especially when we do them routinely. Add at least one self-love practice to your daily routine and one to your weekly routine and see how it steadies and supports you.
Grounding at the start of the day
I like to start my day with a grounding visualisation. It means that I take care of myself before I do anything else. It’s my pause before the rush of getting everyone ready in the morning. I keep it simple by placing my feet firmly on the floor and visualising being rooted. I use the Lavender & Peppermint Foot Cream to anchor in essential oils. I show you how to do this in one of the video guides in the free 5 Days of Self-Care Challenge. Sign up to follow along!
Going for a walk
Walking is a wonderfully regulating and easy thing we can do for self-love. This is your time away from screens and from a busy household to be by yourself and check in with yourself. The bilateral movement of walking actually calms the brain which I explain in this blog. Apply our Moisturising Hand Cream beforehand to protect your skin from the elements and create an essential oil anchor to start this self-love practice.
Lighting candles/diffusers
I have an essential oil diffuser on my desk to remind me to use it! Having essential oil aromas filling the room takes barely any time to set up while creating a positive environment for you to work or rest in. Watching the flicker of a candle in a diffuser or a scented candle is mindful in its own way. Check out our Tranquility Blend to add to your diffuser.
Slowing down
There’s so much power in the pause. Instead of rushing through things, take it slowly and enjoy the moment. There is nothing before, nothing after, just now. One way I slow down and enjoy the pause is with my skincare. Our skincare line is infused with essential oils and feels relaxing to massage into the skin. Especially the Moisturising Balm which is formulated with beeswax to slow down absorption so you have to spend a couple of moments letting it sink into the skin.
Affirmations
The simplest way we can send positive energy inwards is by how we speak to ourselves. We so often focus on our faults and imperfections, pointing out what we don’t like about ourselves. What if we spoke aloud what we did like about ourselves, even if it’s just one small thing? Say it into the mirror to really take it in. If this stirs up feelings for you, you might find the Relax Rollerball useful. It’s amazing at calming stress and nerves so we can be present.
These are just a few of the ways you can show yourself love. They don’t have to take long. Use the pockets of time you have in your day to uplift yourself. You’ll feel so much better for it and you deserve that!
We have a range of essential oil infused products that you can use to anchor in grounding, mindfulness and self-love. Experience what it’s like to add them to your self-love rituals by placing an order today.