We’re Sharing Our Top Recommendations To Help our Educators Feel Ready and Excited For The Upcoming School Year!

Hello Everyone!

Think back to your school years- do you remember how you felt on that first day? Maybe excited to catch up with friends, but sad to see Summer end? Or perhaps you were anxious to show off your new outfits and gear, while dreading the return of those homework assignments? The “Back-to-School Jitters” are real, but guess what? It’s not just for the kids.

 

Teachers, and other facility personnel are experiencing tremendous amounts of pressure and anxiety from many sources, and this in turn can have a negative impact on the educational experience our children receive. To our educators, I’d like to share my wisdom and experience in working with essential oils and aromatherapy to offer suggestions to relax, rejuvenate, and recharge the body and mind as you prepare to reopen your classroom doors once again!

 

Fatigue

I’ve discussed in previous posts about the importance of a healthy and restful sleep, but especially now that you’re readjusting to the “school schedule”, you’ll want to take extra care in giving yourself plenty of time to rest and recover. Not getting the proper quality of sleep you need? You might want to try Earth’s Own Essentials exclusive blend, Sweet Dreams to enhance your sleeping experience. Using this blend or other oils like refreshing Grapefruit or sweet Jasmine, are also excellent choices to promote sleep wellness. A goodnight’s rest will help you feel refreshed and ready to take on your day in the classroom!

 

Anxiety

Anxiety travels in many forms and especially when dealing with children, you’re likely to experience several moments of frustration, anxiousness, excitement, and perhaps aggression at times. Be your best self by focusing on self-care in and out of the classroom. To combat the stressed feelings, try using more calming oils to soothe the senses. Orange is a great option in the morning to relieve you, but also give you fresh energy to tackle the day! At night when you’re ready to cozy up in your favorite chair and kick off your shoes, massage yourself with the “Calm” Body Butter for a peaceful sensation your skin will love. Or if you’re in the diffusing mood, the “RE-LAX” Blend is a great escape and the perfect way to end your day!

 

Immunity Support

Now let’s talk about everyone’s favorite topic: Germs! The bad news- they’re everywhere and if you’re working with little ones you probably already know how quickly and easily they can spread. The good news- there are solutions available to strengthen your Immune System and protect yourself. Build up your body’s defense with the “FIGHT BACK – Immune Support” proprietary blend. The FIGHT BACK blend provides your body with a supportive boost to help decrease the length and severity of the negative germs attacking your body. This blend is a stellar choice to keep in stock throughout the entire school year (especially with the flu season fast approaching.)

 

Pain Relief

You know the old saying, “When your body speaks, you should listen!”- this is especially true for teachers. Chances are you’ve been on your feet for most the day, your back aches, the headaches come and go, and the arthritis in your hands is throbbing. Essential Oils are actually a great option for pain relief to help ease and calm these symptoms. One of my favorites for pain relief is Lavender (as it is a must-have for many great uses). Eucalyptus is another terrific option, not only for its fresh and pleasant scent, but it offers great support against migraines, muscle pains, and arthritic episodes. Don’t let pain get in the way of your teaching!

 

Concentration

For those times when you’re ready to tackle the gradebooks and start your lesson planning, you’ll want your mind to be in a state of complete focus and get motivated to do what needs to be done. While your environment can contribute to your ability to zone in on the work, sometimes you need something to stimulate the experience.  For this, I strongly encourage you to give the “FOCUS- Brain Health” blend a try! As one of my most popular blends, FOCUS strives to ignite the limbic system of your brain- which centers on memory and concentration. Think of it as a charge to your brain to keep your mind stable and aligned with the tasks you’re trying to accomplish. This blend is great as it can be diffused, inhaled, or applied topically so it’s great to have on hand and take with you for use at any location.

 

These A+ suggestions are just what you need to have a successful new school year! I wish everyone heading back to class all the best for an outstanding academic year from Earth’s Own Essentials!

Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Courteous, Be Patient, and,

BE WELL! 

Andrea

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**Use caution when using essential oils with and around children, and during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It is best not to use essential oils with children under age 5 without expert guidance, and always use a low dilution of essential oils (1% – or no more than 5-6 drops per ounce with a carrier oil with all children under age 10. Some oils should be avoided during pregnancy and when breastfeeding. If you are unsure, please consult an experienced Aromatherapist