Most people are familiar with Marie Kondo (she’s written a couple books on decluttering home and life and has two Netflix shows). I like her, though I don’t necessarily go along with everything she says, still, she has some good ideas on clearing stuff out of your house and only keeping the things you really love.
An article came up on my phone’s newsfeed a couple weeks ago about her morning routine that said:
Kondo begins her workday by spritzing the air with an aromatherapy spray to clear her mind. “I read somewhere that of our five senses, our sense of smell is very important and affects the brain and relaxes our mind,” Kondo says. This ritual makes her feel as if she’s “shifting gears into a work mode.”
I thought it was such a clever idea since I do think scent makes such a difference, and certain essential oils have actual scientific research behind them demonstrating specific benefits. I did some research and made a recipe blend that combines oils that are said to help with boosting mood or to energize the body and mind, plus I think it smells good, which is important too- even if an oil is supposed to have a ton of benefits, if you hate the smell, it doesn’t seem like a great idea to use (unless it helped you win the lottery or something!).
The recipe below can be switched out for oils you have on hand or oils you prefer. Other oils not in this blend that help with energy, focus, and/or mood are ginger, eucalyptus, and peppermint, so feel free to experiment with your own blends. Room spray recipes work well with 20-40 drops of essential oils depending on their strength and how strong you want it to smell. They can also be used only with water, but in my experience, using a 50/50 mixture of water and witch hazel keeps the oils from separating in the mixture and also acts like a natural preservative. If you make a room spray with only water, be sure to shake it before each use.
Essential Oil Morning Room Spray
15 drops lemon essential oil
5 drops bergamot essential oil
5 drops cedarwood essential oil
5 drops rosemary essential oil
5 orange essential oil
Water
Witch Hazel
2oz Amber Spray Bottle (available at the store)
Directions:
Fill a 2oz amber spray bottle halfway with witch hazel. Add desired essential oils and then fill the rest of the way with water. Be sure to not overfill, only fill to the bottom of the neck of the bottle or a little under since putting the spray top back on will use up some of the room in the bottle and you don’t want to overfill it.
Spray generously into the air in the mornings. I do really think it helps you to wake up a bit easier. My daughter has joined band in Jr. High so now we have to wake up before 6, which for us is EARLY- I feel like using this blend helps a little (plus it smells good, which is always nice)!
Be sure to stop by the store and see us, we’re located at 7228 W. College Drive in Palos Heights and have a great selection of 100% pure essential oils as well as lots of DIY supplies!
