For me, I have two speeds: 1) GO and 2) Sleep. If I’m not sleeping I usually have tons of stuff on the agenda..going from task to task. I always have a laundry list of things to do running through my head and when I sit down to do something I’m usually thinking about my to do list instead of focusing on the task at hand. For as long as I can remember I’ve always had some trouble concentrating on one particular thing at a time. I’m sure a lot of you can relate to that. I did well in school, but I never really enjoyed reading (yay math!) because I would ended up reading the same paragraph over and over again because I would get so distracted. That same difficulty concentrating has carried with me as an adult, but now I’m thankful to have essential oils to help. Not only do they help me stay on task during the day, but the essential oils also help me calm my racing thoughts before bed so I’m able to fall asleep quickly and sleep more soundly.
How to Use Essential Oils for Concentration and Focus
- Topically: Essentials oils can be used topically (see Importance of Quality below) and depending on the oil can either be used “neat” or diluted. Using essential oils neat means they can be used directly from the bottle onto the skin (always important to test a small patch of skin when trying out a new essential oil). Diluting essential oils means that they are mixed with a carrier oil before being applied topically. This helps calm oils that could cause some skin sensitivity as well as make a time-release effect with the oils. Common carrier oils are coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil, etc. Each essential oil bottle has the recommended dilution ratio and should be used as a reference. For concentration and focus, I prefer to apply the essential oils to the bottoms of my feet, particularly focused on the big toe (the Vita Flex point for the brain). Other locations I like to apply essential oils for concentration and focus are the edge of my ears, wrists, back of my neck, forehead, and temples.
- Inhalation/Diffusing: Another options for using essential oils for concentration and focus is to inhale the scent of the oils or diffuse them. I love using my Home Diffuser! It came with my Premium Starter Kit (along with 11 different oils) and I’m so glad I got the diffuser. I use it everyday and it’s a great way to inhale the scent of the essential oils plus make the house smell great without toxic chemicals. The diffuser doesn’t heat the oil in order to maintain the benefits and it creates a micro-mist to spread the essential oils through the air. If I don’t have my diffuser near by, I inhale the scent by placing 1-2 drops in the palm of my hand, rubbing my hands together, and then cupping my hands over my nose and mouth. After a few deep breaths I get the benefits of the oil. Another way I like to use essential oils on-the-go is with a diffuser necklace, bracelet, or earrings. This way I’m able to wear beautiful jewelry and still be able inhale the scent of the essential oils throughout the day and get all of the benefits.
If you are looking for essential oils to help children with concentration and focus, the book Gentle Babies is helpful on discussing essential oil safety for children.
Importance of Quality
I mentioned before that essential oils can be used topically, but it is very important to know exactly what is in your essential oils. Even though they may say 100% pure, the oils are allowed to contain a percentage of other ingredients like additives or synthetic oils. These type of additions can cause skin reactions or difficulties when diffusing as well.
I love the Young Living oils because of the seed to seal guarantee (learn more here). The plants for the essential oils are organically grown and each batch is tested to make sure it contains the highest levels of the therapeutic benefits. I also like that I was able to start out with the Premium Starter Kit as a way to take my time and learn about 11 different oils plus get to experience the Home Diffuser. I’d love to help you get started with essential oils and provide the group support needed to learn all about the different essential oils. Get started with essential oils here.
Everyday Essential Oils for Concentration and Focus
- Lemon: has an invigorating, enhancing, and warming fragrance that promotes clarity of thought and purpose.
- Peppermint: assists the body with focus and attention
- Lavender: is an adaptogen that helps the body adapt to stress and imbalances. Lavender also supports concentration and focus.
- Frankincense: promotes awareness and uplifts spirits
- Peace and Calming: a blend of tangerine, orange, ylang ylang, patchouli, and blue tansy. Peace & Calming helps calm tension and uplift the spirit as well as promotes relaxation and a deep sense of peace.
These are all the oils I started with and got to learn all about. They have many more benefits than just concentration and focus! Get started with essential oils here.
For more detail, watch my video on Essential Oils for Concentration and Focus here.
Other Essential Oils for Concentration and Focus
- Cedarwood: has a warm woodsy aroma with calming properties. Helps calm my racing thoughts which is typically why I like to use it before bed or in the evening.
- En-R-Gee: a blend of rosemary, juniper, lemongrass, nutmeg, Idaho balsam fir, clove, and black pepper. En-R-Gee helps increase alertness—and for helps me with focus and motivation. I like to apply to the bottoms of my feet when I need motivation or to get focused.
- Citrus Fresh: a blend of orange, tangerine, grapefruit, lemon, mandarin, and spearmint. Citrus Fresh helps amplify creativity and is uplifting.
- Vetiver: is calming, grounding, and stabilizing to help focus.
- Brain Power: a blend of sandalwood, cedarwood, melissa, frankincense, blue cypress, lavender, and helichrysum. Brain Power helps clarify thoughts and improve focus. It also helps with deep concentration and channeling physical energy into mental energy.
- Clarity: a blend of basil, cardamom, rosemary, peppermint, coriander, geranium, bergamot, lemon, ylang ylang, jasmine, roman chamomile, and palmarosa. Clarity help promotes a clear mind and amplifies mental alertness (helps lift “brain fog”). It also helps boost energy when overtired and brings greater focus to the mind and spirit.
- RutaVaLa: a blend of lavender, valerian, and ruta. RutaVaLa helps promote relaxation of the mind and body and revitalizes passion. I like to use it before bed to calm my racing thoughts.
- Rosemary: helps boost mental energy and improve clarity and focus.
- Basil: promotes mental energy.
- Bergamot: is calming and mood boosting.
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