Have you ever woken up feeling unstoppable and ready to seize the day? Perhaps you know someone who radiates this energy and confidence at the crack of dawn. Whether you’re a morning person or not, there’s no denying that the first moments set the mood for the rest of the day, and essential oils can help because they tap directly into the limbic system to stimulate memories and emotions. 

There are so many definitions for 'emotion', because there is no scientific consensus on a single definition. Emotion represents a mental state associated with thoughts and feelings. It is a conscious experience with intense mental activity and a high degree of pleasure or displeasure. Emotion is often intertwined with mood, temperament, past experiences, personality, disposition, and motivation.

As you inhale essential oils, the tiny molecules enter the nasal cavity and pass by the olfactory bulb. Your olfactory bulb is a part of your limbic system and therefore your response to an aroma is going to be emotional before it can be rational.

This is great news! That means you can use essential oils to recall both good and bad memories. If they are bad, you can use the oils to help you release cellular memories stored in the body, allowing you to process and move past them.

Think about what happens when you walk into the house at dinner time and smell your favorite meal being prepared. Your emotions are instantly triggered by the fond memories you have of that meal and you feel joy. What happens when you smell the perfume your grandmother used to wear? It instantly triggers emotions based on your relationship and/or whether or not she's still alive. If she has passed and you were close, then maybe you feel grief and joy, for example. Every day we are reacting to the smells around us in an emotional way.  

Incorporating essential oils into your morning routine can amplify your intentions and enhance your feelings of confidence so you can start your day from a place of strength. Layering and blending specific oils in distinct ways can help cultivate the right mindset to manifest your goals.

That’s why Young Living founder, D. Gary Young, put together an empowering essential oil routine called "Gary’s Great Day Protocol." If you’d like to learn about the Great Day Protocol in more detail, click the graphic below and join in on our 4-day Great Day Protocol challenge!


What aroma has the most nostalgic effect on you? For me it's the smell of banana bread. It always reminds me of my mom. See you next week!

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