Emotions Matter—More Than You Think

Recognizing this can transform every area of your life, no matter what challenges come your way.

Everyone knows that citrus oils can brighten even the cloudiest day, and lavender has the power to melt away stress in the most frantic moments. We choose our oil, and in doing so, we shape our experience.

But what many don’t realize is that emotions play a crucial role in how we think, feel, and respond—every single day. Much of our emotional responses are programmed from early experiences and stored in the subconscious mind. Ever wonder why certain actions or words from others push your buttons? In emotional coaching, we call that a trigger.

The way we react to a situation—whether positively or negatively—is shaped by past experiences because emotions are directly tied to our senses. In fact, our sense of smell is wired directly to the brain, which is why a scent can instantly trigger a memory or emotional response. The same can happen when we see or hear something familiar.

This is why understanding emotions and how they affect the limbic system is so important—especially when using essential oils for emotional healing and release.

There are over 300 essential oils that support emotional well-being. While blends are often the easiest choice, healing is never a one-size-fits-all process. If you only have single oils—trust your intuition and choose what resonates with you.

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Essential Oils for Emotional Support

Stress & Fear

Use oils that promote calm, relaxation, and grounding.

✨ Lavender

✨ Peppermint

✨ Acceptance

✨ Valor

✨ Stress Away

📍 Apply over the adrenal glands and brain stem.

Regret & Grief

Use oils that uplift and support emotional release by opening the heart.

✨ Rose

✨ Lemongrass

✨ Palmarosa (a hidden gem—search for more info in this group!)

✨ Joy

✨ Rutavala

📍 Best applied over the heart.

Anger, Rage & Resentment

Use oils that help release built-up emotions and assist in processing anger.

✨ German Chamomile (a powerful anger eradicator)

✨ Ledum

✨ Copaiba

✨ Juva Cleanse (if you struggle with deep-seated anger, this is a must!)

✨ Peace & Calming

✨ Release

📍 Apply over the liver for the best results.

Hard Circumstances & Abandonment Issues

Use oils that help release feelings of abandonment and support emotional healing. (Great for both people and pets!)

✨ Lavender (a go-to for emotional wounds)

✨ Cedarwood

✨ Trauma Life

✨ Purification (great for fear of being alone)

✨ SARA

✨ T-Away (for pets—if unavailable, use Trauma Life)

📍 Apply over the heart or solar plexus.

Courage & Confidence

Use oils that help release feelings of defeat and unworthiness.

✨ Rose

✨ Lemongrass

✨ Tangerine (especially wonderful for children!)

✨ Valor

📍 Apply over the heart, wrists, or back of the neck.

No matter what emotions I’m facing, essential oils remain one of the most powerful tools for shifting my mindset and aligning with the truth. Even something as simple as Peppermint helps me refocus and regain clarity.

When used with intention, essential oils don’t just smell good—they help us heal, release, and grow.