Whether we call it a resolution or a goal, we all set something we want to accomplish within the coming year. This past year has been like no other and I am sure we all would like to see a brighter year. There are essential oils to help you keep your New Years Resolution or goals. In this post the most common resolutions will be matched with essential oils that will help you stick to that resolution.

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What is a Resolution?

A New Year’s resolution is a tradition, in which a person resolves to continue good practices, change an undesired trait or behavior, to accomplish a personal goal, or otherwise improve their life.

History of New Years Eve Resolutions

The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. They were also the first to hold recorded celebrations in honor of the new year—though for them the year began not in January but in mid-March, when the crops were planted. Click here to learn more about the history of the resolution.

Keep Your Resolution Positive

When setting your resolution it is just like setting a goal. Keep your resolution positive. Do not use negative words or terms. Instead of setting as a resolution to lose weight or don’t eat junk food say achieve a healthy weight or consume only healthy foods. By using negative words you are starting on a negative track.

Set a Realistic Goal with a Plan

To ensure success with your resolution set a realistic goal. By that I mean if you need to lose 200# it’s unrealistic to tackle that in one resolution. Or if you want to work out 7 days a week and you currently do not work out at all it will be harder to start at 7 days and maintain that. A better plan would be to start with a goal for 2 days per week for the first month. Then move to 3 days, 4 days etc. By setting realistic goals you are more likely to keep them and incorporate them as routine. Also, when you set smaller goals as part of your master goal you can celebrate yourself all along the way for your achievements this will motivate you.

Common New Years Resolutions

In this post I will look at the most common resolutions people set. They are: achieving a healthy weight, being more active, eating healthier, being more positive and learning a new skill. See how they are all phrased in a positive voice? Then I will provide suggestions for Essential Oils to Help you Keep Your New Years Resolution.

Essential Oils to Help You Keep on Track

Setting a resolution can be hard but sticking to it can be even harder. While it will take determination and hard work on your part, essential oils can assist you in your quest. Incorporating essential oils into your routines can help motivate you and keep your mindset.

Achieve & Maintain a Healthy Weight

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most common resolutions, especially after the indulgent holidays. Good essential oils to assist on your journey are Grapefruit Essential Oil, Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil, Peppermint Essential Oil and Bergamot Essential Oil.

Grapefruit Essential Oil is a great oil to switch your body into fat burning mode. Grapefruit contains nootkatone which is a compound that aids in increases your metabolism.

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil can help with sugar cravings. It is known for stabilizing blood sugar levels.

Peppermint Essential Oil can help you from overeating. It is widely know for its digestive health properties.

Bergamot Essential Oil is a great essential oil. Like other citrus oils, Bergamot can assist you with your motivation and mindset. Studies have shown that Bergamot has a positive effect on weight loss.

Be More Active/ Exercise More

Essential oils can be a key ingredient to successful work outs. They can be used before, during and after activity. The aroma can motivate you. Essential oils can also be used to alleviate sore muscles from pushing too hard or from starting to use muscles you are not used to using.

Some excellent essential oils to help motivate you are Peppermint Essential Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil and Sweet Orange Essential Oil. These uplifting scents can lift your spirit and motivation. For more exercise motivating essential oils click here.

Essential oils can can also help with sore muscles and muscle recovery. Nothing can be more demotivating than the pain that can come after an overzealous workout. Some great essential oils for muscle recovery are Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Lavender Essential Oil, Marjoram Essential Oil and Rosemary Essential Oil. For info on how to use these for muscle recovery click here.

Eat Healthier

After all of the rich foods from Thanksgiving through New Years Eve our bodies would welcome some good healthy foods. Eating healthy and saying no to fast food and junk food can be difficult especially with busy schedules.

To keep you on track and curb cravings, Grapefruit Essential Oil can be of help. By diffusing or inhaling Grapefruit Essential it will motivate you with it’s cheery scent. It also known to curb food cravings. Cinnamon Essential Oil is also great for curbing cravings. Another one which may surprise you is Vanilla Essential Oil. Studies have shown that this oil can help with cutting down on sugary cravings.

Learn a New Skill/Class

Another common resolution that Essential Oils can help you keep is learning a new skill, taking a class or craft. Basically, expanding your knowledge. We should always want to better ourselves so whether it is learning a new craft to make wonderful things or learning a skill/class to increase our earning potential at work expanding the mind is a wonderful thing.

Essential oils can aid in that quest. There are oils to help focus, spark creativity and mental growth. To improve your focus and concentration Vetiver Essential Oil which has a grounding effect on the mind, is excellent. Cypress Essential Oil can also clear your mind to aid focus.

If you are looking to spark your creativity, citrus essential oils work wonders. Tangerine Essential Oil and Bergamot Essential Oil are two good citrus oils for creativity.

For mental growth and expanding your mind, Clary Sage Essential Oil will provide clarity and vision. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil can balance the mind. And Frankincense Essential Oil has been known for sharpening the mind.

Be More Positive

The final resolution I will look at in our quest to find Essential Oils to Help You Keep Your New Years Resolution is Being More Positive. With everything that has happened in the past year being positive may seem hard to do. Being positive in a negative world is one thing we can do to not only make ourselves feel better but make others feel better too.

Two very important things about positivity are it is contagious and when we put positive energy out to the universe we receive positive back.

There are many essential oils that can aid you in getting and keeping a positive mindset. All essential oils have positive effects. My favorite is Bergamot Essential Oil, I call it my happy oil. Some other essential oils that can induce positivity are Grapefruit Essential Oil, Patchouli Essential Oil, Geranium Essential Oil, Vetiver Essential Oil and Ylang Ylang Essential Oil to name a few.

Ways to Use Essential Oils

To feel the effects of essential oils you have many options to chose from. The most common is diffusing. Diffusers can be used to home, work and even in the car. There are also wearable diffusers that come in the form of a necklace or bracelet.

You can add essential oils to an oil or lotion and massage into your skin. Inviting Effects make Natural Essential Oil Body Washes and Lotions for body use and positive effects.

There are so many options to chose from when looking for ways to incorporate essential oils. An easy and cost effective way is to put on a cotton ball and place in a zip-lock bag. Inhale as needed. Or simply take a whiff from the bottle. If you would like to learn about more ways on how to use essential oils check out this previous post here.

I hope this post gave you some ideas on how you can use essential oils to help you keep your New Years Resolution. Good luck with all your resolutions – stay strong, stay motivated, stay happy & healthy.