Wellness Routines

🍁 Why You Want Thieves Oil This October

Does October mean it’s inevitable that the sniffles (or worse) go around? That’s why Thieves Oil is our go-to this month.
  • Diffuser magic → fill your home with a warm, spicy aroma that smells like fall and supports your immune system, plus it kills airborne pathogens in your environment! 
  • All-purpose support → roll it on your chest, neck, or bottoms of feet for extra wellness coverage. Thieves oil is fabulous for its protective benefits. 
  • Clean, natural alternative → skip the synthetic “pumpkin spice” sprays and chemical-laden candles and reap the benefits of diffusing Thieves instead! 
  • Soothing comfort - Thieves has a Vitality version, which means you can use it internally. We LOVE to add a drop of Thieves to a spoonful of honey and stir into some warm (not boiling) tea for a delicious & comforting throat soother. Or add a few drops of Thieves to a veggie capsule and take it daily when your immune system needs some love. 
But here’s why it really works:
Thieves Oil is a blend of clove, cinnamon bark, lemon, eucalyptus, and rosemary oils—each with immune-supporting compounds:
  • Clove & Cinnamon Bark → rich in eugenol and cinnamaldehyde, natural compounds with properties that help your body fend off bacteria and viruses.

  • Lemon & Eucalyptus → antioxidants and compounds to support your defenses against viruses.

  • Rosemary → antioxidants and cineole that help reduce inflammation and support respiratory health.

Want a powerhouse for keeping your family feeling well while the season changes? Look no further than grabbing your Thieves oil! 

πŸ‚ Why You Want Thieves Cough Drops in October

Unfortunately, scratchy throats can creep in when you least expect them. That’s why I stash Thieves Cough Drops everywhere this month: purse, nightstand, car, our medicine cabinet, backpacks, everywhere.
Why Thieves Cough Drops:
  • They are truly the BEST + most effective cough drops you can find anywhere. They soothe a sore, scratchy throat fast. They ease coughs and are absolutely a must-have when we have colds/flu.
  • They’re infused with Thieves + Peppermint oils (aka immune-support + airway-opening magic) - only Seed-to-Seal oils as flavorings here!
  • No sugar bombs or dyes. So many cough drops are just FULL of synthetics and sugar to make them taste decent, but they’re essentially just candy. Thieves Cough Drops have none of that junk - just clean comfort you can actually feel good about.
Somehow Young Living made a power-packed drop that tastes amazing + works harder than any candy lozenge ever could. And without ANY junk ingredients! 
Pop a Thieves Cough Drop anytime you are in public, anytime you are traveling, and every time you feel that scratchy throat or cough coming on!

🍁 Why You Need NingXia Red in October

October is cozy season—but it’s also the month when:
  • The days get shorter (hello, energy slump)

  • School germs start making the rounds

  • Comfort food + sugar sneak in on repeat (pumpkin pie, anyone?)
That’s why NingXia Red is my non-negotiable this month.
  • Packed with wolfberries + antioxidants → keeps your immune system strong when everyone’s sniffling, and all those antioxidants help to reduce inflammation in your body! 
  • Natural energy support → no caffeine jitters, just steady fuel to get through shorter days.
  • Daily wellness ritual → as fresh fruits & veggies get a little more scarce, daily NingXia Red allows you to continue loading up your body with key nutrients that are highly bioavailable. 
As the weather gets colder, sometimes I like to pour my NingXia in a mug with warm water + a drop of Orange Vitality for a fall “spiced cider” vibe. 🍊Or sometimes I load it up with wellness oils like Thieves, Peppermint, Orange, Lemon, for a power-packed wellness drink!

Wellness Routine Reality Check #4


Here with another reality check for us today! Here we go!

πŸ’₯Fear of doing it “wrong” is keeping way too many people from doing anything.
You bought the oils.
You ordered the supplements.
You’ve saved 47 Instagram posts and watched your friend share every routine in her stories.
But you’re stuck.
Staring at your box.
Worried you’ll mess it up.
Feeling like you’re not “qualified” yet.
πŸ™ƒ You do NOT need a certification in essential oils to start putting Valor on your chest and drinking your NingXia.
πŸ’₯ Here’s the truth:
 – You don’t need to understand every ingredient to take your supplements.
 – You don’t need to know what the limbic system is to diffuse oils for your emotions.
 – You don’t need to wait until your routine is perfect to start showing up.
You learn by doing. You build trust by using the tools. You gain confidence by showing up messy.
And some of you are waiting around until you’ve read the whole book on oils before you use a single one. Constantly telling yourself you’re ‘overwhelmed’ or ‘don’t know enough yet’ - which is keeping your brain stuck. And let’s be honest - you’re never actually gonna sit down and read the whole book! 
So here’s your permission slip to:
 βœ”️ Put the bottles on the counter
 βœ”️ Start with just 2 products a day
 βœ”️ Mess it up and try again
 βœ”️ Google things later
 βœ”️ Use what you have while you learn more

Wellness Routine Reality Check #3

You might be saying your wellness routine “isn’t working”...while also staying up way too late, surviving on caffeine and carbs, skipping meals, avoiding water, and stress-eating gummy worms in the pantry at 9pm. πŸ‘€
OOPS. Been there. No shame.
But also? No more pretending.
Because oils, supplements, and all the holistic tools in the world can’t override daily choices that constantly push your body into fight-or-flight. 
⚠️ Read this out loud, friend:
 You can’t out-oil a lifestyle that’s working against you.
 You can’t throw a capsule at chronic stress and expect peace to magically appear.
 You can’t diffuse Peace & Calming at bedtime while scrolling TikTok until 1am and wonder why you’re exhausted.
πŸ”₯ Here are some common self-sabotage patterns that block results (and how to fix them):
🧁 Sabotage: Overloading on sugar + processed carbs
πŸ‘‰Fix: Balance blood sugar with protein-rich meals + NingXia Red. If you are finding that you get to late afternoon and want to binge on all the snacks - this means you aren’t eating enough protein at breakfast!! Get at least 30g of protein + a good serving of fiber with breakfast and watch your self control come back!
πŸ‘‰Take a capsule of cinnamon bark, dill, grapefruit, and peppermint or make a roll-on to use whenever the sugar cravings strike to help you stay on track. 
πŸ›οΈ Sabotage: Inconsistent sleep
πŸ‘‰ Fix: Reset your circadian rhythm with morning sunlight on your eyeballs, Super Magnesium, Lavender in your diffuser, and an actual bedtime (even if you’re a mom). Sleep is your superpower! If you want extra sleep help - try Deep Night Essence! Pro tip - take it and then immediately go to sleep. No scrolling!

πŸ’§ Sabotage: Barely drinking water
 πŸ‘‰ Fix: Hydration + minerals matter SO much! Add Mineral Essence to your daily NingXia drink. Add electrolytes with Vitality Drops or even a pinch of sea salt. Your cells can’t function without water + minerals!
πŸ“± Sabotage: Constant stress + stimulation
 πŸ‘‰ Fix: Create calm micro-moments. Valor in your palms and deep breaths. Take off the cape for a minute and ground yourself.
πŸ‘‰ Add CortiStop to your nightly routine to help your body cope and decrease the effects of excess cortisol (caused by prolonged or intense periods of stress)
πŸ‘‰ Diffuse Trauma Life, Cedarwood, and Frankincense at night to help you process and release emotions while you sleep! 
πŸ₯„ Sabotage: Skipping meals or surviving on coffee
 πŸ‘‰ Fix: Food is fuel. Your hormones, adrenals, brain, and nervous system are BEGGING for real nourishment. Eat a high protein breakfast. Build every meal with protein, fiber, healthy fat, and ferments (yes, seriously!). Skip the processed junk food protein bars and make good food a PRIORITY. 
You don’t need to do a full lifestyle overhaul in one day.
 But you do need to ask:
 πŸ‘‰πŸΌ “Am I giving my body what it needs to thrive?”
 πŸ‘‰πŸΌ “Am I expecting products to fix problems I’m still choosing?”

 
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Hi, I'm Shari – Welcome!

In 2015, everything changed. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition and found myself overwhelmed, exhausted, and searching for something better—something that supported my wellness instead of just managing symptoms.

That’s when I found Young Living.

What started as a personal journey toward feeling better naturally has turned into something so much more. I discovered clean, plant-based products that made a real difference in how I felt—but even more than that, I found a community. A group of people who lifted each other up, shared their stories, and empowered one another to live well and live intentionally.

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