I know we are all always looking for simple, easy ways to improve our lives, to make them easier and to keep ourselves stress free. In today’s fun episode, we’re joined by Denise Williams, my friend and essential oils expert, and I am so excited about it. She is sharing her insights on how busy moms can use essential oils to enhance their wellness and daily routines.

What We Cover:

1. Inspiration Behind using Essential Oils:

Denise dives into what initially inspired her to start using essential oils and how they’ve significantly impacted her personal wellness journey.

2. Getting Started with Essential Oils:

For beginners, Denise outlines the simplest ways to incorporate essential oils into your everyday life, making it easy and approachable.

3. Methods and Quality of Essential Oils:

Learn about the three primary ways to use essential oils and understand the importance of oil quality in your wellness practices.

4. Quick Stress-Relief Recipes:

Denise shares her favorite quick mix for stress relief that’s perfect for busy moms looking to find a moment of calm

5. Essential Oils in Morning Routines:

Discover how integrating essential oils into your morning routine can help set a positive tone for the day.

6. Safety Tips for Essential Oils:

Essential safety tips for first-time users, especially those with children at home, to ensure everyone enjoys the benefits safely.

Connect with Denise:

Find more about Denise’s work and get your own essential oils by visiting Denise’s Profile.

Recipes Mentioned:

• Keep Calm Roller:

• 20 drops Peace & Calming

• 10 drops Lavender

• 10 drops Tangerine

• 5 drops Patchouli or Vetiver (optional)

• Carrier oil of choice (e.g., coconut, almond, sesame, avocado)

• Keep Calm Diffuser:

• 4 drops Peace & Calming

• 2 drops Lavender

• 2 drops Tangerine

• 1 drop Patchouli or Vetiver (optional)

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In today’s episode we’re diving deep into why you're constantly feeling on edge and how you can claw back some much-needed 'me' time.

Join us as we uncover the top five reasons busy moms like you feel overwhelmed and the straightforward steps to turn that around.

What We Covered Today:

1. The single biggest time sucker in your life and how to stop it
2. How a morning routine can add more calm to your life
3. Why embracing 'good enough' is essential for relaxation
4. Tips on how to ease your schedule by learning to say no.
5. Strategies to reduce your workload and breathe easier throughout your day.

Mom-Guilt around rest and breaks: Episode 20

Be encouraged to take time for yourself and get excited if you thought that managing stress must be hard. I got you covered and cannot wait to see you dive in!

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In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the transformative power of guilt-free rest for busy moms.

Today, we’re covering crucial mindset shifts that will help you embrace breaks without feeling guilty. Whether you’re constantly on the move or just feel overwhelmed by day-to-day responsibilities, join me to discover how taking guilt-free breaks needs to be at the top of your to do list.

Learn about the pivotal steps to let go of guilt:

1. Understand why recognizing your own worth is essential for guilt-free relaxation
2. Find out how being intentional with your time can eliminate feelings of guilt
3. Learn to select restful activities that truly recharge you, and why it's okay to skip the ones that don't.

Taking time for yourself isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity. Feel empowered to schedule your downtime just like any other important appointment.

Get excited about making rest a priority, mama!

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