The Importance of Reducing Stress as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle

Stress is an inevitable part of life, but how we manage it can significantly impact our overall health and well-being. Stress affects our mood, energy levels, and even physical health, leading to inflammation, fatigue, and weakened immunity. In this blog, we’ll explore why reducing stress is essential and share daily tips to help you build resilience against life’s stressors. We’ll also highlight how the doTERRA Foundational Wellness Bundle—including VMG+™, EO Mega^®+, doTERRA PB Restore^®—and Adaptiv^® Softgels and Adaptiv Essential Oil can support you and your family in managing stress effectively. Let’s dive in!

Why Reducing Stress Matters

Stress impacts nearly every system in the body. Stress can disrupt digestion, cause inflammation, and interfere with sleep, leading to long-term health issues such as hormonal imbalances and cardiovascular concerns. Emotional well-being is equally affected, with anxiousness, irritability, and reduced focus being common symptoms of stress overload.

By reducing stress and improving our ability to handle everyday challenges, we support mental clarity, boost energy, and enhance our overall health. Incorporating small but consistent practices, paired with effective natural tools, can make managing stress much easier.

Daily Tips for Reducing Stress

1. Practice Mindfulness: Take a few moments daily to focus on your breathing or practice meditation. This helps calm your mind and center your thoughts.
2. Stay Active: Physical activity, even a short walk or stretching, can help release tension and improve mood.
3. Shinrin-yoku: Taking time to be present in nature has been shown to reduce the stress hormone cortisol.
4. Prioritize Sleep: A restful night of sleep is vital for stress management. Create a calming bedtime routine to promote relaxation.
5. Eat Balanced Meals: Proper nutrition stabilizes blood sugar levels, reducing mood swings and helping you feel more balanced throughout the day.
6. Incorporate Adaptiv Support: Use doTERRA Adaptiv softgels to help calm your mind and body and increase your resilience against stress,* and pair it with the soothing aroma of the Adaptiv blend.

doTERRA Products to Support Stress Management

• VMG+ and EO Mega+: These supplements provide essential nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids, which help support brain health, reduce inflammation, and enhance your body’s stress response.*
• doTERRA PB Restore: A healthy gut is closely linked to emotional well-being. This pre-, pro-, and postbiotic supplement promotes gut health, supporting the production of neurotransmitters that are crucial for mood regulation.*
• Adaptiv Capsules: A proprietary blend of clinically studied botanicals and essential oils, Adaptiv capsules help reduce feelings of stress and promote a sense of calm.*
• Adaptiv Essential Oil: This calming blend combines essential oils like Lavender, Wild Orange, and Copaiba. Use it aromatically or topically to promote a relaxating environment.

Example Daily Routine

Morning:

• Drink a glass of water with MetaPWR^® essential oil.
• Take VMG+ and EO Mega+ with breakfast (e.g., scrambled eggs, avocado toast, and a handful of spinach). These supplements provide foundational support for your brain and body to handle stress effectively.*
• DigestZen^® can help support better absorption of vitamins and minerals.* You can add a drop in a veggie cap.
• Start the day with Adaptiv in the diffuser to foster a calm, centered environment.
• Consider adding Tee Trea or Frankincense to your daily skincare routine depending on your needs.
• Mindful Movement: Spend 10 minutes stretching or doing light yoga to center your mind and prepare for the day.

Mid-Morning:

• Enjoy an apple with almond butter or a handful of mixed nuts. Soak sliced apples in water with a few drops of doTERRA On Guard^® for a healthy, immune-supportive snack.*
• Apply Adaptiv essential oil to your wrists and neck or diffuse it while working.

Lunch:

• Prepare a colorful salad with mixed greens, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
• Take doTERRA PB Restore to support digestion and gut health.*
• Weather permitting, find a natural space outside to sit and be present. Approach this space with child-like wonder. Breathe, listen, and touch your surroundings.

Afternoon:

• Apply one drop of Peppermint essential oil to the palm of hands and rub into the back of neck and shoulders. Grab a quick protein snack like a boiled egg or a piece of cheese.
• To help support your movement goals, using your lunch break to get your steps in for the day is a great time to reach for your oils. Apply Deep Blue^® and Copaiba to any area of your body that might need soothing before or after movement.
• Take a brisk 10-minute walk to release tension and boost your mood.
• Take an Adaptiv capsule to help you stay calm through the rest of your busy day.*

Dinner:

• Prepare a balanced meal with lean protein, roasted vegetables, and quinoa.
• Include the family in preparing the meal to encourage healthy eating habits.
• Spend quality time with your family, focusing on laughter and connection, which naturally reduce stress.

Evening:

• Wind down with a cup of Lemon essential oil tea. Reflect on the day’s wins and plan for tomorrow.
• Diffuse Adaptiv essential oil in your bedroom to create a relaxing atmosphere. For teenagers, encourage them to apply Adaptiv essential oil to their wrists or use a personal diffuser.

Bedtime:

• Take another Adaptiv capsule 30 minutes before bedtime to promote restful sleep.*
• doTERRA Breathe^® essential oil blend can help maintain feelings of clear airways and easy breathing. Rub doTERRA Breathe on your chest.
• Add Lavender essential oil to your little one’s bathwater for a soothing soak or apply it to your temples and the back of your neck. Add a few drops to pillows, bedding, or the bottoms of your feet to prepare for a restful night’s sleep.
• Diffuse doTERRA Serenity^® essential oil to set the stage for finding sweet dreams and a good night’s sleep.

Recap

We’ve discussed how stress impacts both physical and emotional health and shared practical tips for managing it daily. By incorporating mindfulness, balanced nutrition, and physical activity into your routine, alongside the doTERRA Foundational Wellness Bundle and Adaptiv products, you can effectively reduce stress and increase your resilience to life’s challenges.

Start building a more balanced, stress-free lifestyle today—because when you feel calm and grounded, you can show up as the best version of yourself for your family and loved ones!

_*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.