The Best Essential Oils for Focus at Work

This article first appeared on TheAwakenedNetwork.com

We all have those days – days when the to-do pile is taller than the desk and all we want to do is just stare out of the window and imagine we are somewhere else; days where we feel busy all day long, but at the end of the day, nothing’s actually been accomplished; days that seem like an endless line of distractions; days of procrastination followed by days of scrambling to get work done.

Do you sometimes feel distracted and unable to stay on task at work? Do you have trouble concentrating and focusing on one task at a time?  Do you sometimes put things off because you lack the motivation to do them right away?  It’s difficult to stay focused on one thing for an entire workday. There are plenty of other things to keep you distracted and unproductive- talkative co-workers, text messages, thoughts about home life, errands that need to be done during the weekday, the list goes on and on.  Some tasks we put off because they are tedious or hard.  Some tasks we put off because they are boring and we’d rather be doing something more fun.  Sometimes we put things off because we’re too busy worrying about things going on at home. How do you stay on track?

Staying focused on being productive takes a lot of self-discipline. It’s easy to get caught up in the local office gossip, but it takes self-discipline to walk away and focus on your tasks.  It’s easy to let yourself get distracted by every email and text message that pops up, but it takes self-discipline to put them aside until you are finished with your project. There are definitely advantages to staying focused on the task at hand – positive recognition from your boss and peers, and maybe even a pay raise or incentive. Keeping those goals in mind or where you can be reminded of them can help you stay on track.

Even if you have great self-discipline and a clear view of your goals, essential oils can also boost your focus and concentration and help you be more productive at work.  Distilled from plants, these powerful oils are remedies for a variety of issues.  There are different methods for using essential oils safely; one way is through the use of a diffuser.  If you work in an area with lots of people, everyone may not appreciate the scent coming from your desk.  So for that reason, a diffuser pendant necklace may be a better choice, or you can mix the essential oils into a carrier oil (such as sunflower oil) or unscented lotion and apply to your hands and chest.

Rosemary oil is highly regarded as being the best oil for focus and concentration, followed closely by Basil Oil, Lemon Oil, Peppermint Oil and Cypress Oil.  Each oil can be used on its own or blended together; however it should be noted that what works for one person might not work for another.  Here are some essential oil blends to try:

1. 3 drops Rosemary & 2 drops Lemon
2. 4 drops Cypress & 1 drop Peppermint
3. 1 drop Basil, 2 drops Rosemary & 2 drops Cypress
4. 3 drops Lemon & 2 drops Peppermint

So to stay on track and get the job done, reach for the essential oils to help you focus, concentrate, and reap the benefits.

Staff Writer: Kristen Miller