Relieving Impatience with Essential Oils
How to use essential oils to relieve impatience
Impatience and irritability are closely linked and influence each
other, so dealing with both of these negative mental states
simultaneously is a good idea. They stem from frustrated desire, from
not getting your own way or not getting what you want quickly enough. In
our contemporary, fast-moving, 'instant-fix' society these negative
emotions are more prevalent than ever. Living in such a constant state
of tension is unhealthy and can lead to heart and blood-pressure
problems.
Using essential oils in methods that encourage you to slow down, take
your time and reflect on the absurdity of wanting everything your own
way - and instantly - is an effective way to relieve impatience.
Learning how to slow down in a society that encourages activity at top
speed is not easy. However, you can carve some time out of your busy day
to spend by yourself quietly, trying to transform your impatience into a
calm acceptance of things as they are.
Useful remedies and techniques to relieve impatience
- Regular aromatic baths are of great benefit in relieving
impatience. Choose essential oils that are calming generally, and
those that are soothing to the mental turmoil caused by impatience.
Roman chamomile is one of the best essential oils for impatience. It
gently but powerfully soothes the grumpiness born of impatience, as
well as feelings of over-sensitivity, continual dissatisfaction and
self-obsession.
- Frankincense is another useful oil, as it helps you slow down,
breathe deeply and calm the mind and emotions. marjoram and lavender
are traditional classics to use for calming irritability ad
impatience. Cypress is a strengthening, calming oil, and a symbol of
eternity and inner wisdom that helps you realize the foolishness of
being impatient.
- Have a long, relaxing bath and make the occasion special, rather
than functional. Light candles, play soft music and place flowers and
crystals close by. Choose some essential oils from the suggestions
above, and include something sweet and gentle, like geranium with its
balancing quality, and something light and cheery, like orange,
bergamot or mandarin.

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