Stay Calm and Grounded with Aromatherapy
Thrive Through Stressful Family Times with Aromatherapy This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for family, food, and festive traditions—but they can also bring stress, tension, and the occasional drama. Old family patterns resurface, emotions run high, and even well-intentioned gatherings can feel overwhelming.
The good news? You don’t have to just survive the season—you can thrive. With the right aromatherapy support, paired with simple wellness practices, you can stay calm, grounded, and present through it all.
Why Aromatherapy Helps During the Holidays
Aromatherapy works by engaging the limbic system—the part of the brain responsible for emotions, memory, and stress responses. When used intentionally, essential oils can quickly shift your mood and help regulate your nervous system during emotionally charged moments.
Supportive essential oil benefits include:
- Calm & Centered: Lavender, chamomile, and cedarwood help relax the body, soften emotional tension, and support the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) response.
- Uplifting & Energizing: Citrus oils like orange, lemon, and bergamot promote positivity, lightness, and emotional resilience.
- Focused: Eucalyptus and rosemary support mental clarity so you can respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively.
- Balanced & Grounded: Geranium and frankincense help restore emotional balance and inner calm.
When combined with breathwork, mindfulness, movement, and self-care rituals, aromatherapy becomes a powerful tool for emotional balance.
How to Use Aromatherapy + Wellness Practices During the Holidays
1) Diffuse a Calming Atmosphere
Wellness modality: Environmental wellness + nervous system regulation
Create a soothing foundation in shared spaces by diffusing B. Divine Aromatherapy’s Forest Diffuser Blend. With grounding notes of cedarwood and evergreen, this blend supports emotional steadiness and helps neutralize tension in group settings.
Try this:
- Diffuse while guests arrive to set a calm tone
- Pair with soft lighting and calming music
- Take slow, deep breaths as the aroma fills the room
2) Roll-On Support for On-the-Go Relief
Wellness modality: Aromatic anchoring + stress response interruption
Family gatherings don’t always allow for an exit—but they do allow for a roll-on. Keep Head Ease Roll-On or Calm & Focus Roll-On within reach.
Use when:
- Conversations feel triggering
- You notice tension in your head, neck, or shoulders
- You need a moment to regroup
Apply to wrists, temples, or the back of the neck and take 3 slow breaths to signal calm to your nervous system.
3) Scented Self-Care Through Touch
Wellness modality: Skin-to-brain connection + grounding through touch
Touch is a powerful way to regulate the nervous system. Gentle, intentional touch activates sensory receptors in the skin that communicate directly with the brain, helping the body shift out of stress mode and into a state of calm. When combined with aromatherapy, this effect is amplified—allowing both scent and sensation to work together to support emotional balance.
Our Restful Body Oil is designed for these moments of intentional self-care. The silky, nourishing oils hydrate the skin while calming aromatic botanicals help soothe emotional overwhelm and restore a sense of steadiness—especially during busy or emotionally charged days.
Create a grounding ritual:
- Warm a small amount of Restful Body Oil between your palms
- Massage slowly into your hands, feet, or shoulders using steady, rhythmic movements
- Inhale deeply as you apply, allowing the aroma to anchor your breath
- Pair with a gratitude practice, journaling, or a few moments of quiet reflection
This simple ritual helps bring awareness back into the body, release accumulated tension, and create a sense of safety and presence. Even five minutes of intentional touch can reset your energy and help you return to family gatherings feeling calmer, more centered, and emotionally supported.
Take a Mindful Aromatherapy Reset
4) Wellness modality: Breathwork + mindfulness
When emotions rise, step away for a brief reset—even two minutes can make a difference.
Practice:
- Apply your favorite essential oil roll-on
- Close your eyes
- Inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 6 counts
- Repeat 3–5 rounds
This simple breathwork practice, paired with essential oils, helps regulate cortisol levels and restore emotional clarity.
Wind Down with Restorative Evening Rituals
Wellness modality: Sleep hygiene + nervous system recovery
After a full day of social stimulation, your body needs support to fully unwind. Diffuse calming oils in the bedroom or apply B. Divine’s Sleepytime Roll-On to pulse points before bed.
Enhance your routine with:
- A warm bath or shower
- Gentle stretching or legs-up-the-wall pose
- Screens off at least 30 minutes before sleep
Quality rest helps you show up more resilient the next day.
Thriving—Not Just Surviving—the Holidays
- Set gentle boundaries: It’s okay to step away, say no, or protect your peace.
- Focus on connection, not perfection: Presence matters more than performance.
- Use aromatherapy proactively: Don’t wait until stress peaks—support your system early and often.
With B. Divine Aromatherapy, you’re not just masking stress—you’re supporting your body, mind, and emotions in a meaningful way. This holiday season, give yourself permission to slow down, breathe deeply, and experience calm—no matter what unfolds around you.
You deserve it.
About Beth from B. Divine Aromatherapy
Beth, the founder of B. Divine Aromatherapy, is passionate about enhancing well-being through functional, science-backed essential oil wellness products. With a holistic approach, her mission is to help individuals harmonize their mind, body, and spirit, supporting a healthier, more balanced life.
Beth is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and brings 25 years of experience as a scientist and researcher to her aromatherapy practice. She is a certified holistic aromatherapist, completing her Level II clinical training through the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), a program accredited by both the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA) and the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA).
An active member of the aromatherapy community, Beth serves on the executive committee of ARQAT, continually contributing to advancements in the field. Her expertise and dedication ensure that every product at B. Divine Aromatherapy reflects a commitment to quality, care, and holistic wellness.
