Multiple studies have been conducted on the benefits to the workplace of reducing stress and negative feelings with Essential Oils.
In a ten-month study of emotional aromatherapy, the effects of the emotional blends (the Encouraging Blend, Inspiring Blend, Renewing Blend, Reassuring Blend, Comforting Blend, and Uplifting Blend) were assessed for their impact on staff in an integrative oncology clinic. Before we discuss the results, let’s look at some science.
Our sense of smell is 10,000 times more sensitive than any of our other senses. The limbic system is extremely complex. It helps with endocrine function, sexual function, memory, sleep, hunger, thirst, and so much more! Thus, experiencing oils through our sense of smell is a powerful way to impact our bodies.
During this study, the six blends of the emotional aromatherapy line were diffused. The researcher diffused each of these oils for a specific time, and she had staff complete a survey each week based on how they were feeling.
PRE-OIL STRESS VERSUS POST-OIL STRESS
60% of participants said they felt overwhelmed prior to the study. After experiencing the six phases of emotional aromatherapy oils, only 30% said they were overwhelmed.
After oils were diffused, positive feelings increased 25%.
Participants described that their ability to handle stress increased.
POSITIVE FEELINGS IN THE WORKPLACE
All six emotional aromatherapy blends increased positive feelings. The Renewing Blend decreased negative emotions at the highest rate, followed by the Uplifting Blend and the Inspiring Blend.
Specifically, the Renewing Blend demonstrated the largest increase in happy/positive feelings when diffused: an impressive 100%! The Uplifting Blend also strongly promotes positive feelings and is a powerful tool for boosting morale.
RELAXED FEELINGS IN THE WORKPLACE
The Encouraging Blend increased feelings of relaxation the most, followed closely by the Renewing Blend and the Uplifting Blend. Can you see how promoting these feelings can reduce the amount of stress felt in the workplace?
FEELINGS OF FRUSTRATION
Prior to the oil study, 33% of participants felt frustration. Amazingly, these feelings were eliminated with the use of oils! There was NO RESPONSE of frustration when the Renewing Blend was diffused. What can we take from this statement? Not a single staff member felt frustrated during the diffusion of the Renewing Blend. How many times per day do you feel frustration?
FEELINGS OF ANGER
When the Uplifting Blend, Renewing Blend, Comforting Blend, or the Reassuring Blend were diffused, reports showed that there were no produced anger feelings.
ANXIOUS FEELINGS
When diffusing the Uplifting Blend and the Encouraging Blend, reports showed that no participants felt anxious.
OVERALL RESULTS
According to this study, the Renewing Blend decreased the most negative feelings and increased the most positive feelings. Based on this study, the Renewing Blend is an excellent “go to” blend for the workplace.
QUESTION – WHICH OF THESE THREE EMOTIONS—FRUSTRATION, ANGER, OR ANXIETY—IS MOST PREVALENT IN YOUR WORKPLACE?
