When my muse went into lockdown between 2020 and 2023, I thought she’d never come back. There was always that glimmer of hope that the ideas would return and I’d find my love and passion for writing again. I had so many manuscripts sitting in a cloud waiting to be finished, but I couldn’t hear my characters through the fog and storms of real life. I put writing on the backburner, took a step back, and re-evaluated what I wanted, what I needed to do first, and where I wanted to go. I knew that if I wanted to keep my dream alive, I had to be patient while I dealt with the challenges that kept me rooted in the real world. Writing would always be there and so would readers.
While I waited for the storms to clear, I looked for ways to stay inspired and engaged in the writing world. I continued to assist other writers with edits and feedback, stayed in touch with my writers group, and kept up to date on publishing trends. I stayed off social media as much as possible because it made me feel like a failure. I read books and articles on writing, edited my own manuscript chapters, and delved into the world of abandoned homes on YouTube for inspiration. But when the brain fog and fatigue still wouldn’t clear, I reached out for help and met an inspirational lady named Luci who introduced me to the world of essential oils and reiki.
With Luci’s guidance, I completed a certificate in the Doterra AromaTouch Technique and learned how to use essential oils to promote wellness in myself as well as others. The more I practiced the technique, the calmer I became and I realised that by helping to heal others, I was healing myself. All I’d needed was a different kind of motivation, and to look at life from a new perspective.
I’ve used these oils for a year now, and I’m still amazed by the benefits and results. Whether it’s a book or a product, I will only ever promote something I believe in and has worked for me. Every morning, when I sit down at my desk to write, I pop Doterra Motivate into my diffuser and use Motivate roller blend on my wrists and temples while I’m writing. I love the smell of Motivate. Some might smell vanilla overtones but I smell chocolate and chocolate has always been a motivator for me!
Whether it’s the oils, or Luci’s guidance, or the support I received from my friends and colleagues at work that made the difference, I’m happy that the combination of all those things worked and I’m back to writing again. While it was a tough three years, I don’t regret a single day or the choices I made because now I see things from a different perspective and everything I learned during that period has taught me to motivate myself and others to Make it Happen.
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Are you frustrated at work? Have setbacks in spite of your best efforts shaken your confidence? Or has misplaced trust left you cynical more often than your best self should be? Then stop, reset, and restart with doTERRA Motivate Encouraging Blend of mint and citrus essential oils. doTERRA Motivate with its invigorating scent may help you unleash your creative powers and find feelings of courage that come from believing in yourself again. Go ahead and raise the bar—you can do it!
Uses
- Apply to the bottom of feet in the morning to jump start your day.
- Diffuse doTERRA Motivate when working on a project at work or studying.
- Apply to pulse points before participating in sporting events or other competitions.
Primary Benefits
- Formulated to help promote feelings of confidence, courage, and belief.
- An uplifting and positive aroma, ideal to use in times when negative emotions are present.
Ingredients
Peppermint Plant, Clementine Peel, Coriander Seed, Basil Herb, Yuzu Peel, Melissa Leaf Flower, Rosemary Leaf, Vanilla Bean Absolute
Juanita Kees 