Exam season can be a challenging time, but managing stress and boosting cognitive functions naturally can help improve performance and well-being. Here’s how you can incorporate essential oils and other natural methods to handle exam stress effectively.
Single Essential Oils for Exam Stress
Lavender Oil: Known for its calming properties, lavender oil helps reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. Diffusing lavender oil or applying it topically can ease stress and improve sleep quality. Use this one after your study or exam sessions and breathe deeply.
Peppermint or Spearmint Oil: This oil is known to be excellent for boosting mental clarity and focus. Its refreshing scent can invigorate the mind and enhance concentration, making it ideal for study sessions. Use in your diffuser before or during study sessions. Use one drop in the palm of your hand, cup over your nose and breathe in deeply.
Rosemary Oil: Rosemary is renowned for its ability to improve memory recall and cognitive function. It can be particularly beneficial when you need to retain and recall information. Using this one on its own can be challenging because of its potent smell. Add it to your diffuser with Peppermint and it will have a synergistic effect.
Vetiver Essential Oil: This one is known to increase concentration and focus. Studies have shown that it can be used as a stimulant to improve alertness and task performance. Adding this oil to your diffuser before starting your studies will increase your concentration during times of needed focus.
A note about Adrenal Fatigue: Some essential oils are excellent to help you fight adrenal fatigue; these are: Lavender, Rosemary, Sweet Orange, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage and even Frankincense and Helichrysum. We have a wonderful Fatigue Fighter combo with a protocol card should you feel that you need it after the exams are done.
Some unique OilGrow Blends that can assist with exam stress
Focus: is a pure blend of the following ingredients: 100% pure Lemon (rejuvenating), Black Pepper (concentration), Spearmint (soothing), Basil (stimulating) and Rosemary (refreshing) essential oils. It is helpful for those that tend to lose concentration during their working or study days. It will especially help during times of study and exams, in class or office spaces. Use the pure blend in your diffuser or on diffuser jewelry. Use the roller bottle to roll it on behind your ear.
Calm: is a special OilGrow blend created for those that struggle with insomnia. It consists of 100% pure Lavender (relaxing & soothing), Marjoram (comforting) & Roman Chamomile (sedative) essential oils. Proper sleep is essential during prolonged times of study. It helps your brain process the information learned during the day. Use Calm in your diffuser during the night. You can also use the roller bottle just before bed – just roll it on behind your ears, on the spine in the neck and even under your feet.
Other Natural Ways to Boost Cognitive Function
There are other natural ways to also support your body and brain during these stressful times. It is vitally important that you also get fresh air and sunshine during your studies. Here is a few natural ways to do that:
Regular Exercise: Engaging in physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, which enhances cognitive functions, memory, and overall mental clarity. Walking the dog or going for a brisk run will keep the circulation going. A swim will also leave you feeling refreshed and ready to focus again. If you wanted to incorporate an oil with your exercise now is the time to use Peppermint. Taking a deep breath of Peppermint or Sweet Orange before you set off will provide you with the energy needed to keep going.
Balanced Diet: Consuming foods rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins can support brain health. Take your intake of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish up during this time. Also ensure you add some extra healthy fats such as Avocado or even oils such as Fractionated Coconut oil.
Breathing Exercise: Take time to do some relaxing breathing exercises while you have our Focus blend running in the diffuser. Some breathing techniques can help you relax and gets you ready for sleep, others will leave you invigorated and ready for learning. Find the right breathing technique and practice it often during this time. Practicing mindfulness and meditation can significantly improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance cognitive functions.
Adequate Sleep: Quality sleep is crucial for memory consolidation and cognitive function. Ensure that you get 7-9 hours of sleep per night to support brain health. If you go to bed without technology and ensure that you get proper deep sleep your brain will actually move what you’ve learned from short-term memory to your long-term memory. This is also where our Calm blend or Fatigue Fighter Combo will come in handy.
By integrating these natural strategies, including the use of essential oils, into your study routine, you can manage exam stress more effectively and improve your cognitive performance.