5 Simple Tips to Calm Agitation
and Why They Work!
1. Do a pattern interrupt
What to do: Stand up. Step outside. Splash cold water on your face.
Why it helps: Agitation thrives on repetition—same thoughts, same environment, same pressure. Changing your surroundings signals to your brain: we’re doing something different now. That shift breaks the loop.
2. Use essential oils for support
What to do: Inhale a calming oil like Citrus Bloom, Lavender, or Roman Chamomile directly from the bottle.
Why it helps: Scent is directly linked to the limbic system—the part of your brain responsible for emotion and memory. A calming aroma can instantly shift your mood and give your nervous system a moment of relief.
3. Name what you’re feeling
What to do: Say out loud (or write down), “I’m feeling agitated right now.”
Why it helps: Naming the emotion gives you power over it. It tells your brain you’re safe and aware, which helps reduce the fight-or-flight response. Sounds too easy, but it works.
4. Shift your breathing
What to do: Try this: Inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6. Do this for one minute.
Why it helps: Long exhales activate the parasympathetic nervous system—your body’s rest-and-digest mode. This calms your heartbeat and slows racing thoughts.
5. Reconnect with your body
What to do: Stretch. Press your feet into the floor. Rub your hands together.
Why it helps: Agitation often pulls your energy up into your head—thoughts, tension, overthinking. Grounding practices bring your attention back into your body, helping you feel stable and present.
You don’t need to overhaul your routine—you just need real tools that actually work. Agitation doesn’t have to take over your day. With just a few small, intentional actions, you can shift your energy and feel more grounded—wherever you are, whatever’s going on. Keep these tools within reach, and remember: support is always just one deep breath (or one drop of oil) away.
*reposted from the Wellness Nook by Oil Magic and Oil Life
