Feeling stuck and scattered? This guide shares simple, practical tips for stress relief and self-care to help you overcome overwhelm and reboot your life—one small step at a time.
We've All Been There
Ever have one of those days where your to-do list feels like a mountain, and your brain is all over the place? You're not alone. Life can throw curveballs—work stress, family chaos, or just the weight of everyday demands—that leave you feeling stuck and scattered. Maybe you're scrolling through social media, wondering how everyone else has it together while you're just trying to keep up.
The good news?
You can start over. Right now. I'm here to share beginner-friendly tips that make stress relief and self-care feel doable. We'll keep it simple, fun, and real. Think of this as a gentle nudge to hit the reset button. Let's dive in and turn that scattered energy into something steady and empowering. Start small and grow from there.
Why Feeling Stuck Happens (And It's Okay)
First things first: feeling stuck isn't a personal flaw. It's often a sign your mind and body are overwhelmed. Stress builds up like clutter in a room, making it hard to move forward. You might notice it as foggy thoughts, low energy, or even physical tension in your shoulders. The key to stress relief is understanding this isn't forever. It's a signal to pause and realign.
In real life wellness, we don't fix everything overnight. We take tiny steps. Maybe you're dealing with a big life change, like a job shift or family challenges. Or perhaps it's just the daily grind wearing you down. Either way, recognizing it is your first win. Give yourself room to breathe. You're already on the path by reading this.
Beginner-Friendly Tip 1: Start with a Quick Daily Check-In
One of the easiest ways to overcome overwhelm is to check in with yourself every day. It sounds simple, but it works. Set aside just five minutes in the morning or before bed. Find a quiet spot, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths. Ask yourself: What's making me feel scattered today? What one thing can I let go of?
This practice is pure self-care magic. It helps clear the mental fog and brings focus back. To make it even more relaxing, try adding essential oils for a gentle boost. For example, diffuse a few drops of lavender oil in your space—its calming scent can ease tension and help you feel grounded.
Start small and grow. Begin with one check-in a day, and watch how it reduces that scattered feeling over time. Real life wellness is about building habits that stick, not perfection.
Beginner-Friendly Tip 2: Make Simple Swaps in Your Routine
Routines can feel boring, but they're your secret weapon against feeling stuck. The trick is to swap out overwhelming habits for ones that feel fun and light. Instead of tackling your whole to-do list at once, pick one small task to start with. For instance, if mornings leave you frazzled, swap scrolling on your phone for a short walk outside. Fresh air wakes up your senses and clears your head.
Another simple swap: Turn your downtime into a mini self-care ritual. If you're already brewing coffee, add a moment of quiet reflection. Or, if evenings are chaotic, try winding down with a warm bath. For an extra layer of support, incorporate essential oils like peace and calming into your routine. A few drops in your bathwater can calm and relax your mind and help shake off the day's scatter. It's a fun, easy way to refresh without overhauling your life.
Remember, simple swaps lead to big changes. Start with one swap today, like trading screen time for a walk, and feel the difference. This is real life wellness in action—practical steps that fit into your world.
Beginner-Friendly Tip 3: Move Your Body (In a Way That Feels Good)
When you're stuck and scattered, your body might be holding onto tension without you realizing it. The best stress relief? Gentle movement. You don't need to run a marathon—just lace up your shoes for a 10-minute stroll around the block. It's amazing how a little activity can shift your energy and clear your thoughts.
Make it fun by turning it into a game. Put on your favorite playlist and dance in your living room for a song or two. Or, if you're feeling tight, try some basic stretches. To enhance this, essential oils can be a great addition. For example, rub a drop of stress away oil on your temples before your walk—its refreshing aroma might help you feel more alert and less weighed down.
Start small and grow from there. Begin with five minutes of movement daily, and build up as you go. It's not about pushing yourself; it's about reclaiming that sense of flow. Over time, you'll notice less scatter and more confidence in your step.
Beginner-Friendly Tip 4: Journal to Unpack Your Thoughts
Writing things down is like giving your brain a vacation. When you're feeling scattered, journaling helps you sort through the chaos. Grab a notebook and jot down three things: one thing you're grateful for, one win from today, and one small goal for tomorrow. It's that straightforward.
To make it even more enjoyable, create a cozy journaling spot. Diffuse with a citrusy essential oil like lemon for a uplifting vibe—it can brighten your mood and make the process feel less like a chore. Don't worry about perfect sentences; this is just for you.
In real life wellness, journaling is a simple tool for self-care. Start with one page a day, and watch how it helps you feel less stuck. It's empowering to see your thoughts on paper, turning overwhelm into clarity.
Beginner-Friendly Tip 5: Build a Support Network (You're Not in This Alone)
Feeling scattered can make you want to isolate, but connection is key. Reach out to a friend, join a local group, or even chat with someone online about shared experiences. Talking it out lightens the load and reminds you that everyone feels stuck sometimes.
For a personal touch, consider how essential oils could enhance your interactions. Diffuse something soothing like chamomile during a video call to create a calm atmosphere. It's a small way to support your emotional well-being.
Start small and grow by scheduling one catch-up a week. Real life wellness thrives on community, so lean on your people. You'll find strength in those connections.
Wrapping It Up: You're Ready to Start Over
There you have it—simple, actionable steps to shake off that stuck and scattered feeling. Remember, stress relief and self-care aren't about big overhauls; it's about those small steps that add up over time. You've got this. Give yourself permission to start fresh, one day at a time. Whether it's a quick journal entry or a walk with a favorite scent, you're building a foundation for a more empowered you.
Ready to take the next step? Book your Wellness Reset Consult today and get personalized tips to overcome overwhelm. It's a fun, judgment-free chat to help you reclaim your energy.
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SEEDLINGS AT A GLANCE Formulated specifically for infants with carefully chosen ingredients Made with 100% naturally derived ingredients for your family's clean lifestyle Infused with the soothing Seedlings Calm blend of essential oils - Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium for a sweet, mild aroma Formulated without silicones, formaldehyde carriers, PEGs, mineral oil, most common allergens, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or artificial dyes/colorants
The carefully selected essential oils in the Seedlings Calm essential oil blend create a warm and welcoming environment, while the sweet aroma from this unique blend of botanicals helps babies settle as they head to dreamland. Its soothing, calming scent can be found in all Seedlings products.
SEEDLINGS PRODUCT OPTIONS
- Seedlings Baby Lotion
- Seedlings Baby Oil
- Seedlings Baby Wash & Shampoo
- Seedlings Baby Wipes
- Seedlings Diaper Rash Cream
- Seedlings Linen Spray
- Seedlings Calm Essential Oil Blend
- Seedlings Tender Tush Ointment
BACKGROUND Many families turn to Young Living for natural, safe products for their families - especially their children. That is why Young Living created the Seedlings (and KidScents!) line - to provide naturally derived and plant-based solutions for the smallest, most vulnerable members of the family. These soothing, plant-based formulas use infant-safe essential oils and are free from harmful ingredients such as alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives or synthetic dyes. With essential oil-infused products made by experts and diluted to a strength safe for babies, Seedlings leaves parents with peace of mind and the littlies feeling snug and secure.
SEEDLINGS BABY LOTION Seedlings Baby Lotion nourishes your baby's skin by replacing lost moisture and supporting the skin's moisture barrier and is lightly scented with Young Living's Seedlings Calm essential oil blend of Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium for a sweet, mild aroma that encourages a soothing environment. Created especially for an infant's delicate skin, the plant-based formula is non-drying, non-greasy, and mild—perfect for everyday use.
SEEDLINGS BABY LOTION AT A GLANCE
- Made with 100 percent naturally derived ingredients
- Replaces lost moisture and absorbs smoothly into skin
- Supports healthy-looking skin
- Formulated specially for an infant's delicate skin
- Exclusive Seedlings Calm blend of essential oils offers a sweet, calming, and soothing aroma to help babies relax during their nighttime routine
- Formulated without silicones, formaldehyde carriers, PEGs, mineral oil, most common allergens, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or artificial dyes/colorants
INGREDIENTS Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Coco-caprylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Apple fruit extract, Sodium levulinate, Lavender oil, Glyceryl undecylenate, Sodium anisate, Murumuru seed butter, Mango seed butter, Cocoa seed butter, Safflower seed oil, Coriander seed oil, Sodium chloride, Bergamot peel oil, Marigold flower extract, Citric acid, Achiote seed extract, Ylang ylang flower oil, Geranium flower oil
TO USE
- Squeeze a small amount into your hands.
- Rub hands together to warm the lotion and gently massage into baby's skin.
SEEDLINGS BABY OIL Seedlings Baby Oil nourishes and moisturizes your little one's skin, while its aroma creates a light, calm environment. With Young Living's Seedlings Calm blend of Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium premium essential oils, alongside other natural, plant-based ingredients, Seedlings Baby Oil is the perfect, soothing addition to your child's daily routine.
SEEDLINGS BABY OIL AT A GLANCE
- Non-greasy formula absorbs smoothly into skin while offering nourishing moisturization
- Made with naturally derived ingredients
- Provides a light, calm aroma that promotes a relaxing environment
- Gentle enough for everyday use
- Formulated without alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic dyes
- Also makes a great carrier oil for making roller blends or applying other essential oils to your little ones!
INGREDIENTS Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Apricot kernel oil, Safflower seed oil, Prickly pear seed oil, Mixed tocopherols, Lavender oil, Coriander seed oil, Bergamot peel oil, Ylang ylang flower oil, Geranium flower oil
TO USE Apply a small amount to your hands. Rub hands together to warm the oil and gently massage into baby's skin.
SEEDLINGS BABY WASH & SHAMPOO Seedlings Baby Wash & Shampoo is 100 percent plant based and infused with Young Living's premium Seedlings Calm blend of Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium for a sweet, mild aroma that encourages a soothing environment. This mild cleanser leaves skin and hair soft and clean and helps keep tangles manageable. The mild and tear-free formula makes bathtime gentle and enjoyable for your little ones.
SEEDLINGS BABY WASH & SHAMPOO AT A GLANCE
- All-in-one wash formulated for baby's hair and body
- Tear free and rinses clean without over-drying skin
- Made with 100% naturally derived ingredients
- Formulated without sulfates, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic dyes
- Exclusive Seedlings Calm blend of essential oils offers a sweet, calming, and soothing aroma to help babies relax during their nighttime routine
INGREDIENTS Water, Sodium laurylglucosides, hydroxypropylsulfonate, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Sodium chloride, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Lavender oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coriander seed oil, Eyebright extract, Marigold flower extract, Bergamot peel oil, Citric acid, Ylang ylang flower oil, Geranium flower oil
TO USE
- Wet hair and skin with warm water. Apply a small amount to a moistened washcloth or hand.
- Gently lather over body and scalp. Rinse with water or wipe with a warm, wet washcloth.
SEEDLINGS BABY WIPES Seedlings Baby Wipes contain soothing calendula and witch hazel extracts, hydrating aloe, and calming Lavender essential oil that combine with wipe material derived from wood pulp to provide gentle, thorough, ultra-soft cleansing for your little one's delicate skin. The scent of the Seedlings Calm essential oil blend is soothing for babies, and the soft, thick wipe material allows for a gentle, efficient clean for any mess.
SEEDLINGS BABY WIPES AT A GLANCE
- Formulated without chlorine, alcohol, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic dyes
- Mild, gentle formula with cleansing botanicals and premium essential oils
- Contains soapberry fruit extract, a natural foaming ingredient that aids in cleansing
- Plant-based, naturally derived formula leaves skin moisturized, soft, and smooth
- Contains apple fruit, which is rich in antioxidants
- Also works great for removing sand from legs and feet after a day at the beach and makes a great option for dryer sheets!
INGREDIENTS Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sapindus mukorossi fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lavender oil, Fractionated coconut oil, Coriander seed oil, Bergamot peel oil, Ylang ylang flower oil, Geranium flower oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Witch hazel leaf extract, Lexgard GCP (Phenethyl alcohol and Glyceryl caprylate)
TO USE Open lid and remove plastic covering before first use. Use to clean messes as needed. Close lid firmly after each use to keep moist.
SEEDLINGS DIAPER RASH CREAM This exclusive over-the-counter Seedlings Diaper Rash Cream conditions baby's skin and helps relieve, treat, and prevent diaper rash, soothing your little one during sensitive times. Seedlings Diaper Rash Cream is proven to reduce the severity and duration of diaper rash when applied at the first sign of redness. Formulated with your little one's delicate skin in mind, this extra-gentle, mild formula rubs in smoothly and acts as a physical barrier, protecting minor irritations and chafed skin associated with diaper rash from wetness and other irritants.
SEEDLINGS DIAPER RASH CREAM AT A GLANCE
- Reduces redness while protecting the skin, acting as a physical barrier to irritants
- Formulated without lanolin, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic colorants
- Temporarily protects injured or exposed skin or mucous membrane surfaces from harmful or annoying stimuli and may help provide relief to skin
- Made with 100 percent naturally derived ingredients
INGREDIENTS Coconut oil, beeswax, castor oil, mangifera indica seed butter, sunflower oil, safflower oil, cocoa butter, maranta arundinacea root, avocado oil, astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, glyceryl rosinate, kaolin, lavender oil, tocopherol, tamanu oil, vitis vinifera seed, hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, glyceryl oleate, olive oil unsaponifiables, picea mariana† leaf oil, helichrysum† italicum flower oil, calendula officinalis flower, chamomile, lavender flower extract, plantago major leaf, stellaria media leaf
TO USE Apply cream liberally with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged.
SEEDLINGS LINEN SPRAY Seedlings Linen Spray combines calming Lavender essential oil, sweet Coriander essential oil, serene Bergamot essential oil, and floral Ylang Ylang and Geranium essential oils to promote peaceful feelings and a relaxing environment for your little ones. This gentle, mild linen spray is perfect for use in daytime and nighttime routines and offers a sweet, floral scent to fabrics that is easily removed when washed.
SEEDLINGS LINEN SPRAY AT A GLANCE
- Refreshes crib sheets, blankets, car seats, clothing, and more
- Contains Young Living-exclusive Seedlings Calm blend of essential oils to offer a sweet, calming, and soothing aroma that is easily removed when washed
- Gentle enough for use around both infants and breastfeeding mothers
- Formulated without alcohol, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, sulfates, animal-derived ingredients, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, artificial dyes/colorants, or GMO ingredients
- Made with 100 percent naturally derived ingredients
INGREDIENTS Water, Glyceryl caprylate, Glycerin, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Glyceryl undecylenate, Sodium levulinate, Lavender essential oil, Sodium anisate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Polyglyceryl-5 oleate, Coriander seed oil, Citric acid, Bergamot peel oil, Ylang ylang flower oil, Geranium essential oil
TO USE
- Spray car seats and strollers to freshen up with the scent of Seedlings Calm essential oil blend.
- Use to freshen up changing tables.
- Spray on blankets or linens before naps or bedtime for a calming aroma.
- Spray on stuffed animals or other fabrics to refresh the aroma between washes.
SEEDLINGS CALM ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND The harmonious blend of Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, and Geranium puts calm front and center, which lets you and your little one relax at bedtime. The carefully selected essential oils in Seedlings Calm create a warm and welcoming environment, while the sweet aroma from this unique blend of botanicals helps babies settle as they head to dreamland.
SEEDLINGS CALM ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
- Transforms any room into a peaceful, cozy nursery
- Offers a sweet, calming, and soothing aroma—especially at bedtime
- Helps parents and baby unwind during their nighttime routine
- Diffuse to set the stage for sleep; dilute and use for a baby massage or apply to the bottom of the feet.
KEY CONSTITUENTS *Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
- Linalool, B-caryophyllene
INGREDIENTS Lavender essential oil, Coconut oil, Coriander essential oil, Bergamot essential oil, Ylang Ylang essential oil, Geranium essential oil
SEEDLINGS TENDER TUSH Seedlings Tender Tush is an all-purpose, cloth-diaper-safe ointment that nourishes and soothes baby's delicate skin. Made with plant-based ingredients, Seedlings Tender Tush creates a moisturizing barrier on the skin and helps protect infants' delicate skin. Seedlings Tender Tush is gentle and mild for daily use to promote smooth and nourished skin.
SEEDLINGS TENDER TUSH AT A GLANCE
- Made with naturally derived ingredients and premium essential oils
- All-purpose ointment great for use on other areas such as elbows, chins, cheeks, knees, and other dry or sensitive areas in need of nourishing moisturization
- Free of lanolin, parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, fragrances, and colorants
INGREDIENTS
- Coconut oil, Cocoa butter, Olive oil, Almond oil, Beeswax, Wheat germ oil, Royal Hawaiian sandalwood, Coriander, Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Frankincense, Bergamot, Cistus, Ylang Ylang, Geranium essential oils
- Contains gluten, nut, and coconut/palm ingredients
TO USE Apply liberally to diaper area as often as needed to help soothe and protect skin. Tender Tush also makes a great skin soothing ointment to keep in your wellness kit!
