Syncing with Your Cycle: Creating Rhythms that Work with Your Hormones 🌙
Did you know that creating routines around your hormone cycle can actually make your life easier?
When you understand how your hormones naturally rise and fall throughout the month, you can design rhythms and routines that nourish your body — physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s about working with your body’s design, not against it.
We’re not meant to run at full speed all the time. Some days we sprint, some days we jog, and some days… we rest. When you know where you are in your cycle, you can plan your workload, your workouts, and even your self-care in ways that bring more peace and productivity.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening inside your body each month and how you can align your routines with each phase.
🌺 The Four Phases of the Female Hormone Cycle
Your monthly cycle includes four unique phases — menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal.
Each lasts about a week, though every woman’s rhythm is slightly different.
Each lasts about a week, though every woman’s rhythm is slightly different.
These shifts in hormones impact not only your physical body but also your energy, emotions, mood, and focus. When we understand what’s happening, it’s easier to show ourselves grace and create habits that support our well-being instead of fighting our natural flow.
Phase 1: Menstrual (Days 1–7)
This phase begins on the first day of your period. Both estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest, which often means lower energy and a natural pull toward rest and reflection.
How to support yourself this week:
- Say no to big commitments and carve out quiet space to rest.
- Nourish your body with warm, grounding foods and hydration.
- Take Epsom salt baths with Lavender, Frankincense, or Dragon Time for relaxation.
- Diffuse Valor, Frankincense, or Bergamot while journaling or meditating.
- Skip strenuous workouts — gentle yoga, stretching, or a slow walk are ideal.
- Use Deep Relief or CBD Muscle Rub on tense muscles.
This is your “winter” week — a time for stillness, rest, and listening to what your body and heart need.
Phase 2: Follicular (Days 8–14)
As your body prepares for ovulation, estrogen and testosterone rise — bringing renewed energy, focus, and optimism. You might feel more social, creative, and productive.
How to support yourself this week:
- Dive into brainstorming, planning, and problem-solving.
- Schedule meetings, social events, or workouts that energize you.
- Diffuse Envision, Clarity, or Brain Power while working.
- Try resistance training or higher-intensity workouts if you feel up for it.
- Use Deep Relief or Peppermint pre- or post-workout to soothe muscles.
Think of this as your “spring” phase — fresh energy, growth, and creativity.
Phase 3: Ovulatory (Around Day 15–21)
Ovulation is the main event — the moment your body has been preparing for. Hormones peak, energy is high, and you might feel your best both emotionally and physically.
How to support yourself this week:
- Schedule big projects, social events, or interviews.
- Connect deeply with others (great week for quality time with your spouse or loved ones).
- Keep up your workouts and active routines, but continue caring for your body before and after exercise.
- Prioritize hydration and nutrient-rich foods.
This is your “summer” week — full of vitality and connection. Enjoy it!
Phase 4: Luteal (Days 22–28)
After ovulation, progesterone rises while estrogen and testosterone taper off. You might start feeling slower, more inward-focused, and even crave comfort foods or quiet time. PMS symptoms can appear as your body prepares for menstruation again.
How to support yourself this week:
- Tidy up, organize, and complete projects early in the week while energy is steady.
- As your body slows down, increase self-care: warm baths, rest, and hydration.
- Diffuse calming oils like Peace & Calming or Release.
- Take magnesium or Mineral Essence to ease tension and support relaxation.
- Opt for gentle movement — restorative yoga or a peaceful walk.
- If you notice PMS symptoms, support your body with supplements or gentle liver-supporting options like JuvaTone.
This is your “autumn” week — time to wind down, reflect, and prepare for another cycle of renewal.
Supporting Your Cycle All Month Long 🌿
Our hormones are designed to fluctuate, but many women today start from a place of imbalance — especially with progesterone. Small, consistent habits can make a big difference:
- Apply Progessence Plus daily throughout your cycle or up until Day 1.
- Use Dragon Time Massage Oil over the abdomen during your period and the days leading up to it.
- Drink NingXia Red with Mineral Essence daily for nutrient and antioxidant support.
- Prioritize sleep, hydration, and whole foods that keep your blood sugar steady.
These aren’t quick fixes — they’re gentle rhythms of self-care that build balance and awareness over time.
Final Thoughts 💛
Learning to live in sync with our hormone cycles is such a powerful (and often overlooked) part of women’s wellness. Even though I’m in a different season of life now, I’m continually amazed at how beautifully our bodies were designed — with rhythms and patterns meant to guide us, not frustrate us.
If you’re in a stage where you’re still cycling, I’d love to hear from you!
👉 Have you tried aligning your routines or self-care habits with your hormone cycle?
👉 What differences have you noticed — in your mood, focus, energy, or emotional well-being?
👉 Have you tried aligning your routines or self-care habits with your hormone cycle?
👉 What differences have you noticed — in your mood, focus, energy, or emotional well-being?
Your real-life experiences could be such an encouragement to others walking through this topic. Share your thoughts or stories in the comments — let’s learn from each other and celebrate the wisdom in every season of womanhood. 🌸
Instead of rushing through the holiday hustle and bustle, we’re slowing down, savoring the season, and creating cozy winter spaces wherever we may be.
This time of year is full of gatherings, events, hosting, parties and travel—which we love—but all of those wonderful things can still pull on emotions, bandwidth, and energy.
So let’s enter this season with intentional calm.
Mindfulness.
Presence.
And the coziest winter environment…no matter where the days lead us.
Mindfulness.
Presence.
And the coziest winter environment…no matter where the days lead us.
When we intentionally slow down, we gift ourselves rest and replenishment. We make room for gratitude, reflection, and connecting more deeply with the people we love.
Simple Seasonal Grounding Practices with Essential Oils
Simple grounding practices help us stay rooted in a slower rhythm.
Journaling at the start or end of the day, turning on your diffuser in the evening, or taking a few mindful breaths of a grounding essential oil blend when the day feels scattered—all of these bring us back to presence and help set the tone for a cozy winter home.
Handmade Essential Oil Gifts that Create Cozy Atmosphere
Another beautiful way to carry this slower, intentional energy into the holidays is through handmade gifts—gifts infused with meaning, heart, and presence.These are simple, affordable and thoughtful DIY ideas using essential oils:
Holiday Cheer Room Spray
Combine 4 drops each of Orange, Cinnamon Bark, Pine, Vanilla + splash witch hazel + water in 4 oz spray bottle
Combine 4 drops each of Orange, Cinnamon Bark, Pine, Vanilla + splash witch hazel + water in 4 oz spray bottle
Cozy Season Kitchen Spray
Combine 1–2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner + 10 drops each Clove, Orange, Cinnamon Bark in 16oz bottle + water
Combine 1–2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner + 10 drops each Clove, Orange, Cinnamon Bark in 16oz bottle + water
Festive Foaming Hand Soap
2 tbsp castile soap + 15 drops Christmas Spirit + 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil + water
2 tbsp castile soap + 15 drops Christmas Spirit + 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil + water
Glow Serum Roller
15 drops each Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender + fill with jojoba oil in 10mL roller bottle
15 drops each Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender + fill with jojoba oil in 10mL roller bottle
Sleepy Time Bath Salts
½ cup magnesium flakes or Epsom salt + 10 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile
½ cup magnesium flakes or Epsom salt + 10 drops each Lavender, Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile
Peppermint Sugar Scrub
¼ cup sugar + 2 tbsp coconut oil + 3 drops Peppermint
¼ cup sugar + 2 tbsp coconut oil + 3 drops Peppermint
Beard Balm
2 tbsp beeswax + 2 tbsp shea butter + 2 tbsp jojoba oil + 10–15 drops Pine or Black Spruce
2 tbsp beeswax + 2 tbsp shea butter + 2 tbsp jojoba oil + 10–15 drops Pine or Black Spruce
How Scent Creates a Cozy Winter Home Sanctuary
Scent is emotionally powerful. It can instantly transport us, shift our mood, and help us stay grounded in the present moment.
Our sense of smell is directly tied to the part of the brain that processes memory and emotion, which is why scent becomes part of the moment and part of the memory.
Essential oils are a beautiful way to create curated seasonal energy—whether that’s a room full of peace, a cozy evening vibe, winter nostalgia, or joyful bright holiday energy.
Favorites this time of year:
Valor • Stress Away • Peace & Calming • Vanilla
Valor • Stress Away • Peace & Calming • Vanilla
Winter Diffuser Blend Ideas to Create Memory Through Aroma
Cozy Fireside Blends- Sugar Cookie Glow: Vanilla + Cinnamon Bark + Orange
- Merry & Bright: Peppermint + Orange + Frankincense
- Silent Night: Lavender + Frankincense + Cedarwood
Winter Snow Blends
- Snow Day: Wintergreen + Eucalyptus + Lemon
- Cabin Retreat: Pine + Idaho Grand Fir + Bergamot + Tangerine
- Warm Wool Blanket: Stress Away + Cedarwood + Copaiba
Cozy Car Blends
- Cinnamon Road Trip: Cinnamon Bark + Orange + Ginger
- Frosted Windows: Peppermint + Eucalyptus Radiata + Lemon
- Peaceful Commute: Lemon + Frankincense + Lavender
Cozy DIY Gift Ideas Without Actually DIYing
If DIYs aren’t your thing, you can still create a personalized, meaningful gift! Sharing things that bring grounding, peace, and calm to those we love is one of our favorite things!
* Cozy Diffuser Blend Trio Set
Create 3 mini bottles of diffuser blends that the recipient will love! Grab some glass dropper bottles, add your oils, and apply a cute sticker or label with fun blend names like “Cozy Morning,” “Silent Night,” or “Winter Woods.”
Create 3 mini bottles of diffuser blends that the recipient will love! Grab some glass dropper bottles, add your oils, and apply a cute sticker or label with fun blend names like “Cozy Morning,” “Silent Night,” or “Winter Woods.”
* DIY Lip Balm Kit
Skip the DIY part and let a DIY-lover make their own things! Grab a cute basket (often you can find these thrifted!) and arrange some beeswax pastilles, a small jar of coconut oil, and a bottle of Peppermint or Grapefruit Vitality (or both!)
Skip the DIY part and let a DIY-lover make their own things! Grab a cute basket (often you can find these thrifted!) and arrange some beeswax pastilles, a small jar of coconut oil, and a bottle of Peppermint or Grapefruit Vitality (or both!)
* DIY Bath Fizzies Kit
Grab a cute basket or gift bag and add a small bag of baking soda, a bag of citric acid, a bottle of Lavender, and some fun molds. Include a little note with simple instructions so the recipient can mix, press, and create their own fizzy bath treats at home.
Grab a cute basket or gift bag and add a small bag of baking soda, a bag of citric acid, a bottle of Lavender, and some fun molds. Include a little note with simple instructions so the recipient can mix, press, and create their own fizzy bath treats at home.
* Wellness Gift Bags
Wrap together NingXia Red packets, Super C Chewables, Lavender Lip Balm, and/or Stress Away Roller. Add a note that says: “For the friend who does it all. May your energy be high and your stress be low!”
Wrap together NingXia Red packets, Super C Chewables, Lavender Lip Balm, and/or Stress Away Roller. Add a note that says: “For the friend who does it all. May your energy be high and your stress be low!”
Decorating Your Home with Cozy Scents for Winter
Try adding a few drops of your favorite oils to pinecones, porous wreaths, or wooden ornaments.
The natural materials will slowly release the aroma over time, filling your home with cozy, subtle fragrance.
You can also spritz live garland or fresh greenery with a simple mix of water and Pine, Grand Fir, or Blue or Black Spruce to refresh the scent throughout the season.
A quick and easy DIY is this Cozy Room Spray.
In a 4 oz spray bottle, combine:
In a 4 oz spray bottle, combine:
- 10 drops Orange
- 5 drops Cinnamon Bark
- 5 drops Caraway
- Fill the rest with water and shake gently.
Use this spray in your living room, guest space, or office to refresh the energy and bring a sense of warmth, comfort, and seasonal joy wherever you go.
Simple Sensory Rituals to Support a Cozy Winter Season
We all need a little extra TLC during the holidays—a gentle reminder to slow down, breathe, and find a moment of presence and peace amidst the busyness.
Three simple, sensory ways to do this are by creating a Holiday Hand Scrub, a Winter Simmer Pot, and a Simple Car Diffuser. All of these are easy, nourishing, and bring the cozy holiday spirit right into your home.
- Holiday Hand Scrub:
Combine ½ cup sugar + ¼ cup coconut oil + 5 drops Peppermint + 5 drops Vanilla. Use after a day of baking or prepping for guests! - Winter Simmer Pot:
Add fresh orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and 2–3 drops each of Clove, Ginger, and Cinnamon Bark. - Simple Car Diffuser:
Take a wooden slice or felt ornament and add 2–3 drops of your favorite essential oil. Hang it in your car for a subtle, festive fragrance that lifts your mood during the busy season. You can also use it as a tree ornament for a touch of aroma on the holiday tree.
These simple rituals turn ordinary moments into opportunities for presence, calm, and seasonal delight—a little homemade magic that nourishes both body and spirit.
Final Thoughts: Slow the Season + Savor It
As the holidays swirl around us, remember to slow down and breathe.
Pick one or two of these cozy winter essential oil ideas and try them this week.
Affirmations to anchor the season:
- I give myself permission to pause and enjoy the moment.
- I hold both joy and peace, even amidst the busy season.
- My home, my heart, and my time are infused with warmth and love.
- I create space for connection, reflection, and self-care.
Let the season unfold slowly, meaningfully, and beautifully.
Happy Oiling!
~Candy
The season of feasting, family, and second helpings has officially arrived — and Young Living is here to help your tummy stay happy through it all! This month’s free gifts are all about digestive support so you can fully enjoy the flavors (and leftovers) of the holidays without the post-meal regrets.
Get ready to eat the pie, sip the cider, and enjoy every delicious bite, because this month’s gifts with purchase are here to keep things running smoothly from appetizer to dessert.
Happy Oiling!!
-Candy
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If you've ever wondered whether Thieves Cleaner and essential oils actually clean and stop bacteria growth, you’re not alone. There’s a lot of hype out there — and as someone who loves a good low-tox living swap, I wanted proof too.
So, we rolled up our sleeves and ran a little science experiment right at home. We tested Thieves Household Cleaner, Thieves essential oil blend, and Oregano essential oil against some of the most popular conventional cleaning brands.
And honestly… the results speak for themselves. 👀
🧼 Cleaners We Tested
We wanted a fair comparison, so we chose a mix of natural, “green,” and conventional cleaners that most households use:
- Thieves Household Cleaner
- Thieves Essential Oil Blend
- Oregano Essential Oil
vs. - Mrs. Meyer’s
- Method
- Lysol
- Seventh Generation
- Clorox
🔬 The Experiment: Petri Dish Style
Here’s exactly what we did 👇
- Swabbed bacteria from the bottom of a child’s shoe (hello, germs!) and added it to petri dishes.
- Added about 3 drops of each cleaner or essential oil to separate dishes.
- Taped them closed and let the bacteria grow for 4–5 days.
This gave us a clear side-by-side look at how well each cleaner prevented bacterial growth.
🌿 The Results: Thieves Takes the Win
After a few days, it was crystal clear:
👉 Thieves Cleaner, Thieves essential oil blend, and Oregano essential oil outperformed all the others by far.
While some of the conventional cleaners still showed visible bacterial growth, the dishes treated with Thieves products were clean and clear. ✨
This little DIY experiment confirmed what so many low-tox households already know — plant-based cleaning products can be incredibly effective, without relying on harsh chemicals.
🧴 Why Thieves Household Cleaner Stands Out
Thieves Cleaner isn’t just another “green” cleaner. It’s powered by essential oils — including the famous Thieves blend — and formulated to clean your home without synthetic fragrances, bleach, or harmful chemicals.
Some highlights:
- 🌿 Plant-based + biodegradable ingredients
- 👶 Family-safe — no harsh fumes or residues
- 🌎 Eco-friendly for a healthier planet
- ✨ Infused with Thieves essential oil blend, known for its purifying properties
The Thieves essential oil blend itself (a mix of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary) has been studied for its cleansing and immune-supporting benefits. Just one sniff—or a quick PubMed search—is enough to see why it’s a household favorite.
💚 A Simple Swap for a Healthier Home
This experiment was such a fun reminder that you don’t need harsh chemicals to keep your home clean. Thieves Cleaner is proof that natural can be powerful.
If you’ve been curious about making the switch to a low-tox lifestyle, this is one of the easiest, most impactful places to start. ✨
Ditch the conventional cleaners and let Thieves work its magic — your home (and your health) will thank you. 🌿
Joy, Comfort & Connection—Naturally
The holidays are a time to slow down, savor cozy moments, and share meaningful gifts with the people we love. And what better way to do that than with pure, plant-powered goodness from Young Living’s Holiday Collection?
Whether you’re creating a peaceful sanctuary for yourself or looking for thoughtful, toxin-free gifts that friends and family will truly adore, this year’s lineup is designed to inspire joy, comfort, and connection.
From seasonal essential oil blends that fill your home with festive aromas, to spa-like self-care treats and beautiful diffusers that make any space feel like a cozy retreat — the Young Living Holiday Collection makes it easy to celebrate the season with intention and wellness in mind.
So grab your favorite cozy drink (peppermint mocha, spiced cider, or maybe NingXia with a cinnamon stick 😉), snuggle under your softest blanket, and browse the Holiday Look Book below. You’ll find ideas for heartfelt gifting, calm spaces, and all the little moments that make this season merry and bright.
Because when we give gifts that support wellness, peace, and presence — we’re not just wrapping up a product, we’re sharing a lifestyle. 🌿✨
