Currently I am testing out a new – to me – essential oil blend which is supposed to revitalise, uplifting, strengthening, and restore mental alertness. When it comes to the typical afternoon slump I tend to reach for the coffee, so I thought I would give this blend a try. Don’t get me wrong, I love my coffee, but there is a difference between enjoying coffee, especialy if you are sipping a delicious brew from an exquisite coffee bean, and having to reach for the coffee just to make it through the day.

I got the new blend in the post yesterday, a bit of a sluggish Monday morning and decided to try it out straight away. Well, I was pleasantly surprised – it did work beautifully. Currently I have it on me as well, and indeed no need for coffee. I find it is both energizing as well as calming … the energy lift without any hyper adrenaline affect. I suppose the addition of the balsam Fir gives it this tranquil element of relaxed alertness.
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