Peppermint and Lemon, Pt.2

There are so many perks to owning my own piano studio! I get to choose my students, set my own hours, and interact with some amazing kids every week! 

There exists one major concern when teaching elementary students one on one in the afternoon to evening hours. These kids, and I, have already had a full day before they even come to me. Keeping us focused during the 45 minute lesson can be difficult! I want to give these kids the best of my teaching, and help them to maximize the benefits of our time together.

Peppermint oil, applied aromatically, increases alertness, and promotes cognitive performance.  Lemon oil energizes, and helps with concentration.  

For my birthday, my Handsome Man bought me a diffuser! I purchased mine from DoTERRA because it came with a bottle of OnGuard. It also arrived with two bottles and diffuser attachments, which are washable.

On my teaching day several weeks ago, I poured equal amounts Peppermint and Lemon Oils into one of these empty bottles, and plugged it in to my diffuser. 

This specific diffuser has a couple handy features (it should, for its price tag...)!

I can set the volume of oil that comes out, how many minutes it diffuses for, and how many minutes it rests for. The settings vary from under five minutes to twenty minutes, which gives me lots of freedom.

I noticed a definite improvement to lessons that day. I felt that I was more with it, and that the students retained more of what we talked about. I am going to do it again!

When January hits, I am will faithfully try this. I am looking forward to maximizing the potential of my time with the kids! 

How are applying Peppermint and Lemon aromatically?

About Peppermint Oil: It enhances memory, and helps with fatigue. It also helps with headaches! However, I CANNOT apply this oil while pregnant or nursing, since it is contraindicated during pregnancy, and lowers milk supply if nursing. It is actually recommended for weaning!

About Lemon Oil: Aromatically, it helps with Anxiety and concentration.  It also protects against colds and flu because of its air purification qualities! Trust me, when having multiple children in and out of my home, this is a huge bonus!