Teaching—whether in a school classroom or at home—comes with plenty of rewarding moments, but also plenty of stress. Kids get wiggly, lessons don’t always go as planned, and sometimes the teacher ends up feeling just as frazzled as the students. That’s why many teachers love having doTERRA Balance® Grounding Blend nearby.
What Makes Balance® So Calming
Balance® combines spruce, frankincense, and blue tansy, giving it an earthy, grounding aroma. Many teachers describe it as smelling like the woods—steady, peaceful, and grounding. Just a little can help shift the atmosphere of a busy learning space.
Ways Teachers Can Use Balance® During the Day
Here are some simple ways to bring Balance® into a school or homeschool routine:
- Kick off the morning right: Encourage calm from the start of the day by applying a drop to the bottoms of your feet before lessons begin.
- Smooth out transitions: Rub a drop between your palms, take a few deep breaths, and head into the next subject with more focus.
- Create a steady work environment: Try diffusing Balance® during reading, writing, or independent work time.
- End-of-day reset: Apply a drop to your wrists or diffuse as you clean up—it’s a gentle way to transition out of “teaching mode.”
Pairing Oils with Little Calming Habits
Balance® works even better when paired with small grounding routines in the classroom:
- Stretch breaks: Give students two minutes to stand, stretch, and move around. Pair it with a breath of Balance® for a full reset.
- Fresh air moments: Even a short walk outside or a few deep breaths by an open window can change the tone of the day.
- Gratitude list: Invite students to write down one or two things they’re thankful for. Diffusing Balance® during the activity makes it even more calming.
- Deep breaths before tests: Encourage a couple of slow, steady breaths before big assignments or quizzes. Breathing in Balance® can help set the stage for focus and calm.
Because Teachers Need Calm as Much as Students
Teaching isn’t just about academics—it’s also about creating an environment where kids feel safe and ready to learn. But teachers deserve calm, too. Adding Balance® into the day is one small way to support your students while also giving yourself a moment to pause and breathe in the middle of the busyness.