Mineral support may help support hydration and overall wellness habits. I know this is needed, I personally can’t stand the taste. I try to rub it on my feet. (Trying to be a good friend and share).
Many people prioritize healthy evening routines and sleep-support habits as part of overall wellness support. I put this in my diffuser or rub it on my feet before bed, it is phenomenal! Hey, it’s safe for the kiddos too.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been feeling exhausted lately…
please know you are NOT alone.
Many women are carrying:
stress
emotional overload
hormone shifts
poor recovery
nervous system exhaustion
for years without realizing how much it impacts the body.
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Tired? Let’s just say it out loud… You slept. Not perfectly. But enough. And yet…
You wake up tired
You hit a wall by 2pm
You feel like you need a nap just to survive dinner
What is going on??
So many mom friends wear “Tired,” like a badge of honor. In America, it feels like a pull to burn the candle at both ends. Hustle culture screams, “Jam, more into the day.”
Have you noticed this or is it just me? Busy is another bragging right. My take is that if we are constantly on, no matter why rested is a rare commodity.
The truth of the matter is…
You’re not broken, definitely not a slacker…
And no… you don’t just “need more sleep.”
Something much deeper may be going on.
Cough, cough: slow down. Read a book, rock in a rocking chair. Maybe even sip tea! Think of our grandparents and great grandparents generations. They weren’t stressed like this generation tends to be…
Why you feel tired even after sleeping (big possibility)…
Let’s keep this simple. There are usually 5 main reasons:
1. Your body never actually relaxed. You may have slept…
But your body stayed in stress mode all night. I think this one may just be an epidemic.
This is the “tired but wired” cycle, the kind where you never get into the restorative rest our bodies need.
Signs:
Waking between 2:00-4:00am to. pee
Waking to check your phone in the middle of the night, “Hello. Addiction?”
Rolling around, slightly sleeping, while actively focusing thoughts on a real life matter…
Research shows chronic stress can disrupt sleep quality —even if you’re technically asleep. Totally sucks. Been there, done that. Ugh.
2. Blood sugar swings. If your blood sugar is all over the place:
you crash mid-day
you feel shaky or foggy
your energy is unstable
This is HUGE for moms. Especially the ones who cram food in while driving, often do not get a whole meal, etc.
Let me just say with a son with Type 1 Diabetes, protein is our friend in this situation. Protein helps stabilize blood sugar.
3. Hormone shifts. Especially if you’re in:
your 30s
your 40s
or beyond
Hormones can affect:
sleep quality
energy
mood
Even subtle shifts can leave you feeling drained.
Signs like:
Acne
Night sweats
Painful cycles
Awful PMS
Weight gain or loss for no reason
Difficulty maintaining warmth
4. Poor sleep quality (not just quantity) – this is similar to the #1.
You can sleep 8 hour…but if it’s broken, light, or restless?
You wake up exhausted, sadly. According to sleep research, quality matters more than just hours.
A 2016 review published in the journal Sleep stated:
“Sleep quality may be just as important, if not more important, than sleep duration in predicting future health.”
5. No daily rhythm
Your body LOVES patterns. But most of us are:
skipping meals
staying up late
overstimulated all day
differing bed times and wake times
grazing throughout the day
No rhythm = no steady energy
Quick reality check (this matters)
Over 60% of women report ongoing fatigue
Sleep issues affect millions of adults regularly
Stress is one of the top contributors to poor energy
👉 You are not alone in this.
So what actually helps?
Not a 27-step routine. Not more supplements thrown at the problem.
You need: simple daily signals your body can recognize.
Start with THIS (simple shift)
Before you try to “fix your whole life”… Start with your evening. Because if your body never winds down… tomorrow will feel the same.
They aren’t a magic fix…. Just as a consistent cue, that, “We’re done for the day.”
3. Clear your brain
Write down:
your top 3 priorities for tomorrow
That’s it.
💡 Why this works
Your body responds to patterns.
When you repeat the same signals:
your brain learns to relax faster
your sleep improves
your energy improves
FAQ (quick answers)
Why am I tired even after 8 hours of sleep?
Because sleep quality, stress, and hormones matter more than just hours.
Can stress really make me this tired?
Yes. Chronic stress can impact sleep, energy, and mood.
Is this a hormone problem?
Sometimes. Especially in perimenopause or menopause.
Do I need supplements?
Not always.
Start with:
sleep
rhythm
stress support
Then layer in support if needed.
Will this fix everything overnight?
No.
But it will start shifting things in the right direction.
Essential Oils for Stress, Sleep & Feeling Tired. FAQs
Do essential oils actually help with stress and relaxation?
They can support relaxation as part of a routine.
Certain scents (like lavender) have been studied for their calming effects, and many people use essential oils as a sensory cue to help the body wind down.
👉 They’re not a treatment or cure 👉 But they can be a helpful tool alongside good habits
How do essential oils help you relax?
Your sense of smell is directly connected to the part of your brain that processes emotion and memory.
That means:
👉 when you pair a calming scent with a routine 👉 your brain starts to associate that scent with “time to relax”
Over time, this can help your body shift into a calmer state more easily.
Where should I apply essential oils for stress support?
You don’t need a brand new life to feel better. For goodness sake, make the most of the Beautiful, Loving Life you have been given. Savor each day because truly it is a gift. In addition to gratitude,
This is for general wellness support and is not medical advice.
Final Word of Encouragement
Friends, life can be fast moving! I still can’t believe most of my kids are adults.
Let’s take the time to really wind down at night. Take a bath. Read the book. Put on a fan (this helps me sleep so much). Fill the diffuser before turning off the lights.
Life is so much sweeter when we are rested. Joy fills my heart much more when I’m not battling fatigue.
Invest in our futures by getting proper rest. The best is yet to be together: you and me. We are stronger, together. Better: together.
Major Study on Sleep Regularity + Longer Life
A 2024 study published in the journal Sleep found that:
Sleep regularity was a stronger predictor of mortality risk than sleep duration.
In plain English:
People with more regular, higher-quality sleep patterns tended to live longer than people with irregular sleep schedules.
Stress Away? Stress: Let’s just call it what it is…
We finally sit down at night… and instead of relaxing…
Our brain is like:
“Hey. Now that you’re still… let’s replay everything you didn’t finish today.”
or
“Hey, let’s rethink every conversation from every angle.”
Cool. Love that for us.
The truth of the matter is…
We aren’t bad at relaxing,
We are just overloaded, over stimulated, over responsible.
All. Day. Long.
We are:
answering questions
solving problems
breaking up fights
remembering everything for everyone
and somehow still trying to drink water and be a kind human
It’s a lot.
So when the house gets quiet?
Our body is tired… but our brain is still clocked in. Sadly.
So what do we actually do about it?
Not a 27-step routine.
Not something you’ll quit in 2 days.
We’re doing a 5-minute evening routine for stressed moms that actually fits real life.
Messy life. Loud life. Mom life.
🌙 Your 5-Minute Reset (real life version)
1. Turn the world down (1 minute)
No big speech here.
Just:
turn off bright lights
put your phone on silent
stop the input
We are basically telling our brain:
“The show is over. Go home.”
2. Give your body a signal (1 minute)
Your body needs a cue that it’s safe to relax.
This is where I personally use Young Living Stress Away
Not because it’s magic.
But because it’s consistent.
roll it on wrists
smell it
take a slow breath
Done.
It becomes your brain’s little signal of:
“Oh… we’re winding down now.”
3. Fix your shoulders (because… yikes) (1–2 minutes)
Be honest…
Your shoulders are somewhere near your ears right now, aren’t they?
Try this:
roll them back slowly
stretch your neck side to side
unclench your jaw (this one gets me every time)
You’re not working out.
You’re just telling your body:
“You can let go now.”
4. Get tomorrow out of your head (1 minute)
THIS is the big one.
Grab anything — notebook, receipt, random paper.
Write down:
your top 3 priorities for tomorrow
Not 15.
Not your entire life plan.
Just 3.
Because your brain doesn’t need more pressure… it needs closure.
5. Finally, Sit like a normal human (30 seconds)
No phone.
No scrolling.
No “just one more thing.”
Just sit.
I know… groundbreaking.
But this is where your body actually catches up.
Awe, doesn’t this feel better?
Why this works (and why most routines don’t)
Because this isn’t about becoming a different person.
This is about giving your nervous system a pattern.
Same steps. Same order. Same signal.
After a few nights, your brain starts to recognize:
“Oh… this means we’re done.”
And THAT is when you finally start to relax at night as a mom.
Let’s talk about the oil real quick
You don’t need anything fancy to do this.
You really don’t.
But…
Scent is one of the fastest ways to calm your body.
That’s why I use Young Living Stress Away
Not as a miracle.
Just as a simple, repeatable cue.
And honestly?
As moms… we need simple. I used this oil in my mini mom mobile vents when the kids were all crying waiting in the drive through line. It’s a keeper!
If you’re overwhelmed right now…
Start tonight.
Not Monday. Not when life slows down (lol… right).
Tonight.
Even if you only do 2 steps.
Even if your kids interrupt you 3 times.
Even if it’s messy.
Progress over perfect. Always.
My tid bit: I don’t do this wind down routine anymore. Nope. I just put oils on my feet and in my diffuser, and that’s all she wrote: I am out – for the count.
Even with menopause, now post menopause – I sleep hard, and good!
Want this in a super simple cheat sheet?
Because I know you don’t want to remember all this at 9:47pm 🙂
I made a quick “Evening Reset” you can follow step-by-step.
You don’t need a new life to feel better, your sweet life here and now is better than you know.
You need small systems that work inside your current life.
This is one of them.
And the best part?
It takes less time than scrolling your phone.
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