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Renii Modisette • October 31, 2023

The Journey

It's been a minute since I've put words on a page, and it feels great! Over the last several months, I embarked on a journey to become a professional aromatherapist. I have learned so much about the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of essential oils. So much so that my daily self-care ritual includes using my oil blends every day while seeing and enjoying the emotional impact of soul healing, inner contentment, and peace. Physically, the aromatic blend, Temperance, has helped me with headaches and stress.


Headaches: The Stress of It All 

It is no secret that headaches bring their own set of challenges when one has prioritized tasks for the day. Headaches can be debilitating even if one has the best intentions. If the headache is behind the eyes, it is related to tension and stress. However, headaches at the back of the neck and head are stress, spine, and nerve-related or physical because of a lack of minerals. To learn more about minerals and nutrition, check out a great certified nutritionist, Danielle Jones, who can help one understand self-care through nutrition. 


Along with a nutrition solution, an aromatic blend can be helpful, like a stress reduction and emotional balance booster, Temperance. An aromatherapy blend intended for mental clarity and reducing stress, mood swings, and nervousness. 


Bergamot and Frankincense are essential oils in the Temperance aromatherapy blend. Bergamot helps with anxiety, while Frankincense assists with grounding, but both aid the Nervous System.

 

Time to Listen

Our bodies tell us when something is wrong, and we should listen to our bodies. If not now, when? 


When listening to our bodies, do so with grace and understanding. Learning is part of living. Our sense of smell, the Olfactory System, stimulates a positive and memorable response in just ONE second. Think about a dish you or someone close to you has cooked. Maybe it is a family recipe that mom, dad, or grandma made that you'd driven 5 hours in anticipation of tasting, or perhaps it's a holiday dish that you prepare every year. With the memory, can you smell it? That's your Olfactory System and Limbic System, the regulator of emotions and transformer of thoughts into action, at work! 

 

What if it’s a migraine?

If you experience migraines, a custom blend is a great option. When contemplating a custom blend, the conversation includes a comprehensive assessment, like the location of the migraine and health history, to ensure the custom aromatherapy blend is formulated to meet your unique needs to avoid contraindications. 


Mind Escape Vibe™ offers MTO™ stress management solutions to promote Mental Victory Vibe™ Action to put ourselves first for 15 minutes a day.

LEAN INTO:CouRagE EMBRACE: Honesty, Bravery, and Perseverance

By Renii Modisette • December 27, 2024
We begin to say goodbye to 2024 with cooler temperatures and yuletide attitudes as December ends. One thing is sure: self-regulation starts with the Self despite all else. In the last blog for 2024, I explore the sixth and final virtue, Courage, as well as three character strengths: Honesty, Bravery, and Perseverance, with the pendulum swinging both ways as a reminder we can make it through the first starting with Self. A great conclusion to the MTO Lean-in Series, which focuses on character strengths and virtues from the VIA Institute. I had initially planned to finish this series in October, but I found myself overwhelmed with school and work. I had convinced myself that I could push through despite feeling fatigued. However, I realized that the virtue of Courage also encompasses the character strength of Honesty. It was time for me to be honest with myself, which meant reevaluating the narrative I had created in my head. So, I took a break and reframed my internal dialogue to accept my revised story to remind myself that the pendulum swings both ways, so I must put myself first and focus on myself to overcome a self-imposed narrative that pushing through is the best way. I challenge you, amidst this season of giving and gratitude, to be honest with yourSELF—it's a personal journey. Is being honest with yourself a sign of bravery? Depending on who you ask, you might get different answers. In my opinion, yes, we are often harder on ourSELVES than anyone else is. Bravery is usually defined as resilience, facing fears, and not shrinking in the face of a threat or challenge. So, why can't SELF be a challenge? To help you navigate this solitary journey of self-awareness, consider the following statement:  "I AM in charge of how I react to others. I choose to respond in a positive way."

Where are you on the tightrope? MTO Lean-in Series, Part IV

By Renii Modisette • October 13, 2024
Hello October! Q4 is in full swing, with MTO KPIs still at the forefront. It feels like I was saying "Happy New Year" just yesterday. Towards the end of June, I began the MTO Lean-in Series, which focuses on character strengths and virtues from the VIA Institute. I learned about the character strengths and virtues while completing my Positive Psychology Practitioner studies and found them intriguing, especially in relation to enhancing my mindfulness practice. So far, I've covered Temperance, Transcendence, Humanity, and Justice. This month, I'll be discussing the fifth virtue, Wisdom, as well as three character strengths: Judgment, Curiosity, and Perspective. I'll then conclude the series with the sixth virtue in the November blog post. For more information on VIA's character strengths, please visit the VIA Institute website at https://www.viacharacter.org. WISDOM Let’s begin with I've coined the Wisdom Tightrope when discussing the virtue of Wisdom because it involves a balancing act depending on the situation. The first character strength, Judgment, is rooted in critical thinking to counteract faulty thinking and biased opinions. When overused, Judgment can lead to narrow-mindedness, and when underused, one isn't reflective enough. Ironically, it is often frowned upon to judge ourselves and others, yet our analytical mind somehow gets in the way, which allows us to debate whether something that is frowned upon should be up for discussion.

MTO Lean In Series: Part III

By Renii Modisette • September 2, 2024
This month's blog post features Part III of the MTO Lean in Series. In this edition, we discuss the virtue of Justice and two-character strengths. To learn more about VIA character strengths, please visit the VIA Institute.
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