What Essential Oils Are Good for Mental Fatigue?
It is cheaper than therapy and longer lasting than an espresso !
I’m in the middle of a serious job search right now, and if you are too, you’ll know it’s a long and exhausting process. It’s easy to feel like you’re just going through the motions, endless applications, interviews, and waiting - all of it can leave you feeling mentally drained.
I am not surprised : Nearly 58% of people experience moderate to extreme stress every day and 2 in 5 feel under constant pressure to get things done. It’s no wonder mental fatigue feels so universal.
Source: Euromonitior International, Voice of the Consumer Surveys, 2025.
That's what I've been trying to overcome I needed a scent that was sharp, clean, and invigorating something that could cut through the fatigue and help me regain my focus.
DIY Diffuser Blend for Mental Fatigue: Rosemary & Grapefruit
What You’ll need:
A diffuser.
I’m using a diffuser lamp here (a present from my sister, years ago), but the same blend also works in the mist diffusers.
Water
2 Essential oils: Grapefruit and Rosemary
What I do
Fill the diffuser with water.
Add the essential oils:
5 drops of Grapefruit oil for its uplifting scent
and 4 drops of Rosemary oil for mental clarity and concentration
Switch it on and let the scent fill the room.
Soft light meets energy. This USB selenite lamp grounds the space.
Digital or on paper a quiet page can help you reset and think clearly.
If that appeals to you I’ve created Scent Notes- a journal with gentle prompts for capturing the moments and scent around you.
4. Once the diffuser’s running, I like to put a bit of piano jazz or do a few simple stretches. Nothing fancy just some deep breathing, gentle neck and shoulder rolls, and a couple of yoga moves. It‘s just enough to shake things off :)
