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Highest Potential 60-day challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n

As part of our Blend of the Month challenge, we invite our community to focus on a different intention (and its associated essential oil blend) with us for two months, then share their experience. Last December and January, we focused on cultivating belief<\/a><\/strong>. Now we\u2019re switching our focus to stepping into our highest potential together.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready to explore what living in alignment with your highest potential can look like, you\u2019re in the right place. Keep reading to find everything you need to know to join us.<\/p>\n

What does it mean to live in your highest potential?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some people think of it as achieving a specific goal, but your potential is so much more than that. It\u2019s not a dream job, wealth, or any single milestone you might associate with success. It\u2019s a state of being.<\/p>\n

Your highest potential is where your skills, purpose, and presence come together in full expression. When your life is aligned with the things you care about most and you create space for your authentic self to shine, you\u2019re living up to your full potential.<\/p>\n

So, how do you find that alignment?<\/p>\n

Here are some simple habits to help you shift your lifestyle into greater alignment with your authentic self:<\/p>\n

Release the weight of external pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s society, a friend, or a family member, everyone seems to have an opinion on who you should be and how you should live. But you\u2019re the one who has to spend each day in your shoes, so don\u2019t try to force yourself into a shoe that doesn\u2019t fit who you are.<\/p>\n

Drown out your inner critic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sometimes the worst pressure comes from ourselves. If you\u2019re always telling yourself you can\u2019t, it\u2019s harder to have the courage to try. While it\u2019s not always easy to silence your inner critic, you can give it something else to talk about. Try repeating an affirmation like this whenever you feel discouraged: \u201cToday is my day to shine\u201d or \u201cI can. I will. I see where I want to be, and I believe that I belong there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Be brutally honest about what you want<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t make progress if you\u2019re not honest with yourself. And there\u2019s no point in setting goals that take you somewhere you don\u2019t want to be. Take some time to look inward and reflect on what you want out of life. Not what you think you should want, but what you actually desire from the deepest, most honest part of yourself.<\/p>\n

Set an intention<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you know what you want, set an intention and a simple plan of action to do something about it. This doesn\u2019t mean you have to overhaul your life or make drastic changes to reinvent who you are.<\/p>\n

Simply think of something you can do now to create more space for your authentic self to breathe. Maybe that means taking up a hobby, setting a boundary at work, or investing in growth opportunities that align with your goals.<\/p>\n

Anchor your intention to a scent<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anchoring is the practice of linking an intention to a consistent external cue\u2014something you can return to again and again as a reminder. Over time, that cue helps bring your intention back into focus, even on busy or distracted days.<\/p>\n

Scent is especially powerful for this because it\u2019s closely connected to the limbic system\u2014the part of the brain that regulates\u00a0memory, emotions, behavior, and motivation. That\u2019s why certain aromas can bring back powerful memories and why scent is often used to help create a calming, inspiring, or grounding atmosphere.<\/p>\n

We recommend pairing your intention with Highest Potential\u2122 essential oil blend<\/a><\/strong>,<\/strong> which was formulated for use while you work on releasing the emotional barriers that hold you back from higher achievement. Enjoy its sweet, elevating aroma as a consistent reminder of the intention you\u2019ve set and the direction you\u2019re choosing to move in.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s one simple way to use Highest Potential blend as part of your daily routine:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>

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Tip: You can also layer this blend with Valor\u00ae essential oil blend<\/a> for an extra empowering aroma.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have Highest Potential blend, you can use any of the single oils in it instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Let\u2019s live in our highest potential, together!<\/p>\n

We\u2019re all in this with you. As you take on the 60-day challenge, share your journey with us and inspire others to do the same. Post your story on social media and tag us\u2014we\u2019re excited to see how this journey unfolds for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>