Anyone else feel like they are in the movie Groundhog Day? We are in week 7 of living life very differently and for each of us, the experience has been unique. But one thing we do have in common is that we are all living in a time of uncertainty. I used to teach change management sessions to leaders when I was in my corporate job so thought I would share some of the ‘stages of change’ because its an important reminder of what we CAN do. EVERYONE experiences the same phases no matter what the change..and this is a big one.

When in transition Zone people feel:

• Resentment towards the change.

• Low morale and low productivity.

• Anxiety about role, status or identity.

• Skepticism about the change.

• Can also be a time of creativity and innovation.

What people need (our kids or partners) or ourselves:

People need solid direction and goals, they need even more encouragement, reassurance in role (biz owners), and they need to be encouraged to talk about their feelings.

Here's what we have been doing:

We have a schedule we've been sticking with and it's been working pretty well most days. This is our weekday schedule and then weekends are just for fun, selfceare, church, baking, teaching kids to cook, and a little work if we feel inspired. We also have weekly projects. This week it's all about building a shelving unit in the basement and working on the garden. We ask how the kids are doing and feeling often. Boys aren't as aware so I often explain what I think they are feeling and then offer solutions.

We get dressed every day. (ok...Jake had 3 PJ days), we exercise most days and we ALWAYS get into nature. Now the schedule doesn't always work and sometimes the boys stay up too late or fight or eat too much junk but at the end of the day, we are trying our best to provide a level of structure so we can all make it through the transition zone!

Sure we had to close our business so there is a layer of heaviness hanging over us (and we all have a different layer of heavy) but we try to focus on our future being bright and positive because deep down we trust it will be.

Essential Oils that may help:

• Exhaustion Blend: Combine 10 drops Eucalyptus, 8 drops Rosemary, 7 drops Bergamot, 7 drops Grapefruit in 10 ml roller bottle and top with carrier oil. Apply to pulse points and behind the ears to help when feeling exhausted.

• Motivation Blend: Combine 10 drops lime, 10 drops wild orange, 5 drops frankincense, 5 drops black pepper in 10 ml roller bottle and top with carrier oil. Apply to pulse points and behind the ears. Or get the DoTerra Motivate blend here.

• Relax Diffuser Blend: Add 5 drops each blue tansy, wild orange, ylang ylang to diffuser for 30-60 minutes.

• Mental Clarity Blend: Combine 12 drops lemon, 8 drops rosemary, 4 drops cypress, 2 drops peppermint into a 10 ml roller bottle and top with carrier oil. Apply to pulse points and behind the ears.

• Lift and Calm Blend: Combine 10 drops frankincense, 12 drops elevation blend, 8 drops lavender, 4 drops peppermint into 10 ml roller bottle and then top with carrier oil. Apply to pulse points and behind the ears.

• De-stress Bath Blend: 1 cup Epsom Salts or sea salt, 1/2 cup baking soda, 10 drops lavender. Add to tub and enjoy.

• Anxiety Blend: Combine 10 drops bergamot, 10 drops lemon, 10 drops elevation, 10 drops lime, 10 drops lavender, 5 drops Balance Blend, 5 drops Serenity Blend into 10 ml roller bottle and top with carrier oil. Apply to pulse points and behind the ears every few hours.

• From Stressed to Carefree: Combine 7 drops green mandarin and 2 drops clove. Diffuse to replace discontented, agitated, nervous or anxious feelings.