The Power of Citrus: How Wild Orange Lifts Your Mood
- Peggy Washburn
- Feb 24
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 22

Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect it, leaving us feeling uncertain and often overwhelmed. Whether it's shifting personal circumstances, challenges at work, or the broader global landscape, it can be difficult to stay grounded. Anxiety often arises when we don’t know what’s coming next, and that fear can create a cycle of stress that’s hard to break. But the good news is, you don’t have to face this uncertainty alone. doTERRA Wild Orange offers a natural tool to help restore balance and guide you through the unknown with more clarity and calm.
Wild Orange, an uplifting citrus oil, holds the power to lift your mood, support emotional balance, and help you feel more connected to a sense of joy and abundance. In times of chaos, Wild Orange reminds you that there is always enough—enough creativity, enough energy, and enough peace. It helps shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance, allowing you to move through uncertainty with a renewed sense of confidence and peace. Whether you inhale it directly, diffuse it around your space, or apply it topically, Wild Orange offers a much-needed sense of lightness when the world feels heavy. With doTERRA’s high-quality, pure essential oils, you have a natural solution to help you stay grounded and embrace a more positive outlook, no matter what life throws your way.
Building Emotional Resilience: How Wild Orange Supports You Through Change

Change, even when it’s positive, can bring its own form of stress. It challenges our sense of security, and that’s where Wild Orange can truly help. This essential oil is all about embracing the abundance of life—encouraging a playful, spontaneous mindset and helping you to reconnect with your inner child. When you're dealing with shifts in your personal or professional life, Wild Orange inspires creativity and resourcefulness, showing you that there’s always a new way forward.
Wild Orange teaches that emotional resilience comes from understanding that you have more than enough—whether that’s emotional strength, creativity, or the ability to solve problems in new and unexpected ways. This powerful oil works to dispel feelings of fear and scarcity, helping you let go of old patterns of anxiety and doubt. It invites you to be present and enjoy life’s abundance, trusting that everything you need is already within you. By integrating Wild Orange into your routine, you create an emotional space to handle change with confidence and grace.
Diffuse a Mood-Boosting Blend for Emotional Support

The right essential oil combination can set the tone for your journaling practice. Try diffusing Wild Orange with Madagascar Vanilla and Cinnamon—a warm, uplifting blend that promotes emotional stability and inspiration.
Wild Orange enhances joy and creativity,
Madagascar Vanilla provides a grounding sweetness,
Cinnamon encourages motivation and resilience.

Mindful Practices for Navigating Stress:
Journaling for Clarity
When navigating stress and uncertainty, a mindfulness practice can be just as important as the oils you use. Journaling, in particular, is a powerful tool to help you process emotions, clarify your thoughts, and move from a place of anxiety to one of peace. Paired with Wild Orange, journaling offers a way to truly embrace abundance. Try starting your day with a gratitude-focused journaling session—reflecting on what you have, what you’ve overcome, and the opportunities ahead. As you write, the calming scent of Wild Orange can serve as a reminder that joy and creativity flow freely, even during challenging times.
My Perfect Life Today Journals invites you to reflect on gratitude daily and offers guided prompts to help you cultivate a mindset of abundance. As you journal, let Wild Orange’s citrusy scent fill your space, encouraging you to release negative thoughts and focus on what’s working in your life. By combining this practice with Wild Orange, you’re not only addressing your emotional resilience but also actively creating a sense of peace and joy—one reflective moment at a time.
Creating Lasting Change: How Journaling and Wild Orange Work Together for Emotional Balance
Emotional balance isn’t just about finding moments of relief—it’s about creating lasting practices that help you navigate stress and change with greater ease. By pairing Wild Orange with journaling, you’re engaging both your senses and your mind in a way that fosters deep emotional resilience.
Use the Anchoring Technique to Reinforce Emotional Balance

Anchoring is a powerful way to make emotional shifts last beyond your journaling session. By intentionally associating Wild Orange with feelings of clarity and gratitude, you create a sensory trigger that helps you access those emotions whenever needed.
Before journaling, inhale Wild Orange deeply and set an intention for your practice.
During journaling, apply a drop to your wrists or palms, allowing its scent to reinforce the emotions you’re cultivating.
After journaling, take another deep breath and carry that scent with you—whether on your skin, a diffuser bracelet, or a small cotton pad—so you can reconnect with that sense of calm and positivity throughout the day.

Make It a Daily Ritual
Consistency is key to creating lasting change. Choose a dedicated time each day—morning for setting intentions, evening for reflection, or midday for a reset.
Pairing journaling with Wild Orange makes it more than just a habit; it becomes a tool for maintaining emotional balance, no matter what life brings
By combining these practices, you’re not just managing stress—you’re actively shaping your mindset, reinforcing gratitude, and cultivating resilience. The scent of Wild Orange becomes a reminder that clarity, confidence, and joy are always within reach, no matter where you are.
![]() I started with doTERRA shortly after it launched, having already used essential oils for 15 years. But when my sister gave me a bottle of doTERRA Wild Orange, it was a game-changer. The moment I opened it and inhaled the scent, I was in awe. It was a mood-shifting experience that sealed my commitment to doTERRA and my journey began. How could you not smile when you smell Wild Orange? That was over 15 years ago.
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![]() More recently, I expanded my passion for wellness and personal growth into creating transformative journals. These journals are designed to inspire growth, intention, and personal transformation. I am passionate about helping others on their unique journeys of self-discovery. I craft journals that combine meaningful prompts with reflection to help individuals embrace change and cultivate a life of purpose. |









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