I’ve been curious about a natural approach to wellness for awhile. From yearning for a chemical-free home to eating cleaner, I realized that using products that are straight from the earth have to be better than harsher, man-made alternatives.
And now more than ever, with a nearly two-year-old son (and a another sweet boy on the way), I decided it was time to start the shift in earnest. Enter: Young Living. Aptly enough, the process started organically. One of my fellow work-from-home moms in my playgroup happened to be Jaynelle Leek-Binns.
She knew I was a freelance digital copywriter and editor and asked me to help her start sharing the power of Essential Oils online. Thus TreeofLifeYL.com was born. As the editor for all of the Tree of Life posts, I got to read (and reread) the stories and tips from people in her organization who loved and used the oils themselves and for their families.
Let’s just say, the blog works! I was quickly convinced that Young Living’s Essential Oils and products were exactly what I needed to help guide my growing family to greater, natural wellness. Soon enough, I had my very own Premium Starter Kit.
But how do you really get started with the Premium Starter Kit? Here are a few tips I’ve learned from the very beginning of my oily journey.
1. Go to a Class
Tree of Life leaders have classes going on all the time! Check out our upcoming schedule for an interesting one near you.
Yes, I am helping Tree of Life educate people on the internet, but going to a real, live class helped me connect with my oils on a deeper level. I was able to smell each one, take notes and ask questions.
I also got to meet a few other people who were further on their journey to wellness than me. Check out our class schedule to see if there is one near you! I highly recommend the experience.
2. Get to Know Your Fellow Tree of Life Members
Tree of Life is all about community. So, when I text Jaynelle or another member with a question about an oil (which one would be good for healthy circulation? glowing skin? fill in the blank?), I know I’m not bugging her. I know that she’s eager to help me learn more about using the oils in my day-to-day life.
You can also connect with the group on our Facebook page, for the feeling of family without having to leave your house.
3. Find Reliable Sources
New to Young Living Essential Oils? Time to bookmark some trusted sources for those "What oil do I need now?" moments.
Texting is great, but not a 24/7 option. So self-educating is important, too. Here are a few sources that I’ve already found to help with those “which oil helps with immune support?” type of dilemmas. (That’s an easy one, of course...Thieves!).
www.TreeofLifeYL.com: You’re already here, great! Check back often for the Tree of Life class schedules, the latest Young Living Promotions and great information from our leadership.
http://blog.youngliving.com/: Check out Young Living’s blog for everything from recipes to more info on your favorite products. In fact, bookmark it right now, I’ll wait.
www.ylsearch.com: Need to look up how to use a product? Check out this fantastic Young Living-specific search tool.
www.marketingscents.com: If you are interested in sharing the oils with your own website, check out all the resources available from a subscription here.
http://crowndiamondtools.soundconcepts.com/: A go-to place for even more books and resources.
https://www.discoverlsp.com: Never leave home without a few oily accessories. This site can help!
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/: Search no further for a treasure trove of information about essential oils.
Oily Apps: The next best thing to texting? An app on your faithful phone. Search iTunes for apps and never leave home without oily tips and tricks in your back pocket.
Next Steps:
I was also tasked by Jaynelle to make some easy how-tos for new members. So if you’d like information on How to Join or Young Living’s autoship program, Essential Rewards, they are all up on the site for newbies just like me and you.
If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to comment right on the blog or send them to TreeofLifeYL@gmail.com. Remember, asking questions is a great way to get started today! Talk soon!