It's true that when we feel good about ourselves, we are more likely to succeed.

Unfortunately the reverse is true as well. If you have a poor self-image, it is unlikely
you will find true happiness. In fact, poor self-esteem is often the root issue for those
suffering from fears, anxiety, anger, panic attacks, addictive behaviors, relationship
problems, depression or dependency. How does one's low self-esteem begin?
Typically it emerges during childhood when the individual may have experienced
various blows to the ego. It could have resulted from a lack of affection from care-
givers, a lack of recognition, having been ridiculed by peers, abandonment, etc. Once
low self-esteem has been established, the fear and anxiety that accompanies it is
present in nearly everything this person does, says and thinks. It can destroy his life,
and have a negative impact on his relationships with others.Individuals suffering from
poor self-esteem and the many symptoms that accompany it can benefit from
nurturing therapies. Full body aromatherapy massage, and the coupling of custom
aromatherapy blends with coaching or therapy can greatly boost one's self-esteem.
Creating the appropriate aromatic blends depends on which symptoms appear at the

In a 10-ml bottle, pour the essential oils and then add organic vegetable oil to fill.
Massage the solar plexus, the sacrum, and the abdomen. Pour up to 15 drops into
the bathtub and soak for at least 15 minutes. Pour a few drops into the palm of your

In a 10-ml bottle, pour the essential oils and then add organic vegetable oil to fill.
Massage the solar plexus, the sacrum, and the abdomen. Pour up to 15 drops into
the bathtub and soak for at least 15 minutes. Pour a few drops into the palm of your
hands and inhale deeply as needed during the day. Use it during meditation and

In a 10-ml bottle, pour the essential oils and then add organic vegetable oil to fill.
Massage the solar plexus, the sacrum, the abdomen, neck, and forehead. Pour up to
15 drops into the bathtub and soak for at least 15 minutes. Pour a few drops into the
palm of your hands and inhale deeply as needed during the day.

In a 10-ml bottle, pour the essential oils and then add organic vegetable oil to fill.
Massage the solar plexus, the sacrum, and the abdomen. Pour a few drops into the
palm of your hands and inhale deeply as needed during the day. This aromatic blend
is particularly recommended for use in the morning and throughout the day.

By Franoise Rapp

"Man is what he believes." ~ Anton Chekhov

In many ways, life itself is a self-fulfilling prophecy. A person reared amidst harsh
criticism and ridicule will grow up believing he is worthy of this type of treatment. And
being creatures of habit, we easily adapt to our environments--even if that
environment is unhealthy. For many who have experienced traumatic or abusive
childhoods, this adaptation is a survival mechanism. The insecurities we develop as
children become so deeply rooted in who we are, teaching us to "survive" by
employing such emotional responses as avoidance, dependency, or violence. And
rather than addressing these painful issues, we alienate those around us, distancing
from real intimacy and healthy relationships with others.

These behaviors are usually anchored in a lack of self-esteem caused by emotional

stress from our past. Perhaps your childhood was filled with cruelty, punishment, or
abuse. Perhaps you were consistently ignored and discounted, or were always held
in comparison to your siblings or other children in the community. If you suffered from
emotional stresses like these during your childhood, you likely adapted to this
conduct, believing it must be deserved, and gradually becoming less and less
confident in yourself.

and soul.

If you are ready to begin healing, try the following aromatic recipes as a first step
toward boosting your sense of self worth.