What is Aromatherapy

With the arrival of a new child to the family and family illness mixed with added work responsibilities, the stress in the author's life seemed to be growing exponentially. With each day, new stressors seemed to be added to the ever-growing problem. The realization and acceptance for change did not occur until the author faced severe personal illness from the stress. This chapter will focus on the stressors faced, the options the author discovered to help manage the stress, and what actually worked to improve the day-to-day stress. Although the author is not a professional in the field of stress management, by illustrating personal experiences, the hope is that other individuals will have a comprehensive list of options in one place and an understanding that they are not alone and they can make simple changes to help each day go by easier while managing the stress better.