As we approach the end of daylight saving, it's time to set our clocks back and prepare for shorter days and longer nights. On Sunday, November 3rd, most of the U.S. will “fall back” an hour, a shift that may seem minor but can impact your sleep, mood, and energy levels. This time change often disrupts our internal clocks, leading to sleep issues, increased stress, sluggishness, concentration struggles, and even headaches.[1] 

Luckily, essential oils offer a natural way to manage these seasonal adjustments. With the right blends, you can combat daylight-saving symptoms and “fall back” into wellness. From soothing aromas for relaxation to invigorating scents that help restore focus, discover how essential oils can support a balanced and refreshed season ahead.

How Do Essential Oils Affect The Brain?

Essential oils have long been used in aromatherapy for their natural ability to influence mood, energy, and overall wellness—qualities especially helpful during the seasonal shift that the fall back time change brings. The scents of essential oils interact with the brain’s hypothalamus, the control center for vital functions such as the endocrine system and hormone production, which impact our physical and emotional well-being.[2] 

By using carefully selected essential oils, you can navigate the shift to standard time with ease. Energizing aromas can combat drowsiness, uplifting scents can balance emotions, and calming blends can promote restful sleep, making the transition smoother and supporting your wellness through the darker days ahead. Discover the best essential oils to support your body’s natural rhythm this season and embrace wellness as you “fall back.” 

Essential Oil Blends For Fall Time Change

We’ve curated a mixture of DIY diffuser blends and ready-to-use essential oil blends to make your transition into standard time a little easier. Here are our top picks. 

Melatonin Sleep Blend

Edens Garden's Melatonin Sleep Blend is a natural and gentle alternative to traditional sleep aids. Free of harsh chemicals and habit-forming ingredients, this unique blend allows you to drift off to sleep peacefully and wake feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. It’s the perfect blend for easing into a new bedtime. 

How To Use: Add 2 drops to a cotton ball and place it in your pillowcase. Alternatively, add this blend to your diffuser 30 minutes before bed.

The Winter Reviver

If you’re feeling sluggish and can’t quite focus on the task at hand, there are a number of essential oils that will give you just the pick-me-up you need to get the day started. These mentally stimulating oils will help energize you and keep you alert.

Ingredients

5 drops Lemongrass oil

5 drops Lime oil

5 drops Rosemary oil

Fatigue Fix Blend

This invigorating blend offers a caffeine-free jolt of energy, relieving stress and promoting alertness, helping you conquer your day with ease. It’s the perfect pick-me-up when you find yourself in a mid-day slump.

How To Use: Add to an essential oil inhaler or portable diffuser and use throughout the day as needed.

The Blues Banisher

This is a subtle blend to elevate your mood and increase your concentration. If you have fallen prey to the winter blues, there are two essential oils that can’t be beaten; Ylang Ylang and Geranium. Neroli and Lavender are also good for alleviating symptoms of depression and creating a calming effect.

Ingredients

1 drop Chamomile Roman oil

10 drops Geranium oil

2 drops Lavender oil

4 drops Neroli oil

5 drops Ylang Ylang oil

Concentration & Memory Blend

With time changes often comes brain fog. When that happens, be ready with Concentration & Memory blend. This dynamic blend helps you cut through brain fog so you can stay on task, making each day more productive and fulfilling.

How To Use: Apply the pre-diluted roll-on to temples and wrists to give your brain a boost.

SOURCES:

1. 7 Things to Know About Daylight Saving Time. https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/7-things-to-know-about-daylight-saving-time
2. What the nose knows. https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/02/how-scent-emotion-and-memory-are-intertwined-and-exploited/