Bach Flower Remedies are not just for calming people down when they are stressed. For example, Wild Oat is for people who have reached a ‘crossroads in life’ and cannot decide what to do next. A few years ago a Client was coming up to retirement and could not decide whether to retire completely from a job she loved or semi-retire and go back part-time. Her husband ran his own company and if she retired completely she would work with him. They had each had their own very different careers up to this point and she needed to decide whether working so closely together would be good for them. For several months she had been dithering. After taking Wild Oat for a week, she made the decision to retire completely and had written and sent in her letter of resignation!

We all reach stages in our lives when we realise we need to make changes, for instance when choosing a career, moving jobs or as in this case deciding when to retire. Wild Oat is one of the Bach Remedies that can help us make those important decisions about our direction in life.

Of course, making the decision to change your life is only the first step! Even though you have made this decision, you may still have doubts that you are doing the “right thing” especially if you come across difficulties along the way. Gentian helps you find the conviction to carry on despite the setbacks. There may be fears of the unknown when you move away from your familiar way of life. Aspen can help calm those fears and give you the courage to enjoy your new life.  Your confidence in making this major change in your life may ebb and flow like the tide on the seashore. Larch helps build your self confidence and allows you to trust in your ability to succeed.