3 Minute DIY Acupressure Ear Seeds For Stress

How to gain an edge on stress management for 5 cents.

Next time you go grocery shop, BYO bag. Save that 10 cents so you can spend it on ear seeds instead. That's what my grandma would say :)

"Stressed" Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels

To learn more about ear seeds you can visit my previous post where I explain what ear seeds are. This post is dedicated to showing you how to use ear seeds for stress management.

What you will need:

• 5 ear seeds

• An acupressure ear map (scroll down)

• A mirror OR someone who can put your ear seeds on for you

• Optional: A pair of tweezers — not necessary but will make it easier to pinpoint where you put the seed

How to:

• Place the ear seed on the acupressure points circled in green on one ear

• Leave on for 2–3 days - showering is fine. If it irritates your skin, just take it off

• Switch off ears every 2–3 days - to give your ear time to rest

• Massage each point at least 3x/day - the more often you do it, the better

• Sore points means it is needed more - those are areas that need better circulation

*Just a quick heads up everyone’s ear anatomy has slight differences.

MOMA Worthy Ear Chart IMO. Circled in green are points for stress management.

Keep in mind: There are many different protocols for each condition but this is the one I use. You can definitely improvise (add or subtract points) as you like. If you have shoulder pain, add in a shoulder point!

I’ve found ear seeds to be a great addition for combating stress in my personal life. It is not the same as a full-on acupuncture treatment but it’s a great way to give myself an edge during stressful times. Just my 5 cents haha!

If you decide to try it, have fun and let me know how it goes!