It’s been the most unusual and stressful year for students everywhere. Without the possibility of attending campus, education has moved online and for the majority, via zoom lessons. No matter how good the delivery, it’s not the same as being there in person. Students have had to adapt quickly and...
Written by Volker Ballueder When being asked to write about a year in lockdown, I figured I look back at what happened back in February 2020. Having had a continuous cough for 6 weeks, and people moving away from me on the train, I had no idea that - most...
You would expect that after a year of working from home mostly, we would be absolute professionals at it. However, the reality is that it can sometimes still be challenging to work from home, keeping your focus and knowing when to stop. Because let’s face it, working from home can...
It’s been a hard year all around for students. No matter their age, pupils and students have had their education massively disrupted. Schools closed down and exams were cancelled whilst zoom lessons replaced the classroom. Covid testing for older students became the new norm, and some university students complained they...
There’s so much that we know about Diana, Princess of Wales. On the surface she had it all. A prince, a lavish lifestyle, two young sons and the adoration of the world. Yet, as time went on, it became more apparent, that underneath it all, she was a vulnerable young...
If you’re a loyal user of the SLEEP WELL Aromatherapy Balm, you might know that Palmarosa essential oil is one of the key ingredients in the product. Have you not tried the aromatherapy balm yet, but are interested in knowing its effects? Palmarosa is one of the key ingredients used...
When was the last time you consciously took some time for yourself? With the stress of everyday life, trying to balance all the balls between your professional and private life, a bit of self-care is easily forgotten. If you have a busy life, it might not fit your schedule to...
2020 has been a tough year for many of us, and as the year comes to a close and we look back on what the last 12 months has brought us, it can be easy to have the many positives eclipsed by the struggles and heartache. Despite our lives taking...
Katy Maycock, author of ‘Get Your S**t Together’, works with business leaders to help them find balance and stay healthy whilst working within exceptionally challenging roles. The author lived with anxiety for eighteen years before realising what was happening. It was almost too late. She talks about everything coming to...
With Christmas on the horizon, we are all getting incredibly excited for the festivities to commence. Whether it's buying your tree, hanging up twinkly lights on your front porch, or getting a head start on your Christmas shopping, it is most definitely a time of the year that everyone loves...
Meet your new best friend. Palmarosa essential oil. Otherwise known by its rather bizarre Latin name, Cymbopogen Martinii, or more commonly, Indian Geranium, Gingergrass or Rosha. Used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, the western world has finally embraced this powerful ingredient and its myriad of uses....
Back pain is a common issue, especially among those who work 9-5 desk jobs, but is just as common amongst young people who may even exercise daily. More often than not, it can be painful, aggravating, and tiresome when a flare-up occurs. Some bad habits are hard to spot, but...
At Scentered, we do not claim to be the gurus on all things sleep, but of course we are just a little biased towards our portable highly travel friendly balm that packs a punch when it comes to the sleep stakes. So, why do we think our SLEEP WELL Aromatherapy Balm is...
Most people will suffer with anxiety at some point during their life. The whole population being in isolation during the lockdown meant that anxiety was experienced by millions. Little problems seem to become even bigger when you’re confined at home or when you don't have your normal support system in...
If you struggle with anxiety, incorporating aromatherapy into your yoga practice can have many benefits. Aromatherapy and yoga are a few great things you can easily add into your daily life routine that can help you melt away stress and anxiety. Both practices can give you a calmer mind, more...