“It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” - Hans Selye In recent years it has become all too apparent how severe stress can affect our physical and mental health, and while your aches and pains may not seem to be at all connected to the...
“Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.” - Oprah Winfrey As the weather warms, running season begins. Exercise is a great way to shake off the daily stress of life, but whether you’re tackling a couch-to-5K or a full...
“Everyone has the ability to increase resilience to stress… Training your brain to manage stress won't just affect the quality of your life, but perhaps even the length of it.” - Amy Morin, Psychotherapist and Author Are you coping? It’s a question we don’t always stop to ask ourselves among...
“I hate housework. You make the beds, you wash the dishes and six months later you have to start all over again.” - Joan Rivers Spring is that wonderful time of year where everyone wants to feel more clean, fresh and lively. There’s a reason spring cleaning is a tradition...
“Sleep is the best meditation.” - Dalai Lama Have you ever woken up after a full night of slumber, only to go through the day feeling completely exhausted? We’ve all experienced this lack of energy at some point in our lives, and it’s a big indicator that you need to...
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” - Lucille Ball When was the last time you looked in the mirror and felt content with everything that you saw? Whether it’s our weight, our hair, our...
“The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream.” - Marilyn Monroe If you have been burning the candle at both ends recently, and are starting to feel the tell-tale signs of illness (scratchy throat, sniffly nose, etc.) then it might be time to consider fitting...
Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure. - Oprah Winfrey When you look back at a situation, you often find yourself thinking about how you could have handled it better if you just had more time to...
“When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier.” ― Diane Von Furstenberg We want to share with you the best tips to become your own biggest fan. 1) Speak kindly to yourself, as if you were talking to a friend. Become your own best friend2) Listen to yourself....
We're thrilled to announce our recent wins with Beauty Bible Scentered have won TWO awards in the Sleep Aid Category. Our Sleep Well Balm won SILVER and our Sleep Well Therapy Candle won BRONZE! One tester explains “My mood was uplifted after breathing in the balm. I slept well…” Read...
Flow, for those not in the know, is when we are totally absorbed in the task in hand, our creativity soars and better, smarter work happens. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the positive psychologist, and architect of the notion of Flow says "creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives which...
We hear the word self-love all the time, but a lot of us still find it hard to make time to tell ourselves we are unique, powerful, and amazing in our own ways.Which is why for the whole of February we want you to choose your own form of self-love...
We are constantly told to brave the new and do things you wouldn't normally do to grow in character and experience, but it's always a lot easier saying it than doing it because we are all naturally rather habitual creatures and steering beyond can be a mission. However, there are...
Catch up on our latest video! Perfect for anyone looking to build healthy habits and stick to resolutions this year
Are you greeting 2019 in a positive frame of mind? Every year, January offers us the chance to wipe the slate clean and create new life-affirming habits. Challenging, yes – impossible, no! Step one is identifying your big goal. Think about the real reason behind your choice of resolution. Ask...
The Winter season is here and full of things to keep us busy. With so many parties, dinners, present shopping and more, we can get a little distracted and steer the focus away from keeping ourselves in tip-top shape. The good news is that there are plenty of things we...
Our Ambassador Emily a Wellness Entrepreneur & qualified Health Coach knows that we’re busier and more addicted than ever before and grabbing the next cup of caffeine is one of the easiest quick fixes to increase our energy. But at what cost? And for how long? So below are some...
In light of our monthly theme of clarity of the mind, we thought tips on building a healthy relationship with our tech would be a good fit. As sometimes we habitually check our technology for no reason, which can waste time and cause unnecessary pressure subconsciously. By building a better...
This October I am extremely happy to have come onboard as the SCENTERED Mental Health Ambassador. With a focus on Clarity of Mind, I was inspired by Scentered’s Focus balm ingredients and created a special Focus brownie with our head chef at POW Food. The brownie is made with Rosemary and Orange soaked...
Emily is a Wellness Entrepreneur, qualified Health Coach and co-founder of POW Food. She loves to share stories about companies and people making a difference. Her values are completely in line with our own and is a perfect person to represent us in our month of mental clarity as she...