The school run can be a daunting task. It can sometimes involve getting up early, scoffing down a breakfast and then rushing out the door with your children. Well, we say no more! Gone are the days of stressful mornings, we want a relaxing and calm environment at all times,...
Aromatherapy essential oils are a great addition to your daily routine. When you inhale essential oils, your brain triggers a physical response by releasing chemicals into your bloodstreams, such as serotonin and endorphins. This can help boost your mood, reduce stress, release muscle tension, and calm your mind. Almost sounds...
Busy day tomorrow? Too much at work? Have to drop the kids off early at school in the morning? Annoyingly, all of these thoughts seem to spring to mind as soon as your head hits the pillow. Every-day worries are hard to shake and often hinder us from rewinding and...
Only 57 days left until Christmas. Wait, what?! Can you actually believe how fast time has flown by this year? It’s definitely time to start thinking about Christmas gifts for your loved ones as you don’t want to risk everything being sold out. Leaving your Christmas shopping until December is...
How many of us have the luxury of time for stretching our muscles out or doing something to unwind on a regular basis? In fact, it’s often the opposite. We’re either haring around like there’s no tomorrow or cemented to the spot staring at a screen these days. Neither of...
Autumnal changes in temperature and daylight are quite evident, often bringing some unwelcome side effects. Getting out of bed always seems much harder, the temptation to have ‘just 5 more minutes’, impossible to resist. In fact everything seems more difficult. Work, exercise, even going out in the evening for a...
When becoming a new mum, women undergo many hormonal changes. Both during pregnancy and after giving birth, women can experience everything from mood swings to loss of appetite. This change can be tricky for any parent. With the addition of a new life to care for, a lot of things...
Written by Volker Ballueder An old Japanese Buddhist saying suggests that nothing is permanent, and change is constant. Autumn is in full swing and the leaves are falling from the trees. Winter is coming, it is getting colder. As we start to turn the heating back on and prepare for the...
All the textbooks say that exercise helps you to sleep better, but that’s not always the case. I can say this, hand on heart, because I speak from personal experience. After the past few years looking after the little people in my life, I’d got out of the habit of...
Stress at work, who hasn’t had to deal with that? It’s probably safe to say that everyone has experienced their stress levels to go up the roof because of work. Whilst it’s very common, it should by no means be normal. Of course, some periods might be busier than others...
If you’re currently experiencing menopause, you will know that there are many common menopausal symptoms that are very uncomfortable: hot flushes, headaches, low mood and anxiety. Along with this barrage of symptoms, there is also the difficulty to fall asleep or a disturbed sleeping pattern. Not getting your full recommended...
We regularly talk about anxiety and stress being on the up amongst the adult population, but the truth is that it’s affecting our children too. In so many ways, they’re not treated like children these days. Primary aged children now undergo tests and exams, routinely use their parents screen devices...
Millions of adults around the world practise yoga to gain a multitude of physical and mental health benefits. But what about children? Could yoga benefit them too? Well, not surprisingly, yoga can show children how to calm the mind and keep fit and healthy, which is never a bad thing. ...
As much as we hate to admit it, summer seems to be officially over. It’s starting to rain more, our days off have almost run out and it’s time to fully return to work. The months September and October can sometimes feel like transitioning periods, as you have just come...
Chances are that you already own something containing essential oils. Think about it for a moment. Candles, oil burners, diffusers, aromatherapy balms, bath soaks, pillow mists, beauty products, it seems as if essential oils are everywhere. So whether you’re at the spa, home or even in the office, you’re guaranteed...
When leading a busy lifestyle, sustaining a positive outlook isn’t always easy. The crowded work commute, busy school run, and hectic mid-week schedules can play havoc with our mental state and interfere with our positivity and happiness, often leaving us feeling sluggish. If this resonates with you, we’ve put together...
With the world slowly returning to normal and our schedules starting to get busier, you may be keen to find different ways to relax and optimise your spare time. Whether you are familiar with meditation or seeking new ways to clear your mind, we’ve got you covered on how to...
Written by Volker Ballueder Holiday season is over, and I am back with another post for Scentered. Taking a break is very important. We all know that, in theory. For some people it is a lot easier than for others to let go, take a break and relax. For others...
Parents gave a communal cheer as children returned to schools around the country. The weather, too, turned a corner. With cooler temperatures and an earlier sunset, it’s clear that the days are already drawing in. Autumn is closing in on us it would seem. And with only four months of...
I’m not afraid to admit that the prospect of summer holidays usually fills me with dread. I mean how on god’s earth am I going to keep two kids occupied for six whole weeks? Then when it finally comes around, it’s never nearly quite as bad as I anticipated. The...