Stress can get on top of us at times, and more often than not it can be because of work, whether it’s pressure, colleagues, self-confidence, performance worries or finance related, we’ve got 8 top tips to help you de-stress and regain your confidence at work - you’ve got this! The...
We all deserve a bit of self care, especially after the troublesome year that was 2020. Lockdown has left many of us feeling a bit drained, juggling working from home, keeping the children entertained and trying to keep on top of the life admin was tough. Now freedom day is...
Have you ever considered acupressure? Perhaps you’ve thought about it but never quite made the move, to help you understand the science behind acupressure we’re here to answer all the important questions on this treatment. What is acupressure? Acupressure is an ancient form of massage, originating from traditional chinese medicine....
If your kids have dry skin, you might be familiar with the nightmare that is applying moisturizer. Getting your kid to sit down and let you apply moisturizer in peace is a no go. It’s messy and often, kids don’t like the feel of its sticky formula on their skin....
The world has really gone and thrown us some curveballs over the last year or 2, the pandemic had most of us feeling trapped and sometimes isolated, so the prospect of going holiday should be exciting - however the reality is that the vast change has left many of us...
The night after having my second daughter, I experienced crippling stomach cramps and what did the medical team at Addenbrooke’s give to me? Peppermint oil! They’d concluded from my description that the culprit was constipation, and they gave it to me to…well, get things moving if you know what I...
Do you know the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack? Not a lot of people know that there’s a difference but there most certainly is, by knowing this we can learn how to better manage both attacks before, during and after they occur, and perhaps learn how...
The world of holistic medicine is developing and medical professionals, scientists and the public are opening our eyes to new possibilities that holistic medicine can be truly beneficial to our physical and mental health. Aromatherapy has often been ignored when it comes to medical treatments, with many choosing traditional medicine...
Self-care. It’s the word on the street that’s creating a buzz. Apparently, we should all be doing ‘it’? But what exactly is self-care? And how should we apply it to ourselves? If it all sounds a bit airy, fairy or too new age for you, hold on before you completely...
Written by Volker Ballueder When being asked to write about success, I often answer ‘which bit’? It might sound arrogant, but success is a very wide topic which I have researched for many years. I never did a PhD, but I didn’t give up learning after university, and I decided...
Bedtime routines are highly underrated, if you ask us. So many people simply brush their teeth, wipe off their makeup, brush their hair and are ready to go to bed. Physically, you might be ready to go to bed but mentally, you’re still thinking about the day that has passed...
This past year has been weird to say the least, especially for younger children. One moment, they are free to go and do whatever they want, go on playdates or watch their favorite movie in the cinema. Next thing you know, they can’t do this for over a year. We have...
I think it’s fair to say that life is lived at such a fast pace nowadays. We’re all eager to pack in as much as possible, the fear of missing out, always niggling at the back of our subconscious. We move from one thing to another, swerving and changing direction...
Who doesn’t love having some ‘me time’ and indulging in a spot of aromatherapy? The great thing is that it can be whatever you want it to be. Relaxing, de-stressing, mind-clearing, uplifting or escapist. These are just some of the moods or mental transitions that aromatherapy can help you to...
We’ve probably all faced times in our lives when we’ve put other people’s feelings first, sometimes it’s what we needed to do to better the situation, but other times we’re forgetting about ourselves, when really we need to be selfish and prioritise number 1. Prioritising yourself is often easier said...
Understandably you might think that Palmarosa is a member of the rose family. It’s not! And if that’s not enough to confuse you, its Latin name, Cymbopogon Martinii, conjures up images of a Welsh alcoholic spirit. In fact, this native Indian herbaceous grass, related to the citronella and lemongrass family...
After a year of uncertainty, we’re all in need of some good news. So, after what has seemed like forever, it finally came last week when some European countries received the green light for English tourists. The world is opening up, little by little, bringing new opportunities for many of...
Written by Volker Ballueder ‘Man up’ I heard him saying to his little boy. ‘Don’t be a sissy’. ‘Don’t cry like a girl’. Those and similar phrases used to be all too common, and for some people they still are. I believe that my generation is what I call an...
Sustainability at Scentered Scentered founder, Lara Morgan is a true pioneer of sustainability. A resilient businesswoman, Lara had spent many years in the global hospitality industry when she experienced what could be described as a near biblical enlightening. As the world became more aware of the immense damage that plastics...
It’s exam season, which should be illegal considering the lovely weather lately. But for many people, these weeks are filled with studying, studying and more studying. Whether you’re in the middle of your exams yourself or know someone who is, we could all use a bit of de-stressing sometimes. Especially...