A lot has changed in the past six months. Back then, we couldn’t have anticipated that wearing face masks would become part of the new ‘norm’. And whilst we understand their importance, they may present extra challenges for those suffering anxiety or mental health issues. If you’ve experienced this, rest...
We don't always think of Aromatherapy for men. Why is that? It's usually a practice associated with femininity, and because of this, most men believe Aromatherapy is strictly for women. But, that's because most do not know about the remarkable Aromatherapy benefits as a man. Make no mistake, fellas -...
Schools out and summer holidays are in! After months of confinement, we want to travel. The good news is that countries where the coronavirus pandemic appears to have eased are gradually opening up their borders again. It’s important to know what safety measures are in place though. Is It Safe...
At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic many of us parents had been picking up a few additional, unexpected full-time jobs including homeschool teacher, activity coordinator and 24 hour entertainer. Now schools are back open, and workplaces are starting to welcome us back, it seems as though normality is almost...
Want to live longer? Continue exploring the healthy habits Harvard scientists say will increase your life by a decade. Missed our Pt 1? Don’t worry – delve into the first two behaviours that have shown a clear and positive association with good health and long life, here. Healthy lifestyle habits...
Depression is something that has touched nearly all of our lives in one way or another, whether that is personally or through someone we know and love. Depression is more than simply feeling sad, unhappy or fed up for a few days, it is a real and genuine health condition...
We're all creatures of habit but routines offer a way to promote health and mental wellness through structure and organization. Having a routine can greatly improve your health. Many people who don’t have any type of routine suffer from: Stress. No routine often means having the constant worry of “when...
Have you noticed that the years seem to pass faster, and seasons change sooner? That days have become shorter, and we live at a quicker pace despite longer years? Have you noticed how slow movies from the ’50s and ’60s are? We now live faster, think faster, and act faster...
The coronavirus pandemic has affected all of us in so many different ways, one thing which has been affected is our sleep. With so much free time on our hands, many of us have taken this opportunity to sleep more, perhaps by taking naps or not having to set an...
In empathy, in sympathy, in solidarity in need of time, space, a moment to breathe, a change of pace, a quiet place, one of the Scentered team summarises the misery of the school/work balance and a message to convey our huge respect for all the Dads and Mums currently doing...
The coronavirus lockdown has made us all reassess our well-being and mental health, me included. At times, it was like running on a perpetual hamster wheel. Juggling childcare, home-schooling, meals, chores, a daily walk and work. There wasn’t a second to think. How I envied my single friends binge-watching the...
Have you ever had one of those days/weeks/months where the slightest inconvenience has left you in a tearful mess on the floor of your bedroom? I certainly have! If you find yourself having an overly reactionary response to something that you would normally brush off and take in your stride,...
Is suggesting a child should put their mind over matter really appropriate when they are struggling with a task? My Dad had many old fashioned values, or rather I now reflect endless sayings that dotted his language as he tried to find ways to impact me positively with ability to...
Monday motivation can be a hard thing to come by. Switching lanes from your weekend-self to your work-week-self can be a bumpy journey… but it doesn’t have to be! There are a few work wellbeing rituals that have helped us to find Monday morning motivation to kickstart the week, and...
Our lifestyle habits have recently been placed under the microscope and for many, this was a welcome opportunity for intrinsic reflection. Our health has played a pivotal role in the recent global crisis. Recent months have revealed that the way we care for our health, both mentally and physically, must change...
With work taking up most of our daytime hours, it's easy for it to dictate the rest of our life. Work allows us to pay for the roof over our heads, for the lights to stay on and to ensure we have enough in our ‘rainy day’ piggy bank for...
What Is Reiki? Reiki is an amazingly effective natural way to improve your health both physically and mentally. One of the best ways to complement Reiki practice is with essential oils. Reiki works on the energy centers of your body such as the chakras, meridian channels, and the aura surrounding...
Who doesn’t love a bit of ‘me time’? Time to yourself away from the stresses and struggles of modern life. Here’s how we would resort to spending an evening on our own and having a good old at home pamper party for one. With wellness in mind, taking an evening...
In the past Men have played a huge role in aromatherapy, with the term 'aromatherapy’ even being coined by the male French chemist Rene-Maurice. It is reported that Nero, the Roman Emperor also used rose oil to lift his spirits, relieve indigestion and cure his headaches. In Chinese and Indian...
What is a habit? A habit is a behaviour that is automatically carried out in response to a certain situation, time or que. Habits can range from very small behaviours such as always turning the light of when you leave the room, to bigger things such as going for a...