Summer seems to be officially over. With the rainy season in full swing and woolly socks coming back. It’s time to settle back to work, and get into the swing of your routine, but saying it is a lot easier than doing it. To make the transition as easy as...
Hearts beat, eyes blink, lungs breathe. With everything that flies at us on a typical day, it’s actually rather nice that there are certain things we just don’t have to think about. But some eyes need glasses, hearts need love and so it's only natural to suggest our lungs may sometimes...
Most of us have experienced a smell that immediately serves up a powerful memory. Does the smell of fresh-cut grass bring you back to your childhood? Does a certain perfume or cologne remind you of a grandparent? Does the smell of fresh-baked bread bring you back to that trip to...
“Positive culture comes from being mindful, and respecting your coworkers, and being empathetic.” ― Biz Stone Much of our time in daily life is made up of work, and whether we see this work as a way to progress in our career, or to simply make enough money to support...
“For me, conscious parenting is staying attuned to your child, being really open and in the moment. It means staying as present as possible in your own breath for the betterment of your whole family.” ― Anna Getty When was the last time you enjoyed uninterrupted family time? Throughout history,...
“One of the great things about children is that they have no other concern than to be simply interested in things. It is considered by some the height of mindfulness to approach the world afresh like a child.” - John Dickerson Mindfulness is about appreciating the present moment, which helps...
“I travel light. I think the most important thing is to be in a good mood and enjoy life, wherever you are.” - Diane von Furstenberg Summer is here, and for many of us that means going away on holiday for some much-needed R&R. Whether you’re heading to tropical climates...
“A change of season calls for a change of scent that is both energizing and refreshing.” - Hannah Bronfman Aromatherapy has been used throughout history, and its exact origin is unknown; the Egyptians are thought to have created the first distillation machines to extract oils from plants such as cedarwood,...
“Even if the flower is no more, still, the fragrance can be.” - Jaggi Vasudev Boosting our mood often involves going straight to the more popular senses; we watch something on TV that makes us laugh, we listen to music that soothes us, we get cosy on the couch, and...
