Have you felt stress and anxiety about debt during the pandemic? You are not alone. COVID-19 continues to leave us all feeling a bit worse for wear and unmotivated with very little hope for the near future. We have all endured at least one lockdown, if not multiple, and battled...
Inhaling essential oils triggers the brain to release helpful endorphins such as serotonin into the bloodstream. Essential oils can also contribute to reducing stress and anxiety, relieving pain from body aches and acts as an all-round mood booster. Similarly, yoga has the same effects along with a plethora of other...
The first time I heard about weighted blankets was whilst listening to David Baddiel’s recent ‘Sleep’ podcast. I was, of course, trying to get to sleep at the time. A chronic insomniac, for most of his life, he’d tried every gadget or relaxation technique going. Unsurprisingly, he was pretty cynical....
Everyone experiences stress. Some stress is even good for us. The operative word here being ‘some’! On the odd occasion stress can help us respond to changes in life and is our body’s natural response to protecting us from harm. However, in modern life many of us are far exceeding...
Stressful moments often come at us when we feel we can cope least. A daughter’s melt down, the frustration of filling in online forms that don’t then work, ETSY and overwhelmed by work and family demands… in just one moment. Not all stressors are within our control, but some are....
Stress during Lockdown Despite the plethora of inspiring stories, for many, lockdown felt stressful at times. Juggling school work, working from home, reduced finances, waiting up late for on-line supermarket slots and isolation from friends and family. Even those with a positive mind-set sometimes found themselves near breaking point. Looking...
Do stress relief candles work? Yes they absolutely do. Using a stress relief candle is one of the most effortless, natural and effective ways to feel instantly calmer. What is a stress relief candle? A stress relief candle is not simply a candle that has a lovely scent. An effective...
The beginning of April marks the start of Stress Awareness Month. Stress is something we feel very strongly about here at Scentered as it is a very real and dominating feeling that is present in most of our everyday lives. While stress stems from abstract emotions, feelings and situations, it...
I can bet that everyone has gone through the motions of feeling nervous or anxious at some point. The quickening heart rate, shallow breathing and tense muscles can be an all too familiar sensations for some, and not a pleasant one at that. This reaction is our body’s natural response...
