A habit is a certain behaviour that is repeated either daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. A positive habit is one that is not only repeated, but is also beneficial to one’s mental or physical wellbeing. A non-habitual behaviour is an action that you have to consciously decide to do. Whilst...
Did you know that domestic abuse has surged in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic? MAY 2020, UK – With a surge in demand for the National Domestic Abuse Helpline during lockdown. mindfulness lifestyle brand Scentered® have partnered with Refuge, who run this Helpline and are a charity providing...
What is your limbic system? The limbic system is a small part of the brain that deals with memories, emotions and stimulations. The limbic system is split into different sections that work in different ways. The amygdala for example helps record memories and associate them with feelings, like a fun...
The recommended amount of sleep healthy adults should be getting each night is between seven and nine hours- a far fetched dream for most of us. Whilst there are a handful of people out there getting their recommended number of winks each night, and springing out of bed each morning,...
Lemon Myrtle is a tree native to Australia. It grows in the wild and is highly cultivated particularly for its leaves for tea, cooking and essential oil. It has a beautiful citrus lemon scent. This could be because it has been found to have the highest citral purity of all...
The sun is setting earlier, we are starting to feel the cold, Autumn is in full swing but there is a positive side. The seasonal festive lights are coming up, creative hot chocolate recipes, and Christmas is the next fun holiday to look out for. It’s time to continue to...
They say you are what you eat, but what’s equally true is that you are what you think. Whatever you consciously and repeatedly focus on will eventually embed itself into your subconscious and begin to form the foundation of your belief system – what you believe about yourself and the...
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” ― John Lubbock The weather in the UK over summer...
“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” - Jim Rohn Being aware of your happiness levels is important. Between work, household routines and general life admin, it can be easy to get caught in the daily grind and forget to...
