Written by Abby, part of the Scentered TeamI was a massively ambitious woman at 21 and always wanted to be the very best. Academia just wasn't for me, so I dropped out of school halfway through my A-Levels - or rather, my headmistress suggested that I leave. I was and...
At Scentered, we do not claim to be the gurus on all things sleep, but of course we are just a little biased towards our portable highly travel friendly balm that packs a punch when it comes to the sleep stakes. So, why do we think our SLEEP WELL Aromatherapy...
10th October is annually dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and support around the world, according to the World Health Organization. More and more research has shown that mental health plays an essential role in a person's overall wellbeing and there's no denying that this year has been...
Life these days is lived at a thousand miles per hour. It seems that we’ve got into the mindset that if we’re not constantly doing something, then we’re not productive, successful or popular enough. Consequently, our phones ping with unimportant notifications, we rush from one activity to another, checking off...
Most people will suffer with anxiety at some point during their life. The whole population being in isolation during the lockdown meant that anxiety was experienced by millions. Little problems seem to become even bigger when you’re confined at home or when you don't have your normal support system in...
What Are Essential Oils Used For? Essential oils are more than just a beautiful scent (although they are that too!). When you inhale essential oils your brain actually triggers a physical response by releasing chemicals into your bloodstream such as serotonin and endorphins to help boost your mood, reduce stress,...
If you feel stressed about coronavirus, you're not alone. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had ripple effects into almost every aspect of our lives, and it's affected the way we live every day. So much has changed in such a short time. It's natural to feel covid anxiety when we face a...
Mornings used to be crazy in our house. Invariably I’d hit the snooze button one too many times and wind up running late. The kids, of course, would seize the opportunity and do their level best to not get ready on time. Stress levels would rise. I’d end up shouting,...
When schools recently reopened, many parents felt a welcome sense of relief. Juggling work, childcare and home-schooling had seemed to go on for an eternity. Despite its challenges, inevitably it had brought many of us closer together again. So, as we waved them off at the school gates, there was...
