Oh no. It’s study season and students everywhere are feeling the pressure. If you’re overwhelmed with upcoming exams, don’t worry, you’re in the right place. Take a deep breath, and we’ll help you stay calm, cool, and collected during exam stress. Why do we get stressed? The first step to coping with stress is to…
According to the Mental Health Foundation, 48% of adults state that sleeping badly has a negative effect on their mental health. You’ve likely experienced this firsthand too, waking up from a restless night feeling grouchy, anxious and far from your best. You see, sleep and mental health are tangled up together. When you’re struggling, getting…
Your heart rate increases, your brain goes fuzzy, and your palms start sweating. Stress has entered the building. Everyone faces difficult situations in their lifetime, and whilst it’s okay to feel stressed, it’s important not to let it overwhelm you. If you can keep calm, you can push through the impossible and find the light…
Although restrictions are lifted, not all of us are back in the office and it can be tricky to maintain a work-life balance when work and life occur in the same space. Your bed morphs into your office, your kitchen into your meeting room, and the day’s stress can seep into the evening. So, how…
Essential oils have the ability to alter our emotional and mental state, as well as encouraging physical reactions in the body, like increasing our energy levels, improving focus and helping us to de-stress and drift off. But what is the best way to experience them? Adding a few drops to an Aroma Spa Diffuser can…
Feeling stressed about going out again? You’re not the only one. The BBC reported that ‘as some countries ease coronavirus restrictions, mental health experts are noticing an emerging phenomenon: anxiety about life after lockdown’. Whilst we’re excited about our newfound freedom, navigating the new world for some may be causing feelings of apprehension. April marks…
There are multiple benefits to getting a good night’s sleep. From increased productivity, a faster metabolism, and more energy, to a lower risk of heart disease, a decrease in inflammation and a stronger immune system. However, despite sleep being something we are all born with the ability to do, it has become one of our…
How do I juggle? By Jasmine Wicks-Stephens, Founder of Known, Tisserand Aromatherapy’s communications agency and Faace skincare When Tisserand asked me to write a piece on how I juggle it all for International Women’s Day, I was massively flattered. But also, a little nervous about revealing the fact that my juggle maybe isn’t as well…
In our strange new world where we are socially distancing from friends and family, I have been considering one of our vital senses, and the importance of touch. As an Aromatherapist, smell for me is paramount, but as I also offer massage as part of the therapeutic effect of my business and I have been…
We know that aromatherapy can be a useful tool to support mental health and wellbeing. However, there could be a perception that essential oils are used and enjoyed exclusively by women. Jo Kellett, our essential oil expert, believes there has been a shift in this attitude recently as men are seeking ways to support themselves…
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