A mindful breathing ritual with aromatherapy can help let go of negative thoughts and shift mood to bring a renewed sense of positivity, relieve anxiety and depression. It can also help to focus and build confidence Confident and empowered Most people have days when self-confidence wavers. Stepping out of your comfort zone can make you …
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‘Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.’ The Breathe team have been swapping famous first lines as we ponder what many (including us) see as a life goal – writing a novel. But that’s as far as we’ve got. None of us has a manuscript waiting to get the green light from a brave publisher. …
Remember playtime as a kid? Breathe does. The joyous sense of carefree abandonment, the total disregard for time, the lack of self-consciousness. Where does that go? At what point do so many of us lose the inclination to play spontaneously and instead relegate unscripted fun to the sidelines? The answer, of course, lies in the …
Mindful crafting can help you deal with everyday life, keep your stress at a healthy level, and help you to sleep better Every year, one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem, according to mental health charity Mind. A national survey of mental health issues found that nearly 5% of …
Sometimes we need to get away from it all but we can’t just drop everything and take off. Instead, with a little forward planning, you can give yourself a total reboot with a DIY retreat without leaving home Sometimes, and it needn’t just be because it’s the depths of winter but perhaps after a stressful …
There’s a reason they are called man’s best friend, so if you yearn for a devoted companion who can improve your quality of life and make you smile, what are you waiting for? Who in your close network of friends or family could be relied on to stick by your side through thick and thin, …
When being alone is not only a preference but also a necessity… Shy? Cold? Arrogant? No, I am none of these. Though, that’s what people usually think when meeting an introvert for the first time. Yes, I am not keen to open up. And yes, truthfully, many social situations can easily tire me. But this …