If your hair starts looking oily faster than it used to, it is usually not random. Hair oil production is linked to biological processes, product build-up, and external factors that change over time. What worked for your hair a few years ago may no longer match how your scalp behaves today. Sebum, the natural oil produced by your scalp, plays…
It’s okay! How are you? Are you doing okay? Is your answer automatic – ‘I’m fine’ ? Or, are you truly honest and ‘all good here’ or ‘I’ve been better’ are more your responses? Maybe you word your answer in the hope that someone will listen? For example: ‘I’m okay, thanks for asking’ could be construed as a negative response……
Building lasting habits College or university life can be exciting, busy, and full of opportunities. However, it can also leave students feeling drained, distracted, and overwhelmed. Between classes, deadlines, part-time jobs, social events, and screen time, it is easy for healthy routines to disappear. Then suddenly, low energy, poor concentration, and constant stress become part of daily life. The good…
Start your day with small changes. Your morning plays an important role in shaping your day. When it starts in a rushed or unplanned way, your mind can stay distracted and your energy may dip early. When your morning is calm, structured, and balanced, your focus and productivity often feel easier to maintain. A healthy lifestyle is not built in…
Student life can feel like a marathon that suddenly turns into a sprint. One week seems calm, and then, out of nowhere, deadlines pile up, exams get closer, group projects become messy, and your brain starts running in ten directions at once. Does that sound familiar? If it does, you are not alone. Many students want to do well, stay…
Simple projects which calm your mind and build confidence. It seems that many people are now going back to the simple things in life. It’s easy to see why, because when life feels hectic or stressful, reconnecting with what is already around us can make a real difference. When you are looking to contribute to your wellbeing, it’s essential to…
Take Time! This post is written for me! But also for one of my best friends. Also, of course it is written for you! We are already a good way through January – the month where people make a whole host of New Years Resolutions, set plans for the whole year, spend money on new interests in the sales (gym…
What is Hypervigilance? More Than Just ‘Being Alert’ The human nervous system evolved to detect threats and keep people safe. Most individuals scan their environment occasionally, notice unusual sounds, and respond to potential dangers appropriately. But some people experience a constant state of heightened threat detection that exhausts them physically and mentally. This condition goes far beyond normal alertness. What…
First third of the year gone already! Well, the weather has certainly surprised us this Spring! One day it’s a cloudy 17°c, and the next, we’re swanning around in a very warm 27°c. The British weather never ceases to amaze! The sun has been gracing us for a few days now, but yesterday, the heat really made itself known –…
