How to be Calm

the strains of life with greater ease. There is no quick fix, but these tips will start you on the path to a new, calmer outlook

Our bodies create most of our vitamin D from direct sunlight and this in turn helps our brains to produce serotonin, the ‘happy hormone’. Fewer hours of sunlight in the winter months

We might be prone to drizzly, grey days in the UK, but when the sun does come out it’s important to take advantage of it. Our bodies create most of our vitamin D from direct sunlight and this in turn helps our brains to produce serotonin, the ‘happy hormone’. Fewer hours of sunlight in the winter months can lead us to fee

Bergamot and jasmine are known for their calming and uplifting capabilities, while lemon balm and lavender are thought to help relieve stress and anxiety.

Some uplifting essential oils to try include bergamot, chamomile, lavender, neroli and rose. Some stimulating oils to try include black pepper, geranium, peppermint and rosemary.

Whether you spend an evening curled up with a good book or your favourite film or take yourself off for a scenic walk, find the time to do something you enjoy and appreciate your own company. Going for a run or a swim will give you a chance to think about your day, while doing something that will have a positive effect on your body and mind.

He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the world.
Marcus Aurelius

find iron in dark-green, leafy vegetables, meat, fish, beans, pulses, nuts and wholegrain products

Think about your job, your relationships, your finances and your friendships

OUR ENTIRE LIFE CONSISTS ULTIMATELY IN ACCEPTING OURSELVES AS WE ARE.
Jean Anouilh