Self-care

Wellbeing article on the 7 types of rest. Physical rest ,mental rest, sensory rest, creative rest, emotional rest, social and spiritual rest. Rest as an aspect of self care and wellbeing. TED talk.

How to rejuvenate a soy candle with a wooden wick. I think we have all had a favourite soy candle, smells fantastic but the wick has burned way and we cant burn the last bit. When your favourite candle sits sadly in the tin what can you do to bring the life back to it? Soy is fab that it melts really easily and if it is in a tin you can very easily bring it back to life. Step 1 Warm a little water in a pan and pop in your candle. Do not let the water into the candle. You only need to partly melt the wax so you can stir as it melts. Step 2 Melt slowly, stirring as it melts until you get the consistency or thick icing sugar. Do not fully melt as you will then have to wait ages until your wick will stand up and you will be losing fragrance. At this stage you can add essential oils or fragrance. Leave to cool a little. Step 3. As the wax hardens pop in a wick. Wooden wicks give a fantastic poppy burn. Any thin bits of wood could work. Priming with olive oil can help the burn. I used half a vegan magnum stick ! Step 4. Leave to fully set making sure that the new wick is not too long. Enjoy ! Thank you to Sarah Louise Jackson for this helpful tip "If it's a glass container, you shouldn't re use like this. Burning the last cm of a candle can make the glass too hot and shatter. Best to melt the leftovers completely and pour them into molds and use as wax melts."

Winter Hygge I managed a lovely wintery walk this morning but as the weather stays cold and the ice is becoming a bit too slippery it feels like time to focus on the home rather than the great outdoors. Hygge is all about Peaceful, Quiet And Cozy Surroundings. Hygge, pronounced (Hue-gah) is a Danish word originally derived from an Old Norwegian word meaning well-being and protection from the outside elements. Denmark has notoriously cold, long winters. The concept of hygge has been used by Danish people to help mentally combat the brutally dark, relentless winter season and fill their homes with comfort and love. Hygge is a word that is so important to Danish people; it’s often used to describe what their culture is all about. Hygge is not necessarily something specific that you can buy, because it’s more of a feeling than a possession. Hygge really is the epitome of Danish living, and in the last few years the concept of hygge has become a bit of a buzz word. Hygge can widely be described as a feeling of coziness, comfort, familiarity, friendship, laughter and seasonal homemade food and drinks. Although it’s possible to achieve hygge any time of the year (an outdoor BBQ with friends or with family is a perfectly good example of summertime hygge). Hygge is generally associated with the colder months because if it’s ability to uplift spirits during dark, long winter months. Hygge is perfect for the cold winter months because it’s all about peaceful, cozy surroundings that fill you with the feeling of contentment. Here are a few, simple ways you can bring hygge into your home this season. Host family and friends over zoom - Be sure not to stress over these gatherings, hygge evenings are relaxed, friendly and homey. Warm lighting - in order to achieve a great sense of hygge, be sure to light some candles, have a fire or set up some fairy lights. Warm lightning is essential for a hygge atmosphere. Cozy linens, blankets and textures - get out all of those soft, fluffy blankets and have them available on the couch or chairs and by the windows, so that you can easily cuddle up with your favorite book and relax. Home cooking and baking - cooking some traditional meals and treats will help bring hygge into your home. Comfort foods like, stews, savory flatbreads, home made biscuits, cinnamon apple pie will waft soul-warming scents throughout the air, making your home feel cozy and cared for. If you can't fragrance your home with home baking, relax, scented candles or an aromatherapy diffuser will certainly do the trick. Cinnamon, pine or frankinsence create a warm,cozy atmosphere Hygge is easy and comforting. Most people are already doing at least some of these simple hygge hacks without even knowing it. Now that you know the term for that warm and fuzzy feeling, you will be able to up your winter hygge game even further.

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