Journal

Get regular "green time" A dose of nature and getting outside has been shown to improve your attention span and ability to concentrate.  One study showed that enriching a bare office with plants increased the productivity of workers by 15 percent, citing higher levels of workplace satisfaction, perceived air quality, and reported levels of concentration.  Mute the interruptions Put your phone on airplane mode when you need to focus. Constant interruptions puts you on high alert which causes increased adrenaline levels, making it virtually impossible to get into a "concentration flow". Set the scene Make your work environment a happy...

January blues sorted We all know that January can be a very reflective, slightly daunting month.  Sometimes, when it all feels a bit much, focusing on the small things that bring you joy can really lift your spirits. So we thought we'd share what's been making us feel good this month... Book Breath, The New Science of a Lost Art - "Journalist James Nestor travels the world to discover the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices". A brilliant book, breathing and the mind are so intertwined. Exercise The Nike Training App - free, bitesized classes that are so so good....

A while ago, we were interviewed by Reve-en-Vert about all things natural candles... Please tell us a bit about Eym and the ideology behind the line? Eym stands for ‘Elevate Your Mood’. We decided to start the company as we felt there weren’t many beautifully designed but 100% natural candle brands out there. We also wanted to create a clean candle that not only smelt amazing but also had a really positive impact on your mood. Can you walk us through a few of the problems concerning conventional candles and the scents they give off? Absolutely. Most conventional candles use...

Last year we were asked by Selfridges to do a little WFH edit, so we thought we'd share what we had to say with you.... Eym stands for Elevate Your Mood, and was originally inspired by the idea that little rituals can bring you so much joy. Candles have always been incredibly symbolic for me, they sort of set the scene for different moments throughout the day, which has been so important during isolation. When we began Eym, we wanted our candles to be more than just a lovely smell and an aesthetically pleasing product, we actually wanted them to...

Things we love to aid a good night's sleep... Get a good breathing/meditation app: A lot of sleep issues come from pent up anxiety before bed. Belly breathing and meditation can help bring your cortisol levels down dramatically. We love Breathe+ Simple Breath Trainer app - where you can literally see your inhales and exhales (timed to your preference). And if you want to close your eyes, you can set up a vibrate function to let you know when it’s time to switch between the two. Also Breethe, all about pre sleep mindfulness. Ylang Ylang essential oil - can help...