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Insights on wellness, mindfulness and the art of living well
How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: Practical Tools Backed by Psychology
At its core, feeling overwhelmed isn’t a personal failing, it’s your nervous system signalling that demand exceeds capacity. Research explains that when stressors stack up, our brain’s prefrontal cortex (the thinking, planning center) can’t keep up, while the amygdala (threat detector) becomes overactive. For example, you may sit down to work but your mind jumps… Continue reading How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: Practical Tools Backed by Psychology
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Social Isolation and Health: Why Connection Matters for Longevity
Human beings are wired for connection. For thousands of years, our survival depended on community: sharing resources, supporting one another, and belonging to a group. Connection wasn’t just emotionally fulfilling; it was essential for safety, resilience, and survival. Our biology still reflects this today. Our brains and bodies thrive when we experience meaningful relationships and… Continue reading Social Isolation and Health: Why Connection Matters for Longevity
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How to Avoid Holiday Burnout: A Wellbeing Guide for December
December is a magical month filled with festive celebrations, twinkling lights, and time with family and friends. Yet for many, it can also bring stress, fatigue, burnout and a feeling of being pulled in too many directions. Between work deadlines, social gatherings, and the pressure to prepare gifts and meals, it’s easy to feel burnt… Continue reading How to Avoid Holiday Burnout: A Wellbeing Guide for December
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How to Take Care of Your Brain: Science-Backed Tips for Mental Wellness
We often speak about the importance of nurturing the body, but there’s one vital organ we often overlook in our wellness routines: the brain. Your brain is not just the control center of your body — it governs every thought, movement, memory, emotion, and decision you make. Modern science continues to show that taking care… Continue reading How to Take Care of Your Brain: Science-Backed Tips for Mental Wellness
Read Article→How Therapy Can Transform Your Life: Benefits You Need to Know
In recent years, the stigma around mental health support has slowly begun to fade—and with good reason. Life is complex, and it’s perfectly okay (and wise) to seek support when navigating its challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship struggles, burnout, grief, or simply want to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful tool.… Continue reading How Therapy Can Transform Your Life: Benefits You Need to Know
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How to Set Habits That Stick: Proven Strategies for Long-Term Success
Have you ever tried to set new habits but it hasn't quite stuck? It's a familiar story: you set a goal to exercise more, eat healthier, or read daily, only to find yourself slipping back into old patterns within weeks. Whether it’s drinking more water, moving our bodies more, or simply finding a moment of… Continue reading How to Set Habits That Stick: Proven Strategies for Long-Term Success
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After 13 Years in the Wellness Industry, This Is Our Biggest Takeaway
The vision behind Shanti-Som was born from a simple but powerful need: to create a space where people could slow down, connect, and just be—free from the constant pressures of everyday life. Over the past 13 years in the wellness industry, our journey has taught us what true health really means. And now, we’re ready… Continue reading After 13 Years in the Wellness Industry, This Is Our Biggest Takeaway
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Emotional Intelligence and Happiness
In a world characterized by rapid changes, demanding schedules, and diverse relationships, the ability to navigate our emotions and those of others is of paramount importance. This skill, known as emotional intelligence (EI), goes beyond traditional measures of intelligence and plays a significant role in personal and professional success. In this blog post, we will… Continue reading Emotional Intelligence and Happiness
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5 Most Effective Breathing and Relaxation Techniques
At times, we get so consumed in our hectic lifestyles with deadlines to meet and work-life pressure that we actually forget to relax! Yet using breathing and relaxation techniques during the day can give us the energy we need to tackle our workload or the problem we are facing. Stress can be harmful for the… Continue reading 5 Most Effective Breathing and Relaxation Techniques
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Why Mums Need to Retreat
A growing number of mums are packing their bags, kissing their partners and kids’ goodbye, and going on Retreat. While many sign up for a Wellness Holiday looking for nothing more than a little downtime, most find they have gained a whole lot more by the time they return home. Why Mums Need to Retreat… Continue reading Why Mums Need to Retreat
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9 Ways to Curb Anxiety During Coronavirus for Self Care
Life as we know it has changed dramatically in 2020 so it's more important than ever to practice self care. Instead of planning holidays to exotic faraway destinations, gathering with family over Sunday brunch and getting together with friends in a cosy restaurant we are spending our time worrying about a viral pandemic that has… Continue reading 9 Ways to Curb Anxiety During Coronavirus for Self Care
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Is it Safe to visit a Wellness Retreat during COVID-19 pandemic?
Going on a wellness retreat does not have to be a thing of the past- we just need to take adequate precautions against Covid-19. Look out for businesses that comply with International Health Standards. For example, the Ministry of Tourism of Andalucia endorses certain businesses in the tourism sector who comply with health standards set… Continue reading Is it Safe to visit a Wellness Retreat during COVID-19 pandemic?
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