Henna's Perfect Day

A little journal on self-care, mental health and life!

Anxiety: Is There a Natural Cure?

Anxiety is a mental disorder common to millions of people around the world.

According to the American Psychological Association, anxiety is “characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure…sweating, trembling, dizziness or a rapid heartbeat.” 

Anxiety disorders can spring from different life events we all face from childhood through to the present day. The build-up of stress, fear and worry can heavily impact thought processes and eventually lead to overthinking.

So, is there a way we can control it naturally? 

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Simplify Your Life: Less is More

How can we simplify our lives with this simple statement, “Less is More”?

This art form is something worth mastering, especially in this current day and age.

Why, you may ask?

Just think about it, in this society, we are bombarded by ads displaying the latest trends and things we absolutely must need!

Or do we?

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Mental Health: Introduction

Hey guys, I’ll be starting a mini series discussing the many aspects of mental health, to simply raise awareness on conditions some of us may not know about, and the general image mental health has had in our society over time.

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Mindfulness

It’s another day, the sun has risen and its golden rays peak around the curtains, gently waking you up. Open the window and let the cool morning breeze energise you as you rub the sleep from your eyes. The kettle’s on boil, the steam escapes into the atmosphere, followed by the aroma of coffee, making you feel complete…

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Achieving the Balance

Life’s a rush. Bits and pieces here and there. The due dates literally come knocking on your door in a blink of an eye. I admit that I’ve struggled to manage my time and deal with the stress of A levels and the university process with UCAS, especially since our pinboards are smothered in To-do lists, due dates, and upcoming school and social events. But I think I’ve cracked the code…

So, here are some tips of how I’ve balanced my lifestyle with the mayhem of studying and UCAS:

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