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Calm & Wellbeing Guides
Every evidence-based guide we've published, from stress and anxiety to sleep and gentle everyday habits.
Aromatherapy and essential oils for calm - what the evidence really says
A warm, no-hype UK guide to aromatherapy and essential oils for calm - what the evidence really shows about lavender and anxiety, plus safe diffuser use.
Read the guideCalming breathing exercises - simple techniques to reach for when you feel anxious
A warm, beginner-friendly guide to calming breathing for anxiety and stress. One simple NHS technique, step by step, plus honest advice on when it helps - and when to ask for more support.
Read the guideCalming herbal teas for relaxation - what to know before you brew
Herbal teas are a lovely caffeine-free bedtime ritual, but the sleep evidence is mixed. An honest UK guide to chamomile, caffeine-free labels and safety.
Read the guideGrounding exercises - simple ways to come back to the present when anxiety spikes
A warm, beginner-friendly guide to grounding for anxiety and panic. What grounding is, a simple senses exercise from Mind to try, and honest advice on when it helps - and when to ask for more support.
Read the guideJournaling for a calmer mind - gratitude, reflection and simple ways to start
A gentle, beginner-friendly guide to journaling for mindfulness and gratitude - simple prompts to try, honest about the evidence, and when to see your GP.
Read the guideManaging work stress - honest, practical ways to protect your wellbeing
A pragmatic, UK-focused guide to spotting the signs that work stress is building, coping day to day, and getting the right support - based on advice from the NHS, Mental Health Foundation, HSE and Acas.
Read the guideMindfulness for beginners - simple ways to start
A warm, beginner-friendly guide to mindfulness. Simple breathing, noticing and grounding exercises you can try today, based on NHS advice.
Read the guideSleep and anxiety - the two-way street, and how to quiet the loop
Anxiety and poor sleep often feed each other. We explain the loop and gentle, realistic steps that can help you quiet it - and when to seek help.
Read the guideWeighted blankets for anxiety and sleep: what the evidence says
We sift the research on weighted blankets for anxiety and sleep, look at why they feel soothing, and how to choose one safely.
Read the guideWhat is stress and how can you manage it
A calm, practical guide to what stress is, how it affects body and mind, and simple ways to manage it, based on NHS and Mental Health Foundation advice.
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