Anxiety: How it manifests and tips for coping

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]B[/eltd_dropcaps]oth mental health and wellbeing have become very prominent topics over recent years and these conversations should not be, by any means, undermined or overlooked. 

Why We All Need a Social Media Detox

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]S[/eltd_dropcaps]ocial media is a lifesaver, especially over the past few months where we have used various platforms to connect with family, friends, organise work meetings or simply just to copy viral TikTok dance routines and ‘aww’ over videos of cute, fluffy dogs. 

However, not everything is as it seems. 

Becoming Prepared in an Uncertain World…

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]he whole world going into lockdown brought on some real uncertainties. Globally, we were catapulted into a whole new territory, in which none of us had ever experienced to this extent before. 

4 Goal-Orientated Things Millennials Are Doing Wrong

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]H[/eltd_dropcaps]ello Freedom. It is the first thought you have when you reach adulthood because you just can’t wait to grow up. 

However, being in your twenties is huge and daunting. It is no less than an adrenaline rush, you are neither a fully mature adult nor a juvenile anymore. Life changes on a dime. 

Apart from being known as the social media generation, what exactly are millennials doing wrong? 

How To Be Positive About The Rest Of 2020

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]W[/eltd_dropcaps]ith such a crazy, unexpected year upon us it is difficult to see the positives sometimes, however we can choose to focus on this year in two very different ways. We can all feel sorry for ourselves because we didn’t get to go on holiday, and we can get frustrated with new guidelines in shops or we can be grateful that our family and friends are healthy. Embrace that this year has taught us to appreciate the little things we once took for granted like being able to nip to the shop, seeing our family regularly or having a normal work routine. 

However, it is important to acknowledge that this has been a challenging time for everyone, especially those struggling with their mental health. Isolating with no work or normal life to focus on, the mind can wander into a dark place. This year has taught us we are strong enough to face anything and a bad day, week or month is never forever.  

Dear Teenage Self…

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]O[/eltd_dropcaps]n the eve of my 27th birthday, as I sit in bed sipping a Mimosa, minus the Champagne… okay, it’s a large glass of orange juice with ice but let me at least pretend to set a slightly more glamorous scene… I wonder how on earth I’ve made it this far. If you’d have told seventeen-year-old Sophie that ten years on she’d be perpetually single, renting a flat (not living in a five-bed mansion with a banker) and still sleeping with her childhood teddies, she’d have most definitely told you to F off.  

Exclusive Interview with Maryam Zamani: MZ Skin

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]T[/eltd_dropcaps]his month, Cohorted bring you an exclusive interview with Oculoplastic Surgeon, MZ Skin Founder and Podcast Host, Dr. Maryam Zamani.

Maryam talks to Cohorted about how MZ Skin was created, skincare trends to look out for and advice that will empower younger woman on their career paths. Don’t worry, we wouldn’t just tease you because featured in our October Beauty Box is the Brighten & Protect Vitamin C Serum, guaranteed to answer all your skincare questions.

How To Practice Self Care At Home

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]W[/eltd_dropcaps]ith us all spending more time at home than ever, I’ve got some great tips for practicing self-care in every room of your home. So if you’re not ready to get out and about just yet, here are the tips for you… 

The Importance of Self Love

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]H[/eltd_dropcaps]ow many of us truly know the meaning of self-love or how to cultivate it into our lives? I am only just recognising in my 30s, how truly important self-love is. 
 
I have only recently discovered my own need for this practice, realising that this is something that has been missing my whole life. It is such a beautiful thing once you realise and start to practice it; The difference it makes alone is something quite spectacular, but you first have to recognise its absence and learn from scratch how to introduce it into your everyday life. 

Mapping Your Mind & Visualising Your Life

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]”Y[/eltd_dropcaps]ou are more productive by doing fifteen minutes of visualization than from sixteen hours of hard labor.” Abraham Hicks

Are you in tune with your thoughts and feelings? Are you paying attention to your personal needs? Are you reflecting on how you spend your time each day/week?

Keeping track of all of the above is the essential part of self-love and that’s something we’re all doing more of in 2020. It’s a lot easier said than done but with a little bit of practice, we can get there one step at a time.