30 days and 30 ways to make life a little bit more positive. Try out the daily tasks see which ones work best for you. Keep going until the end of June. If you miss one or two, that’s okay, the tasks are small enough and doable enough to double up on any given day.… Continue reading Welcome to Joyful June
Category: Anxiety
3 Mistakes when feeling anxious
www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/202109/3-mistakes-we-make-when-we-feel-anxious 3 good points highlighted in this article about anxiety. We can all do them. Remember to walk away, don’t engage until later, you may surprise yourself with your own different perspective. It’s about managing our thoughts, feelings and behaviours so we are prepared more when anxiety comes calling again. You are more supported than… Continue reading 3 Mistakes when feeling anxious
Spring blossom into action
I love SpringI love cherry blossom treesSeeing the changes and growth in nature reminds me that we too can harness this change and growth.Immerse yourself in nature you’ll feel better for it.
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
Wishing you all the best of luck today.
Mindful March
Making time to be more mindful this March.
Holland & Barrett promote Hypnotherapy for anxiety
http://www.hollandandbarrett.ie/the-health-hub/conditions/mental-health/mind-and-body/how-to-deal-with-anxiety/ Good to see hypnotherapy suggested as a positive way of managing your anxiety (number 7). Taking action is imperative when dealing with anxiety, seeking out help from a well trained hypnotherapist such as all the members of the CHPA (chpa.ie) can make all the difference. Don’t leave it to chance, if you or someone… Continue reading Holland & Barrett promote Hypnotherapy for anxiety
Time for reflection : Time for living
Although we are nearing the end of the year and we reflect on the past and look forward to the future; how many of us take the time to be in the present? We can only be physically in the present so let’s bring our minds there too.
Look into my eyes: A look at the online hypnosis phenomenon
Interest in hypnosis soared during the pandemic, largely thanks to social media and video conferencing. Is it a fad, or does going into a trance-like state help relieve stress and anxiety? — Read on http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/healthandwellbeing/arid-41019341.html As the current Chairperson of the CHPA I would like to thank Aidan and The Irish Examiner for this excellent… Continue reading Look into my eyes: A look at the online hypnosis phenomenon
Young people to be prescribed surfing and dancing by NHS to help anxiety | Mental health | The Guardian
Study to assess if ‘social prescribing’ such as surfing or rollerskating can stop conditions worsening while on waiting lists — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/oct/25/young-people-offered-surfing-dancing-nhs-help-anxiety A good article about how the medical profession can utilise different approaches to assist their patients with anxiety.
Morning reflections
Morning reflections
High Hang-xiety and what it’s telling you
www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.nytimes.com/2022/10/06/well/live/hangover-anxiety-mood.amp.html An interesting portmanteau for hangover and anxiety. Growing up I would known this as “the fear”. An interesting article which for me highlights the need to go with your anxiety, listen to what it is telling you, there is much truth in the old Latin saying,”In vino veritas”. We can learn lessons from anything… Continue reading High Hang-xiety and what it’s telling you
World mental health day 2022
Remember that it’s not just for today but all days. David McAllister click here for more information Contact
Feeding anxiety through repetition
Stop losing sleep to the anxious reruns in your head get the help you need now
Is the Sun setting in on summer ?
I like September. On an island with the Atlantic to the West and the Irish Sea to the east September brings in many changes. Not only the weather as who can tell the variables of such a potent force? But more than this for us as people. Our lives change back to the normal, back… Continue reading Is the Sun setting in on summer ?
The more you give the more you get
Whether you believe in the concept of altruism or laws of attraction or even if you don’t well there is no harm in trying. So this August why not follow the daily suggestions as outlined above on the calendar and you might just surprise yourself how different you feel. You have nothing to lose and… Continue reading The more you give the more you get
6 Tips for sitting exams
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Good advice but only if you take take.
Follow your heart but take your brain with you.
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love.” – Marcus Aurelius
Patience be a virtue we all have
Somethings are better when you don’t force it. Why not try it you might just surprise yourself.
Accepting our little moments of happiness
How often have you felt little, unexplained feelings of happiness popping up from time to time. I like those little, unexplained feelings . It’s like getting a free hit of feeling happy without having to do anything to get it. Do you get them too? Mine don’t last too long but that’s ok for l… Continue reading Accepting our little moments of happiness
Earth hour
We are only custodians of this Blue Planet. Let’s leave better than we found it.
Happy St Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone
Mindful communication
Getting ready to deliver some mindful communication with the fantastic theatre nurses of CHI @Temple Street Dublin. It’s always a pleasure.
Working hard or getting the right thing done at the right time. What do you choose?
It’s a simple enough question, you would think. However are you feeling anxious just thinking about how to answer? We all assume that working hard is a good thing and many studies suggest that having a good work ethic enhances your motivation, discipline and encourages continuous skill set improvements. That may be true however at… Continue reading Working hard or getting the right thing done at the right time. What do you choose?
Me, Student nurses and a little bit of mindfulness
A big thank you to the 4th year student nurses in Children’s Health Ireland Temple Street for being a wonderfully responsive audience today. An impromptu session which l really enjoyed, made easier by your willingness to listen and contribute. A difficult enough profession, without the additional stresses of the last two years, yet here you… Continue reading Me, Student nurses and a little bit of mindfulness
How is your New Year Resolutions going?
It is the last week in January 2022 and I just want to ask if any of these sound familiar: · Lose weight · Stop smoking · To be happier and healthier · Spend more time on personal wellbeing New Year resolutions anyone? Above are some of the most common resolutions made every year, unfortunately over half of people will… Continue reading How is your New Year Resolutions going?
Feeling anxious about life going ‘back to normal’? 5 Top tips for managing the transition
With the easing of restrictions and suggestions that we are closing in on the final chapters of the pandemic, there are numerous reasons to feel optimistic that we may soon return to a ‘normal life ’. Just imagine no face masks, no Covid tests and no more social distancing, sounds good , right? However it’s… Continue reading Feeling anxious about life going ‘back to normal’? 5 Top tips for managing the transition
Rip Thich Nhat Hanh
Thank you for a life well lived
You don’t have to be Charles Dickens to make a difference.
Helping others
You don’t have to be Charles Dickens to make a difference.
Helping others
2022 take it one day at a time
How to stay optimistic as the pandemic grinds ever onwards
‘Perspective thinking’, getting outdoors and having things to look forward to can all help — Read on http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/how-to-stay-optimistic-as-the-pandemic-grinds-ever-onwards-1.4763902
Wishing you all a happy , peaceful and safe Christmas
World Mental Health Day 2021
Not just for today
Dream Great:Ten steps to a happier living
We can all dream so why not make it great?
How is your Optimistic October going to work out?
Start by writing down three things you are looking forward to and take it from there…
Anxiety and Covid-19. It might surprise you.
Some alarming statistics where nearly 20% linked to anxiety based disorders. Get this quote from the paper : Anxiety and fear-related disorders were a prevalent condition in our sample; they were also the second highest risk factor for death among the underlying conditions considered in our study. Click to access 21_0123.pdf Of course it doesn’t… Continue reading Anxiety and Covid-19. It might surprise you.
So what would you do?
A little gift from a former client which was very nice of them. It came with a little note stating that I had helped her stay afloat. I think it’s not always clear cut on how we need to approach problems and indeed solutions as there may be a third way which is available if… Continue reading So what would you do?
The simplicity of gratitude
I received this card , totally unexpected, but humbled and grateful. Sometimes it’s the little personal things that make the difference. I really enjoyed working with this lady who really put the work in and has achieved her goals. Life is good when we work together. Thank you.
Let the happiness in (Jump Back up July)
Great calendar from the action for happiness crew. Simple daily actions for July that we can all do.