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