Tag: Mental health

Mental Self-Care for Young Professionals

In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, mental self-care has become essential, especially for young professionals. Navigating career responsibilities, social expectations, and personal goals can be overwhelming, leading to burnout, stress, and even mental health issues. Prioritizing mental self-care isn’t just beneficial; it’s necessary for maintaining productivity, emotional balance, and overall well-being. First, it’s important… Continue reading Mental Self-Care for Young Professionals

5 steps to ease my social anxiety (social phobia)

  Social anxiety disorder or social phobia is much more than shyness.  It is an extreme fear that won’t go away. It can touch on your: • Everyday goings-on • Self-confidence • Relationships • Work or school life Most of us will worry about social situations from time-to-time. However someone with social anxiety feels worried before, during and after events. I have been dealing with people with anxiety… Continue reading 5 steps to ease my social anxiety (social phobia)

The weather’s variable – so are you. But I can’t do a thing – about the weather

Wise words from the band Magazine in their song “About the Weather” however I wonder how many of us get stuck on the weather and how it affects our mood. As the summer solstice fast approaches here in the northern hemisphere, it is fair to say that the weather hasn’t reflected this much so far.… Continue reading The weather’s variable – so are you. But I can’t do a thing – about the weather

Of course I’m scared it’s a six foot mouse!

Of course I’m scared, it’s a six foot mouse! These were the words of someone I knew suffering from Musophobia, the fear of mice. Now the mouse in question was not a real mouse , l think we all would have a reasonable expectation to be scared if it was. Like something that has escaped… Continue reading Of course I’m scared it’s a six foot mouse!

Lá Fhéile Bríde / Happy St Brigid’s Day

Lá Fhéile Bríde / Happy St Brigid’s Day everyone In Gaelic tradition, today was the first day of Spring. The Celtic Goddess Bríd -goddess of healing was revered on this day a day that signaled renewal, new growth, and movement towards light. Time to renew ourselves- our thoughts, our feelings, our behaviours. A Spring clean… Continue reading Lá Fhéile Bríde / Happy St Brigid’s Day

Lá Fhéile Bríde / Happy St Brigid’s Day

Lá Fhéile Bríde / Happy St Brigid’s Day everyone In Gaelic tradition, today was the first day of Spring. The Celtic Goddess Bríd -goddess of healing was revered on this day a day that signaled renewal, new growth, and movement towards light. Time to renew ourselves- our thoughts, our feelings, our behaviours. A Spring clean… Continue reading Lá Fhéile Bríde / Happy St Brigid’s Day

England captain Owen Farrell announces break from international rugby | UK News | Sky News

England captain Owen Farrell announces break from international rugby | UK News | Sky News — Read on news-sky-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/england-captain-owen-farrell-announces-break-from-international-rugby-13018975 Important that this message is well received, for him, his family and those feeling the same way. It’s never easy to make a call like this, as you are well aware, however the more we can… Continue reading England captain Owen Farrell announces break from international rugby | UK News | Sky News

5 ways hypnosis can help people with autism to cope better with challenges

Always interesting to work with and learn from ASD clients. This article below will give you an insight into five ways how hypnosis can help. Well worth a read. — Read on http://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/understanding-hypnosis/202209/hypnosis-the-treatment-autism

Fear by Kahlil Gibran

Read and reread this fantastic poem until you realise what fear really is. It is said that before entering the seaa river trembles with fear. She looks back at the path she has traveled,from the peaks of the mountains,the long winding road crossing forests and villages. And in front of her,she sees an ocean so… Continue reading Fear by Kahlil Gibran

The not so new wonderdrug. Can you guess what it is?

http://www.linkedin.com/posts/rob-galloway-65116446_you-only-have-to-look-at-the-current-state-activity-7099637231434313728-1iqU Great post outlining the benefits of something readily available to us all. The cost of which might just surprise you.

10 benefits of a day off. What’s your favourite?

Taking a day off from work or regular responsibilities can have several benefits for your overall well-being and productivity. Here are some of the key advantages: Remember, the benefits of taking a day off can be maximized when you use your time intentionally. Engaging in activities that bring you joy, practicing mindfulness, and avoiding work-related… Continue reading 10 benefits of a day off. What’s your favourite?

National survey reveals high rates of anxiety and depression

Three in five people experience depression across the country while four in five experience anxiety, according to a recent survey. — Read on http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/national-survey-reveals-high-rates-of-anxiety-and-depression/a965429193.html

Welcome to Joyful June

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

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.

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

Letting the happiness of gratitude in

Just having a little moment of gratitude to say thanks to my beautiful family for a great fun weekend of games and laughter. It’s the simple pleasure of your company that bonds our connection no matter what we do. Hopefully we can all find the little moments in our lives that may seem trivial yet… Continue reading Letting the happiness of gratitude in

The Stroop Effect Myth or Reality?

Just been helping my daughter with her science project with one of my all time favourite psychological experiments. The Stroop Test. Although used for assessing attention deficiencies and brain injury disorders it can also help people become more aware of how we process information and how we can improve our attention span and focused attention.… Continue reading The Stroop Effect Myth or Reality?

Now you come to mention it Yes I am stressed and anxious.

Stress and anxiety are in my experience involved in a great many of the causes for clients coming for hypnotherapy. People looking for hypnotherapy may present with an issue such as smoking or weight loss however I see stress and anxiety as an underlying cause and can lead to many problems if ignored. Relaxation exercises,… Continue reading Now you come to mention it Yes I am stressed and anxious.

Poll: Has the pandemic affected your mental health? · TheJournal.ie

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many people. — Read on http://www.thejournal.ie/mental-health-covid-19-2-5176991-Aug2020/ Nearly 60 % of people surveyed said their mental health has been affected during this pandemic. It doesn’t all have to be like this. Let’s do something together to change this affect. This is a global phenomenon so no one should… Continue reading Poll: Has the pandemic affected your mental health? · TheJournal.ie

Dingle’s WWII survivor: ‘People need to relax’

Dingle’s WWII survivor: ‘People need to relax’ — Read on http://www.rte.ie/amp/1132874/ Wise words from a patient lady on her 90th birthday. It’s not easy at the moment, which is understandable , we all feel uneasy, we are restless, we want to get back to our lives. But we can’t, not just yet. This is the… Continue reading Dingle’s WWII survivor: ‘People need to relax’