mindfulness – Anxiety Clinic Dublin

Remember to switch off but read this before you do

The irony is not lost that I write on a digital device reminding people to switch off their digital devices! Our dependence on them is so commonplace for business, leisure and connection that doing without is such anathema to many. So why not make a point of doing this today even for a few minutes… Continue reading Remember to switch off but read this before you do

Spring time fairy garden

Came across this little spring time fairy garden on a walk today. Needs a little bit of love but it gives life to a small piece of grass which otherwise l would not of stopped to take a picture and share with you.

Little things can make a big difference, just like this little garden made to me today.

A Quantum of Solace

Just taking time to enjoy a quantum of solace.No comingNo goingNo afterNo beforeWhen moments are just moments… Contact

A mindful start to the day

A mindful start to the day. Just me and nature. The blessing of St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin. Have a nice day. Contact

Mindfulness theme for today: Accept the silence.

Mindfulness theme for today: Accept the silence. “A composer once told me that the silence from which each note emerges is more important than the note itself.” ― Wayne W. Dyer, Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao

Opportunistic Optimistic October

This October why not follow the action for happiness calendar and be optimistic? Remember you don’t have to be optimistic all the time only when it matters. Check out the daily assignments and challenge yourself to be the best version of yourself . Small steps can lead to big changes. No need to get hung… Continue reading Opportunistic Optimistic October

Happy World Mindfulness Day 2024

World mindfulness day September 12th. Give yourself permission, regardless of what is going on, to stop spinning the plates and just focus your attention on one thing. Perhaps it can be one part of your body, your breathe or somewhere in the location you are in. No need to force it just let it flow… Continue reading Happy World Mindfulness Day 2024

Mindfully walking with Robert Louis Stevenson (and a donkey)

Just returning from delivering Mindfulness Meditation with the wonderful team at CHI Temple Street. Today’s inspiration was: Robert Louis Stevenson’s, Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes, 1878 Well worth a read as you walk mindfully focusing on nothing but each footstep. “…And when the present is so exacting , who can annoy himself about… Continue reading Mindfully walking with Robert Louis Stevenson (and a donkey)

My Meaningful month of May

Make this month of May be the chance to make a different for yourself and others. Start today with an act of kindness towards someone else in your life.

A helpful guide to a mindful March

Enjoy every day of Mindful March. Allow all the daily tips to connect . Feel the benefits grow exponentially. See you at the 31st.

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

Happy Mindful New Year

Wishing everyone a mindful New Year, taking time to start at your present place, doing the best you can with the resources you have.

Mindful March

Making time to be more mindful this March.

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.

Morning reflections

World mental health day 2022

Remember that it’s not just for today but all days. David McAllister click here for more information Contact

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 ?

6 Tips for sitting exams

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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

Mindful communication

Getting ready to deliver some mindful communication with the fantastic theatre nurses of CHI @Temple Street Dublin. It’s always a pleasure.

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

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

World Mental Health Day 2021

Not just for today

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…

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 futile pursuit that is worry

Monday Quote

“When you’ve seen beyond yourself, then you may find, peace of mind is waiting there.” ― George Harrison

Breathing in the sun for natural growth

Just breathing in the morning sun aside my herb garden. Watching them grow from seeds to now has given me an enormous sense of happiness and well-being. A little bit of food and water, a touch of warmth and TLC can bring so many positive benefits. Our self limiting beliefs and toxic environments may stunt… Continue reading Breathing in the sun for natural growth

Anxiety management and mindfulness

A big thank you to the 1st year nursing students for being a wonderful audience over the last few weeks. Keep up the good work and remember to use the little techniques I showed you to stay mindful: 478 breathing, 54321 grounding, H-P-F and many more. Really enjoyed your company and I wish you well… Continue reading Anxiety management and mindfulness

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Historically Present Future

As I write this I know I am physically present, typing away, my focus on the next word to magic itself onto the page and if my mind wanders, as it is free to do, I know that’s okay. I say that to myself and bring my thoughts back to the present by consciously focusing… Continue reading Historically Present Future

Let’s talk about scrabble

Some games are more insightful than others. If your scrabble board looks like this …it’s time to talk

…and that’s okay

I love this…now. I was sceptical at first about this but you know in the therapy business and indeed in any walk of life you have to give things a go. Give it a try and keep using it. You, like me, might just surprise yourself.