Just a wee reminder for all of us. Rain and cloudy weather can lower mood, mainly because of reduced sunlight and activity. • Some people feel no change—or even feel better in the rain. • Personality, habits, and mental health history matter more than the weather itself. So to paraphrase a line from “About the… Continue reading 22 days later and still falls the rain.
Tag: Wellbeing
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
Our anxiety perception
Our perception of anxiety Our perception of anxiety is as personal as the colour of our eyes. It is sourced from our very existence such as : individual experiences, personality traits, cultural background and social support systems. Anxiety is a natural human response to stress or perceived threats and it serves as a protective mechanism… Continue reading Our anxiety perception
Men’s Health Week 2025
Why is there a need to hold a Men’s Health Week? … Males constitute almost 50% of the population on the island of Ireland and, therefore, deserve to have a gender lens focused upon their specific health needs.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2025
Wishing everyone, everywhere a very happy St. Patrick’s Day 2025.
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)
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
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