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Tuesday 22 September 2020
As many people take to the garden during the Covid-19 shutdown, Fiann Ó Nualláin says there’s a mindful approach to the tasks that can improve wellbeing.
Lisa Molloy, head of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, says the Government must not drop the ball on mental health.
This week, Helen Byrne of The Mindfulness Centre and Kathryn Crowley, yoga teacher and artist share their thoughts on maintaining wellbeing.
Psychotherapist Gerry Cunningham urges us to use the supports available.
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan said that yoga was “not suitable for a parish school setting”.
Since reading the book, I’ve started sweeping the floor every morning in a mindful way – it’s delightfully old school and calming at the same time, writes Michael Kelly.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
Give yourself a break. Research shows that multi-tasking reduces productivity because your brain can only focus on one thing at a time, writes Siobhan Murray.
Whatever way we voted, we are all human beings and deserve respect, writes Philip Kirwan.
Cork goalkeeper Anthony Nash is gearing up for another championship season after bowing out in last year’s All-Ireland semi-final.
How the opening weekend of the national leagues taught Tommy Martin how to live in the moment.
The Oireachtas Education Committee has made a number recommendations to improve the mental health of school children.
New research suggests that mindfulness is more effective than relaxation techniques at curbing drinkers’ urges.
That is according to the results of a new survey commissioned by One4All.
The best examples of happiness maintenance after large external shocks were Ireland and Iceland, according to the report.
From grown-up colouring books to Paul Martin’s award-winning garden at last year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, mindfulness is still very much having a moment, writes Michael Kelly.
“Some people think it’s new age, hippy dippy. It’s anything other than that. It’s very practical, down to earth.”
Advice from Jnanadhara, who has been meditating for 20 years and teaching meditation full-time in Dublin for 12 years.
It can be stressful at the best of times, here we take a look at how this Christmas can be a relaxing time.
About 35% of people in Ireland are affected by pain which has lasted for three months or more.
Our top tips for getting to a good place this Easter Monday.
Put down that green face paint and read this.
Overwhelmed employees are the most significant challenge to business success in Ireland, writes Joanne O’Malley.
Just Not Sorry aims to get rid of words that make a sender sound less confident like “I think”, “just”, and “sorry”.
Self-care is important.
Welcome to the first article in our series promoting mental well-being.
The mind that is lost in past or future is not living, since the present is the only time we get to actually be alive, writes Helen Byrne.
I want to raise awareness of the benefits of having a home birth in healthy pregnancies, with the hope that it will encourage more women to explore this option.
It is estimated that over 60,000 thoughts flow through our mind every day (and most of them are repeats).
Mindfulness is not about feeling better, it’s about being better at feeling. Without a doubt it has helped me to take charge of my emotions.
The alternative treatment helps patients learn how to respond more constructively to their thoughts and feelings.
You’re worth it.
‘The pressures of the recession have created a real need for peace and reflection.’
All over the festive season, TheJournal.ie is bringing you tried and tested ways to help you keep your mental health in fine fettle.
This can be a painful time for many people but it might be a great opportunity for you to face your problems.
Because we could all do with some peace of mind.
Christmas can be turned into more of an ordeal than a celebration due to loneliness, financial worries or relationship breakdowns.
Some tips to help you enjoy a peaceful and magical celebration.
This could be great news for the HSE.
All employees need to develop skills to manage some of the emotional barriers that prevent them from thriving at the workplace.
IT’S A QUESTION that has been asked throughout the pandemic, but which has been raised again recently after the Oliver Bond Street party – would you call the Gardaí on your neighbours if you saw they broke Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatherings?
In the UK, junior minister for policing Kit Malthouse suggested that people should report their neighbours to the police if they’re concerned about gatherings that break the rules.
At the moment, Dublin is at Level Three which means that you can have visitors from one other household to your home or garden; while the rest of the country is at Level Two, which means you can have six visitors from up to three households to your home or garden.
So we’re asking you: Would you call the Gardaí if you saw your neighbours break Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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