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# Wellness Wednesday

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Opinion: 'Frontline workers are close to falling over the burnout cliff'
Johnny Moran of Trauma Response Network Ireland outlines the key signs of trauma burnout in essential workers.
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Apr 7th 2021, 11:59 AM
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Back to training after lockdown? A sports nutritionist shares her advice
The fuel we put into our bodies goes a long way in getting the most out of physical activity, says Kate McDaid.
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Aug 19th 2020, 7:00 AM
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What we can learn from the world's 'Blue Zones' - where people regularly live into their 90s and 100s
Lifestyle changes can cure some diseases and significantly extend our lives, writes Professor Ciaran O’Boyle.
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Aug 12th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Trouble sleeping? You're not alone, but there are tools you can use to help yourself
Mental Health Occupational Therapist Michelle Murray highlights many of the causes of insomnia and offers some tips to help you avoid those sleepless nights.
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Jul 29th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Wellness Wednesday: A postcard from Leigh Arnold in Ibiza
Actress and wellness advocate Leigh Arnold and her husband run a wellness retreat in Ibiza. She set up a free online wellness portal for everyone in lockdown.
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Jul 22nd 2020, 7:00 PM
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So it's summer and you're supposed to be 'bikini ready'? Don't believe a word of it
Cliona Byrne, a body confidence coach says you can learn to feel good in a swimsuit regardless of your shape and size.
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Jul 15th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Have you hit lockdown fatigue? Two wellness practitioners have some advice for you
Wellness experts Margaret Young and Laura Linehan say many of us are experiencing lots of mixed emotions as we emerge from months of lockdown.
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Jul 8th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Dreading the return to 'normal'?' Here's how to emerge from lockdown with your wellbeing intact
Sheena McGinley shares her thoughts and fears about returning to the ‘new normal’ after Covid-19 shutdown.
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Jul 1st 2020, 3:17 PM
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Wellness Wednesday: True body confidence is not about diet and exercise, it's about loving yourself
Cliona Byrne, a body confidence coach talks about cultivating a healthy relationships with our bodies, especially as we come out of confinement.
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Jun 24th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Wellness Wednesday: You can beat your addiction, even in lockdown
Mental Health Occupational Therapist Michelle Murray says living with the shame of addiction is always tough, but lockdown pushes even harder. She says there is hope.
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Jun 17th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Wellness Wednesday: Cultivating self-compassion during the Covid-19 crisis
Ever tried being kind to yourself? Well, Louise Boland says self-compassion in a crisis like this can be the key to getting through it.
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Jun 10th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Wellness Wednesday: Worry is of no use to anyone, especially now in a time of crisis
Counsellor Trish Farrell offers some tips to avoid worry during this time of change.
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Jun 3rd 2020, 7:00 AM
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Wellness Wednesday: Gardening can cultivate calm and resilience in any crisis
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.
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May 27th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Wellness Wednesday: How mindfulness and staying grounded can help during the Covid-19 pandemic
This week, Helen Byrne of The Mindfulness Centre and Kathryn Crowley, yoga teacher and artist share their thoughts on maintaining wellbeing.
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May 20th 2020, 7:17 AM
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Wellness Wednesday: 'Distress around Covid-19 is not a mental illness. It's an understandable reaction'
Psychotherapist Gerry Cunningham urges us to use the supports available.
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May 13th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Backpain, posture and remote working - some tips to help (and how the ironing board can come in handy)
Dr Lawrence Woods offers some help to those working remotely and suffering back pain.
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May 6th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Wellness Wednesday: Two yoga teachers say there's never been a better time to roll out your mat
This week, two Dublin yoga teachers offer readers some advice and share their wellness knowledge.
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Apr 29th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Wellness Wednesday: Caring for your relationship is vital during this time of Covid-19 turmoil
Dil Wickremasinghe says it’s challenging for couples at the moment.
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Apr 22nd 2020, 7:00 AM
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Wellness Wednesday: 'Anxiety isn’t only in your head' - an occupational therapist says the body holds the key
Mental Health Occupational Therapist Michelle Murray says we can freeze up at times like this, but there are simple ways to ease stress.
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Apr 15th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
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Apr 8th 2020, 7:00 AM
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Wellness Wednesday: IBS is no joke, but there are simple things you can do to help yourself
April is IBS awareness month and Consultant Gastroenterologist Deirdre G. O’Donovan offers simple advice to those suffering with IBS.
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Apr 1st 2020, 8:30 AM
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Wellness Wednesday: 'Keep it simple' during this Covid-19 isolation, says a psychotherapist
Embracing the simple things and going easy on ourselves will be key, writes Siobhán Murray.
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Mar 25th 2020, 8:22 AM