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Wednesday 28 October 2020
Author and advocate Cathal O’Reilly has struggled with his own mental health in the past. He shares his thoughts on Level 5 and how to handle it.
Kitty Maguire works with a lot of women who have suffered miscarriages. Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, and until now, Kitty hadn’t written about her own loss.
Author of The Cow Book, John Connell shares his experience of one long and glorious run he had through a forest in Longford, in an extract from his new book.
Lifestyle changes can cure some diseases and significantly extend our lives, writes Professor Ciaran O’Boyle.
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.
The following account is written by a member of Addictive Eaters Anonymous, who shares her experience of sobriety from addictive eating.
Wellness experts Margaret Young and Laura Linehan say many of us are experiencing lots of mixed emotions as we emerge from months of lockdown.
Sheena McGinley shares her thoughts and fears about returning to the ‘new normal’ after Covid-19 shutdown.
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.
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.
Counsellor Trish Farrell offers some tips to avoid worry during this time of change.
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.
This week, Helen Byrne of The Mindfulness Centre and Kathryn Crowley, yoga teacher and artist share their thoughts on maintaining wellbeing.
Ciara Wright of The Wellness Crew says burnout will be of concern for frontline workers in the coming months. She offers some help.
This week, two Dublin yoga teachers offer readers some advice and share their wellness knowledge.
Mental Health Occupational Therapist Michelle Murray says we can freeze up at times like this, but there are simple ways to ease stress.
The cookery author says focusing on nutrition and wellbeing is helping her handle the changes.
Embracing the simple things and going easy on ourselves will be key, writes Siobhán Murray.
Dil Wickremasinghe says this difficult Covid-19 experience can bring challenges, but that help is available.
The coronavirus has caused a major shift in how we live. Mindfulness practitioners are offering ways to help us deal with that shift.
Barbara Edwards offers advice to workers who now find themselves signing in remotely, during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Justin Caffrey describes the loss of his baby son, Joshua and says his son taught him how to live in the moment.
When you’re ‘in menopause’, it’s time to stop and give yourself a wellness service, writes Barbara Edwards.
We have you covered.
The HSE National Clinical Advisor Dr Vida Hamilton tells us how to stay well, and where to go if we do get sick.
The 35-year-old is looking to bring lessons from pro rugby into his new company, Titan Wellness.
Mild bugs can often be dealt with at home.
Little changes, big results.
Wellness gurus, stop this madness.
Banish those negative thought spirals.
Leo Varadkar has announced a new initiative for public sector employees. – but is it a good idea or a bad idea?
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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