How to Reduce Alcohol Consumption
In one of our previous blog posts we discussed alcohol abuse and how to identify if a problem is present. Today we discuss some ways to help reduce alcohol intake. In a country where social settings are heavily focused on drinking, it can be a daunting and difficult task to reduce consumption but it is […]
Managing Intrusive Thoughts
What is an Intrusive Thought? An intrusive thought is a thought or image that pops into mind on a frequent, uncontrolled basis causing us distress, frustration, or upset. The intrusive thought could be anything that disturbs you, such as losing control, making a mistake, health worry, or unsettling thoughts about others. It is as if […]
How Can Exercise Help With Depression & Anxiety?
The symptoms of Depression & Anxiety can often be improved when individuals introduce exercise and physical activity into their lives. For people who suffer from depression & anxiety, exercise may be one of the last things on the mind. Exercise can make a huge difference to peoples lives once they get motivated to begin It […]
A Happy Workforce is a Productive Workforce: The Importance of Corporate Wellness
You may have come across a very interesting article in last weekend’s Irish Times by Joanne Hunt, called “Whistle While you Work”. The article focused on how happy staff are more beneficial to an organization than unhappy staff and how companies are playing a part in improving their employees happiness and indeed overall health. This […]
Dublin City Marathon : Marathon Mental Tips
Thousands of athletes will come together, after months of arduous training for the 33rd Dublin City Marathon on October 29th, which will spread over the Georgian streets of the city. We often tend to focus solely on the physical demands of a marathon but this is just as equally mentally testing. Both the long period of training […]