Search Results for 'Mind'

356 results found.

Business to Arts Awards calls for Galway entries

image preview

Business to Arts is calling for Galway nominations for the annual Business to Arts Awards which champion businesses, artists and arts organisations across the country that work together in areas such as sponsorship, commissioning and CSR programmes, which involve creativity in the community and in the workplace.

Anxiety and stress among young people and older adults as a result of Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s mental health to a greater or lesser degree. We are all trying to look after ourselves as best we can under the circumstances, but so much uncertainty from day to day, not just from week to week, takes its toll. But young people and children need extra help, support, and attention to reassure them that this too will pass.

JCI Mayo presents ‘Mind Your Mental Health’ panel discussion

image preview

A recent survey shows that 72% of people believe that Irish society’s response to mental health issues over the coming months will be important.

Find the answers in your consciousness

Who am I? Why am I here? Why is my life like this? In these conflicted and uncertain times where can I look for the answers to these questions? Why can’t they be found within the mind? Why are there so many different opinions on these questions?

How stress and worry influence your sleep

Scientists have found a direct link between anxiety and rhythm of sleep. When a person has anxious thoughts, his/her heart rate goes up and in turn the mind starts to ‘race’. This causes the brain to become alert and stimulated and start producing beta waves. This happens to someone who worries about something when trying to get to sleep - instead of being calm and subdued, the brain is too aroused to sleep. And to make matters worse, once the brain is stimulated in this way, other worries are activated, making sleep even harder to achieve.

Now is the time to 'act and prevent rather than react and blame'

image preview

Fears that the Government will impose a county-wide lockdown on Galway have, throughout this week, hardened to a resigned certainty, after hundreds of students congregated in the Spanish Arch area in defiance of public health guidelines and social distancing requirements.

The power of introverts

Q: I’m a young professional. I would describe myself as an introvert. My reserved nature seems to clash with the apparently mandatory skill of ‘excellent communication skills’ that I so often see in job specs. I feel I am at a disadvantage when compared to more outgoing people. Any advice will help. (BC, email).

Council must rethink policy on collecting grass cuttings, says Cheevers

image preview

City Hall needs to rethink its policy of not collecting grass cuttings in council managed estates, especially with the rise of plastic bags filled with mown grass that have been accumulating in estates recently.

The employment power of introverts

Q: I’m a young professional. I would describe myself as an introvert. My reserved nature seems to clash with the apparently mandatory skill of ‘excellent communication skills’ that I so often see in job specs. I feel I am at a disadvantage when compared to more outgoing people. Any advice will help. (BC, email).

Tips for getting your child to sleep at night

A good night’s sleep is critical for your child’s growth, memory, and cognitive development. Sleep problems can cause your child to become hyper, irritable, forgetful, and to have extremes in behaviour. Children are happier and healthier when they get sufficient, quality sleep. Making it a habit now isn’t just a good idea — your child’s ability to reach his/her full potential may depend on it. Following the tips below will help ensure your child sleeps soundly at night.

 

Page generated in 0.0719 seconds.