Discipline – it doesn’t sound like much fun, does it? It can conjure ideas around rules and restrictions. But discipline can be a good thing, says personal development expert Moira Geary. Discipline can set us free. “Discipline can be described as choosing between what you want now and what you want most,” says Geary. Sure, … Read more
What age are you? How much did that cost? Don’t you want kids? How many points did he get? Some people feel a peculiar entitlement to information. It could be a relative, a work colleague, a former schoolmate or a nosy neighbour who has a knack for mining data that you’d rather not share – … Read more
Got a lot on at work? Or maybe you’re worried about a loved one, about money, or you’ve had a fight with a friend? These are just some of the things that can make us feel stressed. It’s not a nice feeling. “When we get stressed, we can have a physiological response. Hormones are released … Read more
From tennis to t’ai chi, camogie to krav maga, there is a bewildering choice of activities for kids. Participating can open up to new skills and opportunities for children, but how many activities should a child do? “Research says five or six is the optimum number of activities, but I don’t think a number is … Read more
What is Ramadan? Ramadan is a very special time for Muslims. It brings a complete change to their daily routine, which includes fasting in daylight hours. “Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and during this month, Muslims believe the Muslim holy book, the Koran, was revealed,” says Dr Ali Selim, spokesman for … Read more
Feeling a bit meh? You might find yourself cruising the kitchen cupboards for the solution. A pint of ice cream, a tube of crisps, some cake? The trigger for this mindless munching isn’t hunger, it’s your emotions. “We don’t always eat to satisfy physical hunger. Emotional eating is using food to make yourself feel better,” … Read more
Stammering or stuttering is a physical condition that sometimes makes it difficult to talk. “Stammering is a neurological difference. There are myths that it is caused by somebody being nervous, shy or not being sure about what they want to say, but none of that is true,” says Penny Farrell, speech and language therapist and … Read more
Disrespect – it can come from complete strangers or close friends. Partners, parents, children, colleagues, friends and strangers can sometimes make us feel disregarded. And we can do it to them too. Did a stranger skip the queue? Has someone who should be helping ignored you? Is a friend always late? Or maybe a loved … Read more