In a recent survey, eight out of 10 hospitality professionals reported at least one mental health issue during their career and almost half of those interviewed also said they do not feel comfortable talking to…
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Lisa McFarland, Northern Ireland’s leading Relationship Coach, is celebrating two years in business with the launch of her first E-Book, entitled: “Tips & Tools on How to Have a Healthy Relationship.” The short downloadable book…
Transformational coach Deborah King has announced the first event in a series of goal setting and personal development webinars for 2022. Her event Virtual Vision Board Workshop: Cosmically Creating The Life You Want will take…
Katie Matthews is a 28-year-old, multi-award-winning entrepreneur, growth mindset educator, speaker, founder, mentor, trauma-informed practitioner and mental health and well-being trainer. She has 11 years lived experience with mental illness, and is passionate about supporting…
The past year of lockdowns have presented a number of new challenges for us to overcome and more of us have been touched by loneliness than ever before. Loneliness in Lockdown Gathering is an online…
The top motivators for exercising have been revealed as wanting to beat a partner’s personal best, fit into old clothes, and to shake off a bad mood. A study of 2,000 adults reveals the top…
According to a new survey adults in the UK are clueless about how to carry out a string of outdoor tasks such as reading a compass or putting up a tent. The poll of 2,000…
New research has found the top foods that can instantly put you in a better mood. A new survey of 2,000 Americans analysed the relationship between our moods and the food we eat and found…
Bombscares, Benfica and the Brandywell Stadium. This is the story of a community that needed to catch a break and how its football club, exiled from the league for more than a decade, was brought…
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Frank McCoubrey launched a campaign today to get the public running, walking or cycling 100 miles to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland. Joined at City Hall by community groups…
Katie (27) is a Fabric Sales Assistant from Lisburn. Her lifestyle blog Life With Ktkinnes offers advice on wellness, self-love, and self-acceptance, as well as book reviews, TV and film recommendations. Why did you decide to become…
Lyndsey Milligan (36) is a Beauty Therapist and Salon Owner from Belfast. Her blog Lyndseysworld is about Beauty, Mental and Physical Health. Why did you decide to become a blogger/influencer? I started doing YouTube when I was housebound…
The East Belfast based football club have announced their involvement in the charity’s campaign which strives to raise awareness of the shocking reality of domestic abuse in Northern Ireland and raise funds to support their…
Lee is a 35 year old phone sales man and full time student from Coleraine, who blogs under the handle ‘Mental Health by Lee’ Why did you decide to become a blogger/influencer? Really to help…
Ro Owens is a 26 year old Multidisciplinary Artist from Lurgan, but currently living in Belfast. Ro’s art focuses on performance and mainly on Illustration. Ro studied Drama at Queen’s University where she was introduced…
Government targets to have children to have an assessment and statement of special needs within 34 weeks could be at risk unless another £30m of funding is made available, according to evidence given to Department…
It’s official – dancing really is the best medicine, with Brits claiming it makes them feel happier and less stressed. A study of 2,000 adults found eight in 10 feel a boogie boosts their mood,…
Four in 10 Gen Z women have experienced a wake-up call during quarantine that made them realise what they want to pursue in life, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 American women aged…
Finding the right clothing for children with Sensory Processing Disorder SPD or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be a challenge for every parent, but weighted clothing can provide a solution that works in several ways….
Coming out of lockdown can be a scary thought for many people and it’s important to try and keep a positive mindset. Although I know it can be an anxious time for some, there are…
With lockdown measures starting to ease and people going back to their daily routine, it’s important to remain fit and healthy. Here are my top tips for feeling healthy and looking after yourself: Keep your…
On March 23rd, 2020, Boris Johnson announced lockdown measures in the U.K. This was to try and combat the spread of the new Virus that was spreading throughout the world; Co-Vid 19. This Virus is…
Girls just wanna have fun, right? Everyone is missing out on quality time face to face with their friends due to lockdown restrictions. However, just recently Amanda Holden, star judge on Britain’s Got Talent, showed…
Children with autism often have a hard time dealing with noise, whether that be loud noises, constant background noise or strange sounds they may not be familiar with. Background noise is a constant nuisance and…
A free webinar from Empowerment Specialist and Transformational Speaker, Deborah King, this week (Thursday, May 28) aims to help you manage your health and wellbeing in these troubling times. Deborah’s webinar is entitled Learn How…
6 Top Tips For Keeping Fit At Home During Isolation It can be hard to think about your fitness, whilst in isolation. But it is important to keep fit and healthy whilst being at home…
Leading healthy mind practitioner, Sam Barr, has urged people not to delay seeking help in dealing with the mental crises the modern world and relationships deliver. Through his Healthy Mind Coaching and Training practice Sam…
The iconic vocalist from the Hothouse Flowers, Liam Ó Maonlaí, brings his mesmerising musical fusion to The SOMA Festival on Thursday, 18th July at Castlewellan’s St Malachy’s GAC, joined by the talented SOMA House Band….
Karen Calder (32), originally from Belfast but now living in Kilkeel, started getting pains in her neck at 19 years of age. Over time, this progressed into prolonged periods of generalised pain all over her…
HOPE for ME and Fibro Northern Ireland will host an event (Monday, May 20) to bust the myths over Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) and the misinformation on Fibromyalgia at the Lagan Valley Conference Centre, Lisburn. As…
The Regional Coordinator of SMART Recovery, Vivian McKinnon has called on politicians to restore the assembly to ensure funding reaches those in crisis. Since the collapse of the Northern Ireland Assembly two years ago, there…
Loneliness. Even the word itself makes you shrink away; it’s a negative place that no one wants to be. It conjures up an image of an old, forgotten person, isolated from society and yet recent…
Northern Ireland company Jivani Yoga has opened applications for their 2019 residential training course in Thailand. During the 4-week programme commencing on April 1, 2019 on Koh Phangan, participants will receive 200 hours of intensive…
WITH a fifth of mothers experiencing antenatal or post-natal depression or anxieties Moment Health has launched a ‘Check Your Symptoms’ campaign to help support parents and their families and all who work with them. The…
NORTHERN Ireland charity, The Wider Circle, will re-launch a professionals book on trauma at their forthcoming conference. The event titled ‘PTSD, Trauma, Stress & Resilience: Revolutionary approaches to treating Trauma and PTSD’ will take place…
PIONEER in floatation therapy in Ireland and Northern Ireland, Vivian McKinnon, was invited to present a talk on her new therapy technique at a global conference in Portland, Oregon. The ‘Float Con’ Conference took place…
Life Through My Eyes- Jennifer, 41, County Antrim The Struggle of Life After Abuse This is the story of a woman from Northern Ireland, who would like to keep their name and area anonymous so…
We continue our Life Through My Eyes series by talking to Hannah from South Belfast. Things had been tough from the get go for Hannah*, growing up without her father and having problems with her…
Many people believe that growing up in Northern Ireland today is easy. We as young people don’t face the hardships that the Troubles had bestowed upon families in the past. Whilst as a generation we…
Its that time of year again. School is about to start back and we are all stressed about what we are going to do. Well personally I am planning to do my A-Levels… I hope…
By Warren York Many issues can be treated using hypnotherapy but it’s important to be careful as some hypnotherapists may claim a lot more than they can deliver. When choosing your hypnotist always check with…
HEALTH and wellness will be a feature of this year’s SOMA Festival in Castlewellan when TONIC delivers SOMA’s Body and Soul. TONIC, will provide amazing activities and experiences as health & wellness options, both traditional…
Now one of the most popular practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the West, acupuncture is a holistic technique that promotes harmony within the body and mind. Using very thin needles, practitioners stimulate specific points…
Over a third of workers across the UK are suffering from sleepless nights because of money worries a survey has revealed.According to YouGov who carried out the research for Equifax, 38% of those surveyed said…
New research has revealed that millennials are spending a whopping 10 hours every week on dating apps. A study of 5,000 18-30 year-olds found most people in that age bracket were turning to their phones…
Millions of people across the UK are “addicted” to their screens according to a new study. According to the University College London screen time is believed to be affecting everything from behaviour within relationships and…
A new study has revealed that playing video games is a stress buster. According to researchers gaming has become a key strategy for coping with stress amongst millennial gamers. The survey of 1,000 gamers by…
FOLLOWING the recent spate of deaths as a result of suicide a campaign is gathering support to put signage throughout Cave Hill Country Park in north Belfast, as well as on train lines, bridges, all…
BELFAST poet Mark Evison has released his second collection of poetry tackling the challenges of mental illness with frankness and humour. Moving On With Hope is a follow up to Mark’s first collection of poetry…
Success or failure usually begins with a single seed, that takes root in your mind and depending on whether that thought-seed is positive or negative; will often determine the road your life will take. Your…
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