What is the opposite of balance? Would it be shaky, shaken, or just plain unbalanced? Whatever the right word choice is, each of these words has a negative connotation. It seems that balance is desirable, and imbalance is not. Remember the young Russian Olympian ice skater who lost her balance, subsequently lost her medal and […]
What are we talking about this week? This week, we’re asking, “Am I kind?” This includes: Being kind to others Being giving to others Being kind and giving to ourselves Do we make a difference? Are we missed when we’re gone? Are we happy? What makes us happy? What makes us sad? How can we
What we’re looking at this week… Are you facing any challenges at the moment? How do they make you feel? Cate Murden shares how she experienced an uncomfortable week, followed immediately by a much better week. Cate offers reassurance that something that seems overwhelming now will eventually become a mere memory. Cate suggests that facing
How can we hope on to hope? Read More »
What we’re looking at this week… Do you show people your Real self, or do you hide parts of yourself from others? Amelia Sordell, Founder of Klowt, encourages us to be our Real selves. Real is one of I Am Here’s five CLEAR skills. It can be described as how we behave when we believe
When is “good enough” actually good enough? Read More »
What we’re looking at this week… Is your energy and appetite for things different on a weekday morning compared to a weekend? This image, shared by The Marketing Millennials, did two important things for us. Firstly, it made us laugh and, secondly, we realized we have felt this way about jobs we’ve held in the
What is psychological safety? Read More »
What we’re looking at this week… What has the biggest positive impact on your mental health and wellbeing? This image, from Katalyst Comics, shows us that sometimes, our biggest boost can come from a few kind words. This simple act of positive reinforcement is a gift that any of us can give to each other
The benefits of rest, relaxation, and play. Read More »
What we’re listening to this week… How have the past two years changed us? Have we lost some of our courage and confidence? In this clip from Irish radio station, RTE Radio 1, Tony Bates, Clinical Psychologist, talks about our next steps in life. He discusses how many of us were comfortable, confident, and self-assured
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