One of the things that I'm asked most about (apart from what there is to do in Sligo), is about my mental health, how I dealt with my depression and how I cope with anxiety. I've written quite a lot about it, but sometimes I think you need to hear a friendly voice, so the... Continue Reading →
My Mental Health and Wellbeing Talk at Sligo Women in Business
I gave my first ever public talk today, at the Sligo Women in Business Event. I'm fairly open about blogging about my mental health, but this is the first time that I've actually spoken in front of people, and I was very nervous! I know some people couldn't make the event, so this was the... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Hello from sunny Sligo, now there’s something I don’t say very often! It’s a beautiful Sunday morning here, and it’s so nice to see blue skies and sunshine, after what feels like months of rain and dull days. I hope it’s sunny where you are, and that you get a chance to enjoy it. It’s... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's another Sunday, and I'm back again with my Sunday Thoughts. Storm Kathleen rages on outside, she's now on day two, and doesn't show any sign of calming down. Strandhill People's Market has been cancelled today, due to the storm, and I noticed that Jalan Jalan in Sligo town has been damaged by the storm,... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
I should really have called this blog post Easter Sunday Thoughts. Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate. Today is also the last day of March, and the clocks went forward too. I have to brave standing on the table to change the kitchen clock, all in good time. March was a strange month,... Continue Reading →
World Mental Health Day 2023
Today is World Mental Health Day and if you are a regular reader of the blog you’ll know that I’ve had depression and still have anxiety. Before I get into the post of some things that helped me, I want to mention Mental Health Ireland, who kindly sent me out a gift - pictured above.... Continue Reading →