Tips for supporting mental health during COVID-19

 

Step into Spring Week 2 - Water Bottle Challenge

Why not try out this exercise challenge demonstrated by Steve, Sports Tutor every day this week!  

• You need a bottle full with water/liquid.
• Hold the bottle with both hands straight out in front of you for as long as you can.
• Repeat it more than once if you can!

Check out the demo by Steve for the Water Bottle Challenge

Step into Spring Week 2 - The more you move the better your mood

It is week 2 of the 'Step into Spring' initiative so get out in the fresh air and walk for 30 minutes a day. Little things like walking can improve your mental health.
Check out https://www2.hse.ie/services/campaigns/littlethings/about-littlethings.html and https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/  for plenty of useful tips and advice on the little things we can do to improve our mental health.  

 

Spring Nature Photo Hunt

Some lovely nature photos sent in by staff and trainees this week while out for their daily walk for 'Step into Spring' 

Step into Spring - Calm the mind without trying

Check out this short introduction to meditation video 'calm the mind without trying' with the fantastic John Graham.  John has worked successfully with groups in our centre on a number of occasions and he put this lovely meditation session together especially for Sligo CTC.  

YouTube link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfhWGyA_hR4

 

Step into Spring Nature Photo Hunt

 

Step into Spring 2021

It is a beautiful morning and we are delighted to annouce our 'Step into Spring 4 week challenge' is starting today so get out for some fresh air and a daily 30 min walk within 5k from your home. 
Enjoy 😀

 

Foroige Wellfest Events

Foroige North West are hosting WellFest in February and March, this is a series of online fun and energetic events. This weekend they are holding Self Care Saturday (Feb 27th) for young people and Parents on Zoom. 

 

Reading

Some lovely reading images shared today by trainees and staff to celebrate #IrelandReads #keepwell

Bookmark for 'Ireland Reads 2021'

Thanks to Alex, computer trainee for designing this very creative bookmark using his tablet to mark 'Ireland Reads 2021' 

 

Squeeze in a Read

Try and make some time at home today to read while learning at home 📗

 

Ireland Reads 2021 - Benefits of Reading

Source:  https://ebookfriendly.com/

 

Ireland Reads 2021 - Borrowbox

This app lets you borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks free from your library.

Check out https://www.borrowbox.com/  

Keep Well - Ireland Reads 2021

Part of the ‘Keep Well’ programme, Ireland Reads is a new campaign from Irish libraries aiming to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a national day of reading on Thursday, February 25th. Taking some time to relax and do the things we enjoy has never been more important and reading is a great way to get a sense of escape and boost wellbeing.  

For more info check out:  https://www.irelandreads.ie/

Life during Lockdown - Nature Photography

Zikrullah, computer trainee was keeping active in his local North Sligo yesterday and took this beautiful photograph of Benbulben in the distance. 

Aimée, computer trainne captured these fabulous photographs while out for a walk in Rosses Point.

Reece, computer trainee took this lovely peaceful photograph while out for a walk along the harbour at Ballast Quay.

Wellbeing for young people

Many of us are still getting used to the disruption of our daily routines caused by the spread of COVID-19 and the measures that have been introduced to help keep us all safe.

It's normal to be worried or to feel stressed during this difficult time, but there are many things we can do to help us mind our mental health and wellbeing and to keep ourselves well.  For more info check out:  https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/c803e-managing-your-mood/

Five simple actions to help us keep well

Although we are staying at home it is still important to:

1. Keep active - get outdoors, exercise, walk or cycle

2. Keeping in contact - online with friends, family and Tutors

3. Getting Creative - draw, paint or bake

4. Eating well - have a healthy diet

5. Minding the mood - talk to someone

For more tips go to gov.ie/healthyireland