Spring photo Hunt

Thanks to Alice, hairdressing trainee for sending in this beautiful photo while out for her daily walk.

 

Practice a good sleep hygiene routine

 

Step into Spring - Sleep

Getting out for some exercise can help improve you sleep so get out for a 30 minute walk today!

 

Step into Spring Week 4 - Walking

Don't forget to get out for your 30 minute walk today! 

Step into Spring Week 4 - Workout Challenge

Check out this workout challenge from Danny with a variety of different challenges for you to try this week.  Enjoy!

 

Step into Spring - Week 4

This is the final week of our 'Step into Spring' Initiative so make a big effort this week to get out for a 30 minute walk every day!

 

Spring Photo Hunt

Some beautiful photos sent in this week by trainees while out for their daily 30 minute walk as part of our 'Step into Spring' initiative.

 

Connecting with the Senses

Check out this final meditation video  'Connecting with the senses' by John Graham put together especially for Sligo CTC. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VfbkgE9l9Y

Boost your mood with healthy food

For more info on healthy eating check out:  https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/da7f19-eat-well/# 

 

Art with Catherine - Spring Drawing

 

Get walking

 

Step into Spring Week 3 - Wall Sit

Check out demo by Steve for Wall Sit exercise:

 

Spring Photo Hunt

The weather hasn't been great this week but here are some beautiful photos sent in by Sharif, computer course when out for his walk around Sligo town and a lovely sunset by Josh, sports course.

Step into Spring - Get Walking

It may not feel like Spring this morning with the rain but try get out for a 30 minute walk today despite the weather ☔
"There's no such thing as bad weather just inappropriate clothing" by Ranulph Fiennes 

Benefits of Walking

Poster designed by Aimée, computer trainee

 

Art with Catherine - Spring Drawing

Some lovely spring drawing of a rabbit from Catherine, Art Tutor🐰

 

The 5 ways to Wellbeing

Check out this video and follow the five step plan to maintain and improve your physical and mental wellbeing while learning at home:  Connect, Be Active, Keep Learning, Take Notice and Give.

For more info go to mentalhealthireland.ie

 

Step into Spring Week 2 - Go for a Walk

 

Illustration by Catherine, Art Tutor

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.