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

 

Mental Health Ireland Art & Photography Competition 2021

We are proud and delighted Katie, catering trainee is one of the winners in the Youthreach category of Mental Health Ireland Art & Photography Competionn. Katies drawing will feature in 2022 MHI calendar. Well done Katie, fantastic drawing 👏

Check out all the winners on https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/mhi-campaigns/virtual-exhibition-art-and-photography-competition-finalists-2021-2/

 

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

Sligo CTC supporting International Women's Day

 

Sligo CTC Staff supporting International Women's Day 2021

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.  

 

Step into Spring Week 2

 Illustration by Catherine, art tutor