Gillian O Gorman talks to Declan Mathews and shares some tips to help people manage stress in their lives
Why you don’t have to burn out to be successful
A groundbreaking international study involving organisations in Ireland has found that shifting to a four-day workweek can slash burnout by 67%, improve sleep and wellbeing, and even boost productivity, all without cutting pay. This finding is a powerful reminder that the key to “getting life right” isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing better. This […]
Gillian O’Gorman: People-pleasing can be valuable — but stressful
Our heightened empathy and ability to read others’ emotions are invaluable skills, especially in leadership roles, says Gillian O’Gorman I can’t pinpoint the first time I compromised my needs to make someone else happy, but it was probably before I was five. In fact, I can’t recall a time when I wasn’t more concerned about […]
How to use the word ‘no’ and let go of festive stress
The best gift you can give yourself is the word ‘no’ if you’re being asked to host too many people or being invited to visit people you don’t like, or have to buy too many gifts or cook too much food Having the best Christmas ever couldn’t be simpler — say no to whatever you […]
Small companies have an edge when it comes to embedding a wellness culture
A big organisation can have a programme that seems impressive but if overwork, bullying and harassment are rife, who’s going to go to that yoga class? As any high-performance sports coach will tell you, getting results means taking a holistic view of mental and physical health. Likewise in the workplace, successful teams are led by […]
Wellness expert shares reasons you may not be achieving your goals, and how to get back on track
By this stage of the year, many people may have dumped their new years goals and resolutions, or may simply be finding themselves in the middle of a slump, unable to continue with the plans they’ve set up. Maybe you’ve bit off more than you can chew, or maybe your circumstances have changed and you […]
New programme at University of Limerick looks to create ‘Leaders for Life’
THE UNIVERSITY of Limerick has launched a new programme for student representatives that is the “first of its kind”. UL Student Life has launched the Leaders for Life programme with an aim to champion and empower student representatives. The programme will provide student reps with practical skills that will enable them to understand their role […]
Head of Facebook Ireland praises Limerick
Head of Facebook Ireland Gareth Lambe says he’s seen some amazing ways in which the people of Limerick have come together on their platforms during the ongoing pandemic. Facebook have seen people move classes to online to help concerned students, like Liz Lynes French Notes from CBS Limerick who is providing free French lessons through […]
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Gillian O’ Gorman, a local wellness advocate speaks to Joe about wellness and how to avoid negative thinking this new year.
The power of language: How one word could be key to your best year yet
Instead of a long list of resolutions, choose a concept — like ‘courage’ or ‘focus’ — to guide you through 2025 and influence your daily decisions Do you have an ambitious list of resolutions, or are you skipping the ‘new year, new you’ craze? According to YouGov, 42% of adults who made new-year’s resolutions in […]