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The art of practising gratitude

March 9, 2022

Practicing gratitude not only has a psychological effect but also benefits an individual physically and socially. The social benefits are particularly important as gratitude is a social emotion, according to Robert Emmons, who has been studying the psychology of gratitude for over a decade. Read more…

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Euphoria’s style symbols sweeps our feeds yet again

February 16, 2022

This season of the dark high school drama sees Alexa Demi’s character, Maddy, wearing a lilac two piece and a tiny bag more fit for a club than for carrying school supplies, which prompted a series of memes about the outfits on the show being less than practical. Read more…

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Valentines is out, Galentines is in

February 13, 2022

The idea first proposed by Knope in 2010 has since taken a hold on women throughout the world and has now become mainstream; and what is more beautiful and empowering than women celebrating women? Read more…

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Why Kombucha is the go-to beverage for your gut

February 2, 2022

Kombucha, a fermented tea known for its properties that benefit gut health, is a drink that has become more popular in recent years. But just what is kombucha, and why does it warrant pride of place on the weekly shopping list? Read more…

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Bodywhys expresses concern over Operation Transformation return

January 5, 2022

The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland, Bodywhys, said in a statement this week that it recognises the “great deal of correspondence and concerns” that it has received since the announcement of the RTÉ staple’s return, adding that the programme is “triggering” for viewers, in particular those who live with an eating disorder. Read more…

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Fashion is “no exception” to the circular economy

December 15, 2021

In June, Remake Our World, a non-profit organisation promoting conscious and ethical fashion consumption, created a pledge for people to sign, which would commit them to buying no new clothes for 90 days. By the petition’s end, 1, 297 people had successfully completed it, with the benefits extending far beyond the individual; over 26,000 pounds of garment waste was prevented from reaching landfill, while over 18 million gallons of water was saved. Read more…

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DCU to provide free sanitary products to students

November 10, 2021

“Period poverty affects more women in our communities than we realise…it is ridiculous that period poverty exists in Ireland in this day and age it is so wrong that in 2021 people are thanking you for getting them pads,”Claire Hunt from Period Poverty Ireland said. Read more…

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Tarot cards: A guide for beginners

November 10, 2021

“A word of advice for anyone looking to start a spiritual path is; be patient. It’s definitely not something that happens overnight. It takes a lot of time, self-care and self-awareness. However, when something finally clicks with you it is such an amazing feeling,” Kelly said. Read more…

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A guide to life coaching

October 27, 2021

Life coach and motivational speaker of 15 years Mark Fennell @markfennell.ie on Instagram defined life coaching as “discovering your full potential in life”. Read more…

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The benefits of supporting small Irish businesses

October 13, 2021

“Shopping locally with an Irish made business really helps smaller companies like me to grow. In the first few months word of mouth really helped us to improve and grow as a brand,” Abbie Beggs founder of Bound Apparel said. Read more…