Slurping on your second St. Stephen’s Day sandwich, gravy dripping down your dressing gown, it is not surprising when the veil of festivities is lifted, and we are faced with our own chinful reflection. Brains trick themselves into believing that a change is due – something radical must be done so that we appear to improve ourselves and the numb humdrum of daily life. As you … [Read more...] about New year, new me… sort of
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Exam Season: Tips and Tricks
Aileen O'Leary gives her tips to acing exam season. Timetables With lectures finishing up, you now have more time than ever to get your head in the books. Make every day between now and your exams count by tackling at least two sets of lecture slides a day, or more if you’re feeling particularly motivated. Make a timetable for revision and try to stick to it as … [Read more...] about Exam Season: Tips and Tricks
Supporting our mental health and wellbeing
My name is Dervla Fahy and I am a Support Worker at Jigsaw Galway, and also a student of NUI Galway. Jigsaw Galway is a free, confidential and non-judgemental service which supports the mental health and well-being of young people (aged 15 - 25) in Galway City & County. One in three young people in Ireland experience mental health distress (My World Survey, 2012). We … [Read more...] about Supporting our mental health and wellbeing