How to manage stress: maintain a consistent sleep routine, get to bed early and down screensIf we experience stress repeatedly and over time, it can become quite chronic. Constant, unrelenting stress means boundaries and self-care are in perilSun Apr 21 2024 - 06:00
The rationale for moving from Dublin to commuter counties has never been strongerCombination of Government incentives and hybrid working is allowing people to find better value and quality of life along the traditional commuter beltMon Apr 15 2024 - 06:00
How to choose activities for your kids: start with understanding their personality Paediatric psychologist says if your child is open to trying lots of things, it’s a good thing to follow their leadSun Apr 14 2024 - 06:00
‘It is lovely to see a six-year-old child planting a tree. When he is 25, he will have memories with that tree’What I do: Dr Navchetan Singh is an EcoSikh Ireland founding member and volunteerFri Apr 12 2024 - 07:00
How to tell your child about your diagnosis: Tell the truth from the start and talk about your emotionsChildren don’t think asking about death is taboo, which can be an assetSun Apr 07 2024 - 06:00
‘A lot of kids are stuck sitting down at school all day and it doesn’t work for them. It just doesn’t’Hannah Morgan is a therapeutic riding coach in Festina Lente, Co WicklowFri Apr 05 2024 - 07:00
Probate sales: What you need to know and do to make the process as painless as possibleWhen selling or buying a house that is part of a deceased person’s estate, there are steps to avoid slowing down the processWed Apr 03 2024 - 05:45
How to stop being a people pleaser: prioritise yourself, ask what’s in it for you – and just say noThere should be no shame or guilt attached to listening to your own needsSun Mar 31 2024 - 06:00
Dropping out of college? Timing is key in avoiding costly decisions Ireland has one of the highest rates of students progressing to third level but the number who leave their course between first and second year is risingFri Mar 29 2024 - 12:48
How to be supportive during Ramadan: yes, it’s okay to ask questionsNon-Muslims can even invite Muslim friends around for iftar, the meal to break their fastSun Mar 24 2024 - 06:00
The GAA team for children with additional needs: ‘It’s a real joyful vibe and something totally different’At Ranelagh Rockets, children are free to regulate, have meltdowns and progress in an understanding and nonjudgmental environmentSat Mar 23 2024 - 06:00
Is it a good idea to still be paying your mortgage at age 70?With some 44% of first-time buyers now over 35, more and more home-owners will be facing loan repayments into retirementWed Mar 20 2024 - 05:30
How to celebrate success: Acknowledge the work you put in and be authenticOur ability to celebrate something can hinge on how much that achievement actually means to usSun Mar 17 2024 - 06:00
How to forgive someone: remember that everyone makes mistakes, just like youForgiving someone can reduce our stress levels, and it also helps us to trust people in futureSun Mar 10 2024 - 05:30
What happens if I take a break from paying my mortgage to give me extra cash?Mortgage holidays can give you some breathing space when times are tight but, like all holidays, the bill falls due eventuallyFri Mar 08 2024 - 12:40
Clutter, swirly carpets and bold colours: Interiors mistakes to avoid when selling your homeFollowing a few simple steps can bump up the price and speed of your saleTue Mar 05 2024 - 06:00
How to stop emotional eating: firstly, identify what causes you to reach for the biscuitsMindless munching is a temporary fix that masks the real issue. Remember, if you are feeling tired or lonely, food won’t fix itSun Mar 03 2024 - 06:00
How to retire to Portugal: cost of living differences, property and the new tax changesWhile the golden visa may be on the way out, the climate and cost of living still has much to appeal to Irish retireesSun Mar 03 2024 - 05:00
How to be yourself at work: Be realistic, separate your identity and have boundariesSharing too much without consideration to your own boundaries can backfire personally and professionallySun Feb 25 2024 - 06:00
Ten things to think about and plan before buying your new homeMake sure you have all the boxes ticked when it comes to the biggest purchase of your lifeFri Feb 23 2024 - 06:00
Rightsizing: The ins and outs of moving to a new and more manageable home in older age Lower energy and heating costs, less maintenance and a better, safer layout – there are many reasons to change house in later lifeWed Feb 21 2024 - 05:45
Something old, something new: Should you buy a new or second-hand home?There are pros and cons to buying both new-build and second-hand properties. Here are some factors to considerMon Feb 19 2024 - 05:45
How to know if it’s time to quit your job: firstly, determine why you want to leaveIf it’s due to boredom, that may not be the worst thing, depending on your life stage or stage of careerSun Feb 18 2024 - 06:00
Workplace romance: All that excitement can come at a high priceWhat if the relationship doesn’t work out? You may still have to see each other every daySun Feb 11 2024 - 06:00
Put a lump sum in European banks right now and you’ll get hundreds more in interestIrish customers have access to rates across Europe that cast local options in a poor lightFri Feb 09 2024 - 10:06
Is romantic Ireland dead and gone? These five love nests suggest notIreland has been home to many a love story, and these intoxicating properties could provide the perfect setting for your ownWed Feb 07 2024 - 06:00
‘Finishing their sentences isn’t helpful’: How to talk to someone who stammers‘Show you are comfortable - keep natural eye contact, make nodding gestures, use facial expressions’Sun Feb 04 2024 - 06:00
St Brigid’s Day: Six ways to celebrate Ireland’s only woman patron saint Lá Fhéile Bríde on February 1st was one of the most important days of the year for our rural ancestorsMon Jan 29 2024 - 05:00
Scene-stealing homes: How to get your house on the silver screenFancy earning by having your home join the ranks of those featured in the likes of Bad Sisters and TV adaptations of Sally Rooney’s novels?Sun Jan 28 2024 - 07:00
‘When you have a good dog . . . it’s like owning a very expensive car. It’s the best thing ever’What I Do: Paul Walker is a sheepdog trainer and shepherdFri Jan 26 2024 - 05:00
Tips for cutting your car fuel costs: car pool, watch your speed, don’t use air-con and moreThere are many ways to reduce the cash outlay for keeping your car on the road - requiring not much effort and just a little forethoughtSun Jan 21 2024 - 05:00
Thinking of renovating your kitchen? Here are the trends to watch for 2024If you’re seeking inspiration for a kitchen refresh this year, consider natural finishes, appliance cupboards, open shelving and emotion lightingSat Jan 20 2024 - 05:00
How to live in the present: spend time in nature, choose relationships wisely and connect with pets The more we can live in the present moment, the more we can tune in to how we are feeling and what we truly need, says one expertSun Jan 14 2024 - 06:00
Beware of ‘lifestyle creep’ chipping away at your well-earned pay rise With salaries expected to rise above inflation this year, take care first to pay down your most expensive debt and then consider your optionsFri Jan 12 2024 - 11:00
How to keep new year’s resolutions: Be clear about your goals and make them realistic Spending more time with people who have the same goals as you, or those who will support you, also helps, says psychologistSun Jan 07 2024 - 06:00
How to ... reawaken your Irish: It’s all still in there somewhereVocabulary, grammar, poetry, Peig – accessing ‘do chuid Gaeilge’ is easier than you might thinkSun Dec 31 2023 - 06:00
How to ... savour your food better at ChristmasChristmas is a time of abundance and often excess, but try not to fill your plate or others’ to the brimSun Dec 24 2023 - 06:00
Don’t crack up this Christmas: ditch the myth of perfection, escape the family if necessary and remember to breatheChristmas is an endurance race, run on a full stomach, with too little sleep and with Baileys for hydrationSun Dec 17 2023 - 06:00
How to drink less at Christmas: ‘Ask yourself what you really need right now. It’s usually not alcohol’Before thinking about explaining to others why you do not want to drink alcohol, make sure you are clear on your motivation yourselfSat Dec 09 2023 - 06:00
Arresting developments: Former Garda stations fit for conversionThese buildings are typically well-located in heart of towns, villages and some have gardens and heritage featuresWed Dec 06 2023 - 06:00
How to...respond to disrespect: ‘Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pig likes it’Did a stranger skip the queue? Has someone who should be helping ignored you? Is a friend always late? Or maybe a loved one is taking you for grantedSun Dec 03 2023 - 06:00
Mechanics share their driving tips to help you save money on car repairsAlmost all of us think we’re good drivers but mechanics will tell you that the evidence says otherwiseFri Dec 01 2023 - 11:54
How to understand trauma: the first thing to know is that we will all experience it at some stage‘It’s really about becoming aware of what it is in ourselves. It’s only when we become aware of it that we are able to deal with it’Sun Nov 26 2023 - 06:00
The druid: ‘I was nine in religion class and it just dawned on me that the God the nun was talking about didn’t exist for me’What I Do: Eimear Burke is a druid and chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and DruidsFri Nov 24 2023 - 06:00
Are you being gaslit? When it happens in the workplace, you can start to feel undermined or excluded‘Gaslighting is form of manipulation and abuse where abuser is trying to make victim doubt their reality’Sun Nov 19 2023 - 06:00
How to ... manage anger: ‘If you find yourself frequently shouting at your children, reflect on that’If something someone said has really set you off, get curious about that tooSun Nov 12 2023 - 06:00
Should I stay or should I go? Landlord exodus set to continue as supports fail to materialiseBudget tax measures aren’t meaningful enough for many small landlords to stick out the stormWed Nov 08 2023 - 05:45
How to ... not take it personally: ‘You are not here to please the other person, or to mind their feelings and emotions’You can challenge what they’ve said in your own mind tooSun Nov 05 2023 - 06:00
Key to a happy marriage is a joint bank accountSetting out clear ground rules over how savings and spending will be managed can save couples a lot of pain in the long runFri Nov 03 2023 - 14:40
‘Austin is known for being the blueberry in the tomato soup of Texas’Wild Geese: Eoin Sorohan’s adopted home city is an oasis of liberalism in the Lone Star StateSun Oct 29 2023 - 06:00
