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How to be self-disciplined: ‘Choose what you want most over what you want now’
Letting people know you don’t want to be disturbed and having an accountability partner can keep you focused on your long-term goals
What age are you? How much did that cost?: Here’s how to deal with intrusive questions
We all know one – a newsgather, a data-seeking busybody – who has a knack for ambushing with questions
How to praise children: Don’t link ideas of being ‘good’ with being quiet and compliant
Parents should focus on praise for effort rather than outcome or achievement, says psychologist
How to manage stress: maintain a consistent sleep routine, get to bed early and down screens
If we experience stress repeatedly and over time, it can become quite chronic. Constant, unrelenting stress means boundaries and self-care are in peril
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 lead
How to tell your child about your diagnosis: Tell the truth from the start and talk about your emotions
Children don’t think asking about death is taboo, which can be an asset
How to stop being a people pleaser: prioritise yourself, ask what’s in it for you – and just say no
There should be no shame or guilt attached to listening to your own needs
How to be supportive during Ramadan: yes, it’s okay to ask questions
Non-Muslims can even invite Muslim friends around for iftar, the meal to break their fast
How to celebrate success: Acknowledge the work you put in and be authentic
Our ability to celebrate something can hinge on how much that achievement actually means to us
How to forgive someone: remember that everyone makes mistakes, just like you
Forgiving someone can reduce our stress levels, and it also helps us to trust people in future
How to stop emotional eating: firstly, identify what causes you to reach for the biscuits
Mindless munching is a temporary fix that masks the real issue. Remember, if you are feeling tired or lonely, food won’t fix it
How to be yourself at work: Be realistic, separate your identity and have boundaries
Sharing too much without consideration to your own boundaries can backfire personally and professionally
How to know if it’s time to quit your job: firstly, determine why you want to leave
If it’s due to boredom, that may not be the worst thing, depending on your life stage or stage of career
Workplace romance: All that excitement can come at a high price
What if the relationship doesn’t work out? You may still have to see each other every day
‘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’
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 ancestors
Tips for cutting your car fuel costs: car pool, watch your speed, don’t use air-con and more
There are many ways to reduce the cash outlay for keeping your car on the road - requiring not much effort and just a little forethought
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 expert
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 psychologist
How to ... reawaken your Irish: It’s all still in there somewhere
Vocabulary, grammar, poetry, Peig – accessing ‘do chuid Gaeilge’ is easier than you might think
How to ... savour your food better at Christmas
Christmas is a time of abundance and often excess, but try not to fill your plate or others’ to the brim
How to crochet and knit: This surprisingly arty craft can become a productive passion
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
Don’t crack up this Christmas: ditch the myth of perfection, escape the family if necessary and remember to breathe
Christmas is an endurance race, run on a full stomach, with too little sleep and with Baileys for hydration
How to be a doodler: Daydream with a pencil
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
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 yourself
How to be a greeting-card writer: Avoid angels and lean into the vegetable puns
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
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 granted
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’
How to put on a panto: Keep it fluffy, with a sprinkle of fear and a few jokes for the adults
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
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’
How to be a costume manager: Stain, dye, cut and repurpose – and remember blood’s harder to come by since Brexit
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
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 too
How to photograph food: You’ll be surprised where the steam comes from
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
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 too
How to be a picture framer: You need attention to detail and tact
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
How to celebrate Halloween: Remember the dead and embrace the change of seasons
The holiday is a bit of a mash-up, and so are its traditions. Here’s some advice from a Druid on how to mark the coming of winter
How to be a mythologist: Immerse yourself in Irish folklore and legends this Halloween
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
How to beat the winter blues: exercise, socialising and healthy eating can help to keep your spirits up
As the days become shorter and the weather grows colder, it’s common to start feeling low, but there are plenty of ways to brighten up your winter
How to go on an archaeological dig: Be patient – it’s not all Indiana Jones
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
How to talk to your children about separation: Striking a balance between reality and reassurance
It’s okay for the parent start the conversation and if a child doesn’t want to talk, don’t make them
Waiting for test results? Don’t catastrophise. Keep busy. Try not to look up Dr Google
The waiting game won’t last forever. The time will pass and you will soon have answers
Thinking of buying at at an auction? Read this first
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
How to co-parent after a split: Don’t tell children your woes
When a relationship breaks down, there can be a lot to navigate but your children should come first
How to be a children’s book illustrator: Go on an adventure with endless possibilities
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
How to talk to your children about porn: It’s not one conversation
Part 3: With the virtual world at everybody’s fingertips, accessing or stumbling across pornography has never been so easy for youngsters
How to parent as a team: one person shouldn’t feel like they have to make and enforce all the rules
If children get a whiff of weakness or division in your parenting team, it can be game over
How to design with sound: Come in early and yell ‘Going loud!’
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
The inner critic: how to stop it from dominating your life
Do you have an aggressive internal voice that keeps putting you down? There are ways to shut it out and replace it with a kinder voice
How to play gamelan: It’s not a solo pursuit
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
How to avoid feelings of resentment: get better at speaking your mind
Doing so might make others unhappy, but it can spare you feelings of resentment
How to screenprint: think before you ink
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
How to survive an affair: It can be devastating but the relationship doesn’t have to end
When the betrayed partner finds out, the aftermath isn’t easy. The relationship may or may not be recoverable
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