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Mindfulness and Money Anxiety: Staying Grounded When Costs Keep Rising

Rising costs have a way of following you into every quiet moment. Here is how mindfulness can help you stay grounded without pretending the numbers don't matter.

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August 24, 2026
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Caring for Ageing Parents and Growing Children at Once

Juggling care for ageing parents and growing children? Here is how a few small mindful anchors can ease guilt, overwhelm and burnout for Ireland's sandwich generation.

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August 17, 2026
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Mindfulness for Starting College: A Calmer Way Through Freshers Week

Freshers Week gets sold as one long party, but underneath the free hoodies and society sign-up sheets, it is also the week most first years feel furthest from anything familiar.

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August 10, 2026
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Mindfulness for Exam Stress: Getting Through Leaving Cert Results Day Together

Every August, thousands of Irish households hold their breath for Leaving Cert results day. Mindfulness for exam stress isn't about pretending the outcome doesn't matter.

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August 3, 2026
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Mindfulness for People Who Don’t Like Meditation

One of the biggest misconceptions about meditation is that the aim is to stop thinking. It is not.

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July 27, 2026
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Self-Compassion: How Mindfulness Helps You Become Kinder to Yourself

Discover how mindfulness and self-compassion can reduce self-criticism, improve wellbeing and help you develop a kinder relationship with yourself.

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July 20, 2026
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