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More Tuesday Thoughts ❤ Let's Talk About Mental Health ☘ This post is a reflection on some thoughts I had today after a recent conversation & a Podcast by @brian_keane_fitness this week ❤Yoga makes me reflective!🤗 There is real truth in the simple phrase 'Its okay not to be okay.' ☘ Social media brings us many exciting and interesting things... but we have to remember that we are always seeing a snapshot of someone's life📱Those snapshots are often of the good days. The fun days. The days when your shit is together and you're nailing it. And they are wonderful things to share if we want to 😄 Our positivity might inspire someone else to try that activity, get outside, save a recipe or workout, or call that old friend they've been meaning to 😊 . . . But equally, it is totally 100% GRAND to have your fair share of bad days. To not wake up feeling on top of the world. To feel sad, angry, scared, lacking motivation. Just not yourself. They say you can't judge a book by its cover, and similarly, you never know a person's story (Not their Insta Story 😂) until you ask. 😊 And remember, on your bad days, that's the time to work on you, - your phone and social media don't have to be in the palm of your hand. To put your hand up, have a chat with your mom, sister, brother, significant other or best friend, work on you, and hopefully positively impact how you're feeling ❤ . . . This post is a little different, but it's something I wanted to share, cos it might just perk someone up reading it & normalize speaking up on the bad days! 😊 I've seen many aspects of mental health issues as a doctor, and it's important to remember you don't need a diagnosis to be honest about a bad day ☘Ramble over... for today - Blog post to follow!😂😂😂 Shout out to Brian for a great honest Podcast on this this week! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mindbodysoul #yourhealthisyourwealth #mindmatters #itsokaynottobeokay #yesyoucan
Tuesday Tribe ❤ Catch up after brilliant yoga class by @guylainemw @hotpodyogadublin at the obvious choice @nutbutter.ie 🤩 @sheerana88 @kindsnacksireland @meganwilliams.ie @juliebyoga @camillyvanilly Same time next week? 😂 #coffee #coffeetime #tuesdaythoughts #girltribe #friends
Let's Talk Shift Work 🤓 Something that affects quite a few professions - and especially those in healthcare. It can make us all a little crazy 🤪 So I've written a guest article for the lovely @sadieskitchen.ie sharing my top tips to help your body clock when you're shifting between day and night! Link in my bio!😀 It ain't easy I know but these are what's helped me the most - And I hope they help you just as much! 😁 Link in my bio to read 🤗 #tuesdaythoughts #healthandwellness #shiftwork #nightshifts #healthymindhealthybody
Banana Walnut Muffins ❤❤❤ A sneaky peek at a breakfast meal prep recipe coming your way WEDNESDAY on the blog 🤩🤩🤩 You guys know I am all about that meal prep life... so as we head towards September next week (WTF I know) I'm always thinking of quick & easy options for work & school that fuel our bodies & minds the best! 🤗 Stay tuned for these guys 😋😋😋 . . Also... Walnuts look like brains. And they're a great brain food with their plant omega 3 content! How cool is that?! (If you're me it is anyway 🤪) #muffins #breakfastmuffins #bananas #walnuts #mealprep . . . . . . #breakfast #breakfasttime #healthystart #healthybaking #healthymuffins #healthyfood #eatforhealth #eattofuel #mealprep #kitchenstories #bakingday #bakingblogger #thefeedfeed #nomyourself #eatwell #eatwelllivewell #fuelyourbody #newrecipe #foodblogger #doctorblogger #nomnomnom
MONDAY 🙆‍♀️ NEW BLOG POST - The Blue Zones & HAPPINESS 🌏🌎🌍 Happy NEW WEEK gang! ❤ After a totally wonderful weekend in London I am back, full of those good gratitude vibes, up early to hit the gym, get some coffeeee and most importantly, share with YOU a Part 2 Blog Post on the Blue Zones ❤ On Friday's Focus last week I shared The Blue Zones Part 1 with you - telling you what they are, what we can learn from them and why they're so inspiring ❤ In this post, I'm talking about Happiness & how we can learn from the Blue Zones how to focus our inner and outer environment to maximise it! 🙆‍♀️Its based on the learning I took from an amazing book by Dan Buettner on these Zones & how the people in them live for the 3 Ps of happiness - pleasure, purpose & pride - an idea that inspired and has stuck with me! 🍀🍀🍀 . . I hope you enjoy the Post! ❤ Link in my bio! 🌍 And as always - let me know whatcha think! 🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️ #thebluezones #happiness #mondaymotivation #newweeknewgoals #liveahappylife
London ❤❤❤ What a beautiful weekend 🌺 See ya soon Dublin - she's coming home for a new week ahead 🍀 #londonlove #holidays #DUBLIN #theirishbalance #hometime #noplacelikehome #newweeknewgoals

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More Tuesday Thoughts ❤ Let's Talk About Mental Health ☘ This post is a reflection on some thoughts I had today after a recent conversation & a Podcast by @brian_keane_fitness this week ❤Yoga makes me reflective!🤗 There is real truth in the simple phrase 'Its okay not to be okay.' ☘ Social media brings us many exciting and interesting things... but we have to remember that we are always seeing a snapshot of someone's life📱Those snapshots are often of the good days. The fun days. The days when your shit is together and you're nailing it. And they are wonderful things to share if we want to 😄 Our positivity might inspire someone else to try that activity, get outside, save a recipe or workout, or call that old friend they've been meaning to 😊 . . . But equally, it is totally 100% GRAND to have your fair share of bad days. To not wake up feeling on top of the world. To feel sad, angry, scared, lacking motivation. Just not yourself. They say you can't judge a book by its cover, and similarly, you never know a person's story (Not their Insta Story 😂) until you ask. 😊 And remember, on your bad days, that's the time to work on you, - your phone and social media don't have to be in the palm of your hand. To put your hand up, have a chat with your mom, sister, brother, significant other or best friend, work on you, and hopefully positively impact how you're feeling ❤ . . . This post is a little different, but it's something I wanted to share, cos it might just perk someone up reading it & normalize speaking up on the bad days! 😊 I've seen many aspects of mental health issues as a doctor, and it's important to remember you don't need a diagnosis to be honest about a bad day ☘Ramble over... for today - Blog post to follow!😂😂😂 Shout out to Brian for a great honest Podcast on this this week! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mindbodysoul #yourhealthisyourwealth #mindmatters #itsokaynottobeokay #yesyoucan
Tuesday Tribe ❤ Catch up after brilliant yoga class by @guylainemw @hotpodyogadublin at the obvious choice @nutbutter.ie 🤩 @sheerana88 @kindsnacksireland @meganwilliams.ie @juliebyoga @camillyvanilly Same time next week? 😂 #coffee #coffeetime #tuesdaythoughts #girltribe #friends
Let's Talk Shift Work 🤓 Something that affects quite a few professions - and especially those in healthcare. It can make us all a little crazy 🤪 So I've written a guest article for the lovely @sadieskitchen.ie sharing my top tips to help your body clock when you're shifting between day and night! Link in my bio!😀 It ain't easy I know but these are what's helped me the most - And I hope they help you just as much! 😁 Link in my bio to read 🤗 #tuesdaythoughts #healthandwellness #shiftwork #nightshifts #healthymindhealthybody
Banana Walnut Muffins ❤❤❤ A sneaky peek at a breakfast meal prep recipe coming your way WEDNESDAY on the blog 🤩🤩🤩 You guys know I am all about that meal prep life... so as we head towards September next week (WTF I know) I'm always thinking of quick & easy options for work & school that fuel our bodies & minds the best! 🤗 Stay tuned for these guys 😋😋😋 . . Also... Walnuts look like brains. And they're a great brain food with their plant omega 3 content! How cool is that?! (If you're me it is anyway 🤪) #muffins #breakfastmuffins #bananas #walnuts #mealprep . . . . . . #breakfast #breakfasttime #healthystart #healthybaking #healthymuffins #healthyfood #eatforhealth #eattofuel #mealprep #kitchenstories #bakingday #bakingblogger #thefeedfeed #nomyourself #eatwell #eatwelllivewell #fuelyourbody #newrecipe #foodblogger #doctorblogger #nomnomnom
MONDAY 🙆‍♀️ NEW BLOG POST - The Blue Zones & HAPPINESS 🌏🌎🌍 Happy NEW WEEK gang! ❤ After a totally wonderful weekend in London I am back, full of those good gratitude vibes, up early to hit the gym, get some coffeeee and most importantly, share with YOU a Part 2 Blog Post on the Blue Zones ❤ On Friday's Focus last week I shared The Blue Zones Part 1 with you - telling you what they are, what we can learn from them and why they're so inspiring ❤ In this post, I'm talking about Happiness & how we can learn from the Blue Zones how to focus our inner and outer environment to maximise it! 🙆‍♀️Its based on the learning I took from an amazing book by Dan Buettner on these Zones & how the people in them live for the 3 Ps of happiness - pleasure, purpose & pride - an idea that inspired and has stuck with me! 🍀🍀🍀 . . I hope you enjoy the Post! ❤ Link in my bio! 🌍 And as always - let me know whatcha think! 🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️ #thebluezones #happiness #mondaymotivation #newweeknewgoals #liveahappylife
London ❤❤❤ What a beautiful weekend 🌺 See ya soon Dublin - she's coming home for a new week ahead 🍀 #londonlove #holidays #DUBLIN #theirishbalance #hometime #noplacelikehome #newweeknewgoals

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