Advice

“In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since.” The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald Over the course of our lives, we get and probably give a lot of advice. So try writing about the best...

Taking the plunge

Swimming off the steps at Blackrock, Salthill, Galway on a  sunny morning is a highly sociable event. All the swimmers chat to each other and there’s a lot of friendly banter. Many of them are year round swimmers who know each other well. This morning a young girl...

We connect through our stories

Hearing the stories of others helps us make an emotional connection with them. That’s why so many powerful presenters use stories as a way to engage with their audience. Neuroscientists have also found that hearing or reading stories also stimulates specific...

A walk in the woods

Walking in the woods today with Bella, the dog, we veered off the main track and instead explored some of the bike trails. Judging by all the tail wagging, Bella finds these a whole lot more exciting. Veering off the predictable route can be an interesting thing to do...