Need some practical advice on how to be kinder to yourself?

Here is some practical pointers on how to help love and grow yourself. https://www.positivityblog.com/self-love-today/

Mental Health Ireland are creating a Human Library series...

Mental Health Ireland are creating a Human Library series for World Mental Health Day, October 10th 2021 with a collection of pictures, quotes, written pieces and interviews to be shared on their website and social media platforms. MHI are inviting people to share their own mental health story to celebrate the uniqueness of experiences.

People can contribute in a number of ways:

1)      Chat (via Zoom or a call) with one of the MHI team.

2)      Have your picture taken or send in a photo to MHI

3)      Submit your own written piece (max 1000 words).

4)      Follow MHI's Human Library Q&A template to tell their story. The entry can be anonymous and we’re asking those who want to contribute to get in touch with carmen@mentalhealthireland.ie 

The deadline for a finished piece is Monday, September 6th 2021.

Mental Health Library Project by Gateway Project on Scribd

Some tips from the HSE on Mindfulness

 Have you ever wanted to practice mindfulness?

https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/mental-health/mindfulness.html

 GATEWAY'S GARDEN!

Thanks to kevin and the gardening crew for making our garden more beautiful every week!

A look at that all important and often tricky to navigate subject "Boundaries".

A workshop in partnership with Mental Health Ireland is being held tomorrow at 2.00pm!  

If you haven't already booked, we would be delighted to have you along. You can book via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/free-webinar-lets-talk-boundaries-registration-162808144543.

In the meantime, if you've missed any of our webinars you can view the recordings on our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/midwestaries or listen as a podcast on Anchor.fm or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Mid West ARIES www.youtube.com

Mid West ARIES Webinars youtube.com

Free Webinar: Let's Talk Boundaries Registration, Wed 25 Aug 2021 at 14:00 | Eventbrite Eventbrite - Mid West ARIES presents Free Webinar: Let's Talk Boundaries - Wednesday, 25 August 2021 - Find event and registration information. www.eventbrite.ie

 

An insight into one of our Speaker Series talks, one of Gateway's recent activities!

Meet Roxanne, simply download the file!

zoom_0.mp4 

Positive Poetry and Quotes to inspire and empower!

 Some fuel for our inner fires! 

https://motivationeffect.com/positive-poems/

Here are some important tips to help get to know yourself better!

Do we ever take the time to really find out who we are and what we want? Her are 8 useful tips to get to know yourself better!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS8DTcuzfEo

An opportunity to apply the lyrics of a love song to yourself!

 Listen to this Pet Shop Boys song "Always On my Mind" and apply the lyrics to yourself!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDe60CbIagg

Want to stop thinking negatively?

 An animated video to help you stop thinking negatively. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB_1jluDbpUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB_1jluDbpU

Ever wanted to know the benefits of being social?

 Why interacting with others (socialisation) is good for us.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321019#Why-are-we-a-social-species?

Fab tips on keeping a healthy diet.

 Eating well can make us feel well. Here are tips on how to nourish your body and soul!

https://croi.ie/10-tips-for-a-healthy-diet/?gclid=CjwKCAjwmK6IBhBqEiwAocMc8tb_boUnPZibjyYBYb_ttZ09GuC8pubVFZOQeOYVHTICOjTm_J-SNBoC4KIQAvD_BwE

Tips on how to get positive and stay positive

 Ever needed a boost of positivity? Here are some suggestions on how to put the thumbs up back into your world 

https://foundationoficf.org/how-to-become-more-optimistic/?gclid=CjwKCAjwjdOIBhA_EiwAHz8xm-RUrrMj2R9OFGdTInnOOTnuVdWldkX5hF_wHTOaem8lmX7CY0PJFRoCIkQQAvD_BwE

Want to learn more about anxiety? Here is a podcast to help you stay informed

 A podcast on Acast with tips and tricks on how to better understand and cope with anxiety

https://play.acast.com/s/owningittheanxietypodcasthttps://play.acast.com/s/owningittheanxietypodcast

Tips on how to better your sleep routine

Is a lack of sleep holding you back? Here are some tips on how to improve your sleep routine https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-sleep-better

An Irish man's podcast discussing the effects of blame and anger

An original, enjoyable and insightful podcast about the topic of blame and anger https://play.acast.com/s/blindboy/blameandanger

Here are some myths about mental health

Ever wanted to debust some myths about mental health? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPJgkSkUN7g

An animated video illustrating habits that damage mental health

Here is an interesting and short video about 6 habits that damage mental health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqtweDhvG50

Tips on how to get the most out of your weekend

Ideas for how to get more out of your weekend https://www.realbuzz.com/articles-interests/health/article/top-10-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-weekends/

Positive music to get you feeling good!

25 songs to get you feeling good this weekend https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/g31989776/happy-songs/

Some free things to do in Dublin this weekend!

Looking for some activities to do this weekend? Look no further. Here are some FREE suggestions! https://youririshadventure.com/things-to-do-in-dublin-for-free/#7_Read_Ulysess_in_Sweny8217s

Gateway Activities Schedule - August 2021!

Hi All. PLease see this month's set of activities. There is something there for everyone.

Monthly Schedule August 2021 by Gateway Project

Confidence boosting quotes

Looking to boost your confidence today? Here are some quotes tog et you feeling good! https://www.lifehack.org/622240/25-confidence-quotes

12 ways to breathe new life into your home

Feel like manking changes to your home? Here are some tips and ideas to make your home a heaven! https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/lifestyle/a34948089/healthy-home-wellbeing/

A competition for all of the art lovers!

Anyone keen on art? There is a competition available to apply to! https://www.nationalgallery.ie/what-we-do/press-room/press-releases/national-gallery-ireland-launches-art-competitions

Use your local library to upskill online!

Ever wanted to learn how to paint? How about explore psychology or learn more about wellbeing? Your Dublin library has the answer with free online courses! https://lgma.universalclass.com/register.htm

Creative writing open competitions

For all of you writers outt there, here are some useful Irish websites to know. You can submit your work if feeling brave! https://wordsireland.ie/competitions/

Music for your meditation, mindfulness and yoga

Some fab suggestions to feel relaxed and calm for your meditation, mindfulness and yoga https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/mood/best-meditation-music/

Summer reading!

Some summer reading whether you are on holidays or not! https://www.anpost.com/About/Readers-Wanted/Discoveryournextread/Five-New-Irish-Books-to-Escape-into-This-Summer

Positive mental health

Some positive tips for your mental health! https://spunout.ie/mental-health/self-care/positive-mental-health?gclid=CjwKCAjw0qOIBhBhEiwAyvVcf5_M5yiowhf3zZjNaXknA3og-6Ogik5qcId8LfZ9S12uFcEL9IMEYhoCp0oQAvD_BwE