Catherine Kelly

TU Dublin

Catherine Kelly is an associate lecturer within the Humanities Department of TU Dublin. She is currently studying for her doctorate in social science with Maynooth University and is also Deputy Chief Executive Officer of WALK, a community and voluntary organisation …

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3 ways Irish communities can support Ukrainian refugees

Starting life anew in another country can be extremely daunting, but local communities can provide help and support

Ukraine • 05 May

Best in class: Ralph, the Customs' sniffer dog prepares to clock in

Dogs with jobs: why dogs make great employees

Sniffer dogs, service dogs and canine actors are examples of doggie employment opportunities available to highly trained pooches

Dogs • 16 Feb

3 ways to create a successful self-fulfilling prophecy

A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when we adopt a belief that affects our behaviour in such a way that this belief becomes a reality

Psychology • 19 Nov 21

In simplistic terms, cognitive dissonance is an uncomfortable feeling that we experience when we identify a gap between what we believe is right and an act we have committed.

Why you should never dig a bigger hole to defend your mistakes

Fundamentally, it is how we respond to cognitive dissonance that determines whether we evolve and grow emotionally or whether we remain static and reactionary.

Psychology • 08 Sep 21

The physical and emotional benefits of living with a dog

Our four-legged friends teach us patience, understanding, generosity and kindness

Dogs • 28 Apr

Your weighing scales is not a health advisor. Photo: Getty Images

Are your bathroom scales weighing heavily on your mind?

What it says on the scales is not always an accurate reflection of your health status

Health • 01 Jul 21

There are countless benefits to including walk and talk meetings as part of your weekly schedule. Photo: Getty Images

5 reasons why businesses should consider walk and talk meetings

While these meetings are not a complex conundrum, walk and talk meetings must be bound by a set of guidelines to ensure that they are …

Health and Fitness • 09 Apr 21

Here are 5 secret steps to living a more meaningful life

We need to let go of negativity, live in the moment and savour life's rich pleasures

Psychology • 28 Jan 21

Enough is Enough campaigners protest about the removal of services for people with disabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic

How we should mark International Day of People with Disabilities

It's time for people with disabilities to stop living in the shadows of others

Society • 02 Dec 20

It's time to end our toxic relationship with Donald Trump

Can America break free from the narcissistic relationship it has with the outgoing US president?

Donald Trump • 09 Nov 20