Peter Connolly

Occupational Therapist & creator of LifeStyleAwareness.ie

Athletes are goal-orientated, but take time for themselves, too. Photo: Getty

Building your awareness muscle: Finding mindfulness in sport

Athletes are improvement-orientated, Peter Connolly writes, an attitude that can lead to a much more balanced lifestyle.

living • 22 Jul 19

Singing together to promote wellness has a growing evidence base

The rise of the choir, the wellness trend bringing harmony back

Peter Connolly Occupational Therapist spoke with Musical director Roisin Savage to explore the growing rise and popularity of Choirs. Roisin directs the Line Up and …

living • 08 Jun 19

Rewilding: How to live a natural lifestyle in a digital world

Occupational Therapist Peter Connolly spoke with Tony Riddle, the Natural Lifestylist, at the recent Wellfest.

living • 27 May 19

Finding inner calm by training outer balance

In January, I was invited to deliver a mindfulness session on one of the Wires Crossed workshops, as part of First Fortnight, the mental health …

Mental Health • 09 Feb 19

Reclaiming the gift of conversation

As we advance socially, are we at risk of forgetting the unpredictable, messy and magical gift of conversation?

living • 08 Jan 19

Deciding whether to stay in a job or leave it comes down to very subjective factors

Staying or leaving a job, the workplace dilemma

Attracting the right people, sustaining engagement and retaining staff are hot topics in the Irish workplace.

living • 23 Nov 18

Follow the Camino to find your way

There is a rich history of Irish people walking the Camino de Santiago across Northern Spain - we made up 5 per cent of last …

Travel • 21 Oct 18

Do you need dating tips?

With summer finally here, what better time for a little dating and romance? With that in mind, Peter Connolly is wondering whether we have time …

living • 09 Feb 22

Research shows we need 7-9 hours of sleep to function at our best

Sleep your way to the top this #World Sleep Day

Getting enough of it changes your whole life, career, relationships, fitness, body shape and mental health yet many of us just don't get the sleep …

living • 16 Mar 18

How to be an emotional athlete

Every year I manage to feel run down, frazzled or completely peopled out - and all before the New Year arrives. This year, I plan …

New Year New You • 22 Dec 17

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