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Mindfulness is a technique of deliberately focusing attention on the present, clearing the noise from our minds, and not allowing ourselves to be distracted by random thoughts constantly running through our heads (Focus on the Family, 2019). Mindfulness is progressively being implemented as a tool for coping with stress and self-care in mental health practice…

Children are often only concerned about themselves, and there is scientific reasoning as to why that is good for them. When children’s brains are developing, they rarely have the time or energy to worry about things outside of themselves until a higher level of maturity. At younger ages, our brains are only focused on making…

A Life-Changing Discovery in the Highlands When I was 19, I was volunteering at a retreat centre in the middle of the Scottish Highlands. This year was to be my gap year after school. I had a recent re-ignition of my faith, and my intention in the year out was to get to know God…

A recent survey of Irish adults revealed that 53% view their school days as the best years of their lives.[1] Whether you would agree or not, it’s evident that our experiences during those formative years leave a lasting impact. Reflecting on my own time in secondary school, I recognise numerous lessons that have stayed with…

Why is it that people eagerly countdown the days to that long-awaited holiday from work? Or for students, why is the summertime such a sacred and revered space in their lives? There could be many answers, but I think that at the heart of it is this – we are anticipating peace and contentment in…

The importance of Religious Education (RE) in Irish secondary schools is a topic that is often debated. A common argument put forward in opposition to giving class time to the subject is that the other core subjects are deemed more important; and therefore, should merit more time. This argument is perhaps particularly prevalent in schools…