wellness week

Sandyford Business District’s Wellness Week 2020

Sandyford Business District’s Wellness Week is running from Monday 21st to Friday 25th of September. As part of this event, there will be a number of exciting and informative free talks from a range of experts from businesses in the district. These talks have been curated by Sandyford Business District covering mental and physical wellness both within our working and personal lives. The talks have come at a critical time, given both the physical and mental strain felt my many over the past number of months. They will provide guidance, support and practical techniques to support your health and wellbeing. These online talks are free to attend and registration is available on the Sandyford Business District’s website. Places are limited, so it is important to register in advance.

There will be a different theme every day with a variety of talks led by different industry experts. Find out more about each of these talks below.

Movement Monday – 21st September
Physical Wellbeing Working From Home with Henny Branigan of Total Physio – 12.00 to 13.00hrs
This webinar will focus on physical wellbeing through exercise, movement, gardening etc. Jenny will also speak about sticking to a routine to help reduce stress and anxiety.

Tuesday has two separate themes and talks.

Take Home 22nd September
5 Food Hacks to Make Healthier Eating More Enjoyable with Heather Leeson of The Wellness Crew – 10.30 to 11.15
This session explores the idea of transformation for enhanced wellbeing and happiness. Establishing and reaching short-term goals can lead to long-term benefits and new healthy habits which improve our quality of life.

Developing a Transformation Mindset with Paula Lonergan of The Learning Rooms – 13:00 to 13:45
This session explores the idea of transformation for enhanced wellbeing and happiness. Establishing and reaching short-term goals can lead to long-term benefits and new healthy habits which improve our quality of life.

Wellness Wednesday 23rd September
Building Resilience and Tackling Everyday Challenges with Dr. Eddie Murphy – 12:00 TO 13:00
Dr. Eddie Murphy Clinical Psychologist, and Adjunct Associate Professor, UCD School of Psychology. He is a well-known TV psychologist, where his trusted style, practical, respectful and hope orientated approach has a strong solution focus. His passion and enthusiasm about well-being is anchored in evidenced base psychology. His presentation will explore; Emotions in everyday life and how to manage these emotions. What and how to enhance your resilience. Managing stress and promoting our wellbeing during the pandemic.

Tech Thursday 24th September
Fostering a Healthy Relationship with Technology with Ryan McInnes of The Learning Rooms – 13:30 to 14:15
This highly engaging session will explore the idea of how we can foster a healthy relationship and lifestyle with technology. We hear of the pitfalls and how technology can be detrimental, but we must also acknowledge the positive role it can play in our day-to-day life.

Feel Good Friday 25th September
Desk Yoga with Lisa Burke of The Wellness Crew – 8.30 – 9.30
Desk Yoga is easy to do at the workstation. Designed to ease out areas of tension common for most people you will learn some simple but effective self-Shiatsu acupressure points for headaches, neck/shoulder pain, anxiety/stress and fatigue. Finishing with a short mindfulness/breathing technique, which will leave participants refreshed and energised.