"This too shall pass”

Connect
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  • Stay connected with your friends and family online. 
  • If you need to talk please remember that there are so many people in TCG you can speak to. All these people are still here for you even though we are not in the school building. Please see the 'Support At TCG' tab.

Keep Active 


  • Keep your eyes peeled for Mr. Crean's posts about TCG PE & remember everyday there is PE with Joe Wick's live @ 9.00am. If you can't do it then why not do it later!
  • Click on link for PE with Joe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ 
  • Take advantage of all that coastal fresh air and get out every day for at least a 30 minute walk!

Be Active in Nature


Greystones walking trails in your 5KM

Abby Mc Cann

Here is a map of good walks and great views within 5KM of our school. You can use https://2kmfromhome.com to find if they are within your 5KM.
 The TCG Adventure walkers went on many local walks last term which we really enjoyed, including kindlestown woods https://www.coillte.ie/site/kindlestown/ , Glen of the downs trail
https://visitwicklow. ie/listing/glen-of-the-downs-nature-reserve/ the cliff walk . But there are still many more both popular and less well known which have been labelled on the map.
 
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Thank you Abby. We need your motivation- please send in your pictures of yourself being active to ailbhemccarthy@templecarrigschool.ie.

Eat Well

  • Eating a healthy diet is very important during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Eating healthy and well may help you feel less anxious and boost your immunity.  
  • But don't worry, the odd treat is still allowed!
  • With more time at home it is the perfect time to plan meals and learn to cook some of your favourites.
​ Some of Ms Flynn's Home Economic students have some more advice on how what you eat affects your mental well being. 

Unplug

  • Now that all classes are online, it is so important you take a break from screens.
  • Switch off your ipad when you have finished your lessons and homework/study.
  • It is unhealthy to be refreshing schoology or being on your ipad late in the evening.

Try have a positive mindset

  • There is so much to be hopeful for right now. Thanks to the wonderful scientists around the world, Ireland's vaccination programme has commenced and the situation will improve drastically over the coming months.
  • Notice three things you feel grateful for each day, at the end of your day. This can anything as simple as ‘a hot shower’ or ‘a delicious hot chocolate’, to ‘a supportive family’ or ‘good health’.

Sleep
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  • Ensure you prioritise your sleep.  It is crucial to your wellbeing and especially for feeling good during lockdown. 
  • Everyday life becomes a much greater challenge when you're tired. 
  • Regular poor sleep could impact your mood negatively in different ways which could increase negative thinking cycles.
  • Please see this links for tips and strategies: https://spunout.ie/category/health/sleep 



Avail of the many resources available to you


The lockdown can challenge our mental health but we might need to put extra effort into looking after our mental health for a while.

Click on the images for more information

My Mind Uk

Coronavirus and your wellbeing

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​www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/​

Mental Health Ireland
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5 ways to Wellbeing

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​www.mentalhealthireland.ie/five-ways-to-wellbeing/

A Lust For Life

Coping with Coronavirus

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linktr.ee/alustforlife​

​Check out their excellent podcast series below created by Leaving Cert Students 
Photos used under Creative Commons from SchuminWeb, Katell Ar Gow