Why you feel more tired in autumn: what darker days do to sleep and mood
Feeling more tired in autumn? See how darker days can affect sleep, body clocks and mood, what SAD actually is, and practical steps that may help.
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Wellbeing
13 stories from the Compound journal.
Your Commute Could Be Costing You 10 Days a Year
How much time does commuting cost in Ireland? CSO and Trinity data show the hidden annual cost of the daily commute, including time, stress and M50 delays.
A Buddhist monk has begun 12 years on a mountain. What can it teach us about the modern mind?
A Buddhist monk has begun 12 years of mountain confinement in Japan. What can this extraordinary practice teach us about meditation, attention and mental…
How to Get Out of a Rut: An Evidence-Based Reset for Your Life
Feeling stuck? Learn how to get out of a rut with practical, evidence-based steps for motivation, routine, exercise, connection and meaningful progress.
AI therapy in Ireland: 61% say they use AI for mental health — but what does the evidence actually show?
AI therapy is booming in Ireland. We examine the 61% survey claim, what research says about ChatGPT for mental health, the risks, benefits and safer ways to…
How Ireland exercises: walking dominates, gyms are second and work gets in the way
What are Ireland's most popular sports and exercises? New CSO data show walking leads, gym activity is second, and work is the biggest barrier.
Workplace stress in Ireland: new study finds job design matters for wellbeing
A major 2026 study finds workplace stress in Ireland is strongly linked to workload, deadlines, management and the ability to switch off. Here is what…
Stress symptoms: how to recognise stress and what actually helps
Stress symptoms explained: mental, physical and behavioural signs, common causes, practical coping steps and when to seek help in Ireland.
How to make friends as an adult in Ireland
How to make friends as an adult in Ireland: practical ways to meet people, build repeated contact and turn acquaintances into real friendships.
How to improve self-esteem and confidence: what actually helps
How to improve self-esteem and confidence using practical, evidence-based steps, plus HSE support options when low self-worth affects daily life.
How to be happier: what the evidence actually says
How to be happier according to research: relationships, exercise, gratitude, mindfulness, meaning and realistic ways to improve life satisfaction.
Burnout symptoms: how to recognise burnout and what actually helps
Burnout symptoms explained: exhaustion, cynicism and reduced efficacy, plus evidence-based recovery steps and Irish workplace support.
Life for a 100-Year Life: Connection, Purpose and Ordinary Days
Explore friendship, community, purpose and changing identity through a longer life, with practical Irish supports and careful use of research.