After going through a difficult time, it's important that we mind ourselves as we move forward.
There are steps we can all take to build our resilience to deal with change and go forward with positivity.
Staying positive and resilient
The last few years have brought difficulties for everyone through the COVID-19 pandemic. We faced lockdowns and health concerns, missed important moments with friends and families, and felt times of isolation and grief. As we began to see restrictions easing and started to re-engage with all the people, places and things we missed, we had to readjust again, respond to new ways of doing things, and deal with new feelings.
We invited a wide range of young people's organisations and interest groups to come together and explore all the learnings we can take from the challenges of the pandemic. Together, we looked at how we can stay resilient as we adjust to changes and cope with anxieties we might feel around them.
From BelongTo, SpunOut and the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children to St Patrick's Mental Health Services, Comhairle na nÓg and more, we looked at tips for staying well and minding ourselves through times of challenge and transition.
You can watch the talk below.