Geraldine Walsh

3 weeks ago | irishtimes.com | Geraldine Walsh

Toxic environments, emotionally draining friends, negative interactions, feeling taken advantage of, and navigating the unhelpful attitudes of others are all things we would like to veer away from when it comes to the relationships we build in our lives. However, how others behave around us, what they ask of us and what we need from our connections and activities do not necessarily align with our idea of living a healthy and fulfilling life.

3 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Geraldine Walsh

The dating scene has evolved irrevocably in the last couple of decades, with a generation of people surfing the web for true love. There are plenty of stories about the online dating world that don’t necessarily end in true love. Stories abound with tales of catfishing, ghosting, and horrific matches, but every once in a while, love wins the day. Liz (31) and Sam (31) moved to Ireland in 2018 from Washington DC and have now settled in Dublin.

1 month ago | irishtimes.com | Geraldine Walsh

Setting standards and aiming to succeed are healthy personality traits. They motivate a person to be persistent and meticulous in maintaining their personal beliefs and attitudes. Someone who works hard and showcases high performance in their professional endeavours may have perfectionist tendencies. It is often an admired trait, especially in people who reach their goals in a conscientious manner. It can bring feelings of self-worth and happiness.

1 month ago | irishtimes.com | Geraldine Walsh

It is often said that “no” is a complete sentence. While I recognise the validity of this sentiment, I, like many others, have found myself stuck between wanting to say “no” and finding it uncomfortable or difficult to follow through and take myself out of the equation. Most of us have often been caught out by formal and informal requests from friends, colleagues and relatives when we are already stretched thin or have other ideas of how our time could be used.

1 month ago | irishtimes.com | Geraldine Walsh

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