Promoting Positive Mental Health in Carlow

Saturday October 10th is World Mental Health Day, LUNA, our elephant in the room, is moving into her forever home. We are throwing LUNA a surprise house warming so please join with us from 10 am at Carlow Garda Station. KCLR96FM will be on hand, Nore Valley petting zoo will be there, face painting and loads more. All are welcome.

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A quick reminder to trust the slow process of finding yourself

Please stop feeling like you have to have your entire life completely figured out by tonight. Personal development is a slow, quiet journey, and you do not need to rush through the chapters of your youth.

If you are feeling stagnant, stuck, or worried that you aren't making enough progress, remember this: Keep going, keep growing, let that sink in:

• Even the smallest step forward is still massive progress over time: You do not need to leap across the finish line today; you just need to keep moving.

• The quiet, invisible days are exactly when real transformation happens: Just like a seed in the ground, you are growing deep roots even when no one can see it.

• Mistakes and setbacks are just essential lessons disguised as failures: Every single bump in the road is giving you the exact wisdom you need for later.

• Your unique timeline does not have to match anyone else's pace: Focus entirely on your own lane, celebrate your small wins, and trust that you are right on time.

Give yourself permission to embrace the messy middle of your story and just keep trying your best. You are actively evolving into an incredible person every single day, so keep pushing forward with hope. 🤍

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On October 13th join Gina Delaney from Mental Health Ireland as she explains the 5 ways to Wellbeing from 6 pm to 7 pm in Carlow Library and how you can fit them into everyday life. All are welcome.

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Our Mindfulness with Mary Fleming is on Saturday October 17th from 10 am to 12 noon. Pre registration is required. You can register at eventbrite.ie. Just search Carlow Mental Health Association or use the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/learning-to-live-a-mindful-life-tickets-2000185799570?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*yy9kmn*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjMyNjUxNDc3LjE3OTE0NDMxNzk.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3OTE0NDMxNzgkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTE0NDMxNzgkajYwJGwwJGgwJGRoNUE1eU8zZHd1OHlQWEJyOTMzSTBvUndIWU95OHhUTTZB

A quick reminder to stop fighting the skin you live in

Please stop picking yourself apart in the mirror and comparing your real appearance to edited photos online. Your worth has absolutely nothing to do with a number on a scale, a clothing size, or a flawless aesthetic.

If you are feeling insecure or frustrated with your appearance today, remember this: Your body is your home. Be kind to it, let that sink in:

• Your body works tirelessly every single second just to keep you alive: It breathes for you, heals your wounds, and carries you through your absolute hardest days.

• It deserves respect and comfort rather than constant criticism: Treat yourself with the exact same softness and care that you would give to a loved friend.

• Perfection is a completely fake standard designed to make you feel insecure: True beauty is found in your health, your energy, and the authentic way you live your life.

• You only get one body to experience this beautiful world in: Nourish it, rest it when it is tired, and thank it for keeping you safe and moving forward.

Give yourself permission to drop the unrealistic expectations and embrace yourself exactly as you look today. You are completely beautiful, your body is an absolute miracle, and it deserves to be loved instead of judged. 🤍

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Tomorrow our first Coffee Shop Conversation is happening in @sweetbakingmama. Maurita Delaney from @thewellwoodcentre will explain how our Mental Health impacts our physical body. Drop in after work from 6 to 7 to have a coffee and chat.

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This Saturday, World Mental Health Day, LUNA, our elephant in the room, is moving into her forever home. We are throwing LUNA a surprise house warming so please join with us from 10 am at Carlow Garda Station. KCLR96FM will be on hand, Nore Valley petting zoo will be there, face painting and loads more. All are welcome.

#mensana2026 #mentalhealthmatters #carlowmentalhealthassociation #carlowmentalhealth #cmha #carlowgardastation #kclr

#mensana2026 #mentalhealthmatters #carlowmentalhealthassociation #carlowmentalhealth #cmha

We are delighted to have been invited to the Living Well Expo in Mount Wolseley being run by Carlow Older People's Council and Age Friendly Carlow on October 21st. These are always fun, informative events so drop over and have a chat.

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We had a busy Saturday morning when we were down at the park run in Carlow Town Park. The weather was fantastic, the 9th birthday of Carlow Park Run was celebrated and CMHA kicked off Mensana Fest 2026. Thanks to everyone for their support. On a morning like we had there is no better place than exercising out in nature with a beautiful community supporting you. 9 years in all weathers the Park Run is going here in Carlow and we would like to wish them every success in the future. It is fantastic for Carlow to have such an active community ready to help and support one another.

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