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IADT Work Life Balance Day 2021

Celebrate the dedicated day to employee wellbeing with our 7 free online workshops from the comfort of your home.

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About the Initiative

Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology (IADT) is proud to be running their annual Work Life Balance Day events on Ireland’s National Workplace Wellbeing Day which takes place on Friday 30th April 2021. In the COVID-19 era as we work from home (or live at work!) this programme gives us a chance to meet up with colleagues (albeit online) and we hope the programme planned will have at least one event that appeals to you.
WLB Day Programme

The focus of the sessions is to give you support as you work from home and an opportunity to take care of yourself during this day. All events take place online. The day starts with Mindfulness at 9.30am followed by a mix of live interactive sessions about wellbeing, personal care (including tips on cutting hair at home) advice about gardening and a Sugar craft cookery demo for those creative ones among us. We will be finishing off the day with a session from the DSPCA with advice and tips on dog training for all those who succumbed to pressure during the lockdowns. Have a look at the attached programme for full details.

WORKSHOPS
Our programme for the day

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🕒 9:30-10:00     Mindfulness in the Morning Mayhem
This session will focus specifically on our current morning routines, or perhaps lack of routine. Participants will have the opportunity to consider what may be the primary source, or sources, of their “morning mayhem” and consider practical ways to help resolve or at least reduce their impact on getting your day off to the best possible start.

Seamus Power
I experienced at first hand the stresses and strains of transitioning from a traditional “9 to 5” workplace role to roles with little or no restriction on when and where work could be managed. I struggled to find my ideal personal, family and workplace balance. I eventually decided to heed my body’s warning signs (weight gain and migraine headaches in my case) and took steps to restore my ideal life balance. That led me on a journey to complete my masters in Health Psychology in 2018 and my passion for helping people realise the benefits finding their ideal life balance too.
🕒 10:00-10:45     How to Cut Your Own Hair and That of a Loved One

Sarah Naylor

Sarah Naylor is an image & style consultant. She is also a qualified Hairdresser, beautician, makeup artist and Teacher. She has been instructing people of all abilities on personal care & presentation, hairdressing, and beauty since 2013. Her mission is to empower people to fulfil their true potential by creating easy to follow routines on how to take pride in their appearance. She also teaches the importance of Taking Time Out because time spent on yourself is not selfish, it is time well spent. Sarah is an expert in bringing out the best in people both in personal presentation and self-care techniques helping foster self-compassion and confidence.

🕒 11:00-12:00     Gardening Tips
Join Lorna from A Room in Bloom who will help plant a seed of gardening knowledge with you and teach you the skills to help it grow. Lorna will chat about how to start and plan planting from seed, recommend where to start with vegetables and flowers. Everyone can learn and enjoy gardening, whether you have a windowsill or an acre.

Lorna Stuart
Join Lorna from A Room in Bloom who will help plant a seed of gardening knowledge with you and teach you the skills to help it grow. Lorna will chat about how to start and plan planting from seed, recommend where to start with vegetables and flowers. Everyone can learn and enjoy gardening, whether you have a windowsill or an acre.
🕒 12:00-12:30     Home @ Work Wellbeing
Helping people find their ideal way of working that best facilitates personal, family and employer needs is a core principle in many modern workplaces. This session will help participants consider practical strategies to ensure they can be at their best for themselves, their family and their workplace. Participants will have the opportunity to consider how they can establish their own ideal life balance based on their unique circumstances.

Seamus Power
I experienced at first hand the stresses and strains of transitioning from a traditional “9 to 5” workplace role to roles with little or no restriction on when and where work could be managed. I struggled to find my ideal personal, family and workplace balance. I eventually decided to heed my body’s warning signs (weight gain and migraine headaches in my case) and took steps to restore my ideal life balance. That led me on a journey to complete my masters in Health Psychology in 2018 and my passion for helping people realise the benefits finding their ideal life balance too.
🕒 12:30-13:00     How to Train Your Dog
The DSPCA Dog Training Team are offering Corporate sessions for companies and their employees who are looking for Dog Training Advice or may be struggling with some behavioral issues they are having with their pets. With so many people working from home and restrictions not allowing Group Dog Training Classes, our Team are now online and have seen a huge rise in enquiries. Behavourial Topics include – Socialising , Mental Stimulation, Leash Reactivity, Toilet Training, Destructive Behaviour, Terrible Teens.

DSPCA
The DSPCA is a registered charity, established in 1840 to prevent cruelty to animals. We are Ireland’s largest and oldest animal welfare organisation. We exist uniquely to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome sick, injured and cruelly treated animals.
🕒 13:00-13:30     Sugar Pulling and Blowing
Sidney Galpern
Sidney Galpern, owner of SimiCakes.com, is a Sugar Artist, Certified Professional Chocolatier, FIPGC Accredited International Instructor, International Cake Designer of Excellence for the International Federation of Pastry Gelato & Chocolate in Milan, Italy. She is the creator and manufacturer of Crystal-Clear Simi Isomalt and Silicone Molds. Sidney is a Certified Professional Chocolatier with Ecole Chocolate. Register below and watch a recording of Sidney’s ‘Sugar Pulling & Blowing Masterclass’ showing her skill and creativity.
Pure Results Community

Kathryn Thomas

Finally, Kathryn Thomas, and Pure Results Bootcamp; one month access for 20 IADT staff to the Pure Results online wellness community. First 20 to register on or before Thursday 29th of April at 12pm to ensure access from Friday 30th April to avail of the opportunity to participate in live yoga and other wellness activities (online) sessions, calorie counted recipes, training resources and many other features – all you need for a healthy lifestyle, all under the one roof. After your free month you can decide yourself if you want to sign up for further sessions at the pricing at that time.

Contact us

To learn more and for any queries please contact Mary Anne O’Carroll at MaryAnne.OCarroll@iadt.ie or Sorcha at sorcha@trainedin.ie

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