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50808 is a free 24/7 text service, providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis - big or small.

Text HELLO to 50808 to start a conversation, any time - day or night.

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50808 is a free 24/7 text service, providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support. Text TALK to 50808 to begin.

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50808 is a safe space to share anonymously, we take your privacy very seriously. Our crisis volunteers only know what you share with them via text and nothing else.

AVAILABLE 24/7

We are here for you every hour of every day. From calming chats to immediate support during a mental health or personal crisis - big or small. 50808 is here for you 24/7

Free

Texting 50808 is completely free on all major networks. Our service is funded by the HSE and donations from the public to ensure everyone can get support when they need it.

How Does it work?

50808 provides a safe space where you're listened to by a trained Crisis Volunteer. You'll text back and forth, only sharing what you feel comfortable with.

By asking questions, listening to you and responding with support, they will help you sort through your feelings until you both feel you are now in a calm, safe place.

Issues We Can Help With

We are here to listen to you about any issue you want to talk about. Some of the most common reasons people reach out to us include:

Remember - we're here to listen to whatever is going on for you.

Become a Crisis Volunteer

Crisis Volunteers interact with texters through our secure online platform, from a personal laptop or desktop computer, during their scheduled shifts. Neither sees the other's phone number.

We accept applications on a rolling basis. New training cohorts start regularly, so apply whenever you're ready. We're excited to meet you!

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Free Access to the 6-Week Personal Development Programme For 15-18 Year Olds. With Pat Divilly.

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Understanding Empathy - Brené Brown talking about how to really connect well with people

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Carlow Regional Youth Service - CRYS - Drop in Centre - Leadership Programmes

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Carlow Regional Youth Services (CRYS) is a local voluntary service affiliated to Youth Work Ireland. It was set up in 1988 with one part-time worker and its mission was to support and promote community based youth work. We provide direct programmes and services for young people at risk and we support young people by putting their agendas on the agendas of the decision makers. We provide a wide range of services and opportunities through community based youth work programmes, drop in, specialised services for young people at risk, and leadership training.

CRYS is part of Youth Work Ireland. Youth work Ireland is a federation of 22 Local Member Youth Services who deliver programmes and services to young people across the island of Ireland. Youth Work Ireland work with over 100,000 young people, through 470 clubs and youth projects, supported by over 500 staff and 7,000 dedicated volunteers.

CRYS are recognised across the county and nationally through Youth Work Ireland as a service that excels in areas of training, child protection, and policy development, and feel these services can be offered to Local Youth Organisations that would like to affiliate to avail of these supports. Some of these supports are outlined below. This resource to the local organisations will mean that they will have nationally recognised training, and affiliated to a network that is striving towards excellence.

CRYS works with young people aged between 8-23 years. While offering a comprehensive service to young people in the Carlow area, with a community based project in Graiguecullen and John Sweeney Park, Youth Cafe in Burrin Street, there is also a strong focus on surrounding areas such as Tullow, Bagenalstown, Hacketstown and Borris. Partnership is key to our work. To that end we work with a range of other agencies including the TUSLA, HSE, Regional Drugs Task Force, Carlow County Council, Carlow County Childcare Committee , School Completion, to name a few. Our work is primarily divided into three age groups:

* 8-12 year olds- Afterschool /Homework Support, Junior Youth Group Programme, Summer Camp. This accounts for approximately 15% of all of our work.
* 12-18 year olds- Drop in facility, Planned Youth Work Programmes, Youth Participation Programmes, Youth Leadership Training, Specialist Support Services, etc -This accounts for 70% of our overall work.
* 8-23 year olds - Volunteer Training, Youth Work Accredited Training, some services for vulnerable young adults in their social time. This accounts for 15% of our work.

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Podcast - 'What's the story with anxiety, Harry?' - Dr Harry takes Stefanie through some exercises for managing anxiety and gives some brilliant tips for keeping things manageable in times of stress.

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Listen to this episode from Basically... with Stefanie Preissner on Spotify. In this week's episode Stefanie sits down remotely with Dr. Harry Barry the international bestselling author and mental health expert. They talk about anxiety and panic. Dr. Barry enlightens Stefanie that "It's the situation that's abnormal, not me".

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The website of Charlie Mackesy - writer and illustrator of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse. Some of his images are scattered on our wall

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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse takes audiences of all age on an extraordinary, poignant and heartfelt journey, as the deeply resonating story follows the unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse as they journey together in the boy's search for home. Breathing life into the book's protagonists is an award-winning cast of actors, including Tom Hollander as 'the mole', Idris Elba OBE as 'the fox', Gabriel Byrne as 'the horse' and newcomer Jude Coward Nicoll as 'the boy'.

On bringing the project to screens, Charlie said: "The journey of making the film of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse with my ridiculously talented and kind animation team has been a magical one. It's so great to think the story will be in the nation's homes this Christmas - and I really hope it helps bring comfort, love and laughter."

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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse takes audiences of all age on an extraordinary, poignant and heartfelt journey, as the deeply resonating story follows the unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse as they journey together in the boy's search for home.

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Watch the Dublin Zoo animals live, wherever you are.

Catch a glimpse of the giraffes, zebras and rhinos on the African Savannah, get a bird's-eye view of the penguins or watch the wondrous herd of Asian elephants

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Podcast - 'Owning it - My Mother on how to support someone you love with anxiety'

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Owning It: My Mother on how to support someone you love with anxiety

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Listen to this episode from Owning It: The Anxiety Podcast on Spotify. For this episode I am joined by my lovely mammy Aideen to talk about what it was like for her to see me, her daughter, go through a very tough time with anxiety and help listeners when it comes to articulating their anxiety to their parents if they find that their parents don't understand.

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Smiling Mind is a non-for-profit web and app-based meditation program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring mindfulness into your life.

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Google Arts and Culture - Virtual tours of Museums - Seven Wonders of the World and so much more

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Samaritans - Call them for free on 116 123 "If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won't judge or tell you what to do"

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People contact us with all sorts of concerns and what might be a small issue to you may be huge to someone else.

You could be going through something new or have been struggling to cope for some time, either way, we're here if you feel you need some extra support.

If what's getting to you isn't on this list, please still get in touch.

Common reasons people contact us are:

relationship and family problems

loss, including loss of a friend or a family member through bereavement

financial worries

job-related stress

college or study-related stress

loneliness and isolation

depression

painful and/or disabling physical illness

heavy use of or dependency on alcohol or other drugs

thoughts of suicide

We won't make decisions for you, and we'll support the decisions you make.

You are the expert on your own life. Our advice or opinions are not important.

If you want advice, we may be able to give you contact details for organisations that specialise in helping with specific problems and situations.

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A Young Person's Guide to Parental Mental Health

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We are a group of young people from Co Mayo who came together in recognition that there are no information resources available to young people who have a parent who experiences distress due to their Mental Health (MH). Parental MH is not often spoken about and we decided to create the first online resource for young people in Ireland affected by this, either on a daily basis or occasionally. Research suggests that children and young people find even small bits of information helpful, and it can help to increase their resilience and understanding. Our resource describes some of the Mental Health difficulties parents can develop, as well as information on how you can mind yourself and seek support. We hope that you find our resource helpful!

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The WITH Project (A Young Persons Guide to Parental Mental Health)

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The Body Coach - YouTube Channel - Get Active - Eat Well

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National Gallery of Ireland - Take a virtual tour

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Virtual tour of the National Gallery of Ireland

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Amanda Gorman's inauguration poem 'The Hill we Climb'

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On Wednesday, Amanda Gorman '20 stepped up to the podium to deliver the reading during the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden.

Her piece, titled "The Hill We Climb," called for unity and justice, through both reckoning with the nation's past and looking toward its future.

The former sociology concentrator is the U.S.'s first youth poet laureate. At 22 years old, she is also the youngest to present the inaugural reading, following in the footsteps of Maya Angelou, Robert Frost, and Elizabeth Alexander.

Former President Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey lauded Gorman for her performance. The Los Angeles native also received praise from "Hamilton" playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda, which she referenced in her poem.

On a day for the history books, @TheAmandaGorman delivered a poem that more than met the moment. Young people like her are proof that "there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it; if only we're brave enough to be it." pic.twitter.com/mbywtvjtEH

- Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 20, 2021

You were perfect. Perfectly written, perfectly delivered. Every bit of it. Brava! -LMM

- Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) January 20, 2021

'The Hill We Climb'

When day comes we ask ourselves,
'where can we find light in this never-ending shade,'
the loss we carry,
a sea we must wade?
We've braved the belly of the beast.
We've learned that quiet isn't always peace,
and the norms and notions
of what just is
isn't always just-ice.
And yet the dawn is ours
before we knew it,
somehow we do it.
Somehow we've weathered and witnessed
a nation that isn't broken
but simply unfinished.
We, the successors of a country and a time
where a skinny Black girl
descended from slaves and raised by a single mother
can dream of becoming president
only to find herself reciting for one.
And yes, we are far from polished,
far from pristine,
but that doesn't mean we are
striving to form a union that is perfect.
We are striving to forge a union with purpose,
to compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters, and
conditions of man.
And so we lift our gazes not to what stands between us
but what stands before us.
We close the divide because we know, to put our future first,
we must first put our differences aside.
We lay down our arms
so we can reach out our arms
to one another.
We seek harm to none and harmony for all.
Let the globe, if nothing else, say this is true:
That even as we grieved, we grew;
that even as we hurt, we hoped;
that even as we tired, we tried;
that we'll forever be tied together, victorious,
not because we will never again know defeat
but because we will never again sow division.
Scripture tells us to envision
that everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree
and no one shall make them afraid.
If we're to live up to our own time
then victory won't lie in the blade
but in all the bridges we've made.
That is the promise to glade,
the hill we climb
if only we dare it,
because being American is more than a pride we inherit -
it's the past we step into
and how we repair it.
We've seen a force that would shatter our nation
rather than share it
would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy.
And this effort very nearly succeeded.
But while democracy can be periodically delayed,
it can never be permanently defeated.
In this truth,
in this faith we trust,
for while we have our eyes on the future,
history has its eyes on us.
This is the era of just redemption
we feared at its inception.
We did not feel prepared to be the heirs
of such a terrifying hour
but within it we found the power
to author a new chapter,
to offer hope and laughter to ourselves.
So while once we asked,
'how could we possibly prevail over catastrophe,'
now we assert,
'how could catastrophe possibly prevail over us?'
We will not march back to what was
but move to what shall be:
a country that is bruised but whole,
benevolent but bold,
fierce, and free.
We will not be turned around
or interrupted by intimidation
because we know our inaction and inertia
will be the inheritance of the next generation.
Our blunders become their burdens.
But one thing is certain:
If we merge mercy with might,
and might with right,
then love becomes our legacy
and change our children's birthright.
So let us leave behind a country
better than the one we were left with.
Every breath from my bronze-pounded chest,
we will raise this wounded world into a wondrous one.
We will rise from the gold-limned hills of the west,
we will rise from the windswept northeast
where our forefathers first realized revolution,
we will rise from the lake-rimmed cities of the midwestern states,
we will rise from the sunbaked south.
We will rebuild, reconcile, and recover
in every known nook of our nation and
every corner called our country,
our people diverse and beautiful will emerge,
battered and beautiful.
When day comes we step out of the shade,
aflame and unafraid.
The new dawn blooms as we free it.
For there is always light,
if only we're brave enough to see it,
if only we're brave enough to be it.

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Clear Fear App - provides ways to manage anxiety

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The fear of threat, or anxiety, is like a strong gust of wind. It drags you in and makes you want to fight it or run away.

Instead, face your fear with the free Clear Fear app and learn to reduce the physical responses to threat as well as changing thoughts and behaviours and releasing emotions.

Anxiety is a natural response to fear, threat and apprehension. However, when anxiety is extreme or goes on for a long time, or the response to a threat is disproportionately large and affects a person negatively, it may become an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorders are the most common form of emotional disorder and respond very well to a form of treatment called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT.
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Yoga with Adriene - YouTube Channel - Free classes

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Khan Academy - Free online courses in Maths, Science, Computing

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Origami Tutorials on YouTube - these tutorials are rated for difficult and easy to follow instructions

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Virtual Writing Club - Fighting Words

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Childline - Call - Chat- Text for Free

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For the Harry Potter Fans

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Wizarding World: The Official Home of Harry Potter

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Dealing with Exam Stress

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Pressure to do well in exams can be overwhelming and affect your mental health. Here's our advice if it's all getting a bit too much.

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Dealing with exam stress

It is normal to feel a bit worried about exams, especially if you're under pressure from school or family. Exam stress can cause you to feel or or anxious depressed, and this might affect your sleeping eating habits.

If you recognise any of these feelings, or are worried that exam pressure is taking over your life, you are not alone, and there are things you can do:

Think about all the things you have achieved so far. It can be helpful to write a list of all the things you like about yourself, and the things other people value about you too.

If people around you - like your parents or family - are putting pressure on you, it can help to tell them what you feel able to achieve, and let them know that your expectations are different to theirs. You could also talk to a teacher you trust about the pressure you are under at home.

The importance of self-care

'Self-care' is a phrase you've probably come across, but what does it really mean? Simply put, self-care is the little things we do to look after our own mental health.

if you're worried about exams, you may feel like you don't have time for self-care, or that you need to spend all of your time revising. While it is of course important to revise, if you don't take the time to look after yourself by doing things like eating and sleeping well, and you don't give yourself time to unwind by doing something you enjoy like gaming or seeing your friends, you will find it harder to revise. We are not machines - we all need a break sometimes!

So make sure that when you're thinking about how to use your time before exams, you factor in time to look after yourself. You deserve it!

Keeping things in perspective: results aren't everything

Exams can help you take the next step in your academic or professional career - but results are not the only measure of success.

Here are things you can do to remind yourself that there is more to life than grades:

When I was revising for my GCSEs, I made the mistake of blending the places where I revised and where I rested. I started to do a lot of revision in my bedroom, but I found it hard to get away from revision when I wanted to rest or sleep - everywhere I looked there were papers and flashcards looming over me.

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Revision tips

More tips and advice from young people

Our Activists and people like you share their tips for revision and coping with exams:

Dealing with disappointing exam results

If you don't get the grades you want, it can feel devastating. But it really isn't the end of the world and it happens to lots of people, for all sorts of reasons.

Life doesn't always go to plan, but stay calm, you are going to be ok. There are still loads of options available to you.

Get help now

If exam stress is taking over and you're struggling to cope, you are not alone. Here are some organisations who can support you.

You might also find helpful...

More tips, advice and real stories on what to do if you're struggling with exam stress.

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Codecademy - Learn how to code

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Throughout this semester, we're hosting live-streamed classes that will walk you through our CS101 course. Ask our curriculum developers questions or chat it up with your fellow classmates while you learn the fundamentals needed to master any domain.

These live classes are free to watch. But by becoming a Codecademy Pro Student member, you can take the CS101 course yourself and prepare for the livestreams ahead of time.

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Remote Learning using Microsoft Office 365 - A guide for students

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Get set up

Students at eligible institutions can sign up for Office 365 Education for free. That means access to apps like Word, PowerPoint, and Teams from any web browser. Plus, all the work you create will automatically be saved and backed up in the cloud.

Get started with Office 365 for free

Already have Office 365? Sign in.

Tip: Click Install Office from Office.com to download Office apps to your desktop device.

Work together as a class or group

Microsoft Teams is a digital hub that brings conversations, content, and apps together in one place. If your classes are using Teams, you'll be able to connect with your classmates, ask your teacher questions, work on your homework, and track the work you've got coming up. Not part of any teams yet? No problem! You can create your own to work on group projects and keep in touch from your computer or phone.

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Stay organized and on top of your assignments

Use Teams to organize your files and group work. See work you've been assigned, work on it, turn it in, and see your grades without leaving Microsoft Teams.

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Set out a timetable for your schoolwork each week.

Block out time to read class materials, join class calls, and work offline.

Use a timeline to work toward exams and projects.

Build out a calendar with reminders.

Check in with your teacher during the week.

Ask early when you have questions so your teacher has time to respond.

Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers and peers.

Arrange a distraction-free space with the right furniture, lighting, power, and supplies.

Use headphones to help with focus.

Keep passwords and contacts for teachers and IT support handy.

Turn off emails, messages, and notifications during focused work sessions.

Give yourself short breaks every 30-40 minutes and take a stretch or walking break every hour.

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Duolingo - Learn a language for free

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BelongTo - Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Young People in Ireland

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We know that growing up Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI+) is not always easy. We are here to help you with information, support, and youth groups where you can meet other LGBTI+ young people who have similar experiences to you.

Getting the help and support you need is important. At BeLonG To, we offer non-judgmental, confidential support. We're here for you.

You will find a lot of information on our website. You can also:

If you are not 'out' to other people, we will not share this information or 'out' you. If you are worried about someone knowing you have visited this website, you can delete your online browsing history. You can also move quickly from our website using the 'Emergency Exit' button on the top right-hand side.

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Careersportal.ie - Career Guidance tool for all users

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CareersPortal is Ireland’s leading Careers Guidance website. It is a one-stop-shop for people of all ages who need information and guidance regarding their next career decision.

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Podcast - 'How to develop better habits - interview with Atomic Habits writer James Clear'. “Take whatever habit you're trying to build and scale it down to something that takes two minutes or less to do,” everything builds from there.

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Listen to this episode from Real Health with Karl Henry on Spotify. Happy New Year to you all! It's 2021 and fingers crossed we can all put the tough year that was 2020 behind us with more hope for the year to come.

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Virtual Trip of the Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas.

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In 2012 CJ joined Munster from the Super 15 side The Bulls and immediately made an impact scoring two tries on his first start against Glasgow Warriors. After qualifying through residency CJ made his debut for Ireland in 2016 against Wales and marked the occasion with a man of the match performance. CJ finished the season as the IRUPA Players' Player of the Year and the Supporters' Player of the Year, and in doing so, became the first ever player to receive the double-honour in the same year. In 2017, Stander was also selected for the British and Irish Lions. He has made over 100 appearances for Munster and has helped Ireland to a Six Nations Championship, Grand Slam and Triple Crown.

We are delighted to announce John Cooney as a TYF ambassador. John has been making waves at Ulster since he joined the side from Connacht in 2017 and has become a firm fan favourite in the northern province. Hailing from Dublin, John started his career with Leinster where he won a Heineken Cup medal and European Challenge Cup medal.

John has had a distinguished career playing for Ireland at all levels including U-18s, U-20s, Emerging Ireland and as part of the senior team.

As a TYF ambassador, John talks about setting goals and visualising these goals. He talks about training as if you were there, which was a technique he employed to get his first cap for Ireland and get him through some difficult times.

Jack Carty is a rugby union player from Ireland. Having started out with his hometown club, Buccaneers, he currently plays for the team of his native province of Connacht in the Pro14, having come through the team's academy. He is Connacht's record points scorer in the Pro14. In his early career with Connacht, Jack played with the Connacht Eagles, playing in the British and Irish Cup. Despite still being in the Connacht academy, Carty made his first appearance for the senior Connacht team on 21 September 2012. In the 2013-14 season, Carty regularly served as the team's captain. Jack has represented Ireland at all levels internationally. Jack is our latest TYF ambassador and is hoping to encourage people to look at how fortunate they are.

Eimear was born in Kilmihil, Co. Clare and works as a teacher. Eimear made her debut for Munster in December 2016. Kilmihil's Considine has also lined out for the Irish Sevens that missed out on qualification for the 2016 Rio Olympics. A former dual player for the Clare camogie and ladies football teams, Eimear has only been playing rugby for over a year now. She's made her mark on the sport and is also lining out with UL Bohemians who have eleven representatives included in the matchday twenty-three. Eimear is one of our most involved school ambassadors for TYF and is working to encourage people to look after themselves and take control of their mental health.

A student of Bangor Grammar School, McCloskey made his breakthrough to the Ulster senior setup in the 2013/14 season. A powerful ball carrier, McCloskey is mainly deployed at inside centre and has always been considered as a huge talent in Irish Rugby. Known for his physical stature and powerful running, he had spells at scrum half and out-half during his schools career before gaining the size in his late teens that marked him out as a big ball-carrying centre. After a great start to the season in the 15/16 campaign, McCloskey was chosen in Ireland's 6 Nations squad in 2016. He won his solitary Irish cap in the 2016 Six Nations Championship playing in midfield against England. In May 2016, Stuart signed a contract extension with Ulster until 2019. Stuart was selected in the Ireland squad for the opening two rounds of the 6 Nations. Stuart is now helping TYF to launch the school app and help promote awareness around mental wellbeing.

James Lowe is a fun-loving Kiwi who arrived in Ireland in 2017. James quickly endeared himself to the Irish rugby faithful through a series of energetic performances, characterised by the unrelenting smile across his face. During his time with Leinster the province has won the Pro 14 twice, in 2018 & 2019, and the European Cup in 2018. It has been a dream start to his new life in Dublin for Lowe. James's distinguished rugby career boasts of caps for the Super Rugby club The Chiefs and the renowned Maori All Blacks. His enthusiasm for the game can be seen every time he runs out on the pitch making him a firm fan favourite.

As a TYF ambassador, James is an advocate for gaining perspective & trying to find a positive in every situation. He encourages people to stop and take a step back from the tough times to help gain perspective of the overall picture. Using this method has helped him to really appreciate the positives even when he is finding a situation challenging.

A real attacking talent, Cave was another young player who has come up through the Ulster Academy system and upgraded his development contract to a full contract with Ulster ahead of the start of the 2008-09 season. He is a strong runner and tackling centre who has made a rapid progression at international level, having helped Ireland win the Grand Slam during 2007 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, starred in Ireland's Rugby World Cup Sevens qualification and he has represented Ireland 'A' as they won the 2009 Churchill Cup.

As a returning TYF ambassador, Darren is an advocate for making conversations about mental wellbeing a normal part of everyday life. He encourages people to stop and take a step back to get some perspective in order to focus on the how fortunate you are and all the good things in your life. This has helped him to move on from his regrets and focus on his mental wellbeing.

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If you're looking for a guide that walks you through how to start a podcast, you're absolutely in the right place...

Starting a podcast isn't difficult, but there are a number of steps you'll need to go through in order to get it launched.

In this podcasting tutorial, we'll walk you through every step of the process:

Choosing a topic & name

Show and episode format

Cover art creation

Intro & outro music

Equipment selection

Audio recording & editing

Submission to Apple Podcasts (iTunes)

Promotion tips

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Just a few of the things you'll learn:

What to podcast about

Equipment you'll need

How to record & edit

How to promote your podcast

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Podcasting is a much less crowded and competitive space than blogging, making now the perfect time to get started.

As of November 2023, there are just over 2 million podcasts, but over 600 million blogs!

In case you're wondering, I've helped thousands of people start a podcast in the last several years and have started a few shows in different industries myself.

Looking to start a podcast quickly? Sign up with Buzzsprout, upload your audio files, and submit to Apple & Spotify.

Let's get started:

Planning

This is the initial (often overlooked) stage to make a podcast. You'll want to spend a good amount of time here before you move on.

Feel free to get out a notebook or a whiteboard so you can start planning your podcast like a pro.

Choose A Topic

You want your podcast to be focused on a particular topic or niche.

Try to narrow it down to something you can speak about for many episodes (100+) but that isn't so broad that you won't appeal to your potential audience.

For example, instead of having an "outdoor" podcast, talk about hiking - or even more specific, like hiking 14ers.

You can always expand your topic later as you get more popular.

Important: see the section about choosing a name to make sure you don't limit yourself.

Pick A Co-host (optional)

Do you have a friend, business partner, or coworker that you want to co-host with?

It can be much easier to start podcasting if you have a co-host.

You will naturally have a more engaging conversation if you both share your points of view on a topic. It can also be helpful to have someone to keep things on track.

Plus, you can split additional tasks of editing, promoting, and more.

There can be downsides though.

You'll want to make sure both of you are committed to it for the long term. And it helps to set a schedule from the beginning so you know when you will be recording every week.

There aren't rules here though. If your co-host drops off, you could still continue the podcast without them. Or you could start solo and add a co-host later.

The important thing is to just get started.. so let's choose a name:

Choose A Name

If you look at the top Apple Podcasts charts, you'll see a variety of different names.

Some are descriptive of what the show is about, while others don't mean much.

I'm actually going to seemingly contradict what I said earlier: You want to choose a name that is broader than your topic.

Using the hiking example earlier, if we choose "The 14er Cast" as our name, what happens when we want to talk about backpacking & ultralight camping too?

Instead, choose a name that will let you expand if you decide to later. Maybe "Mountain Adventures (Above & Below 14K ft)" would work as it gives a hint to hiking 14ers but gives you the option to talk about all kinds of stuff if you want.

I just came up with that as I was writing this, I'm sure you could do better!

Action Step: Purchase a domain name (opens in a new tab) for your podcast.

Another option is to get a free domain name with a Bluehost web hosting plan. You can search right here on this page - try it out!

I also have some more tips on choosing a domain name here if you want.

Show Format

Length

You'll find a number of "experts" claim that certain lengths are perfect for podcasts. The problem is that's just BS.

You don't need a 28-minute podcast because that's the average driving time. Or under an hour because people can't pay attention longer than that.

There are 5 minutes podcasts and there are 6-hour podcasts. Find whatever works for you and run with it!

What I would try to avoid is making it longer than it needs to be because you went off-topic for 15 minutes.

Here's a great image from Pop Up Podcasting that shows "easy, good, or long - pick two":

Style

Interview shows are popular, but that doesn't mean you have to do one.

You can do solo (or co-hosted) shows half the time and interview shows the other half.

One big benefit of doing interviews is that they help a ton with getting new listeners - especially if you make it easy for your guest to share with pre-written templates and graphics.

Episode Format

So what does a specific episode sound like? I wrote this post about podcast intros, but it has a bunch of examples of different episode formats for popular podcasts.

Here's one example:

Get creative with this part.

Different segments make it easier to share small clips on social media too.

But remember that for every episode you put out, you will have both repeat listeners and new listeners so you should try to speak to both of them.

Preparation

Now that you've written down your topic, format(s), and secured a domain name, we'll need to get a few things prepared ahead of launch...

Create Cover Art

Your cover art is the first impression most people will see as they browse through Apple Podcasts or their favorite podcast app.

It's might also be the image someone sees when you share your show on social media.

Buzzsprout has written an excellent article about designing cover art, so I would definitely start there.

If you have a little bit of a budget, I highly recommend 99 Designs to get yours created.

You'll get hundreds of different designers to produce a draft - then you can choose the ones you like to have them further refined.

Get A Professional Intro (Optional)

Music Radio Creative is the best place to get professional-quality voiceovers and intros.

Having a third-party introduce you just takes your perceived value up a notch, which is a great way to stand out when first starting a podcast.

Choose Intro Music

I'm a big fan of PremiumBeat for podcast music.

It's easy to search, you get a full license, and they have a bunch of different styles.

Take a look at this post on royalty-free music for more options.

Most people don't need an unlimited subscription-style music service - just a song or two.

Get A Microphone

Audio quality is important but it doesn't have to cost a ton to get a good quality microphone for podcasting. One of the most popular podcasting microphones is the Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB.

It's both a USB microphone and has an XLR connection which lets you upgrade your recording equipment without needing a new mic.

I recommend taking a look at our podcast starter kit post for more options here, especially if you plan on having a co-host or two.

Podcast Guests

If you are doing an interview show, now is the time to get a list together of who you want on your podcast.

Then start reaching out to them.

It can help to use a service like Acuity Scheduling so people can book right on your calendar when it's convenient for you.

This saves the headache of going back and forth working out a meeting time - and means you can focus on getting more guests!

Plus you can ask them for certain info like their Skype username or an intro you can read when they schedule with you.

To record your interviews when you're not in-person (or if your co-host doesn't record in the same room with you) I use and recommend Iris.

Recording & Editing

Alitu (The Easy Way)

If you haven't used editing software before, even simple actions in GarageBand or Audacity can be quite intimidating.

It's understandable: audio production is completely full of jargon!

If that's the case, then Alitu might be the way to go.

It's a 'podcast making' tool that automates a lot of the confusing technical parts, and practically builds your episode for you. It's all based right inside your browser, so no software to download, and it works on any computer connected to the internet.

It is built to be super simple to use and does pretty much everything:

Takes care of audio cleanup

Lets you add music

Helps you piece together your audio segments

Has direct publishing of your episodes.

All you need to do is upload your recordings, and use the fool-proof podcast-specific editor to take out any big mistakes. Alitu does the rest!

Even better, Alitu includes a library of music and jingles which you can use as your theme tune, or as transitions between segments.

Whether you're a complete beginner, or an experienced podcaster looking to drastically cut down on your production time, you should definitely give Alitu a try. It comes with a 7-day free trial, so sign up here and try it out!

GarageBand (Free Option)

I'm going to show you how to use GarageBand for recording and editing.

Other audio editing software is similar but most have more advanced features that you don't need when getting started. Popular options are Adobe Audition & Audacity (both work with Mac & PC).

You can also check out our full post on podcast editing software.

Create A Template

Before you get started, it will be much easier if you create a template that you can reuse every time you record a podcast episode.

What this means is that you will have your intro & outro music already placed, space for ad spots, as well as your tracks for your voice or an interviewee.

Keep in mind this will look different depending on your episode format - create a podcast template that works for you. Here's one I use:

I'll just open the template up, click File -> Save As, and save the file as my episode name (i.e. 008-episode-8-title).

This will also keep any effects you have applied to the tracks, including compression, EQ, or anything else. I'll show you the settings I use in the editing section below.

Record Your First Episode (Or 3)

Solo

If you're just recording a solo episode or want to record an intro to an interview you did, simply select the track you want to record to (see the light gray Podcast Audio track selected above) and click the red Record button up top:

Multiple Hosts

If you have multiple hosts, you'll need to click Track -> Configure Track Header and check Record Enable.

This will give you the option to enable multiple tracks to record at once and you'll see the Record Enable button on each track:

You'll click that button on each track you want to record, then click the big record button up top. Easy enough!

Remote Interview

Many people use Skype for recording remote interviews and the easiest way to actually record the audio (or video) is with Ecamm Call Recorder For Skype (Mac only) or Pamela (for Windows).

If you want better audio quality than Skype or Zoom allow, or a way to have individual audio files for more than 2 people, services like Iris are excellent. They are designed for remote recording and podcast interviews.

When you are done recording, you'll have two separate tracks that you will place on top of each other like this:

This also shows another template that you may want to use. The Podcast Audio track is only used for solo shows, and the Interview tracks are only used for interview shows.

Edit Your Episode

There are a couple of things you can easily set up once (and save in your template) that will make your podcast (and your voice) sound much better.

Keep in mind that everyone's voice is different so there aren't perfectly universal settings, but these may give you a good starting point:

1. Select the track you want to work with (start with your voice)

2. Click an empty space in the Plug-ins box

3. Add compression by going to Dynamics -> Compressor:

4. I use these settings (sometimes I'll add more gain):Play around with them and just click the power button next to the compressor plugin to easily compare.

5. Next we're going to add EQ (under EQ -> Channel EQ).

6. Here are my settings:

100 Hz: 24dB/Oct roll off, Q: 0.79

160 Hz: -2.5dB, Q: 2.20

500 Hz: -1.0dB, Q: 0.71

930 Hz: -0.5dB, Q: 3.20

3400 Hz: +0.5dB, Q: 0.71

5400 Hz: +2.5dB, Q: 0.71

I'm not going to get into what all that means, but if you just do one, the low-end roll-off (on the left) will be a good start.

Or you can just download my Podcast Vocal EQ settings here (.pst file on Dropbox).

The last step I'd recommend is going to Auphonic to apply some normalization for loudness (LUFS), leveling, and filtering. It will also automatically add ID3 tags should you need them.

Launch!

Get A Podcast Host

I use and highly recommend Buzzsprout podcast hosting after trying many different companies over the years.

Plus you'll get a free $20 Amazon gift card after you sign up for a paid plan!

Feel free to check out our complete podcast hosting guide if you want to see other options, but another great choice for larger brands is Transistor.

You can also look at this list of the best podcast platforms.

Once you've signed up, you'll need to fill out some required information about your podcast (name, description, categories, etc.).

Upload Your First Episode

If you use Buzzsprout, this process is super simple.

If not, it's possible you need to mess with things like embedding ID3 tags into your MP3. Sounds confusing and unnecessary - let's not do that.

You'll just need to click the "Upload" button:

and they'll apply some magic processing to your mp3 file.

Then you'll need to fill out the episode title, description, summary, publish date, and episode #.

If you want to use Seasons, put a "1" there, otherwise leave it blank. If you use a lot of bad words, click the explicit checkbox.

It can be helpful to create a template for your episode description (in a separate text document) to reuse for every episode - I use something like this:

Click save and repeat this step for your initial release of episodes.

It's recommended to launch a podcast with more than 1 episode so that people don't have to wait to hear more.

3 to 5 episodes is a good number to start with.

Submit To Apple Podcasts (iTunes)

I have a separate guide on how to submit your podcast to iTunes but within Buzzsprout just click Apple Podcasts under the Directories tab and follow the steps they've put together.

After that, grab your podcast RSS feed and submit it to other podcast directories too.

As you upload new episodes, your host will automatically update your RSS feed and any podcast directory you're listed on will also update with your new episode.

Spread The Word

Use Buzzsprout's social sharing feature to generate teaser videos and start sharing!

There are other companies that will help you generate different styles of audiograms, but having it built into your host makes it really easy to create (and it won't cost you extra).

Wavve and Headliner are two excellent choices if you want to create more custom podcast videos to share.

Check out this article on podcast promotion to for a bunch of other marketing tactics. One of the most impactful ones is building your own website (see next step below).

Recommended Steps (After Starting A Podcast)

Your job isn't done once you start a podcast. Here are my recommendations to help make your show more appealing and easier to grow:

Create A Website

WordPress (Easy To Medium Difficulty)

Podcast hosting companies usually give you a website, but if you want to be taken seriously get yourself a separate WordPress host.

For beginners, Bluehost is easily the best option (plus you'll get a free domain name for the first year).

If you need a bit more guidance, start with this how to start a WordPress blog post for the initial steps.

I have a list of excellent WordPress plugins that a podcaster would need too.

And if you need more help, I have a course called Podcast Website LaunchPad that walks you through everything.

Podcastpage (Easiest Method)

Podcastpage is a website builder and hosting all-in-one made specifically for podcasts. Kind of like Wix but designed for the needs podcasters.

No coding is necessary. You just choose one of their themes, customize to your liking, and optionally integrate email marketing or Google Analytics.

You can add pages or blog posts, customize your audio player, and make it easy for your visitors to subscribe!

It works with any podcast hosting provider and pricing is fair, starting at $80/year or $8/month.

Check it out and sign up for a free trial here.

Get Transcriptions

Transcriptions are an excellent way for search engines (like Google) to "read" your podcast episodes. They also give your audience another way to look something up quickly.

You don't have to start out with them, but it's another one of those things that will set you apart.

Buzzsprout has a built-in transcription service (on paid plans) that costs $.10/minute, but my favorite transcription service is Rev - give them a try.

Create Show Notes

Show notes can be transcriptions like above, a simple summary of what you talked about, or a full blog post tailored more toward reading than listening.

Some people do a combination.

On this site, we start with written content first and then create podcast episodes after.

Embed Your Episode

Grab your episode embed code and place it on your show notes page so people can listen from your website.

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Owning It: Step by step guide to regaining control in an anxious wave

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Listen to this episode from Owning It: The Anxiety Podcast on Spotify. In this solo episode, I talk through exactly what I do when I feel anxiety rising, which happened again just last week.

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Mindfulness Colouring Sheets

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What do these Colouring Activity Sheets for Adults include?

This lovely set of coloring sheets feature a selection of different images all related to this topic. Great for a variety of activities, you can use them to reinforce fine motor skills, as inspiration for independent writing, or just for fun! Try putting the finished pictures up on display, or send them home for the parents.

How can I use these Colouring Activity Sheets for Adults?

Check out our lovely Mindfulness Colouring Activity Sheets for Adults to help you relax and de-stress. Parenting is a full-time job and it's important that you set aside some self-care time to prioritise your own health and wellbeing.

Simply grab your crayons or pens and choose which colouring sheet you want to start off working on. There's a great selection to choose from in this fantastic set of Mindfulness Colouring Activity Sheets for Adults!

Why not set aside 15 minutes of mindfulness every night, when your children are in bed or relaxing themselves, to unwind by doing some mindfulness colouring? Or you might prefer to dedicate an hour each weekend to self-care activities. These Mindfulness Colouring Activity Sheets for Adults are great for helping to promote relaxation and inner happiness.

Another way to use these Activity Sheets for Adults is to enjoy colouring them whilst your child is also doing some colouring in. This would be a fun bonding activity and a lovely way for you to relax together at the end of the day.

You could put your completed colourings in your own scrapbook or even display them!

We have a range of resources available to download which promote self-care for parents. Check out our Health & Wellbeing page to get you started.

Our Supporting Your Family's Wellbeing leaflet has been written in partnership with Mind mental health charity. It provides lots of ideas around how to support wellbeing in your family in five easy steps. This would be great for helping you to plan your own Self-Care Checklist. This encourages you to look at your weekly routine identify and ways you could improve your own wellbeing.

You may also like to have a go at some of the fun self-care for parents activities we have available - such as these brilliant DIY Stress-Relief Bath Salts Craft Instructions.

Whatever it is that you're looking for to help yourself or your child, you can be sure to find what you need on Twinkl's website. We have an ever-growing collection of over 600,000 teaching materials and learning resources to support teachers, parents and all other educators.

Why is colouring good for mindfulness?

Colouring is great for mindfulness as it reduces stress and tension by allowing the mind to get some rest at the end of the day.

Colouring induces the same state as meditating by reducing the thoughts of a restless mind. This generates mindfulness and quietness, which allows your mind to get some rest after a long day at work.

It's also an excellent way for adults to get a better night's sleep as it's a relaxing and electronic-free bedtime ritual.

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How to make a Bucket List

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Sleep in an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora, swim with whale sharks in Mexico, or drink beer at Oktoberfest in Germany-what's on your bucket list?

For too many people it takes a terrifying illness, hitting retirement age, or some other life altering event to honestly begin thinking about all the things to do before you die.

In many of these cases, it will then be too late to turn these dreams into a reality. Life is uncertain, and you will undoubtedly be thrown curve-balls throughout. You cannot be sure that in ten or twenty years you will be physically, emotionally, or financially able to do all of the things that you desire, like climbing the twelve hundred steps of Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka or hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Don't wait for that "perfect time" to begin-make your bucket list not because you are dying but because you want to live! And here's how to make a bucket list that can help create a life you're excited to be living.

How to Make a Bucket List: Steps to Create the Ultimate One

STEP 1. NAME YOUR BUCKET LIST

Due to the bucket list meaning and definition, some people have some strong emotions about the term, mostly because it is a reminder of their own mortality. But, making a bucket list is really about living life to the fullest with all the hours you have left on Earth. With that said, you don't have to feel obligated to name your list a "bucket list" you can call it anything that makes you feel the warm fuzzies inside. Here are just a few ideas:

Life List

Dream List

Life's Aspiration List

My Lifetime Goals

Things to Achieve in My Lifetime

My Life's To Do

Meaningful Life Goals

Things to Conquer

Amazing Experiences To Be Had

The Life Plan

My Life's Must Dos

STEP 2. FIND A PLACE TO STORE YOUR BUCKET LIST

One of the most important steps in creating a bucket list is recording it somewhere. Sounds simple, right? But even so, most people miss this critical step. Recording your list represents a sincere commitment, turning them into tangible goals-doable aspirations to work toward instead of wishful thinking.
Studies have shown that people are 33 percent more successful with achieving their goals when they write them down, share them with the world, and are held accountable with weekly updates.
In the beginning I used a small, green notebook with the words "bucket list" on the front, and then upgraded to a simple Microsoft Word document. Afterward, it graduated to a multi-tabbed Excel file. Now my over 1,000 goal list is located solely online on my blog, which has been the easiest for me. Not only is it conveniently accessible, but it also holds me accountable by being visible to the universe. There are also many phone apps and online bucket list websites where you can record your list and share it with others. Here's a couple apps & communities:

BucketList.net
Another community to show you how to your make your bucket list, where the ideas seem endless. What I like about this one is the "swap" tab where you can ask others for help in achieving a goal.

The iWish app helps you discover your dreams with over twelve hun- dred bucket list ideas, then assists you in achieving them. You can create reminders, prioritize goals, and even make your own vision board.

STEP 3. PICK THE LENGTH OF YOUR LIST

The length that you create your list is also ultimately up to you; there is no magic number of goals that should be on it-you cannot put limitations on something that is meant to unravel your dreams. With that said, I do recommend having at least twenty-five objectives to start, with varying levels of difficulty. They can be as small as hiking a new trail at a local park or as big as running a marathon-some will be checked off in a weekend, while others may be lifelong journeys.

Including short-term goals that can easily be completed will give you a sense of accomplishment and help to keep you motivated for the ones that may take years. By continuously working toward (and checking off) your goals, you will turn the sense of achieving into a good habit.

If your list gets too long (like mine that has over 1,000 goals on it!) then you can break it up into smaller bite-sized chunks with deadlines.
Keep in mind that if you are putting a deadline to your entire bucket list, then it's not really a bucket list by definition, because your lifetime is the deadline.
With that said, setting deadlines for a select group of goals can help escape the "someday" syndrome, a common excuse for why you won't begin today because you will get to it someday. The goals you choose to currently work on should have a deadline different than "in your lifetime," as it will create a sense of urgency to propel you forward.

Push yourself, but also be realistic with your deadlines.

If you have just accepted a demanding new job that will require six months of training, then your dream of going to a month-long silent retreat in Bali may have to have a longer deadline than a year. Spend some time calculating what is practical: if you are committed to a half year of training for your position, then allow yourself three months for full transition into the new position after the training period. Then assess how long it will take you to complete the goal from this point, and that's what your deadline should be, keeping in mind that you will be able to complete little steps along the way.

I recommend creating mini-lists within your main list, for example:

Seasonal Bucket List - Some items will only be able to be done in certain seasons, like seeing the tulip fields in Holland or dogsledding in Greenland. Each year create a winter, spring, fall or summer bucket list.

This Year's Bucket List - Instead of making a New Year's resolution, on the first of the year break your list down to the items you want to complete in the next twelve months.

30 Before 30, 40 before 40, or 50 before 50 - Choose goals that you want to do before reaching a certain age.

STEP 4. FIND IDEAS

Once you have made the decision to make a bucket list, you need to start cultivating ideas. You're bound to have a few items that you have always wanted to do in the forefront of you mind, and immediately write those down. But, how do you come up with other incredible things to put on your bucket list? How do you know what's out there in the world to choose from? The following are different methods to stimulate ideas for your list.

WRITE YOUR EULOGY

At a time when I was suffering from a serious case of the blahs, a close friend challenged me to write my own eulogy.

What? Why would anyone want to think about his or her own death?

The answer is that by doing so you can learn a valuable lesson about what you want your life to look like when you are alive. What legacy do you want to leave? What do you want to achieve? What would you want your friends to say about you and your life after you are gone? What does your ideal life look like?

I took his challenge, without realizing the impact it would have. My eulogy read something like this:
Annette was a devoted daughter, wife and friend. She was always the first to laugh at herself and the last to judge others. She was a true lover of life - her biggest passion was trying something for the first time and sharing her adventures in order to inspire others to step out of their comfort zone. Her curious nature and eagerness to learn led her around the world collecting thousands of memorable experiences and making friends of all nationalities, creeds, ethnicities and race. These firsthand experiences and the people she met were her best teachers in life. She designed an unconventional lifestyle that she was excited to wake up to every morning. It was filled with travel, adventure, giving back and lots of laughter. She touched the hearts of people from all walks of life, though she would say that it was her heart that was touched by them.
I took these words and translated them into goals for my list; travels that would immerse me with the locals, ways to inspire others to live a life beyond fear and adventures that would leave lasting memories. My bucket list and this eulogy became my life's mission statement.

CREATE CATEGORIES

Breaking up your life list into different categories can make the brainstorming process much easier. This is also a great way to organize it once it starts growing. Divide a page into your selected categories and list at least five entries for each one. You will find that some goals fit into two different sections, that is no problem just record it in one, the most important part is that it's on there somewhere.

Following are only examples of categories, if you find many of your entries fall into a category not shown here simply create it -this is your list.

Adventure

Career + Finances

Charity

Creativity

Education

Entertainment & Events

Family + Kids

Food + Drink

Just for Fun

Local Experiences

Personal Growth

Nature + Wildlife

Sports + Activities

Travel

ASK YOURSELF 20 QUESTIONS

Play a game of 20 questions with yourself to find what adventures you would be most passionate about. Just remember, d on't let your answers be controlled by fear or self-doubt, this is the place to dream bigger than you ever thought possible. If you get stumped, just skip to the next one and come back later.

1. Where in the world would you like to visit?

2. If you had one month to live, what would you do?

3. What types of new foods do you want to try?

4. What cultural traditions are you interested in?

5. Are there any activities or sports that you want to try?

6. What events do you want to attend?

7. What has always been your biggest dream in life?

8. What classes have you always thought about taking?

9. If money and fear were not an issue what would you do?

10. Who have you always wanted to meet in person?

11. What would you like to do with family and friends?

12. In what ways do you want to do improve yourself physically, mentally or spiritually?

13. What skills have you wanted to learn?

14. Is there a charity you have always wanted to support?

15. What was your childhood dream - is it still relevant today?

16. If you won a multi-million dollar lottery today, what would you do?

17. If you were on your deathbed, what would be your regrets?

18. What travel stories would you want to share with your grandchildren?

19. If you had three wishes what would they be?

20. Is there someplace you have always wanted to take your spouse, best friend and parent?

USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM

Sometimes you can be gung-ho about goal setting on your own and the ideas will flow easily, while other times you need a little help from your friends. Not only will they bring new ideas to the table, but also together you will be providing accountability and encouragement to each other. Connecting with likeminded people, especially if they share the same goal, can be a great support system to keep you motivated.

There are plenty of options when it comes to making and tackling your bucket list with others:

Set up a girl's night at a wine bar, a special date night with your significant other or get the entire family together to throw ideas around.

Think about trading in your book club for a bucket list club, a group that can meet once or twice a month to create your lists, get motivation and even accomplish goals together.

One of my favorite ideas is to throw a bucket list party. You can supply decorative paper, sparkly pens and the margaritas, then your best friends can hang out and conjure up ideas.

GET OUTSIDE INSPIRATION

You have ventured deep inside yourself to find experiences for your list, now it's time to get some outside inspiration. In this modern day of television, Internet search engines and social media, inspiration is all around you; you just have to be in the bucket list mindset to see it.

Once you start cultivating ideas your instinct will automatically be on high alert whenever anybody mentions something worthy of a spot on your list. It is similar to when you've finally determined your dream destination is Italy and everywhere you look you notice either people going there, mentioning it in conversation or it being written about in magazines. This is because your subconscious mind is already thinking about it.

Until this mentality kicks in, you can get inspiration from browsing Pinterest boards, watching travel shows, subscribing to adventure magazines, reading blogs (like this one, Bucket List Journey - shameless plug), searching specific hashtags on Twitter, etc.

The inspiration possibilities are almost endless.

If that's not enough to get your brain juices flowing, you can also watch the movie " The Bucket List " with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. Though it did not start the bucket list phenomenon, it did bring the term to the forefront.
Still stumped? Get some ideas from my bucket list.
STEP 5. MAKE YOUR BUCKET LIST!

You've now got a bunch of great ideas for your list, so it's time to start creating it.

There is no right or wrong way of designing the actual bucket list, no one specific prescription. It is a personal journey between you and your aspirations. Each one should be different because it is meant to reflect what you most desire in your own life. For example, mine includes learning to surf, skydiving, and rappelling down a waterfall to appease my adventurous side.

If you are not a thrill seeker, your list may be entirely different.

The important part is to come up with items that are meaningful to you; ones that will inspire you to wake up each morning with a fire in your belly.

Retiling the bathroom floor has no place on this list, nor does cleaning the cobwebs out of the garage. Save those for your weekly honey-dos. With that said, don't worry if you didn't make each aspiration earth shattering, or even travel related; sometimes the simplest goals are the most rewarding ( giving blood took less than an hour commitment, yet is still one of my most gratifying experiences).

Also, don't exclude anything just because you think it is too difficult or frightening; it is meant to stretch your comfort zone. Do the same for the things you think are too simple. As long as it has meaning to you it should be on your list, because even the smallest achievement can give us the feeling of a great accomplishment.

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Don't pass judgment on your own abilities! You will be surprised at what you can actually accomplish. People put limitations on themselves by thinking that they can't do incredible things or because the big picture of an aspiration seems so overwhelming.a

Learning how to make a bucket list is your license to dream big, go beyond the realistic goals, and put down everything that you have ever wanted to see, touch, create and experience. Be realistic, but also understand that we are capable of doing so much more than we think we can.

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