Derval O'Rourke: Three easy ways to practise self care and an easy recipe for after-school soup

Self-care is anything that nurtures you, so let’s focus on your emotional self-care, which can easily fall down the ladder in terms of priority

This lovely recipe is perfect for these autumnal evenings and is guaranteed to fill up the hungry tummies coming home from school

Wellbeing has become a normal talking point among friends, family and colleagues. I’m so grateful that we have realised just how important it is to look after ourselves. What’s more, it’s no longer seen as weakness or shameful for us to put our hand up and say, “I need help”, or, “I can’t do this alone”.

This week, psychotherapist Bethan O’Riordan has some great advice on how you can put your wellbeing first. I have a lovely recipe that is perfect for these autumnal evenings and is guaranteed to fill up the hungry tummies coming home from school.