Tranquility Wellbeing with Suzanne

23/08/2025

How much does what Kristin Neff is saying in this video resonate with you? It certainly makes sense to me.

In psychology we sometimes say what we resist persists, Freud discovered what gets repressed doesn't go away. Instead it shows up in other ways, causing us more suffering.

In mindfulness there's an equation: Suffering = Pain x Resistance

Instead of resisting challenges, you can respond wisely by:

✅ Pause, acknowledge when things are difficult

✅ Place a hand on your heart

✅ Take a deep breath

✅ Ask yourself "What do I need right now? How can I be a best friend to myself in this difficult moment?

✅ Listen to your inner wisdom, be guided by self-compassion and proceed with kindness 🩷

13/08/2025

Thanks to Carly at .ie for inviting me as one of her expert speakers to come and talk to her "Nurture Nest" community, an online group for mothers invested in their wellbeing.

When Carly first contacted me, the theme of self-compassion immediately popped into my head as a worthy topic as mothers are often the CEO of everything, juggling childcare, busy careers and the bulk of household responsibilities.

On top of this there's often high expectations of themselves and the expectations of others (everyone has an opinion on how you should parent, am I right?) and not surprisingly sometimes all this pressure can lead to "mum guilt" especially for new mothers.

And let's face it the human instinct to compare ourselves to others and the pressure of social media doesn't help 🤯

Inspired by the findings of I shared how self-compassion is a practical mental health and wellbeing tool, increasing resilience, which can be particularly beneficial in motherhood and also teaches children to be self-compassionate, by way of role-modelling.

As well as a grounding meditation, reflections, practical tools and tips, I guided a lovely compassion-focused Lovingkindness meditation, one I personally find particularly helpful in cultivating compassion for self and others 🙏

25/07/2025

As a small business I have a FB page.....but for a while I've been wondering why? 🤔 Because 'I'm supposed to" although I've never really been a "supposed to" kind of gal. I don't usually just do things because other people are, or because it's "expected" (I mean who decides these rules to live by anyway?).

There's a few dedicated supporters who interact on this page, thank you, thank you, thank you! 💗

Some folks might notice when I post on here, it's usually a cross-post from Insta (when I remember to do it that is, sorry if it's not all the time - my bad!).

I occasionally post to FB local community groups, that's always really, really worthwhile.

BUT usually it feels like screaming into the void if I'm honest 😱There's something very exposing about FB, it just feels VERY public, the wild west of socials (meanwhile TikTok is saying "hold my beer") But whatever way I look at it, I just don't feel this kind of way about Instagram or LinkedIn 🤷‍♀️

However, doing this FB post today has been wildly cathartic!

So, if one day, I suddenly stop posting here you'll know where to find me! 😀

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05/07/2025

Hello, are you interested in self-care and wellbeing, and wondering why you should choose a Tranquility Wellbeing Retreat sometime? Well, here's a few reasons why it's a great idea! 😊

✅ Beautiful 4* locations
✅ Friendly, welcoming safe space provided by a qualified and experienced mental health practitioner and certified mindfulness teacher
✅ Trustworthy evidence based mental and emotional wellbeing information and practices, no wellness gimmicks.
✅ Complimentary professional guest speaker at some of Tranquility Wellbeing Retreats, providing additional expertise
✅ Great value - high quality wellbeing retreats in luxury environments with delicious food and refreshments included, all for a very competitively priced investment.
✅ Complimentary one-to-one follow-up consultation with Suzanne - attendees are always welcome to reach out after the retreat is over, if they'd like further information, guidance, or just to chat 🩷

Please message Suzanne if you'd like to be invited to future Tranquility Wellbeing Retreats.

30/06/2025

Ever heard of "Stop and smell the Roses"?

It's that time of year when my favourite flowers are in bloom 🌹 I stop, pause and take in beauty whenever I see it, it's a natural mood enhancer, it only takes a few minutes and it's free!

16/06/2025

I'm delighted to have been a finalist at the Network Ireland Kildare Branch Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2025 in the Emerging Businesswoman category ✨ at the beautiful ⛳

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists 👏👏👏 and while I didn't walk away with an 🏆 I really enjoyed the whole experience because......

✅ The awards process itself was meaningful and had a sense of purpose, which increases happiness.

✅ Although I didn't expect to win, I accepted on the night there may be a twinge of difficult emotions, because as humans it's natural for our negativity bias to kick in, to second guess or doubt our abilities, especially in comparison to others, but a healthy dose of self-compassion and acceptance offsets this.

✅ It's helpful to turn the focus outwards, acknowledging the majority of finalists didn't win an award, this shared experience creates a sense of togetherness and camaraderie.

✅ In Buddhist philosophy, having sympathetic joy "Mudita" means taking pleasure in other's good fortune and this makes you feel good.

✅ Having a sense of humour - the benefits of smiling and laughter are scientifically proven to reduce stress and enhance wellbeing.

✅ Music and dancing is therapeutic and we were lucky enough to have as entertainment 💃

Final message - you're far more likely to regret the opportunities you turned down than the ones you accepted. So if you're offered the chance to pursue an achievement or an accolade - go for it, either way it's a win-win 🎉🎉🎉

12/06/2025

Well it's been busy and a whirlwind of excitement for the past few weeks for Tranquility Wellbeing with Suzanne I'm thrilled to be a finalist in the Network Ireland Kildare Branch Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2025 🤩 I'm full of gratitude and so thankful for all the lovely best wishes I've received 🙏

I never thought I'd be a finalist at any awards event, it goes to show how surprising life can be, the downs but also the ups! The most important thing for me is helping others to live calmer, happier lives because that's what everyone deserves, that's what's possible and that's what I can help you to achieve!

There's a lovely write-up in the Leinster Leader / Kildare Live about Network Ireland explaining about the awards and the non profit voluntary organisation which I'm proud to be a part of for over a year and a half, making not just connections but friendships with some really wonderful women 🥰

21/05/2025

It's a bittersweet feeling to be a finalist at a business awards event. I really appreciate the opportunity to showcase my wellbeing business, and get recognition for the extremely hard work and dedication it takes.

But when I first started my career in psychology, business awards were the furthest thing from my mind. I simply wanted to help people, that was my goal. I wanted to gain an understanding of what causes mental and emotional suffering and how to alleviate it, and I've had many, many rewarding experiences as a result, minus any awards, but no less life-changing.

Since becoming a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher, I'm always returning to "seeing things as they truly are" and was reminded today that simply supporting myself and others to live calmer, happier lives, in the midst of it all, remains my true purpose 😊

Namaste
Suzanne 🙏

29/04/2025

🎉 NEW Mindfulness Meditation Summer Classes starting 7th June

Hi everyone, delighted to introduce my Summer six-week course of Mindfulness Meditation Classes in the insight tradition, finding your experience in the present moment. Each class includes teaching on the weekly themes, relaxing guided meditation practices, mindful movement, Q&A, and support for establishing a mindfulness meditation practice.

📌 Classes Title: Relax your Body and Calm your Mind
📅 Dates: Saturdays, 7th June to 12th July
⏰ Time: 11am
📍 Location: Infinity Hot Yoga, Unit K4, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
🔗 1-hour weekly classes x 6 weeks €90, booking via Tranquility Wellbeing website (link in Bio) or please email suzanne@tranquilitywellbeing.com if you would like any further information.

18/02/2025

Hi, in my experience, the Chambers are a fantastic support for business-owners, especially if you're a sole-trader as it can be potentially isolating 🥲 It's not much fun chatting with yourself on your coffee break! ☕So asides from obvious business-related and networking benefits, the social connection is brill! If you're a business owner and wish to come along as my Free guest to Lucan Spa Hotel, please reach out, WhatsApp or send me a pm, we meet every 2nd Thursday 🎉

Shout out to all business owners in the Lucan and surrounding areas.

How would you like to have 30-40 sales people working for you for FREE!

South Dublin Chamber LUCAN B2B gives you the opportunity to showcase your business every fortnight. We are a group of businesses who share info, help each other and are always on the look out for referrals for each other.

Come see what it's all about this Thursday morning, February 20th at 7.15am in the Lucan Spa Hotel.

Meeting finishes at 8.30am.

If you need anymore information, please just give me a call, send a message or email.

Feargal McCarthy,

Chairman Lucan B2B - South Dublin Chamber

Tel: 01 610 9689.

Mobile: 087 238 8571

E-mail: feargalmccarthy@gmail.com

14/02/2025

Happy Valentines Day 💘 I'm a certified mindfulness meditation teacher and you're invited to a FREE TASTER CLASS 🎉 This special offer is perfect for anyone curious about the benefits of mindfulness meditation, but not sure if it's for them 🤔

WhatsApp me 087 4886405 to book your FREE online one-to-one class and try it out 🙌🙏

11/02/2025

Just thought I'd pop on my FB page as it's been neglected lately - sorry, things have been busy....

But here are some nice updates coming soon...🙌

⭐️Tips/Advice series for boosting mental health and well-being

⭐️Information on my Wellbeing Retreats in 2025 (Google my business and check out last year's 5-star reviews)

⭐️A One-to-One FREE Taster Mindfulness Meditation Class, Online via Zoom - If you're curious about Mindfulness Meditation but not sure what to expect from my classes, or what the benefits might be, these Taster Classes are the perfect special offer for you, try before signing up to my six week classes.