Reflecting Ireland - Wellbeing Tips
17 April 2023
The latest issue of Permanent TSB’s Reflecting Ireland series shows that people in Ireland are increasingly choosing to make wellbeing a priority. Six out of ten put quality of life, including mental wellbeing and physical health, first.
Looking after our psychological wellbeing
There are three basic psychological needs that are fundamental to our wellbeing: a sense of control over our lives, connection with others and feeling capable in what we do (1). We call them the 3 ‘C’s. We outline our top tips for looking after our psychological wellbeing based on the 3 'C's - read more here:
https://www.permanenttsb.ie/blog/9-tips-to-improve-wellbeing-based-on-behavioural-science/
(1) Ryan, R.M. and Deci, E.L., 2000. Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American psychologist, 55(1), p.68.
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