One of the reasons why I love technology is that it brings us together, regardless of where we live in the world. Thanks to technology, I recently made a new friend in the Irish health and wellness world, Dolores Andrew-Gavin.

Dolores is an empowerment coach helping women to step into their personal power by becoming aware of what holds them back. She also runs a successful chat on Twitter called Irish Health Hour, and I was invited to be a guest a few weeks ago.

The topic was, of course, life-work balance. I loved the discussion because her community is well aware of the benefits of body & mind connection for optimal health and optimal work. I felt at home, and it was great to meet such amazing professionals.

If you missed the chat, no worries! Below is the recap for you – Great insights and a lot of inspiration for you!

(Please note: the tweets are grouped by question / thread / conversation, not in chronological order)

Here is our first question this evening. #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance pic.twitter.com/SUIFkiIgGT

— @irishhealthhour (@irishhealthhour) February 3, 2019

A1 (1/3): I love this question! Life-Work Balance is the ability to live a healthy lifestyle as an individual and as a business person by focusing on ourselves first #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

It takes a lot of practice @SabrinaCadini #irishhealthhour and one I payed a lot of attention to this weekend…I took it off! https://t.co/kXoIrKgSq5

— Mary Finn (@Maryofinn) February 3, 2019

I agree Denise – all of it is "life" whether we're at work or not at work 🙂 I used to call it a work/life blend but now I just feel that I'm living, I'm alive and through the medium of my work, I'm growing and learning constantly. #irishhealthhour

— Revolution Project (@letusrevolt) February 3, 2019

A1 (2/3): We are human beings, not human doings. There’s more than setting boundaries or being able to find some extra time here and there: it all starts in our body #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

A1 (3/3): My tagline is, “Life comes first, then work can get done” #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

What's your best advice for integrating life and work @SabrinaCadini #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance https://t.co/UgFLAEkaZB

— Holistic Health (@HealthLoughrea) February 3, 2019

We'll be looking at different ways in a few minutes, but my tip number 1 is to focus on yourself first – We are human beings, not human doings 🙂 #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

Yes an important topic. Part of staying healthy is balance in your time and your nutrition.

— Austin O Keeffe (@AOKCafe) February 3, 2019

So true, Austin! I use a holistic approach that includes nutrition and time for yourself 🙂 #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

Hi Sabrina, yes, there is a lot of illness around. I worry where we are going when all the GP's do is simply issue a prescription for medication. Rarely do they investigate the cause of the #health issues.#irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance https://t.co/fv1uCuBTzr

— MineralDoc (@MineralDoc) February 3, 2019

Yep, I think we talked about that last week – Conventional medicine, unfortunately, is not enough. We need to be educated and to know how to find the cause to underlying issues #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

Yup, so many people I know suffering from colds and flus. I'm like the grandma repeating #applecidervinegar #ginger #turmeric #honey #lemon 😊 Those and #OnGuard mean I'm never struck down thank goodness. Mentally having a #wellnessmindset helps too. #irishhealthhour

— Revolution Project (@letusrevolt) February 3, 2019

I know, right?! Me too! And I always tell them to stay away from any type of sugar, it will slow down their healing process #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

I totally agree!! I was lucky enough to grow up with a mom who was all about #prevention. I actually don't even have a GP myself #irishhealthhour

— Revolution Project (@letusrevolt) February 3, 2019

Well I really enjoy My 'Work' it is a pleasurable part of my life. I also enjoy walking and a few other activities. I guess the balance comes into keeping healthy in order to continue doing what I enjoy doing. #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance https://t.co/0T0vy2R36K

— Holistic Wexford (@holisticwexford) February 3, 2019

I totally agree. It's critical that you don't let to-do's and work get out of control, and you keep the focus on yourself #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

Question 2 How can you acheive #LifeWorkBalance #irishhealthhour pic.twitter.com/QmeHMYvI4z

— @irishhealthhour (@irishhealthhour) February 3, 2019

A2 (1/5): You should focus on yourself first by: ONE) Eating better (food is our fuel and it needs to be the right one for a strong immune system) #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

A2 (2/5): TWO) Sleeping more (sleep is not only a resting phase, it regenerates our cells and eliminates toxins) #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

A2 (3/5): THREE) Exercising regularly (physical activity protects us from health issues, lowers stress, and produces those feel-good hormones that boost our happiness, positivity, creativity) #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

Love my exercise, my time and keeps me sane 😂 #irishhealthhour

— The Queen Of Health (@QueenOfHealthIE) February 3, 2019

A2 (4/5): FOUR) Practicing self-care every day (don’t think of it as a weakness or a sign of laziness, self-care in essential for our well-being) #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

A2 (5/5): When you take good care of yourself you can then take care of your business #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

Question 3. Why is Life-Work Balance is so important? #LifeWorkBalance #IrishHealthHour pic.twitter.com/roYaCVYOSl

— @irishhealthhour (@irishhealthhour) February 3, 2019

#irishhealthhour ❤️ This; "As a retired nurse, I agree with the quote. The things I have seen done to people, the amount of pills prescribed, the mistakes made, are appalling. Not to mention the germs present in the hospital and doctors offices." – S K Bull 😱#health #nutrition pic.twitter.com/Ve7YVK9gcB

— MineralDoc (@MineralDoc) February 3, 2019

A3 (1/4): There is a tight connection between our body and our mind. They should be considered as a system, not as two different entities. What we do to our body we do to our brain #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

Our emotional and physical health are intrinsically linked. #LifeWorkBalance #Irishhealthhour https://t.co/IlblNcWyrf

— Best Practice – Bringing Value to Healthcare (@BestPracticeGP) February 3, 2019

A3 (2/4): Taking care of ourselves improves our well-being, energy, focus, productivity, and we can become more successful, profitable in our business #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

A3 (3/4): It sounds counterintuitive, but when you take the time to eat real food, sleep, exercise, and dedicate time to yourself, your body and brain become your allies and you can finish your tasks / projects in less time #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

Soooo true and your body starts wanting healthy foods and let's you know that processed stuff is bad!! I'm on my green smoothies again #irishhealthhour

— The Queen Of Health (@QueenOfHealthIE) February 3, 2019

I started my son and myself on a healthy juice to start the day with spinach, avocado, celery and pineapple its gorgeous #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance https://t.co/RDxMbdb5kd

— @irishhealthhour (@irishhealthhour) February 3, 2019

Oh yes! Our bodies want the JERF: Just Eat Real Foods! LOL
What's your favorite green smoothie, Nichola? #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

A3 (4/4): You still have 24 hours in a day, but you use them more productively instead of dealing with fatigue, overwhelm and stress #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

Question 4. What are you getting rid of in 2019 that will create more balance in your daily life? #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance pic.twitter.com/WELvgriyQk

— @irishhealthhour (@irishhealthhour) February 3, 2019

A4 (1/2): I gave up on FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), especially on social media, and I started focusing on quality connections (rather than on quantity) in order to cultivate more joy and positivity in my life #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

A4 (2/2): 2019 is about JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out) – I can be more present in the moment, and I have more time to do what I want in life so that I can enjoy my journey to happiness and success #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

distractions!!! Social media and email during certain work times so I can be more productive #WorkLifeBalance #Irishhealthhour

— Best Practice – Bringing Value to Healthcare (@BestPracticeGP) February 3, 2019

Question 5. When and how do you take care of yourself? #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance pic.twitter.com/RAbXLNMu4Z

— @irishhealthhour (@irishhealthhour) February 3, 2019

It's not uncommon for older patients to have been prescribed 10/20+ medicines. The use of many different medications – known as #polypharmacy – is particularly common in older people. At 66 years young, I'm in a group of 8% taking no meds.#irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— MineralDoc (@MineralDoc) February 3, 2019

A5 (1/4): I take care of myself daily, it’s very important to create healthy habits and stay consistent with your routine #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

Long walks, facials/massage, and meditation are popular with our team for self-care. #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance https://t.co/w5cQQRmblw

— The Wicklow Street Clinic (@WicklowStClinic) February 3, 2019

A5 (2/4): Eating the right foods for your body, for instance, is not the same as being on a diet. It becomes part of your daily lifestyle forever if you want to see long-lasting results #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

A5 (3/4): My average day – AM: Meditation, breakfast, social media, work / meetings (with self-care breaks every hour), lunch #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

Would like meditation to become a habit – need to set my alarm for 30 mins earlier each day. Starting tomorrow #irishhealthhour #WorkLifeBalance https://t.co/3MJZ1gqRlq

— Best Practice – Bringing Value to Healthcare (@BestPracticeGP) February 3, 2019

I'm using a fabulous app for daily meditation, @InsightTimer – You will love it! #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

A5 (4/4): My average day – PM: Work / meetings (with self-care breaks every hour), exercise, social media, dinner, family time, some more work (this is usually my most productive time), reading, bedtime #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

#irishhealthhour “As physicians in medical school we don’t learn a lot about #nutrition, believe it or not. We don’t learn what patients should eat. I went back to Columbia University and now at every visit I talk about #diet, exercise & stress management” -Dr. Kavita Kewalramani

— MineralDoc (@MineralDoc) February 3, 2019

Yes, that's also what @drmarkhyman often says – I think it's awful, considering that food is our best medicine for optimal health #irishhealthhour #LifeWorkBalance

— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) February 3, 2019

Self doubt#irishhealthhour https://t.co/ywYDEgVFEr

— Keri Denney (@SelfCareKeri) February 3, 2019

#irishhealthhour #Curcumin most clinically studied, plant-derived, health-supporting substance in modern science. 11,000+ modern studies verify its value as a natural remedy and one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory plant substances on Earth. https://t.co/pSN2Fy4DEY pic.twitter.com/8GMOdp2Kfz

— MineralDoc (@MineralDoc) February 3, 2019

I like to get moments throughout the day to stop and do what I need in the moment. It can be as simple as a quiet cuppa to booking a massage or stretching my body. #irishhealthhour https://t.co/rLYeOdrC1Z

— Keri Denney (@SelfCareKeri) February 3, 2019

Hi @irishhealthhour and @SabrinaCadini @Maryofinn , a new business can be all-consuming so happy to hear tips for better #Lifeworkbalance and how you keep on top of it all!

— Part-Time.ie (@PartTimeIE) February 3, 2019