Wellbeing Blog
Advice and insights to help you make the best of today.
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The New Year brings an abundance of positivity - new beginnings, fresh ideas, renewed energy. For some however, this can mean a time of questioning and contemplation; where they are in their lives, what areas need changing and possibly improving. This reimagining, coupled with the reality of returning to the daily grind after the summer holiday, so often results in a feeling of dissatisfaction and unhappiness at work and a desire to change jobs or careers.
Put your phone away!
Guilty, as charged. I am bound to my phone. I like to have this little piece of technology close to me and if I don’t, something is missing, I feel on edge, not quite right. What the heck is going on?! Less than twenty years ago, I didn’t even own a mobile phone. Once I finally purchased one (a true late adopter!) I owned the simple Nokia 1100 with no functionality to do anything beyond making phone calls and sending the odd prepaid text message. And I was very happy with that…in fact, I was strongly devoted to that Nokia phone for a long time, even after most of my friends and family had upgraded. I didn’t know what I didn’t know….and now I know.
The power of rituals on our wellbeing
With the festive season fast approaching, you’ll no doubt be attending end of year functions and decorating your Christmas tree. But do you notice the rituals you have consciously (or unconsciously) created for yourself? By increasing our awareness of the little things that we incorporate in our daily life to help us relieve stress, we can really amplify their benefits, which we all know we can do with right now after a challenging year on all fronts.
Being a lifelong apprentice
As human beings we have a natural drive to strive for mastery. This desire for excellence and superiority – becoming your best - can be incredibly self-motivating. There is a positivity about looking forward and focusing on progress, however there is also a downside. We are our own worst critics and combined with external pressures, we often feel bad about our perceived inability to “master” something – whatever that concept really means.
Mindfulness at work, activating your direct experience network.
If you want to learn how to get the most out of your brain – and in return, the most out of your life both personally and professionally – you MUST know how to incorporate mindfulness into your life/training.
And no, I don’t mean you need to stop and breathe and sit cross-legged in your office practising mindfulness at work. Here’s how and why to bring mindfulness into your daily life in a realistic way that’s right for you.
Reducing the stress: how to be more present.
The latest statistics from Southern Cross suggest that over 50% of New Zealanders feel they don’t have enough family time and 42% are unhappy in their personal relationships. Learning to be more present can strengthen our relationships and help us find pockets of calmness and fun during the day.
What new habits have you developed during lockdown?
Living and working in your ‘bubble’ for over a month means you will be well on your way to hardwiring some new habits. Are your new habits providing instant gratification or long-lasting satisfaction?
Social Wellbeing: Connecting in this crisis.
As we face this crisis together, it is more important now than ever to prioritise our social wellbeing and foster quality connections with our family, friends and colleagues. But how can we increase connection, with lockdown and other physical distancing measures in place?
Our new reality.
By now, the reality of ‘lockdown’ has probably well and truly hit us. We have set our bubbles for the next month and this can feel daunting at times. Which is why, it’s more important now than ever before, you prioritise your holistic wellbeing so you can get through this the best that you can.
Feeling anxious? Tools and activities to help you through this challenging time.
It’s normal and human to feel anxious right now. COVID-19 is not only a risk to our own and our loved ones’ health, but also to the way we live. Here are some activities you can practice on your own and with your loved ones, to help you during this challenging time.
Holidays = Clear Minds. Use Yours Wisely!
You would have noticed before that you have a refreshed, clear mind after a holiday. Don’t waste this on the small stuff - tackle the big stuff! Here's why.
Mental Health Awareness Week. Workplace Activities & Checklist.
23rd - 29th September 2019 is Mental Health Awareness Week in New Zealand, an opportunity to prioritise mental health and to implement positive wellbeing practices in the workplace.
During Mental Health Awareness Week, we encourage you and your team to take these actions to prioritise one energy tank per day, finishing off with a celebration day on Friday.
We’ve also created a free printable activity checklist you can download and distribute to your team this week.
Experiencing the Best of Today - Intepeople
On the back of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 a lot of effort has been put into safety improvement in the workplace and more recently, attention is turning to mental health improvement in the workplace.
So, when our Executive Coach, Anna Gibbons, presented us with her unique idea for a workplace wellbeing programme – we couldn’t have been more excited.