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Sometimes, talking about mental health at work can be hard. How do you approach someone? What do you say? What happens next?
If you want to learn how to support mental health at work, check out our course Mental Fitness Conversations.
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By understanding the full spectrum of emotional experiences across cultures, we might be able to open up our minds to different ways of being and feeling—and feel happier ourselves in the process.
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We are looking forward to seeing how a 4-day work week impacts recruitment, retention, productivity and employee satisfaction with the pilot starting in Australia. Stay tuned!
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Sometimes simple practices can go a long way to help us feel and function a bit better.
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5 tangible ways to start improving your relationships with your children.
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"Feeling that your life has meaning is fundamental to the experience of being human, and people who feel this way tend to be healthier and happier."
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Research has identified 6 main causes of burnout. If this sounds like your workplace, we can help. Contact us to find out how.
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By working longer, older adults are more likely to remain physically and mentally active, are better able to support themselves financially, and stay four times more socially engaged. There are also many positive benefits for workplaces.
If you’re agonizing over the long hours tweens and teens spend scrolling through and posting to Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and other social media sharing and messaging platforms, new UC Berkeley research has some enlightening news to share.
The findings suggest that a full-time remote workforce may have a harder time acquiring and sharing new information—which could have implications for productivity and innovation among information workers down the road.
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Individuals aged 18-29 and especially students are the most likely to engage in problematic alcohol consumption, and more likely to use it as a coping mechanism for stress.
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Mindfulness could serve as a potential coping mechanism for COVID related stress.
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The training teaches athletes skills to refocus their attention, relax under pressure, and channel their self-confidence.
The same techniques can be applied in the workplace. We can show you how.
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The best part? EI can be learned.
Looking for emotional skills training for your workplace? We can help.
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Brain-scan studies hint that the ancient practice may benefit areas associated with memory, emotion and thinking.
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The world’s most competitive athletes have been captured showing gentleness and warmth to one another.
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Are you an educator interested in teaching students to develop their character? Check out these wonderful free resources from
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New research suggests that gratitude plays an indirect role in improving our health.
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While letting your negative emotions out may feel good in the moment, science suggests it might make matters worse in the long run.
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Check out this great activity to help students make friends. These fun and easy questions can even be used in remote learning environments.
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Studies show that taking short breaks may help our brains learn new skills.
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Across all age and all cultures, relationships are one of the biggest predictions of wellbeing and motivation.
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We are pleased to announce that we have been working with some amazing students at and on the first-ever student-led wellbeing conference in NSW. Hosted at Knox Grammar School, this event is free for any Year 10-12 students. lnkd.in/dvVXtzF
Psychiatrist Judson Brewer’s new book ‘Unwinding Anxiety’ argues that you have to understand your own anxiety routines before you try any tips.
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Learn more about Mental Fitness with Dr Paula Robinson live on ABC radio tomorrow! Tune into Glynn Greensmith's show "It's Not Just Cricket" at 2PM AEST.
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Put your phone away, stop planning, stop overthinking and be present in the moment you’re currently experiencing.
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How are you being kind to yourself? What are you doing today to build your mental fitness?
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What happens when we spend time outdoors? We explore how getting out in nature can restore peace of mind and make us more creative.
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How Parents of Children With Autism Can Strengthen Their Relationship.
Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin explains how older people can draw from their personal strengths to get through the pandemic.
What's your purpose in life? It's a daunting question but your answer might say a lot about your wellbeing. Take the quiz to find out!
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We look after our physical health by exercising and going to the gym. But building habits to support your mental health is equally important. What is one small thing you can do today to build your mental fitness?
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Trust is an essential part of positive relationships. Stress and Performance Coach Carthage Buckley shares 12 tips that can help you build trust in your relationships.
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Angry? Here are some tips to communicate effectively without damaging your relationships.
The moment we take a ‘break’ tends to be the moment we reach for our phones. Your mind is still actively processing information whilst using these devices, so to allow ourselves to truly ‘switch off’ and take a break for our mind, we must resist scrolling on our phones.
Eating a healthy breakfast can keep your cholesterol in check, make your body more responsive to insulin, improve your performance on memory-related tasks, minimize impulse snacking and overeating, and boost your intake of essential nutrients. – Harvard Health
Sometimes, we talk ourselves out of goals because of the fear of obstacles and setbacks. When you begin to have doubts, change your approach and use the situation as a learning experience. Failure allows us to learn and grow.
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