Learning Takes Practice Think back to when you first learned to drive. Your first lesson probably didn’t make you a good driver. You learnt how to start the car, steer, check your mirrors and understand the road rules. But knowing what to do wasn’t enough. You needed to practise. You made mistakes. You repeated the […]
We’ve all experienced it …. You sit down at a café, rest your elbows on the table, and suddenly it tips or wobbles because one leg is slightly uneven.The table still stands, still holds your food and drink, but it doesn’t feel stable. You have to be careful not to upset it’s balance. Our wellbeing […]
Welcome to the July edition of The Wellbeing Wrap! This month we’re exploring what wellbeing really means, why peer support matters in the workplace, and whether it’s really age that’s making us feel stiffer – or simply the way modern life has changed how we move. Plus, don’t miss this month’s practical wellbeing tip. […]
We Started Out Moving Naturally Have you ever noticed how easily young children squat? Feet flat on the ground, balanced, comfortable and without a second thought. Fast forward into adulthood and many of us start to struggle getting out of a chair, squatting to pick something up or getting back up again. We joke that […]
We all experience challenging days at work. Sometimes it’s a heavy workload. Sometimes it’s a difficult conversation, a demanding client, or simply trying to balance everything life throws at us. You Can’t Always Change the Pressure. But You Can Change the Support. We might not be able to change the pace or pressure of work, […]
When we talk about Workplace Wellbeing, we hear about stress, fatigue, overwhelm, and the growing challenges people face in balancing work, family, and life commitments. In short … burnout. What if wellbeing is about more than simply avoiding burnout? A concept known as the Burn In Model offers a different way of thinking about wellbeing. […]
Many people use the terms Wellness and Wellbeing interchangeably From fruit bowls and step challenges to yoga sessions, meditation apps, and wellbeing workshops, there is no shortage of initiatives designed to support employee health. These activities can be valuable. They encourage healthy habits, provide opportunities for connection, and demonstrate that an organisation cares about its […]
Now that winter has arrived, many of us are balancing busy workloads, keeping up with our whanau’s activities and still trying to maintain healthy habits all in less daylight hours. In this month’s Wellbeing Wrap, we’re sharing practical insights to help you stay calm under pressure, reduce the risk of workplace injury and support your […]
This article has been adapted from insights provided by Alison Richmond of Provention, creator of First Move Training, and delivered in Northland by AIM’s expert trainers. First Move Manual Handling Training focuses on practical movement skills that workers can immediately apply in everyday tasks. Many organisations tell us the same thing: “Our team are practical […]
Modern life can feel relentless. Emails arrive urgently. Deadlines move closer. Difficult conversations happen. Expectations grow. At work and at home, many people are carrying far more pressure than others realise. In the middle of all this, it’s easy to believe our emotions are controlled by the world around us. But one simple idea can […]
