Protect some time
Make a habit of being the person to reach out to others. You could have a weekly goal of one phone call to a friend or whānau member who doesn’t live close by.
Learning helpful strategies and tips to manage your mental fitness or support you when you’re finding things tough is a great place to start. You can use the ‘Filter by Topic’ button below to select a specific topic you want to focus on, otherwise just scroll down to see the different strategies and tips for all the topics you’ll find on this site.
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Reach out
Block out time in your schedule to spend time with a mate. Think of this time as ‘protected’ so nothing else can get in the way.
Connect with the whenua
Connection doesn’t always have to be with others. Connecting with the outdoors and nature is just as powerful.
Connect with whenua
Talk To People You Trust
Sharing what’s going on in your life, good and bad, with people you trust is a great way to strengthen your support network and get things of your chest when you need.
Practice Gratitude
Take time to notice the things you are grateful for. Doing this daily can help train our brains to make focusing on the positive a habit.
Whanaungatanga (Connect)
Spending time connecting with whānau, friends and team mates helps build our sense of belonging and makes it easier to reach out when we need support.
Take Time Out
Having time to rest is important. Block out time in advance that is ‘protected time’ for you to spend doing something you enjoy to re-energise.