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Mental Health Fitness Check with Rika

Auckland

šŸ† Unleash your inner champion this Mental Health Awareness Week! šŸ†
Step up to the starting line and lace up your sneakers, because it's time to sprint towards mental well-being! Get ready to score big in the game of life as we kick off this awesome workshop, facilitated by the My Voice Matters team for Recovery College.
Just like an athlete trains to push their limits, itā€™s time to check your mental fitness, train your mind, become your own coach, and discover how to push your boundaries to achieve your mental health goals. Learn to tackle stress, anxiety, and self-doubt head-on, and emerge as a true mental health MVP.
Get ready to net some powerful insights into creating healthy habits that boost your mental game.
As we cross the finish line of our exciting Mental Health Awareness Week event, we'll reflect on your incredible journey and celebrate the wins you've achieved as we enjoy a delicious lunch together as a team.
Gear up, Champion! This is your chance to tackle mental health challenges head-on and emerge victorious. Let's win this game together! šŸŒŸšŸ§ šŸ…
Rika from My Voice Matters has developed and will facilitate the Mental Health Fitness Check workshop.
Register here: https://forms.gle/7HZWbMPGWk9fWM8N8

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Rāhina / Monday

Take Notice | Me Aro Tonu

A fresh week, blank slate and a new beginning. Let's start the week by setting purpose and intention, today is the day to take stock ā€“ how have you been feeling recently, are there any events or stresses that you need to sit with and unpack? 

Developing the ability to be fully present and conscious without being overly reactive or overwhelmed is no easy feat, it takes practice to achieve the delicate balance of awareness. When we take notice or practice mindfulness, weā€™re creating space for ourselvesā€”space to think, space to breathe, space between ourselves and our reactions.ā€Æ 

Use today as a reminder to pay more attention to the present moment, to our thoughts and feelings, and to the world around us. At the end of the week, you can reflect on how you felt at the start of the week, and how putting each of the Five Ways into practice has helped to boost your mental health.

A few ideas to help you take notice:

Rātū / Tuesday

Give | Tukua

Today is all about kindness. When we give selflessly to others, whether through our time, resources, or support, we create a positive ripple effect that extends beyond the people we engage with. Carrying out acts of kindness boosts our happiness, life satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. When we help others, it gives us purpose and a sense of belonging ā€“ itā€™s a win/win!ā€Æ 

Think about how you might be able to brighten the day of someone you care about, or even a complete stranger. A small gesture might mean the world to someone else, and youā€™ll get a bit of a boost, too!

A few ideas to help you give:

Rāapa / Wednesday

Be Active | Me Kori Tonu 

We're nearly over the midweek hump and are inching closer to the weekend. Today is the perfect opportunity to give yourself a refreshing boost by engaging in some physical activity. Wi tēnei rangi to get the blood flowing through your tinana/body? ā€Æ 

Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins, the "feel-good" hormones, which can uplift your mood and increase feelings of happiness. It reduces stress and anxiety levels, promotes relaxation and enhances overall mental resilience. It can even sharpen our thinking and boost our creativity. 

Being active doesnā€™t always mean high-intensity cardio workouts, there are lots of ways you can move your tinana to uplift your mood, reduce stress, and feel a sense of achievement. Choose to do something that is purely for feeling good or having fun, and dedicate it to your wellbeing.

A few ideas hei āwhina/to help you be active:

Rāpare / Thursday

Connect | Me Whakawhanaunga

Itā€™s nearly Friday ā€“ why not tap into those weekend vibes early, and carve out some time for some meaningful connection? Use today as a sign to arrange that outing or gathering with friends, participate in social events that you might be finding an excuse to skip, or seek out opportunities for shared experiences that deepen your connections.ā€Æ 

Connect refers to making social connections, or whakawhanaungatanga. A sense of feeling connected, loved or belonging with others is strongly associated with better wellbeing and other health outcomes by providing a sense of meaning, safety, support and purpose.  

A few ideas to help you connect:

Rāmere / Friday

Keep Learning | Me Ako Tonu

It might be the last day of MHAW, but todayā€™s the day to reflect on what youā€™ve learnt throughout the week and implement those tools into the weekend and weeks beyond. 

Evidence suggests that learning or trying new things creates a sense of achievement, competence and stimulates engagement with the world around us. There are lots of ways that you can Keep Learning today and every day. 

A few ideas to help you keep learning: