1544 days ago

FREE Wellbeing Sessions - Join Our Safe Online Space

The Team from Whakatau Mai I The Wellbeing Sessions, by Changing Minds

Whakatau Mai I The Wellbeing Sessions, by Changing Minds are all FREE and running to the end of October.

As part of the Covid-19 Recovery Package, the Ministry of Health have given us funding to offer a wide range of sessions to support Kiwis during and beyond lockdown.

Sessions on offer include:

• Flexible Fitness (no workout gear - exercise at home, your desk, anywhere! All fitness levels catered for)

• Strong Body, Strong Mind (strength training - no equipment needed, all fitness levels catered for)

• Qigong (Yang-based Tai Chi)

• Art Yoga (using colour, music and art to express yourself)

• Mindfulness and Awareness (a six-week series on practising mindfulness to help you overcome current challenges and build resilience)

• Mindful Journaling (a short meditation followed by guided journaling to get in touch with your inner self and emotions, and navigate through these)

• Guided Meditation (a beautiful guided meditation to clear the chakras and support energy flow)

• Eating Difficulties Support Group (a four week series offering support and guidance for those who find themselves responding to distress by controlling eating habits and/or developing an unhealthy body image)

• Mad Poets - Open Mic Night (share your poetry at our online Open Mic Night, hosted by the Mad Poets Canterbury)

• Supporting Families – hosted by Supporting Families NZ, for whanau/family support, each session has a different theme, previous sessions include Understanding Anxiety and Effective Communication)

…and many more to come, we are adding new sessions weekly including an LGBTQI+ support group, and an open Drop-In support group!

Guests join us for support, and to connect for their wellbeing. They are able to learn new skills, discover more about themselves and feel emotionally supported and connected in our safe space.

These sessions are all hosted online on a private, secure Zoom link. To register, visit us at www.wellbeingsessions.nz... find your event and follow the registration prompts.

We would love to have you join us!!

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5 days ago

Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?

Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.

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How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
  • 26.9% I love it!
    26.9% Complete
  • 31.3% Only in designated areas
    31.3% Complete
  • 41.9% No, it should be outdoors only.
    41.9% Complete
3155 votes
1 day ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 70.7% Yes
    70.7% Complete
  • 26.5% No
    26.5% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - I'll share below
    2.8% Complete
898 votes
1 day ago

Happy Friday everyone, here's a riddle to round out your week 🥳

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

You measure my life in hours, and I serve you by expiring.
I'm quick when I'm thin and slow when I'm fat.
The wind is my enemy.
What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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