Clifftop Wellbeing NZ

Where do your young people go for wellbeing advice?

We're Tag-Teaming with Ed Connect to bring these two workshops to teachers, teacher aides and education practitioners across July and August.

Note that there's special funding for teacher aides at the mo.

These are compact intensives and offer incredible value. Please share with your teacher networks and check this link for more info or email [email protected] to register. https://edconnect.co.nz/the-language-of-learning-practical-and-effective-teacher-aide-pld/

Contact us directly if you'd like us to bring one or both of these workshops to your next teachers only day.

Happy long weekend whānau! ☀️
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Ngā mihi nui ki a Manurewa Intermediate School, Fairfield Primary School, Taupo Intermediate School, and Henderson South School for hosting our workshops.

🌍 The 2023 World Happiness Report is out, here are some of the key highlights:

Top countries: The report once again showcases the Nordic countries dominating the list, with retaining the title as the happiest nation according to this report (for the 6th year running). The top 5 also includes Denmark, Switzerland, Iceland, and the Netherlands. New Zealand sits at No.10. Data was gathered prior to our recent weather events though!

Positive impact of social support: The report emphasises the role of strong social connections in contributing to people's happiness. Countries with high levels of trust and social support tend to have happier citizens.

Mental health focus: Mental health emerged as a significant factor in determining happiness levels. The report suggests that investing in mental health services and support systems can greatly enhance overall well-being.

Importance of work-life balance: The study highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Countries that prioritize well-being and offer flexible working conditions report higher happiness scores.

Environmental factors: The report also stresses the relationship between happiness and the environment. Countries that are actively addressing climate change and working towards sustainable practices demonstrate improved happiness levels among their citizens.

Stay at the top of the cliff - be proactive in maintaining these factors in your life!

Image credit & more insights: Visual Capitalist https://www.visualcapitalist.com/worlds-happiest-countries-2023/

Wellbeing is for everyone.

It is disappointing that bullying remains a significant issue for young people and schools in NZ.

It is also disappointing that the recommendations remain reactionary and at "bottom of the cliff".

Let's go for comprehensive prevention Ministry of Education NZ.

While students from ethnic communities are achieving well at school, they’re facing widespread racist bullying.

A new report from the Education Review Office shows 20% of students from ethnic communities likely experienced race-based bullying at school in the past month.

👉 More on this story: https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/03/15/education-review-office-deeply-concerned-about-racism-in-schools/

For many of us 2022 didn't finish well... So here are some Finnish lessons on staying well in 2023.
Which is your fave and why?

I'm a psychology expert in Finland, the No. 1 happiest country in the world—here are 3 things we never do For five years in a row, Finland has been ranked the No. 1 happiest country in the world. A Finnish philosopher and psychology expert shares the habits that make people in Finland so exceptionally satisfied with their lives.

Co- regulation comes before self-regulation.

This means we have to show our kids how to regulate their emotions by being with them in a calm manner so they can work through and process their feelings rather than get overwhelmed by them.

"it takes a calm brain to calm a brain"

As a mum to 4 boys, this is my go-to self-talk script to help me to stay calm in the face of their chaos.

Dr Emma x

Day 1 done! ✅

Love people, not things 💕 Join us for Friendly February and find ways to boost your relationships & encourage more togetherness

Will you be the ✂️ or the glue?

Have a sticky weekend!

Am fortunate to present among some amazing people at IPPA 's Idea Starter Symposium tomorrow.

I'll be encouraging the field of psychology to rethink what we value as wisdom on the topic of wellbeing.

Onwards!

IPPA's first Idea Starter Symposium starts in just 24 hours! 4 blocks of programming across two days, packed with hot topics, open discussion and interactive Q&A. Join us online, registrations are still open! For the full program or to register visit: https://loom.ly/yu4NaF8

Props to the good folks at Stanford University for this handy article on how to reduce zoom fatigue 🙌

I tried three of these today and will definitely repeat! ✊

This late-lunch webinar pairs two of my favourite things: free stuff and wellbeing stuff. 😁
Head over to learn about applying wellbeing science for work and life. 🤲

Nau mai, haere mai..

Book in a late lunch to join some of our talented NZAPP people as they share examples of successful applications of positive psychology and wellbeing science.

Our four brilliant panellists will share from their varied contexts before we take questions from our members.

What questions would you want to ask❓

*Tuesday, 1st June. 1pm.*

Join us! ☺️

For more info and to register go to: https://www.positivepsychology.org.nz/event-4170269

...and again, and again... ☝️✊☝️✊

Hey, Teachers!
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Heading back in to the week, you may want to line up some easy ways to release some happiness chemicals each day!

I'm doing two, right this moment 😁

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We're a week in to November but certainly not too late to find new ways to wellbeing. 🌱🐝☺️

Covid is restricting our lives, but we can look for new ways to keep making progress. Join us for and find new and creative ways to keep learning and overcome frustrations

www.actionforhappiness.org/new-ways-november

Exercise, nutrition, sleep... Which one do you most need to work on?

When navigating a complex world, it helps It helps to understand who you are and what resources you have.

You have strengths, you have a story, you have inherent value.

Start the journey of finding your strengths.
Reflect on what/ who is most important to you.
Figure out what makes a good life, to you.

Keep growing your sense of meaning!

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Head to https://mhaw.nz/ for more info on mental health awareness week.

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and the last week of the school term. 😁😅🙃

This week, invest in yourself and others by nurturing positive relationships. Some ideas:
- check-in on an old friend
- connect with family
- laugh with a co-worker
- smile at a stranger (mask permitting!)
- thank someone for something small

Stay well!
https://mhaw.nz/

Remarkable, isn't it?

Stay at your peak.

Work at the clifftop.

It's Thankful Thursday!

Among many things I'm grateful for being in this beautiful place to chat with some cool people from the NZBSA - New Zealand Boarding Schools Association.

Our chat was centred around how we might apply positive psychology for students and practitioners in boarding hostels. ❤️

What are you Thankful for today?

I was privileged to spend time with some parents tonight as part of a wellbeing codesign process for a school.

One thing I forgot to say, as I wished the dads happy father's day was that I also wish a happy father's day to those solo mums, foster parents, grandparents, and men who are father figures without the official status.

I see you and thank you. Happy father's day!

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Doomscrolling Again? Here's How to Stop the Habit

Kia ora Aotearoa!

If you're like me, and finding more time for social media given our latest prescription of bonus hometime (in Auckland) you may fall into this habit.. In fact we've probably all experienced "doom scrolling" at some point.

It helps to be mindful about how you spend your time on tech, so here are 5 choice tips to help you do just that!

Stay cool, peeps. 😎

shape.com It's stealing your joy and ruining your mood.

It's that time!
Happy (nearly) school hols, NZ.
Here are some cool things you might do to stay resilient this month.
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We can't control what happens to us, but we can choose how we respond ☔️🌈

Join us for Jump Back July and find ways to be more resilient in challenging times www.actionforhappiness.org/jump-back-july

A public holiday was just the ticket to bring in Joyful June, NZ.

Share this calendar with your peeps to sprinkle some joy in uncertain times. 🌈

These tasks are a great way to start the day, or fit into an afternoon brain-break. 🌥

Kia ora, Action for Happiness

Looking for meaning this May?

Whoop,

There it is 👇

May the weekend and these days give you more space to breathe and connect! ⏸️🔀
How do you want to respond to your circumstances today?
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White Island survivor Kelsey Waghorn celebrates 26th birthday with 'a million scrapes, scars and burns'

Resilience + post-traumatic growth in action! 🌱

Awesomeness.

tvnz.co.nz Kelsey "couldn't be more thankful for all the love and light I have in my life," she said.