In Focus
Can You Make Friends With Negative Emotions?
There are many articles in this Wellbeing Hive about the challenges posed to us by COVID19, and the possible strategies to combat them – and here is another one! Recently, I had the pleasure of listening to Dr Adam Fraser speak – Dr Fraser is a Human Performance Researcher who assists groups and individuals to … Continued
RU OK?
This week we mark RU OK Day – and I would argue that this has never been more important than it is this year – when so many of us have been challenged by the Coronavirus – the lockdowns, the economic struggles, the sense of uncertainty and more. While there are certainly some who are … Continued
Keys To Happiness?
I was privileged enough to listen to a presentation by prominent Australian Psychologist Hugh Mackay last week, discussing the keys to happiness in life – something I think we could all take a little bit of heart from hearing about right now. As we continue to navigate this lockdown world, I often talk about how … Continued
Get Inspired!
It is important to regularly offer students a screen free day – as we know that learning online presents different kinds of demands to face-to-face learning, and simple things like eye strain and staying seated in one room indoors mean that a break in this routine can benefit everyone. For the upcoming screen-free day at … Continued
Let’s Not Throw It All Away…
A few nights ago, I built my very first piece of Lego (pictured) – admittedly it was aimed at around ten-year-olds, but hey! I figure I have to start somewhere. And do you know what? I really enjoyed it. I am now adding enjoying Lego to the list of surprising things I have found out … Continued
What Does ‘Essential’ Mean Anyway?
Whilst working from home, I am trying to use many of my scheduled breaks for physical activity and getting into the fresh air. I have recently invested in a bike to ride in the local area… and it was on one of these admittedly still wobbly rides recently that I was able to notice just … Continued
Talking to Boys About Intimacy
Recently, I asked if I could run a Healthy Relationships session with some of the Senior Boys. This is not only a key part of our Futures curriculum at Berwick Grammar School, but a chance for me to have these kinds of conversations in a way that reflects many of the findings of my action … Continued
What Does Puzzling Teach You?
I may have mentioned a time or two recently that I discovered puzzles in the first lockdown. I mean, I always knew puzzles existed, but I didn’t know they would be a thing I enjoyed. They were long days stuck at home, trying to keep my partner’s two children entertained. Various trips to Kmart resulted … Continued
Why Trying New Things Is Still So Important
Last week, we encouraged all students who have been learning remotely all term, (i.e. students up to and including Year 9) to have a screen free day. Sometimes you just need a break from the metaphorical “square eyes” screens provide, and a break from the routine we have set for ourselves while staying at home. … Continued
Make Working From Home Work For You!
So we find ourselves once again, working and learning remotely – and with a level of uncertainty around for how long and how often this will occur. This can present a lot of challenges – some emotional, concerning missing everyday movement and the connection with peers, and others more practical, focused on balancing the challenges … Continued
Readers are Leaders – Can You Learn to Become a Better Reader?
In a recent article, I talked about reading as a part of my wellbeing puzzle, something I know I can escape to if I need a little bit of quiet mindfulness, or to escape what sometimes seems like a constant media onslaught of bad news. Reading is one of the five daily habits of the … Continued
Managing Some Hard Truths….
Many people I have spoken to, and much commentary in the media and in social media suggests that Melburnians are finding Lockdown 2.0 more difficult to manage than the first lockdown. Why you may ask? Perhaps we have all lost our innocence a little bit, lost the idea that if we all band together for … Continued
