The lead up to Christmas can be an exceptionally stressful time in the building industry. There is mounting pressure to complete projects, increased demands from clients, and expectation to do longer days and weekend work.
Over the last three editions, we looked at some of the key elements to daily functioning, sleep, breathing and physical care. So, what else is there? What brings all this together and gives it purpose? Connection.
Welcome to part three of our four-part journey on daily functioning. In the previous two Inhouse magazine editions we talked about the importance of a good night’s sleep and how to create good breathing habits.
Often in times of stress, anxiety, agitation, or anger, we are advised to “take a deep breath”, but this is only effective if we complete the full cycle of a breath by paying attention to both inhalation and exhalation.
We say ‘good night’ all the time, as we depart an evening gathering, when we tuck the kids in to bed, to our loved one as we go to sleep. But how many of us are really having a good night?
What is ‘wellbeing’? A simple way of defining wellbeing is about us feeling good and functioning well. Wellbeing is a package. We need to take a holistic approach and ensure we are nurturing the four areas that make up our “house” of wellbeing.
A blend of practical tools for psychosocial risk mitigation and psychological safety involves adopting strategies and interventions that address both the external stressors within the work environment (psychosocial risks) and the interpersonal dynamics that contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture (psychological safety).
Psychosocial risk mitigation and psychological safety are both crucial aspects of fostering a healthy and productive work environment, but they address different dimensions of the workplace.
In the rich tapestry of New Zealand’s cultural heritage, Te Ao Māori, or the Māori world, stands as a vibrant and deeply rooted expression of values that resonate with the essence of collectivism.