Taha Tinana (Physical Wellbeing)

Wake up around 4.30am and go for walk/run for 10-15 minutes at 4.45am

5-10 minute stretch first thing in the morning

Midday go for another walk/run

Late arvo evening, another walk/run and a 20-40 minute home workout

Tuesday and thursday evenings, play squash

Sauna/cold plunge sunday mornings

5-10 minute stretch last thing in the evening

I've found exercise and doing the hard tasks early in the morning very beneficial this year, putting in the hard yards on the body has made me feel mentally stronger especially on the days when i don't feel like doing it. Caring for my body in a better manner, like stretching and eating properly throughout the day has allowed me to focus more clearly! I've pretty much cut out dairy, gluten, refined sugars and have found my wellbeing this year to be in a much better place! Its tough work but rewarding!

Taha Whānau (Family Wellbeing)

Catch up with a friend mid-week for a coffee or walk

Catch up with friends on the weekend

Reach out to friends/family during the week to see how they are

Playing squash a couple times a week, has a real community feel to it down at the club

Have a great family and friend group with a lot of amazing people around me that are always their for each other. Been very important trying to expand on relationships with people i am close to this year

Taha Hinengaro (Emotional and Mental Wellbeing)

A couple of minutes of breathwork in the morning when i wake up and before i go to sleep

Meditate before i start study for 5-10 minutes and whereever else i feel i need it during the day

Limited alcohol consumption this year to only important events

Eating healthy foods, limited take-aways

Physical activity and exercise throughout the week as noted in: physical wellbeing

Positive self-talk and gratitude

I've incorporated a lot into a discipline this year which has been so affective and i've really enjoyed, it's not always easy but it's made the world of difference and has become so much easier to control as the months have gone on. I never enjoyed who i was when i was drinking, especially because i would try and drink too much and keep up with everyone and be hungover throwing up every weekend and never changed it. Getting out of that loop and not trying to please people just because "everyone else is drinking" has been huge. The other massive change has been the power of meditation, positive self-talk and gratitude which i was never good at, it's turned my mental wellbeing completely around and recommend all of these changes highly.

Taha Wairua (Spiritual Wellbeing)

Three things i'm grateful for every morning and evening

Trying to be true to myself and identity everyday

Trying to find more purpose in my life

Trying to have a better relationship with myself and the people around me

I'm not the most spiritual person or have any religious beliefs but i'm trying to understand myself more, become more aware of everything happening around me and finding a purpose in life towards a bigger sense of joy.

Whenua (Interconnections to the land and environment)

When on walks i'm trying to be more aware and take in and enjoy nature and the scenery around me

I spend at least ten minutes everyday in my greenhouse