MY MENTAL HEALTH

This topic starts by exploring some common myths and facts about mental health. Everyone’s got an opinion about mental health, but opinions based on myths add to the stigma and make life harder for people affected by mental illness. We will also explore the mental health continuum which is a scale that represents the spectrum of mental health. On the very far left of the spectrum is perfect mental health, while on the very far right is a mental illness that severely restricts our ability to function. Finally, we will explore risks to mental health that exist in the modern workplace, as well as personal and workplace protective factors that can mitigate those risks.

Build Mental Muscles

In this topic, we explore the latest research in the field of neuroplasticity and how we can reshape our brain to be more mindful and better able to self regulate. Embedded throughout is understanding/ information about the nervous system and neurobiology of stress reactivity, and so how to read warning signs of unwanted behaviour. Also embedded throughout is a growing awareness of the Participants personal triggers and how this awareness enables them to become more resilient. At the close of this topic, we introduce a series of Mindfulness #Hacks to de-stress and increase emotional resilience.

Flexible Resilience

Flexible Resilience is defined as rebounding from and excelling in response to uncertainty, adversity and disappointment. Flexible Resilience assists participants to personally increase and sustain productivity, satisfaction and energy, despite the odds. Participants will learn how to operate at their best by consciously and systematically managing physical, mental, and emotional challenges and restoration. At the close of this topic, we introduce a series of #Hacks to increase emotional resilience, wellbeing and performance.

Resilient Thinking

In this topic, we explore the concept of Stinking Thinking versus Resilient Thinking and the impact this has on our mental health and resilience. We explore the idea that it is not a trigger (situation, person or event) in itself that causes a stress response, but also how we interpret the trigger. Our emotional reactions depend on the stories we tell ourselves, that is to say, our self-talk. Our self-talk can be positive, neutral or negative. Simply put, self-talk that causes stress is stinking thinking. At the close of this topic, we introduce a series of Stinking Thinking #Hacks to decrease stress and increase resilience.

#SleepHacks

In this topic, we will begin by exploring the science of sleep and the latest research on the key areas of sleep, health and performance. It is critical that employees are made aware of the risks of poor-quality sleep, the benefits of improved sleep, and the availability of tools to help them develop good sleeping habits tailored to their work and lifestyle. At the close of this topic, we introduce a series of science-backed Sleep #Hacks to enable Participants to improve their sleep quality and overall relationship with sleep.

#HappinessHacks

Happy People create Happy and Productive Teams :) This topic explores what happiness at work and in life looks like, why it matters, and how to cultivate it. We examine how happiness improves the performance of individual employees and organisations as a whole, increasing innovation, productivity, engagement, retention, and the quality of work. We then explore the key factors that empirical research has linked to happiness, zeroing in on practices such as gratitude, developing a strong sense of purpose, and forming authentic, cooperative connections with others. The topic also highlights common barriers to happiness, both at the individual and cultural level. Finally, the topic explores a few tried-and-true #HappinessHacks to boost mood and build happier people.

Food for Mood

Mental toughness is a combination of many different factors, such as genetics, environmental factors, and behavioural considerations. One area which is often overlooked, but plays a role in one’s mood is the gut. The enteric nervous system, which regulates the digestive system, is conveniently known as the ‘second brain’. Things that can influence the gut and potentially impact one’s emotions are food sensitivities, mold, heavy metals, gut bacteria, parasites and food consumption patterns. Many of these components play a role in inflammation, brain fog, lack of focus, stress and insomnia. When considering Mental toughness, it is important that prevention and management include assessment and treatment options for gut health optimisation. Delivered by a qualified Nutritionist, this topic will discuss methods of promoting gut health, detoxification, and improving gut bacteria health with the goal of improving the gut-brain connection.

Beat Burnout

This Topic address the prevalent fatigue experienced by organisations and employees in the aftermath of the pandemic. Both staff and leaders are exhibiting signs of burnout, necessitating a focus on restoring team enthusiasm and energy. The session emphasises the importance of replenishing physical and emotional energy, and enhancing focus by prioritising good sleep habits, nutrition, exercise, social connection, and well-being practices such as meditation, journaling, and spending time in nature. Participants will learn to allocate daily time for self-replenishment using our top fatigue-busting #Hacks, which include Sleep Hacks to Fight Fatigue, Mindfulness Hacks to Restore Zest, and Physical Hacks.