Taha Wairua

Task description: For my last two taha.

Taha Wairua (Spiritual well-being - personal beliefs)

Taha hinengaro (mental and emotional wellbeing)

I didn't  finish Taha Hinengaro but im going to tell you about it.

Exploring your way to wellbeing through taha hinengaro

Carve out a special moment in your day to do something nice for yourself. It could be enjoying a cup of coffee with a hoamahi, listening to your favourite song while you work, or taking a walk around the block to get some fresh air.

Take 10 minutes at the start of the work day to do a group mindfulness meditation. This will help you to focus on the day ahead.

Make a gratitude wall in your lunchroom or another shared workspace – invite people to bring in photos or write down the things they are grateful for in their lives right now. It’s a nice visual reminder of the things that make us feel good, and it’s cool to read what other people are grateful for too!
Create a wellbeing space – somewhere people can go to do their own wellbeing practices such as meditation, karakia or physical exercise.

Take the opportunity during workplace hui (meetings) to ask everyone how they are and really listen to the answers.

Start a wellbeing committee – think of it as a social club, with a wellbeing focus! The goal is to come up with monthly activities for people to get involved in that will give their wellbeing a boost.
Challenge hoamahi to do a walking hui – getting out of your usual work environment and being active will help generate more innovative ideas! Even if you work outdoors it’s a good idea to take yourself away from your normal environment.

Give a compliment – acknowledge someone in your workplace who makes your day that much brighter! It’ll give you warm fuzzies too.

Complete another random act of kindness for someone at your workplace!