Tag: positive thinking
How to deal with disappointment
Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock knows a thing or two about dealing with disappointment, especially on the rugby field. He has a few strategies he uses…
Ka-ching! Investing in your Wellbeing Bank Account
Comparing your wellbeing to a bank account that has investments and withdrawals is a really helpful way to think about your mental and physical health,…
Farmer to farmer with Cheyenne Wilson
Cheyenne Wilson a former contract milker in Southland talks about the various challenges that she has faced in farming over the years. She also explains…
Farm for life
Tangaroa Walker was the inaugural winner of the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award in 2012 and has gone on to a successful career as a…
New resource gets the thumbs up
Semi-retired Southland dairy farmer Dennis Farrelly reckons Farmstrong’s new resource to help manage stress should be pinned to every farmer’s fridge or wall. The colourful,…
Three kiwi adventurers raise money for Farmstrong
Three intrepid, young Kiwis have entered a demanding 3,500 kilometre rickshaw race across India to raise funds for Farmstrong. They are Nikki Brown, Natalie Lindsay…
Stay connected and keep Farmstrong
Sharing the ups and downs of farming with mates is an important part of staying on top of your game and enjoying the job Dave…
Invest in time off the farm
Getting off farm regularly is not just good for the farmer, it’s great for the farm. Waikato dairy farmer Marc Gascoigne explains how his ‘downtime’…
Giving back is gold
Giving back is gold Looking beyond the farm gate and getting involved with the local community has brought fresh energy and a ton of satisfaction…
Keeping Christmas simple and stress-free
When Christmas day rolls around each year, Golden Bay sheep and beef farmer Joyce Wyllie likes to keep things simple to avoid unnecessary stress. Summer…
