Farmer to farmer with Tangaroa Walker
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 …
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The wellbeing bank account
Wellbeing simply means that you feel pretty happy about how life is going, that life is good! Hugh Norriss, Farmstrong’s wellbeing advisor shares some top …
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 …
Healthy thinking for better farming
There is a lot going on in farming at this time of year with added stresses, physical demands and the cold, wet short days. As a result of …
Work smarter and look after your wellbeing
Abbi Ayre is a contract milker in Culverden , North Canterbury. She has some great insights of life on the farm and what you can …
Women on wellbeing
Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson and a range of farming women, share advice about how to deal with the many challenges in farming. Topics include socialising, exercising, …
Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson on managing stress
Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson explains what stress is, the effect it can have on body and mind and offers practical advice on how to manage …
Sam Whitelock tip – making small decisions
Sam Whitelock shares his tip on making small decisions. He suggests that you look at what you can control then break it down.
Dr Tom on how to have a healthy attitude
Medical doctor and Healthy Thinking expert Dr Tom Mulholland, talks about the importance of managing your attitudes to live a happier, more productive life. In …
Farmer to farmer with Dylan and Sheree Ditchfield
Dylan and Sheree Ditchfield milk 485 cows in Wendonside, Southland. The couple have enjoyed both growth and tough times and in recent years have emerged …
TWIG on to a new way of thinking – part two
Medical doctor and Healthy Thinking expert Dr Tom Mulholland, shares more insights about twigging. Twigging is when you examine your thoughts/emotions to see if they are True, Worth It …
TWIG on to a new way of thinking – part one
Medical doctor and Healthy Thinking expert Dr Tom Mulholland, offers practical strategies and techniques for managing stress and dealing with the ups and downs of …
