Micro breaks and recovery periods
Clinical Psychologist explains the importance of being proactive when looking after your wellbeing and ensuring you take micro breaks so you get enjoyment out of …
Tag: time off
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’ …
Sam Whitelock’s summer break plans
I’m really excited about taking a break over summer after a busy season on the football field and visiting my new farm in Hawke’s Bay. …
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 …
Take some time out for yourself
Can you find one hour a day for yourself? As with many great ideas decided over a few wines with friends—or seemingly great at the …
Three things I lock in to manage the busy season
Whether you’re a farmer or a grower, at some point in the year your ‘busy season’ will kick in. It’s no different for me as …
Farmers on stress and how they cope with it
Three farming couples discuss how they recognise the warning signs of stress and manage it, so it doesn’t negatively impact their business and personal wellbeing.
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, …
Farmer to farmer with Joe and Donna Hintz
Joe and Donna Hintz are sheep and beef farmers who love the freedom of farming. They try to get a good balance in life and …
Farmer to farmer with Dan and Reidun Nicholson
Dan and Reidun can vouch that getting off the farm really helps manage stress and pressure. They enjoy the challenges of farming and having the …
Farmer to farmer with Rex Kane
Rex enjoys farming for the range of challenges it brings. Over time he has found ways to do things differently, so he does not push …
Farmer to farmer with Lisa Kendall
FMG Young Farmer of the Year finalist Lisa Kendall runs a busy hire-a-farmer business in Karaka. Here are the proactive steps she takes to keep …
