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The completely FREE and natural boost...
Lately we've been reading a lot about how nature impacts on mental health.
There are some amazing studies out there - apparently being in nature can “reduce cynicism, meaninglessness, anal retentiveness and murderous rage".
In a nutshell…
- What we see, hear and experience changes our mood.
- Being in nature reduces blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension and the production of stress hormones.
Find out how on our website... we've summed up all of our research for you.
Check out this video from Stanford University... gets you thinking, doesn't it?
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Making the most of the new year...
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A shout out to parents...
The school holidays are either at an end or getting very, very close to ending, and we wanted to give you a big high five for all your hard work!
Holidays are awesome opportunities to enjoy whānau time together but they're not without stress or mess.
We've done quite a bit of research into how parents in Canterbury are finding life. Two of the findings really stuck out...
- Many Canterbury parents feel out of their depth when it comes to dealing with tricky parenting situations.
- Most Canterbury parents feel like they're the only one that's struggling with parenting.
Interesting aye? We all think every other parent is so together yet we're all just finding our way as we go along.
And overall, we're doing a great job... so have faith in yourself and remember that the Mum or Dad over there who always seem to have everything perfect are probably not as in control as you think!
While parenting can be tough, as you'll see on our website, there’s heaps of support out there.
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Time to supercharge your kindness...
February can be a tough month for many in Canterbury - especially those close to the 185 people tragically lost in the 2011 earthquake.
Six years is also a long time to be living in a broken home, navigating road detours or living in a city that's not quite fully functioning. So please, take care and check in with those around you.
And remember...
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