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25.01.2022 When we exercise, we can raise our energy levels, build positive emotions and improve our overall health and wellbeing...And, with the Big Ride for Little Kids, we can also raise money for kids facing cancer. Sign up today!

25.01.2022 Compassion - our willingness to understand the suffering of others and offer help - is fundamental to building quality relationships. Humans need social connection for healthy adjustment this affects our wellbeing, even at a physiological level. Demonstrating compassion can be particularly challenging when we disagree with, or even dislike, the other person. However, this is often when it can be most powerful. So, today’s intentional wellbeing-building activity is to think ...of someone whom you do not have a strong connection with. How can you show compassion and kindness towards them? Try it out and notice how it makes you feel. Read the full blog post here: https://www.theorangestoolkit.com.au//flex-your-strength-o #2021intentions #selfcompassion #wellbeingatwork #kindness #mentalhealthmatters

25.01.2022 Throwback to that time when Ali Palmer joined us for a Squeeze of Oranges to remind us of how even just a few minutes of fun and playful activities will open up your mood and your mind to new solutions. Why not give it a try today? And stay tuned for our next episode coming soon. Subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay across all of our videos. #positivitypandemic #mentalhealthmatters #nationalmentalhealthmonth

24.01.2022 Our evidence-informed and energetic programs build wellbeing and mental agility in individuals and organisations, enabling them to confidently face change and adversity. In 2020, this work is more important than ever. Throughout Mental Health Month in October, we're offering events, training, tools and more to build awareness and improve Australian mental health. Join us! https://www.theorangestoolkit.com.au/mental-health-month-e/ #mentalhealthmatters

24.01.2022 Want to feel good AND build connections with others? Try a ‘Loving Kindness Meditation’ and promote positive wellbeing this #nationalmentalhealthmonth. Barbara Fredrickson, Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina, conducted research that found powerful health and wellbeing benefits of this meditation practice. Focusing positive intentions towards ourselves and others actually boosts our cardiovascular health, regulates our brain functions and increases p...ositive emotions. Try it and see! The 4 phrases you repeat are: May you feel safe May you feel happy May you feel healthy May you live with ease #mindfulness #mentalhealthmatters #positivitypandemic

24.01.2022 Proactively investing in employee wellbeing is not only good for our people and performance, it's also vital for our economy and prosperity. The Productivity Commission's final report into Mental Health has been released by the Australian Government today, discussing key influences on our mental health and the effect of mental health on our ability to participate and prosper in our community and workplace. It also explores the implications of mental ill-health on our economy ...and productivity - like this huge estimate of a $12-39 billion cost as a result of lower economic participation and lost productivity in 2018-19. Alarmingly, the direct economic costs of mental ill-health and suicide in Australia are estimated at $4370 billion in 2018-19. Amongst wide-ranging recommendations, the report highlights the need for workplaces to prioritise psychological safety and for wellbeing programs to be proactive, evidence-based and practical to prevent mental ill-health. View the full report here: https://www.pc.gov.au/inquir/completed/mental-health/report #mentalhealthmatters #preventionisbetterthancure #economicimpact

24.01.2022 Our 'Learning from lockdown' survey results are in! There's plenty of good that we can take from our recent experiences, despite the adversity we've been facing. Read our blog for insights into how changes brought on by COVID-19 have affected our wellbeing and performance at work. #resilienceatwork #mentalhealthmatters #nationalmentalhealthmonth

21.01.2022 Don't let World Mental Health Day pass by this Saturday without taking at least one of these practical actions in our latest blog post! And, if you do only choose one action to take - make sure it's to attend tomorrow's free panel event on mental health matters in business. Esteemed, cross-sector business leaders will join Tegan Davies to explore what mental health means in business and how to build high-performing mentally healthy teams at 12:30pm (AEDT) tomorrow - register now https://bit.ly/30D2Xwx #mentalhealthmatters #nationalmentalhealthmonth #wellbeingatwork

21.01.2022 Continuing our short series on intentional activities to build wellbeing - you may like to take a moment to visualise your success or your positive wellbeing. Our brains are incredibly powerful and flexible. The act of vividly visualising a desired outcome or scenario of success has been shown to support our potential for achievement. In fact, visualising a situation or outcome can actually stimulate our bodies and creates a visual memory that our brain can refer to when we’r...e performing the activity itself. You may like to use this tool to visualise success at work, see yourself going for a bike ride regularly, or even imagine your general state of positive wellbeing in your daily life. Jodi Livesley explains more in this episode of Squeeze of Oranges, including how you can visualise your success in just a few short moments at the start of your day. #2021intentions #wellbeingatwork #positivitypandemic #visualisation #mindset

20.01.2022 Can you articulate your life purpose? Having a purpose motivates us in a particular direction or towards a goal while providing a sense of meaning. This supports our health and wellbeing. It sounds like a big thing, but Jodi Livesley is here to make it easier for us all! In this episode of Squeeze of Oranges, Jodi offers some helpful suggestions on how we might find our life purpose. #wellbeingatwork #positivitypandemic #mentalhealthmatters

18.01.2022 Congratulations to our Oranges Toolkit facilitator and long-time advocate for children's wellbeing, Kari Sutton, on launching her book last week! Raising a Mentally Fit Generation provides practical science-based tools and strategies to build resilience and wellbeing in our kids. And with 10% of the profits raised being donated to Camp Quality - there's even more reason to pre-order your copy today! https://mentallyfitgeneration.com/ #wellbeing #resilience #positivepsychology

17.01.2022 On Day 2 of #nationalmentalhealthmonth, why not give someone a wellbeing boost with a #gratitude note or text message? When we send or receive gratitude, our brain releases dopamine and serotonin. These crucial neurotransmitters are responsible for our emotions and make us feel good. Gratitude is often considered as a natural antidote to depression. #positivepsychology And while we're talking about positive mental health and wellbeing, make sure you're registered for our fr...ee cross-sector panel event on #mentalhealthmatters next week, or any of our fantastic events: Wed 7th - Mental health matters in business https://bit.ly/30j1vzq Wed 14th Leading through a crisis https://bit.ly/3jf7VH3 Thu 22nd - Building mentally healthy teams https://bit.ly/2SaqVdZ Thu 29th Managing burnout and fatigue https://bit.ly/30g0iIT

16.01.2022 A dose of Camp Quality positivity on #worldmentalhealthday today

15.01.2022 In our hyper-connected world, employees are more distracted than ever before. Constant notifications from our many devices, social media and software programs could be impeding our ability to concentrate and be productive at work. There are things we can do to minimise distractions and improve our focus, such as turning off notifications, intentionally planning our workday and practising mindfulness. It could be as simple as switching off desktop email notifications, deleting a social media app or taking 5 mindful breaths before sending an important email. Try it and see if it helps! #2021intentions #wellbeingatwork #productivity #mindfulnessatwork

14.01.2022 Hundreds of people joined our events and participated in important conversations and reflections about mental health this #nationalmentalhealthmonth. As we near the end of this month, we're feeling grateful for the opportunities we have to make a meaningful difference to those we work with and also to children facing cancer with Camp Quality. Thank you for recognising that #mentalhealthmatters. #gratitude #wellbeingatwork #socialenterprise

11.01.2022 Mental health is everyone's business. Having a mindset for self-care can improve your mental health, and is a key quality of a good leader. Read our new blog post to understand why and assess your own self-care routines. Then, make a plan to improve your own self-care and join us at one of our Mental Health Month events this October. Read our self-care blog here: https://bit.ly/2HbTQMr View our Mental Health Month events here: https://www.theorangestoolkit.com.au/mental-health-month-e/ #mentalhealthmatters #wellbeingatwork #mindset

11.01.2022 To counter-balance our brain’s natural tendency to find the negatives or the threats in our environment, we need to savour the good things! Nurturing, storing and savouring positive emotions and experiences has been shown to support our health, wellbeing, relationships, creativity and general happiness. Jodi Livesley presents this episode and offers five ways that you can savour the good, including savouring connection, noticing good experiences, savouring successes, mindful eating, and appreciating your environment. Give it a go! #mindfulness #wellbeingatwork #positivitypandemic

10.01.2022 Super-quick survey time! We'd like to know what you've learnt from the changes you've experienced at work as a result of COVID-19. How has this affected your wellbeing and performance at work? What changes would you like to keep? How are you feeling about the future? Our survey is anonymous and will take just 3 minutes of your time. Please contribute to our research here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HJ5LJCW Bonus: Taking a moment to reflect on your experience is also an opportunity to be #mindful, #grateful and proactively manage your #emotions and #mindset!

05.01.2022 We often discuss emotional contagion and the power of sharing positive emotions, but what happens when social contagion promotes dysfunctional behaviours? This article from Harvard Business Review includes new research that shows how we can actually transmit overconfidence, which can lead to dysfunctional norms in organisational culture. This research supports the need for organisations to develop employee self-awareness, strong emotional intelligence levels and mindfulness... practices to keep us optimistic yet grounded in reality. #wellbeingatwork #organisationalculture

05.01.2022 WOW! A chance to win a rare Maserati AND support kids facing cancer? You've got to get in on this!

04.01.2022 Today we are very excited to welcome our new Head of Business Development, Jerry Andrews! Jerry brings over 20 years of professional experience across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors including CPA Australia, Medibank and Fairfax Media. He also brings a deep passion for workplace wellbeing, positive psychology and employee engagement. We are thrilled to have Jerry on board to support our growth and impact. #growth #team #wellbeingatwork #theorangestoolkit

04.01.2022 Are you using the power of the 'positive reframe'? Human brains are naturally designed to keep us safe by subconsciously scanning our environment for perceived dangers - this is known as the negativity bias. Because of our negativity bias, we tend to jump to conclusions that are not always true or are negatively skewed. Thankfully, we can learn to identify and dispute negative, unhelpful or irrational thoughts and stories. We can tell these stories in a more positive, or mo...re realistic, way. This is known as a positive reframe, or cognitive reframe, and has been shown to be a helpful tool to manage emotions, expand our thinking and improve productivity. So, pay attention to any negative thoughts you have - or perhaps notice someone else who is expressing negativity. How could you reframe your thinking, or influence others, to use more positive, action-oriented statements? #optimism #positivereframe #positivepsychology #wellbeingatwork #2021intentions

03.01.2022 How sweet is this taste of Oranges?

02.01.2022 This is one of the many key takeaways from the leaders who attended yesterday's #nationalmentalhealthmonth webinar event on 'Leading through a crisis'. Founding director of the Centre of Neuroeconomics, Professor Paul Zak, conducted a decade of research into the neuroscience of trust. His research reveals that a culture of trust is what makes a meaningful difference to job satisfaction, productivity, energy levels at work, collaborating with colleagues, talent retention, per...formance and less chronic stress. His work identified many behaviours leaders can demonstrate to influence the production of oxytocin levels in the brain, a chemical which increases our willingness to trust others. Demonstrating compassion and providing autonomy helps to build a culture of trust. This mini-mantra 'Ask more, solve less' is a practical way you can apply this science in your workplace to boost performance. Want more evidence-informed practical tools? We still have two more Mental Health Month events available for just $49+GST per seat: Thu 22nd Oct - Building mentally healthy teams https://bit.ly/2SaqVdZ Thu 29th Oct Managing burnout and fatigue https://bit.ly/30g0iIT #wellbeingatwork #mentalhealthmatters

01.01.2022 In case you missed our 'Mental health matters in business' panel event on Wednesday, you can catch up on the discussion here. Our experienced, cross-sector leadership panel discussed how mental health and wellbeing affects employees in their organisations. They explored psychosocial risks and effective initiatives for managing employee wellbeing, especially during a crisis like the current global pandemic. Thanks to Deborah Thomas of Camp Quality, Gary Edstein of DHL and Martyn Campbell of SafeWork SA for your time and wisdom! #mentalhealthmatters #nationalmentalhealthmonth #wellbeingatwork