The following exercises and wellbeing tips are collated for VEOLIA Australia & New Zealand employees. Including practical things you can do to generate calm and focus in your life and support your wellbeing and productivity. Click below, for an introduction to the resources by Kash.
This page is provided by Kash Thomson and the team at YES Psychology & Consulting – experts in workplace wellbeing, leadership and performance.
1. EXERCISES FOR COMPOSURE & FOCUS (audio files)
INSTRUCTIONS: Try out these brief exercises (a few each day) for a couple of days. Then practice 1 or 2 that you like best, for twice a day, for a couple of weeks and notice the difference. These types of exercises can help to reduce worry and stress and improve focus and productivity. READ MORE.
Exercises for Relaxing On Cue
- Quick Calm Combo – Relax on Cue (90 seconds)
- Calm Combo – Relax on Cue (3 mins)
- Breathe, Power Down & Refresh (5 mins)
Exercises for Refocusing Attention
- Relax & Refocus (5 mins)
- Relax & Reconnect to the Good Things (6 mins)
- Grounding Mindfulness Exercises (5 mins)
Exercises for Settling & Sleep
2. TIPS FOR WORKING FROM HOME & GENERAL WELLBEING
- Working under isolation – Employees (VEOLIA)
- Working under isolation – Managers (VEOLIA)
- Daily Dashboard & Focus – Cheat-Sheet for identifying what you need
- Tips for Wellbeing & Coping – Related to the impacts of COVID-19
- Self-Care – Tips for building resilience, wellbeing & grit
- Take Stock – Take Action – A robust planning approach for tough times
3. NAVIGATING CHANGE & CHALLENGING SITUATIONS
- Tips or Navigating Change and Challenging Situations (PDF)
- Recognising the impact and good advice (AUDIO)
- Refocusing on problem-solving and wise action (AUDIO)
- Signs of Stress and Potential Mental Health Issues (Checklist)
4. LINKS TO MORE TIPS & INFORMATION
- Managing my daily life (BeyondBlue) – tips on isolation, loneliness, wellbeing, stress-management, self-care and ways to keep active and connected.
- Domestic and family violence (including support plans). Call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)
- Coping with COVID-19 anxiety, isolation and looking after mental health – Adults, older adults and talking with kids (Australian Psychological Society)
- Coronavirus and homeschooling advice, support and resources for parents – Australian Parents Council
TIPS FOR HELPING FAMILY MEMBERS & CHILDREN (from the APS)
- Tips for Coronavirus Anxiety & Talking with Children from APS
- Tips for Mental Health during Lockdown Isolation Kids and Adults
- Tips for Helping Kids transition back to School in the COVID-19 Era
- Tips for Coping with Loneliness and Social Isolation COVID-19
- Tips for Coronavirus Anxiety for Older-Adults
- Tips for Frontline Workers COVID-19 Coping & Resilience
5. AVENUES FOR SUPPORT & INFORMATION AT VEOLIA
- Veolia’s ‘THRIVE” employee assistance program: Call Assure Programs on 1800 808 374 (Australia), 0800 464 387 (New Zealand). OR Make an appointment online at www.assureprograms.com.au
- VEOLIA Intranet – Policies and Procedures
- Call your supervisor, manager or HR business partner
6. WORKING WELL IN CONTEXT OF COVID-19 (videos from Veolia)
Looking after your mental wellbeing when working from home
Looking after you mental well-being when working in the field
Looking after your mental wellbeing when working from home
EMAIL US YOUR FEEDBACK & SUGGESTIONS
EMAIL US with your feedback and ideas on other tips and audio exercises that you’re interested in (kashthomson@yespsychology.com.au).
