Farmstrong

“Implementing health and wellbeing in a corporate world is easy when you’ve got someone doing it for you but when you’re a farmer and business owner you are the health and wellbeing department.” farmstrong.co.nz/from-the-fashi…

Geoff Spark is a huge advocate of Farmstrong, & while not everyone can put on an event as big as Oxman, this is a great example of giving back and trying something new - which in turn, boosts your own wellbeing. youtube.com/watch?v=VjSCTY…

With a drive to get as many of us #vaccinated, why not see if you can round up a few mates or staff and get off the farm for a shot in the arm. You could even grab some lunch and make a day of it. Have a ripper of a weekend from @TheCountry and Farmstrong.

“I really hate it when people try to solve my problems, but I appreciate it when they listen". farmstrong.co.nz/catch-up-over-…

“You can just tell that having a natter with people over a cuppa for ten or fifteen minutes does a power of good." #MHAW #YMLN

You Matter, Let’s Natter. #MHAWNZ #YMLN

Everyone thinks they can listen, but there’s more to it than you think." - Stephen Crossan, dairy farmer, Te Puke. #MHAW #YMLN farmstrong.co.nz/you-matter-let…

“Pressure is pressure whether you’re a grower, a farmer or a rugby player. I know from my own experience that talking these challenges through with mates and family helps enormously. #MHAWNZ #YMLN

“If you see someone struggling, start that conversation, ask them how they’re going and make time for a proper catch-up, whether it’s over a coffee or at the pub. You don’t have to have all the answers, just listen”. - Sam Whitelock. #MHAWNZ #YMLN

“I think You Matter, Let’s Natter is an awesome idea. Grab a cup and go and have a natter with someone you care about". #MHAWNZ #YMLN

"A lot of farmers are still very staunch about asking for help. But even if you find just one other person to tell how you’re feeling, you'll feel a lot better." - Tracey Miller, dairy farmer, Southland #MHAWNZ #YMLN

"Whether it’s your partner, boss, colleague or a relative; everyone needs to be able to confide in someone. As farmers we need to support each other.” - Tracey Miller, dairy farmer, Southland #MHAWNZ #YMLN

One of the best ways to help people through tough times is to get in touch and listen to show support. But what makes a good listener? #MHAWNZ #YMLN

I reckon sharing listening skills with farmers is a good idea, because we all know people who don’t listen well and you can tell they’re not listening, they’re only trying to work out what they’re going to say next.” bit.ly/2Zpq2oP #MHAWNZ #YMLN

“A big part of keeping well on farm is connecting with your mates and checking in on people. The thing is to get in touch while things are going well, don’t wait until things get on top of people. That just leaves them a bigger hole to climb out of." #MHAWNZ #YMLN

“You Matter, Let’s Natter is great. As farmers we need to use everything at our disposal to look after each other. One of the easiest resources we have is a set of ears! #MHAWNZ #YMLN

I spoke to a lot of farmers at Fieldays and you could just see when they walked away that their backpack didn’t feel quite so heavy. There’s no doubt that having a friendly ear turn to is much better than having none.” #MHAWNZ #YMLN

Listening is one of the most underrated forms of communication. #MHAW #YMLN farmstrong.co.nz/be-a-great-lis…

Without properly listening we haven’t always heard what the real problem is, so we end up trying to solve the wrong one. #MHAW #YMLN farmstrong.co.nz/be-a-great-lis…

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is all about taking the time to connect with others —which fits perfectly with Farmstrong’s ‘You matter, Let’s Natter” #MHAWNZ #YMLN