The well-being focus for this term is Resilience. Each week there will be a different strategy posted to help us build resilience.

1. Take care of yourself: Maximise your energy levels and well-being. Get enough sleep, eat healthy food, drink water, exercise regularly and see a doctor if you are unwell. Use your breaks well. Find ways to relax and de-stress. Recognise your limits. Breathe deeply. Stretch. Enjoy good music. Get creative. Be kind to yourself. Work difficult things through with those you trust or see a counsellor or your doctor.

You can get in touch with me via email: merv.ellis@johnpaul.ac.nz or there are forms and a drop box outside my office near L2. There is also a copy of my timetable on my office door so you can see what times I have set aside for counselling. We do have options for you to get help you need here on the coast and can explore those with you.

Youthline 0800 637 366 (txt 234) Need to talk? – 1737 (Call or txt)

Merv Ellis

Guidance Counsellor