We belong in a bundle of life. It is not I think therefore I am. It says rather: I am human because I belong, I participate, and I share.
Desmond Tutu
Ways to Connect
Get nurtured by nature - Connect to country
Get nurtured by nature - Connect to country
Get nurtured by nature - Connect to country
Spending time in nature is good for you. Take time to notice the wonders around you in your own garden or even in your street. Our natural environment has much to teach us.
Connect with furry friends
Get nurtured by nature - Connect to country
Get nurtured by nature - Connect to country
Play with pets and animals. Pets show us love and remind us to take a break from the things keeping us busy. caring for pets gives us purpose. Watching animals in nature reminds us that we share our world with the creatures around us.
Reach out
Get nurtured by nature - Connect to country
Connect with family
Phone text or email a friend who you don’t see often. Or organise regular catch-ups with a friend.
Connect with family
Get nurtured by nature - Connect to country
Connect with family
Simple acts of spending time with loved ones is good for us. Have dinner with your family. Make time to do things together that are enjoyable and relaxing. remind each other of the things you value in each other.
Connect to culture
Get curious + share A BiT of Yourself
Get curious + share A BiT of Yourself
Connecting with the things that feel right for us and enable us to be ourselves is very important for our wellbeing.
Find your culture. It might be very present already in your family and community or you might need to search for it.
Get curious + share A BiT of Yourself
Get curious + share A BiT of Yourself
Get curious + share A BiT of Yourself
Get curious about others and start a conversation. Share something about yourself to get started.
When we open up to others we make it easier for them to open up to us. When we share stories together we create belonging.
Check out this great local project that did just that.
Help others
Get curious + share A BiT of Yourself
Connect to community - Join a group
You can start super small by being kind. Then try doing favours for a friend, maybe help with a community activity or volunteer.
Volunteers are always needed in our community.
Connect to community - Join a group
Get curious + share A BiT of Yourself
Connect to community - Join a group
Visit a Neighbourhood House, Men's Shed, Community Garden or one of the many markets or activities in Break O'Day.
Find hints and tips for making connections.
Other things to explore...
Visit the Break O'Day Council's Community webpages to find out about community activities and groups. Look for activities on community noticeboards.
Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our greatest measure of courage.
Brené Brown
How was your Day? Oh Alright... TRY AskING...
What was the best thing about your day?
What was the best thing about your day?
What was the best thing about your day?
What was something hard for you today?
What was the best thing about your day?
What was the best thing about your day?
Did something funny happen today?
What was the best thing about your day?
Did something funny happen today?
Helping others and being generous is an act of kindness that can make a big difference to someone else.
You don't have to have money to be generous. Check out these great tips for being generous that don't cost anything.
Give the gift of a curious conversation
Ask open questions that invite someone to tell you a story. Actively listen and be curious about what they tell you. Respond carefully. Are you listening to judge, fix, solve, or jump in to “add” to the conversation? Or are you listening to learn and understand?
Being Kind
We have so much to share with you about ways to be more kind to yourself and to those around you that there is not enough room on this page. So we made a page just about kindness. We hope you enjoy it :)
Do things you love
Make time for things you enjoy. Give yourself the gift of moments to get completely absorbed in things. Getting in a state of flow is about being in the moment and is rewarding and powerful.
Improve your motivation
Set goals. Start small but make sure they are important to you. Think back over what you have achieved in the past. How did you do that? What strengths did you use? You can use them again. Remember a strength might be the support and encouragement of people around you.
Getting things done
Be realistic when setting goals and celebrate each moment that gets you closer to achieving your goal. Don't forget to reward yourself at the end too.
Acknowledge your story so far
Sometimes we need to think about how we got to where we are before we are ready to take steps forward. What do your choices and past actions tell you about where you are heading? What hopes and permissions do you give yourself to move in a new direction?
Grow your grit for long term goals
A combination of passion and perseverance. See the things in your way as a challenge and an opportunity to grow and learn new ways of doing things.
Keep learning
Learning new things can be fun and can help us feel a sense of achievement. Being curious and paying attention to the world around us is an easy way to learn new things too. Learning new ways to do things will help us achieve our goals.
Tiny is mighty
It is easier to commit to things and to keep doing them when they don't seem too big or too hard. Learn to create Tiny Habits for big changes. Make a healthy change with small steps that won't wear you out.