{"id":8516,"date":"2021-03-05T11:36:49","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T01:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/staff-news\/?p=806"},"modified":"2021-03-05T11:36:49","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T01:36:49","slug":"21-03-05","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/extranet\/executive-messages\/cwo\/21-03-05","title":{"rendered":"Message from the Chief Wellbeing Officer: Bruce Sullivan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi team,<\/p>\n

Thanks for those of you who pioneered Whacky Shirt Wednesday! I only saw a few but WOW! Thanks for the smiles! ?<\/p>\n

Warning: There is a sameness to my message again this week. The busier than usual mode across our facilities continues. It\u2019s a very challenging time for those directly involved and people are understandably tired. I know it can be hard to feel like you\u2019re making progress when it feels like things are coming at you quicker than you can respond.<\/p>\n

The unintended impact can be: Kindness. Compassion. Teamwork\u2026 decrease.<\/p>\n

So, at the risk of repetition but with the intent to continue the encouragement to offer kindness to yourself when it might feel like life is not being kind to you, please read on!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re physically tired, even a 5% improvement in your diet, exercise or sleep will help you recover and top up your resilience reservoir. It doesn\u2019t have to be a fully structured fitness plan. Even getting off the bus one stop early once a week and walking the rest of the way will give you a boost. Set an alarm for bed time and practice some good sleep hygiene<\/a> to help you wake up feeling more refreshed. When I\u2019m really tired, I tend to make unhealthy diet choices (read also indulge or punish my body) and I love to eat KFC Wicked Wings. My 5% is to only eat two NOT the three that come in the standard serve! ?<\/p>\n

Similarly, if you\u2019re feeling emotionally or psychologically spent, finding 5% more enjoyment can make a huge difference. Drew Craker our staff psychologist describes it better as a pleasurable meaningful activity. \u00a0Anything that brings you some joy, whether it\u2019s a hobby, catching up with friends, or maybe quality time with family. Just a little bit more purposeful fun can make a huge difference to your personal resilience and emotional wellbeing.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re getting stuck trying to find that 5%, please reach out to someone:<\/p>\n