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The Mentemia blog
Our latest collection of insights, advice, tips and techniques for your mental wellbeing.
Talking about our feelings in Te Reo
Discover some simple phrases for sharing where you're at and have a kōrero.
How to recover after a difficult conversation
Handy strategies to help you overcome a challenging conversation and bounce back.
Coping with conversations about restructuring
Advice and self-care for managers and HR people.
Coping with conversations in the workplace where a person is in crisis
What to do when a workplace conversation turns into a therapy session.
Tips for handling difficult conversations at work
Learn how to navigate tough conversations in the workplace.
7 steps to raising resilient kids
Find out about our new Collection ‘How to raise resilient kids’ that teaches parents and carers how to promote resilience in their kids.
How to ask your manager for something
Asking your boss for a pay rise or promotion can be daunting. Here are 3 steps to help the conversation go smoothly.
Conflict: What to do when you feel wronged
How to approach conflict resolution when you feel you’ve been wronged by someone.
How to spot bullying
Chances are you have experienced or seen bullying before. Learn how to spot it and what it can look like.
The effects of bullying
It can be deeply traumatic to experience bullying, at any stage and place in life.
What can I do about bullying?
Knowing what to do when you spot bullying can help you and others around you.
How to raise an issue with your manager
Follow these 3 steps to raise an issue with your manager and make it a productive conversation.
Why family rituals are good for us and ideas everyone will love
Family rituals are a wonderful way to connect and have fun. Find out why and get some ideas for creating new ones.
How to turn anger and blame around Covid-19 into kindness and compassion
Feelings of anger and blame can be a natural initial response, but aren’t helpful to you or others. Here are ways to understand and process those emotions, and cope better.
What ‘being assertive’ really means
Hint: It’s more important for your mental wellbeing than you might think.
How to stop comparing challenges and start validating emotions.
Why comparing your struggles with someone else’s can be unhelpful – and how to be more flexible.
How to check in with people at work
Checking in with our colleagues or employees is really important for creating a harmonious working environment.
How to say no: 6 tips to politely decline
How to politely decline engagements you don’t wish to attend.
Becoming better with boundaries
Sometimes the reason that we’re stressed is that we’re trying to do too much.
Conflict: When it takes you by surprise
How to respond to unexpected conflict without losing your cool.