Opinion

Our director, Tim Mehrtens, shares his lived experiences, offering personal insights and practical advice to inspire your journey towards a healthier, more balanced life.

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Living with suicidal thoughts: Thoughts from our director

Content warning: References to suicide and suicidal ideation.  What I’m about to share is...

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Why small steps matter: Thoughts from our director

I get frustrated when I hear people call wellbeing “fluffy”. It saved my...

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Why choosing what’s helpful is often enough

Recently, I had a deeply honest conversation with someone who’s been struggling for...

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Walking through the mud: Thoughts from our director

“How deep is the mud?” “Depends who you ask.”  Coping looks different to everyone  What feels...

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Life is the best teacher: Thoughts from our director

When I recently shared 11 hard lessons life taught me, I wrote from...

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Rock bottom is a firm foundation: Thoughts from our director

“Rock bottom is a firm foundation” is a phrase from Andrew Ripp’s song...

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Leaders can be mental health allies: Thoughts from our director

Talking about mental health isn’t always easy, especially at work. However, as a...

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Embracing our imperfections: Thoughts from our director

I love the idea that if you use a broken crayon carefully, you...

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11 things I’ve learnt through life’s hardest lessons: Thoughts from our director

There’s truth in the old saying that life is the best teacher. While...

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When our resilience is tested… learning to rest, not quit: Thoughts from our...

A while back, I delivered a presentation on how to foster strong mental...

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Comparison is the thief of joy: Thoughts from our director

The quote “Comparison is the thief of joy,” attributed to Theodore Roosevelt, captures...

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Struggling to quiet your mind at night? Thoughts from our director

Do you ever lie awake at night, your mind racing, unable to switch...

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What am I feeling? Grief or relief? Thoughts from our director

Things are settling down for me after a really tough few years. The...

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Reigniting the spark: Thoughts from our director 

At some point in life we all experience moments where we feel like...

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Creating a circle of support: Thoughts from our director

When a predator threatens a herd of reindeer, they form a spinning circle...

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Feeling flat about being back at work? Here’s how to make it easier:...

Returning to work after a holiday or break can feel overwhelming. The joy...

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Lasting habits start with small, intentional actions: Thoughts from our director

As the new year begins, many of us embrace the ‘new year, new...

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