CCI Support New Zealand
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Tania
Health & Wellness Facilitator
Tuesday to Friday 9am till 2pm
Phone or Txt: 022 500 1670
[email protected]
Marika
Health & Wellness Facilitator
Tuesday to Friday 8.30am till 12.30pm
Phone or Txt: 021 963 659
[email protected]
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August 2022
Hi everyone,
I hope you are all doing well. As a new member of the CCIS team it has been lovely to meet with the new members who have signed up over the last few weeks and current members who I have met since starting. I have learned so much from speaking to you and have gained so much respect for and understanding of the challenges you face on a day-to-day basis.
Please know it is normal for most people, even those in good health, to find winter a long and difficult time. For many it can mean feeling depressed, sleeping difficulties, including oversleeping, changes in appetite or weight and difficulty concentrating.
Frequently, we allow the weather or situations to impact on our mood so that we can forget to appreciate the good things in our lives or that we have another day to be alive. Like with anything, sometimes we need to change our way of thinking. Whether it is spring, summer, autumn, or winter, it helps if we can focus on the positive in each day that is given to us.
I read somewhere that there is a season for everything, and winter is the season for rest, relaxation, and reflection. Nature takes time off to prepare itself for the busy spring, summer, and autumn seasons so why shouldn’t we? Why don’t we use these darker, shorter days to rest our bodies and restore our minds? Try cooking some warm comfort food or even just have a cup of hot cocoa or tea during the evening, wrapped in a cosy blanket. Read a book, listen to your favourite music or binge some Netflix. Listen to your body and don’t feel guilty about taking a well-needed rest. Allow your body to heal before we get into the heat and bustle of summer.
All About Mindset. When we cannot change the situation, sometimes we can change how we react to it. It sounds easier than it is, but self-care and an attitude of gratitude can help us feel more positive when everything around us feels grey and difficult.
Monthly Members Meetings
Is for all our members who want to attend a monthly meeting but do not have the extra energy to leave their homes
Currently, all Monthly Member Meetings are held online. We welcome you to join us - if you need support getting online, please contact your facilitator and we can have a practice prior to meeting time so that you feel more comfortable on the day.
Social Groups
The Social Groups for National Members of CCIS are all held online at this point.
We are hoping to open up in-person regional ones throughout NZ as numbers allow.
Want to Speak to your Health and Wellness Facilitator?
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