R U OK Day is here and it serves as a good reminder to check in on the mental health of those around us, not only today but every day. During this challenging time we’ve all been going through over the past year and a half, it is more important than ever to be staying connected with one another.
The Molokini Group is committed to servicing businesses and individuals and helping with their wellbeing through our business, Emotional Resilience Techniques. Emotional Resilience Techniques is all about understanding and working with human emotions! We coach, train, and facilitate growth and change in this space for individuals, business owners, management teams, couples, & families.
Below are some steps you can take to ask if someone if they are OK:
Step 1
Find a suitable time to talk to the person of concern – maybe book a phone call with them or arrange to meet up
Step 2
Be fully present – clear your head first – maybe do some breathing exercises! (See attached)
Step 3
Ask R U OK?
Step 4
Listen to really understand
Step 5
Repeat back to them what you thought you heard to make sure you are on the same page
Step 6
Encourage action if they are concerned – reach out to team leader or Cindy /a close family member/ a friend/ a local GP.
Step 7
Check in with them at a later date to make sure they are OK.
The R U OK? Day organisation has also put together a fantastic range of resources. There’s even some specifically Tradies. We recommend checking this out if you need some support.
Try Our Resources
We have developed some free in-house material for you or anyone you know. These resources have been constructed by Emotional Resilience Techniques founder and Molokini Director, Cindy Steer.
Please see the following resources which could help you reduce your anxiety and stress:
- Reduce Anxious Thoughts – this is a quick 4 step guide that will help you reduce your anxiousness
- Water Whisky Coffee Breathing Techniques – this is a breathing exercise guide for you to try out to help bring you calmness and balance
Our mental health and wellbeing is something we must continually look after and we hope these steps and resources help you or those around you.
We hope you are keeping well during these challenging times.
