MindMe NZ

13/01/2026

A simple tip …

05/01/2026

It is no secret that we have a passion for helping first responders (aka emergency services staff)… here are some really good tips from another site…

Simple daily habits—adapted for first responders.

Your schedule isn’t predictable. Your stress load is heavier than most. And “self-care” often feels unrealistic.
But small, operationally realistic habits can make a real difference over time.

🛠 What this can look like in our world:

Write it down instead of carrying it into the next call or next count.

Stretch for 60 seconds before roll call or after shift—not a full workout.

Have one real conversation per shift (no phones, no rank, just human).

Practice gratitude in small ways: a partner who had your back, a call that went right.

Walk the tier, the bay, or the block after meals when you can.

Anchor your sleep/wake routine as consistently as shift work allows.

Tackle the hardest task early—decision fatigue is real.

Say “no” without overexplaining. Boundaries are survival skills.

Read a few pages instead of scrolling before sleep—especially after nights.

These aren’t about optimization.
They’re about staying regulated, present, and human in systems that constantly demand more.

You don’t need perfection.
You need practices that fit the job.

05/01/2026

Love this! I too struggle with same same but haven’t busted movies like this between sessions 🤭

04/01/2026

As well as working at MindMe, Tracy does a number of volunteer roles including Secretary for the Kerikeri District Business Association … it was great helping put together/hosting the late night Christmas shopping event … but equally happy that all of that festive season has come to an end … time now to focus on the year ahead and our new projects!

31/12/2025

☀️ New Year, new adventures, same mindful fun! MindMe sends warm wishes for a safe, happy and healthy year ahead. 🧠💖

27/12/2025

Tough time of the year for some but, anytime, please remember this …

24/12/2025

Tamr@ credit

21/12/2025

Wishing all our clients, supporters and followers a safe and joyful festive season.

Our offices will be closed until 12 January 2026. There are a number of options to get help if needed over the festive break including text 1737 or phone 111 if you feel like you or someone else is at risk.

Many thanks to these two gorgeous dogs who visit me each week and to their awesome owner for this great photo and allowing us to use them as our seasons greeting 🥰

21/12/2025

A great reminder that not everyone enjoys the festive season… take care out there!

12/12/2025

Love this! Ask for help … you all matter! 😊

You’re not a burden.

Not when you're exhausted, anxious, sad, overwhelmed, or just trying to get through the day. Not when you need reassurance. Not when you reach out for help. And definitely not when you take up space—because you deserve space.

For my first responders:

You spend so much of your life carrying others through their worst moments. But your needs, your feelings, and your humanity matter just as much. Asking for support isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. It’s survival. And it’s how we break the cycles that lead to burnout, silence, and isolation.

You are not a burden.

You are a human being doing incredibly hard things.

And you deserve the same care you give to everyone else.

05/12/2025

Excited about this … totally recommend this conference - well run, informative and based in a great location 🎉

Early Bird Now Open!

Join us on the Gold Coast for two transformative days exploring how culture, leadership, and connection shape mental health on the frontline.

FMHC26 brings together over 400 frontline professionals, defence members, and clinicians for keynotes, workshops, and lived experience stories that move beyond awareness, toward action.

🧠 Program highlights include:
• Trauma recovery and stress-related growth
• Lived experience leadership and peer support
• Su***de prevention and postvention
• Identity, culture, and mental health in emergency and defence services
• Organisational wellbeing, governance, and system change

💡 Expect real conversations, practical tools, and space to recharge, all within a supportive, five-star environment designed for reflection and growth.

📍 2–3 March 2026 | RACV Royal Pines, Gold Coast
Early Bird ends 30 January 2026

https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0rbPl0

01/12/2025

Definitely me!