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Get into the right headspace for success

Being in a good headspace is good for business. You make better decisions and can help people around you feel better too. Headspace is about how you’re feeling mentally and emotionally.

Chartered organisational psychologist John Eatwell shares how to get into the right headspace.

Looking after yourself is good for business

Looking after yourself is good for business

You need to look after yourself so you’re in the right headspace to do well in business. Find out what “headspace” means and why it matters.

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Look after yourself mentally

Look after yourself mentally

If you want your business to do well, you need to look after yourself. Learn about the three important areas for good mental health: breaks, gratitude and strengths and how they can help you in business.

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Look after yourself physically

Look after yourself physically

To help your business succeed, it’s important to look after your physical health. Find out how sleep, exercise and eating well all impact your headspace, and can help you run your business.

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Looking after your mental health

Do a gratitude exercise to learn to notice good things. The exercise gives you a more accurate view of the world and helps you focus on the positive.

Download the gratitude exercise

Looking after your physical health

Sleeping enough, eating well and exercising are important to be in a good headspace. Use this template to help you track your progress.

Download a template to record your habits

Develop your strengths

Identify and use your strengths consciously. You’ll become happier and more productive, and need less sick leave.

Download our strengths template

Tips for sleeping well

Getting to sleep and staying asleep can be easier said than done. You can do a few things during the day and in the evening to increase your chances of sleep.

Download tips on sleeping well

Do our headspace check-in to find out how you can get into a good headspace. We’ll explain why some things work and others don’t, and suggest things you could focus on.

(5-10 minutes)

Check-in: Being in a good headspace

Do our headspace check-in to find out how can you get into a good headspace. We’ll explain why some things work and others don’t, and suggest things you could focus on.

Headspace and business

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Productivity drops when people aren’t in a good headspace mentally. Studies have found it can decrease between 6 and 36 per cent, according to the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research.

Being in a good frame of mind is good for business.

Headspace and business

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A healthy work-life balance is not about dividing your time equally between work and leisure, but making sure you feel fulfilled and content in both areas, according to the UK’s Mental Health Foundation.

I’m happy with my work–life balance.

Nighttime wellbeing

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Good sleep is essential for things like healthy brain function and emotional wellbeing, physical health, productivity, work performance and safety, according to Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health.

Sleep affects physical and mental wellbeing.

Nighttime wellbeing

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“You might not be able to control the factors that interfere with your sleep. However, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep.”

— Mayo Clinic

A good way to get enough sleep is to:

Daytime wellbeing

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The best snacks are nourishing and enjoyable, according to Isabel Carlisle, Heart Foundation’s nutrition advisor. Choose snacks with different food groups. For example, instead of just having crackers, add cheese, veggies, and hummus to get a “mini meal”.

I would describe my meals on a typical day like this:

Daytime wellbeing

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Research shows that switching off from work at lunchtime gives you more energy, according to The Wellbeing Thesis.

My breaks on a typical day:

Focusing on what’s good and what’s within your control

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Gratitude improves immunity, mental health, relationships and optimism, according to Healthline.

I’m grateful for good things in my personal and work lives.

Focusing on what’s good and what’s within your control

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Taking action is empowering. But trying to manage things outside of your control throws away energy and increases anxiety, according to Health Navigator New Zealand.

I’m clear about what I can control, so I can focus my time and energy effectively.

Your strengths

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People who use at least four of their top strengths at work enjoy their work more, according to the VIA Institute on Character.

To improve, you need to work on your strengths.

Your strengths

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When you use your top strengths to deal with challenges, you’ll enjoy what you’re doing, according to Martin Seligman, Director, Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania.

I have a clear idea of my strengths.

Find out how you can perform under pressure or how flexible thinking can have a positive impact on your business. 

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