Warrior Wellbeing Articles

As blokes we are often referred to as warriors, a definition that has its roots in the traditions of what it means to be a man. Through the use of “blokey”, non-clinical language, these articles aim to help men get a better understanding of where we have evolved from and what it means to be a modern day warrior.

Making Sense of Diabetes: Warrior Wellbeing Article

The cells in our bodies such as those found in our muscles need energy to grow and do what they do. One source of energy starts when we eat carbohydrate rich food such as bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, fruit, milk and yoghurt. In a normal situation these foods are broken down in our digestive system into glucose, a sugar. This sugar is what is needed by the cells, but it can’t get into them without a special key insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas and its job is to regulate the amount of glucose in the blood.

Self-Esteem VS Self-Worth: Warriors Wellbeing Article

SELF-WORTH vs SELF-ESTEEM

Self-worth and self- esteem are often confused as being the same, however they are very different.  Self-esteem is about measuring ourselves

based on external actions while Self-worth is about valuing our inherent worth as a person. In other words, self-worth is about who we are, not about what we do.

Finding Ourselves in Solitude : Warriors Wellbeing Article

We live in a world where there seems to be an increasing need to be busy and connected all the time. We are trying to pack more and more into our lives and it is no wonder many of us often find ourselves feeling over-extended with our work and personal commitments. In a rapidly changing society are we forgetting the benefits a bit of solitude can bring to our lives?

Effective Listening: Warriors Wellbeing Article

Listening is a vital part of communication and often we may be accused of not listening. While hearing is an involuntary, physical act, listening requires much more. Basically it is hearing and combining psychological involvement with the person who is talking. True listening requires concentration and energy, setting aside our own thoughts and agendas and also not making judgements or evaluations.

Cardiovascular Awareness – “How’s your pump and pipes?”: Warriors Wellbeing Article

This year the team at Regional Men’s Health is focusing on Cardiovascular Awareness and encouraging blokes in Regional WA to have a think about their “Pump & Pipes”.

It’s no surprise that when we combine disease associated with the heart (pump) and blood vessels (pipes) it’s our biggest killer, largest health problem, and places a great burden on our economy and health system. This of course is without even considering the issues around grief, loss of function and care requirements that can also impact individuals and families.

Talk to a mate… It will help!: Warriors Wellbeing Article

The message that underpins everything we do at the Regional Men’s Health Initiative is “before it all gets too much ‘Talk to a Mate’. Human beings are fundamentally social in nature, staying connected and feeling valued for who we are is of primary importance to us. Talking to other people about issues in our lives or telling our stories helps us to normalise our experiences and realise we are not alone in having them. As blokes we have a tendency to retreat into ourselves when things are turning pear shaped, ‘cave time’. Much to the frustrations of most women this is a normal part of the way men tend to start processing their problems.

Keeping Safe – Everyone’s Responsibility : Warriors Wellbeing

At this time of the year we are all busy, often feeling tired, our nerves can be a bit raw and sometimes we are just “over it”. Everyone gets a bit tired and rundown, from kids at school to mums and dads at home or at work.

We all know there’s lots of work to get done to get us through to the end of the year. This may include finishing the harvest, various stock work, that last FIFO swing before holidays, getting that last job finished and having kids end of year school events to attend. This can lead to us working beyond our limit.

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