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WELLBEING Resources?
How to succeed? Get more sleep.
Speaker - Arianna Huffington
In this short talk, Arianna Huffington shares a small idea that can awaken much bigger ones: the power of a good night's sleep. Instead of bragging about our sleep deficits, she urges us to shut our eyes and see the big picture: We can sleep our way to increased…...
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The Sleep Recovery Program - Barry Bridges
Speaker - Barry Bridges
Barry Bridges is the founder of Successful Sleeper. A qualified sleep and recovery specialist based in South Africa, Cape Town who specializes in working with high performers, elite athletes DJs, and music producers globally regarding their sleep and recovery health. You can view more about Barry at
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How to use the sleep recovery program (14min)
The audio dives more into information about how to use the sleep recovery program coached by Barry through the audio recording.
The sleep diary audio (7min)
Learn how to track your sleep data understand how to improve your sleep hygiene and create awareness for improving your sleep health.
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RISE AND THRIVE: A breakfast revolution for peak performance
Revolutionise your mornings and uncover expert tips to kick-start your day with delicious and energising
choices. Let’s transform the way you fuel your success.
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PATHWAYS TO HEALING: Focusing on mental health well-being
The psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis can have a significant impact on your mental well-being. Here, we share coping strategies, resilience techniques, and support for navigating cancerrelated challenges.
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Cancer awareness
Research has uncovered many habits that have been associated with an increased risk of cancer. Creating and committing to healthy habits can lower your risk of getting cancer and improve your cancer journey if you already have a cancer diagnosis.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a disability that occurs in the brain during pregnancy. The symptoms of autism are only noticeable within the first three years of a child’s life and they vary from child to child. In South Africa, it is estimated that 2% or 1 in 36 children are autistic.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a neurological condition that affects both the nervous and immune systems. It develops slowly over time, and is thought to be triggered by a viral infection, trauma (major life event) or major surgery.
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Sick Notes
What constitutes a valid sick note?
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The art of stillness
Speaker - Pico Lyer ?The place that travels writer Pico Iyer would most like to go? Nowhere. In a counterintuitive and lyrical meditation, Iyer looks at the incredible insight that comes with taking time for stillness. In our world of constant movement and distraction, he teases out strategies we all can use to take back a few minutes out of every day or a few days out of every season. It's the talk for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the demands of our world.
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FINANCIAL FITNESS: Transforming money management into a lifestyle
Budgeting serves as the cornerstone of fifinancial success, offering a strategic roadmap to manage your income and expenses. By having a more disciplined approach to spending, you can empower yourself to take control of your fifinances, save for future aspirations, and tackle unforeseen hurdles with ease.
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CULTIVATING A MINDSET FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS
Are financial setbacks getting you down? Don’t let it stop you from supporting your growth mindset and boosting your resilience, so that you can positively impact your future money matters.
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HOW EXPRESSING GRATITUDE CAN STRENGTHEN BONDS AND RELATIONSHIPS
By understanding the psychological foundations of gratitude and learning practical ways to incorporate it, you can potentially transform your relationships into sources of joy, support and resilience.
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THE IMPERFECT PATH TO A HAPPIER YOU
Pursuing perfection can take a toll on our mental wellbeing. Embracing imperfection, on the other hand, can help you to cultivate a more realistic and resilient mindset.
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PAVING THE PATH TO POSITIVITY
Positivity is a powerful tool In the quest for mental well-being. It can help you build resilience and fifind joy during life’s ups and downs. In this article, we’ll be exploring the power of positive thinking, actionable steps for a more optimistic outlook, how to start a gratitude practice, and empowering mantras for mindset shifts.
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BUILDING YOUR EMOTIONAL TOOLBOX: A PATH TO ENHANCED MENTAL WELL-BEING
Discover the power of your emotional toolbox and unlock a healthier, happier you. Equip yourself with essential life skills, from stress management to effective communication, and watch your mental wellbeing thrive.
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MASTERING THE ART OF NEW BEGINNINGS
The journey of personal development is a courageous and rewarding endeavour, so let’s explore essential life skills to help you on your quest. From effective communication to good time management, we’ll provide tips and journaling prompts to support you in honing these skills for a more fulfifilling year.
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YOUR GATEWAY TO SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS
The ability to prioritise effectively can be a game-changer, empowering us to say ‘no’ strategically and create a roadmap towards achieving our goals in a manageable and maintainable way.
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Investing in the skill of prioritization
In this soundbite, we unpack the power of saying ‘no’ to avoid overcommitment and burnout. We also explore strategies for effective prioritization, setting boundaries, and creating space for meaningful self-investment. There are self-care tips, i.e. sleep, meditation, as well as focus on self-love within this context.
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? Quick Links
? Training
? General Documents
- SU Staff Health and Wellbeing Plan?
- Bereavement Protocol
- Guideline for managing substance use and abuse in the workplace
- Disability Guidelines
- Policy approach Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Policy on Substance Use and Abuse (Draft Concept)
- Managerial Referral Form
- Coaching protocol
- GN0132 - Procedure in case of Injuries on Duty (IODs) - Stellenbosch Campus
- GN0133 - Procedure in case of Injuries on Duty (IODs) - Tygerberg Campus
- ?MI0001 - Guidelines for Incapacity processes
