Sustaining Ourselves
We are learning to address the factors that can affect our wellbeing
Next to each of these scenarios write down which area of your wellbeing is being affected - social/whanau, spiritual, mental/emotional or physical. You might find that they affect more than one area
Going for a run Physical
Playing a sports game with others Social and Physical
Going to church, the marae, temple… Spiritual and Social
Listening to your favourite music Mental
Eating fresh fruit and vegetables Physical
Learning from a grandparent or caregiver Social
Taking part in a cultural club or activity Social and Spiritual
Getting enough sleep Physical and Mental
Imagine you are part of the following scenarios. Make a decision that will positively impact on your wellbeing and note which aspect of your wellbeing is affected.
You and your older brother have been given some money to buy food for you and your younger siblings for the next few days. You are tempted to buy take away, but you have to buy enough food for breakfast, lunch (for school/pre-school) and dinner for two days.
I would buy things to make dinner and to make a fool.
You are having a really bad day and feel yourself getting angry and upset. You had a small argument with a friend earlier in the day, but you are now really angry at them. The bell will be ringing in ten minutes and you will have to sit next to this friend. What could you do?
I would make up with my friend so that we can be friends again and so that there will be no tension.
You have just changed schools and are missing your old friend and activities. At your old school you played for the school rugby team, but you have not played sport here, except for in P.E.
I would still play sports but then I would make new friends.
You are Tongan, but your parents were born and grew up in New Zealand. They taught you English since you were born so that you would find New Zealand life easier, but they did not teach you much Tongan. At school you see other students speaking Tongan and participating in Tongan clubs and dancing. Although you feel happy in New Zealand, you wish you could connect to your Tongan roots.
I would ask my parents to teach me more about my roots. Once I learnt about it I would participate in tongan clubs.
