Wellbeing Check-In Book ENTRIES FROM THE PARRAMATTA SQUARE COMMUNITY
Earlier this month, our tenants have shared ways to check-in and connect with each other to lend support to those who are struggling with life. Take inspiration from this e-book and start a conversation with a friend, colleague or family member today to help them through difficult times.
@PARRAMATTASQUARE
“May the flowers remind us why the rain was necessary” – Xan Oku
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Take them on a walk By Emeline I would start the conversation off with a calm approach and ask if they would like to go for a walk to have a talk about life outside of work. I would then offer to take them to lunch after and just offer support wherever needed.
EDITION #8
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Buy them a coffee By Pratibha Buy a coffee for a colleague and share it with them over a conversation.
EDITION #8
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Support them By Heather If they’re feeling stressed I will start a simple conversation to see whether they want to talk about what is going on. If not, I’ll ask whether there is anything I could do to alleviate their workload, suggest taking a day off to relax, or shout them a coffee.
EDITION #8
“We can’t change people, but we can plant seeds that may one day bloom in them.” – Max Muller
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Buy them a nice lunch By Tanika My colleague has recently been stressed about meeting their KPIs for the upcoming month. Their birthday is also coming up in a few weeks. I would like to show them support by buying them their favourite lunch, and sitting down with them to provide some friendly encouragement and empathy.
EDITION #8
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Create a comfortable environment By Joshua
W
r e n in
Visit my colleague at a cafe or local park in the morning, ask them about the responsibilities they have and where due and undue stress may come from in their day to day life. Focus on unpacking points related to undue stress as this factor is potentially harmful mentally and physically. I would like to create a comfortable, open environment to explore solutions and ideas for easing undue stress factors, helping them become the best version of themselves.
EDITION #8
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Invite them to lunch By Sasha After our morning team meeting, I will ask my colleague if they would like to join me for lunch and during lunch I will ask them how they are doing and if there is anything I can do to help them.
EDITION #8
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Show that you’re there By Shweta Message on Teams to colleagues who are working from home, or connecting over coffee in the office. Starting a casual conversation to know how they are as sometimes you just need someone to be there for you to know you are cared for.
EDITION #8
“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” – Unknown
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Invite them for a cuppa By Charmaine When I notice a colleague has frequently been working late on Teams, I’ll approach them at the office and invite them out for a cuppa at Threefold Pastry in Parramatta Square. The short stroll away from our desks, paired with fabulous coffee and delicious buttery pastry always puts people at ease!
EDITION #8
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Go for a quick walk By Rohini I would suggest we take a 10-minute break, grab a coffee and go for a walk around Parramatta CBD. During the in-between casual conversation, I will ask “are you OK?”
EDITION #8
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Get out of the office By Feras The way I would start the conversation, would be to ask them to go for a walk so we can move away from the work environment and go to a neutral place so we can have a proper conversation. This way they can be heard without any interruptions or fear of being overheard or judged. This way, I believe they can open up freely if they are not okay.
EDITION #8
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Check-in with them By Kymberly Start the conversation when they have settled into work for the day and simply ask ‘Hey, how have you been doing lately’?
EDITION #8
“You are the sky, everything else is just weather.” – Pema Chodron
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Try to be specific By Lauren I’d ask about a specific event I know they were anxious about i.e. ‘How is the job hunt going?’ ‘How did your big presentation go?’ ‘How are you feeling being so far away from your family?’ These questions can easily lead into a conversation about how the person is really feeling.
EDITION #8
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Build trust By Brett It’s not about starting a conversation it’s about this being a consistent topic. To mix it up, it can be done via Teams and then next time a coffee, and then even a lunch around the precinct. Build a relationship of trust.
EDITION #8
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Go for a walk By Rachael Book in a walk over Teams and walk and chat in our lunch break.
EDITION #8
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Walk and talk By Jacob Going for a walk down Church St to Parramatta River and having a conversation about how they are doing. A walk is the best way to fire up the mind, body and improve overall well-being!
EDITION #8
“Plant the seeds of beautiful ideas in your mind and water them with belief.” – The Better Man Project
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Send a GIF via teams By Arthika Send a quick Teams message with my favourite GIF!
EDITION #8
SQUARED
R U OK? DAY
Ask them out for coffee By Humberto I find a simple “would you like a coffee” starts a chat in a nice, comfortable environment where people can open up and get away from their computers and desks and have a simple chat about life.
EDITION #8
Take them for coffee By Emma Grab a coffee with a colleague.
EDITION #8
Start the conversation with a colleague or friend today.
@PARRAMATTASQUARE