Be Well Co

09/12/2025

It’s that time of year when your feeds and emails are filled with “gift guides” “gifts for every budget” etc etc. Christmas can definitely be a time of joy, love, and celebration - but realistically, it’s also surrounded with stress, exhaustion, tension with family members or friends, and never-ending to do lists. This year, swap the gift guide emails for this one, a gift guide for your mental health, written by our in house psychologist . Well worth the read. You can check out the full post on her Substack. We’ve linked it in our bio.

08/12/2025

Every December, we tell ourselves the same story:

- Just get to the end of the year.
- Finish the deadlines.
- Wrap up the projects.
- Empty the inbox.
Then you can finally rest.

Bad news... stress isn’t actually the issue, it’s being stuck in it.

That means you can tick everything off…shut the laptop…set your out-of-office……and still carry the stress with you into the holidays.

Because finishing the work doesn’t automatically finish the stress your body is holding.

The good news? There are simple ways to complete the stress cycle – small signals that help your body move from “on edge” back to “I’m okay.”

And when you do that as you go (not just once the work stops), you give yourself a real chance to arrive in January feeling reset, not just relieved.

This carousel is part of our latest Be Well Know-How series on stress — created for HR, leaders, psychologists and wellbeing professionals who want practical, evidence-based tools for their work (and their own lives).

🔗 Explore the platform + free trial via the link in our bio.

05/12/2025

How do your team meetings usually start at work? Straight into numbers, updates, action items… and before you know it, everyone’s half-present and already thinking about the next thing?

At our recent Fruit for Thought events across Australia, we opened with something simple - our connection cards.

Within minutes people were laughing, sharing, and easing into conversations with people they’d never met. No awkward icebreakers or forced fun. Just humans connecting.

Taking a few minutes to connect at the start of a meeting, event or workshop isn’t a nice-to-have; research shows quick check ins help people feel safer, speak up more, and work better together.

That’s why we created our connection cards. They make the first 5 minutes lighter, warmer and more human. That’s why we use them in almost every workshop we run, because the shift is instant.

If you’re looking for an end of year gift for leaders, teams, or yourself to set you up for a more connected 2026 - these might be it.

Shop link in bio.

02/12/2025

Most of us have been taught that stress is the enemy.
But what if the real issue isn’t stress itself… but how we interpret it?

This week’s Know-How explores why some stress fuels growth, focus and performance - while other stress burns us out - and what makes the difference.

A small shift in mindset can transform stress from something that drains us… to something that expands our capacity.

Read the full post on Substack. Post #12. Link in bio

24/11/2025

Running a small business is demanding – and most owners tell us their wellbeing is the first thing to slip. But that’s exactly why we’re offering a full day of wellbeing training… for free.

South Australian small businesses are signing up because they know stronger wellbeing means a stronger business – and this workshop gives you practical, research-backed tools you can use straight away.

And this session, you’ll be learning from one of the best. Katrina Webb OAM – Paralympic gold medalist and one of Australia’s most sought-after speakers – is hosting our Be Well Foundations workshop.

So if you’ve been putting your own wellbeing last, this is the day to reset, recharge, and reconnect with a community of business owners who get it.

Thanks to the SA Government Office for Small and Family Business this program – normally valued at $8,990 – is completely free for SA small businesses.

Spots always fill fast, so register now if you want to be part of this session.

📅 Friday, Dec 5
📍 Republic Norwood, Adelaide
⏰ 9:30am–3:30pm

https://events.humanitix.com/be-well-foundations-for-small-business-7788em6k?c=linkedin

21/11/2025

Our Fruit for Thought live series, hosted for our Be Well Co community. It’s so great to bring people together in a room to talk about wellbeing, what works at work, what doesn’t, and how we can share and connect with one another to make a bigger impact. Thank you to our amazing panel of speakers who spoke honestly about the wellbeing sector: Lucas Finch from Xero, Paul Heptonstall from League Ahead (NRL) and Jodi from Wesley Mission.

20/11/2025

Our latest Be Well Know-How Substack post is something we all need to read right now. Stress is rising as the sprint (or crawl) to the end of the year starts; budgets; reviews and inboxes that never seem to empty. It’s also a time we start to feel the weight of everyone else’s stress.

As usual, we want to ask you a question to get you thinking a little: Is stress really the enemy? Or is it being stuck in it?
We dive into the stress cycle, something that isn’t talked about enough, and how we can complete it - a crucial act if we want to combat burnout and live well.

Visit the post via Substack. Link in bio.

20/11/2025

Two free wellbeing workshops. One day. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐀 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬.

We know the end of the year can hit small teams hard – pressure, pace, people, and everything in between. That’s why we’re bringing two practical, evidence-based workshops to SA small business leaders in person for one day.

Session 1 — Morning
🧠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 (10am-12pm)
Learn what stress really is, how it affects us, and practical tools to manage pressure before it becomes burnout. A perfect reset heading into the busiest time of the year.

Session 2 — Afternoon
🤝 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 (1pm–3pm)
Discover how to create a workplace where people feel safe to speak up, contribute ideas, and be themselves – essential for trust, wellbeing and productivity in small teams.

𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞:
- Free (Funded by the SA Office for Small & Family Business)
- In person at Republic Norwood, Adelaide
- Catered – stay for both to get the most out of the day

Attend one or come for the full day.
Registrations are limited, so secure your spot now.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: https://events.humanitix.com/managing-stress-for-small-business-staff-or-november?c=linkedin

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲: https://events.humanitix.com/psychological-safety-for-small-business-leaders-or-november?c=linkedin

Get tickets on Humanitix - Psychological Safety for Small Business Leaders | November hosted by Be Well Co. Republic Norwood, 120 Magill Rd, Norwood SA 5067, Australia. Monday 24th November 2025. Find event information.

03/11/2025

A new way to learn, apply and lead wellbeing in your own work.

For years, you’ve trusted Be Well Co for evidence-based training and research on mental health and wellbeing.

Now, we’re bringing that knowledge straight to you — through bite-sized videos, blogs, podcasts, webinars and tools.

Think of it as your go-to space for turning wellbeing science into action.

Each week, we’ll unpack one key topic — from languishing to purpose, connection, and other drivers of positive mental health.

Expect every post to:
- Introduce a core wellbeing concept
- Share the science behind it
- Include reflection prompts
- Offer ready-to-use resources & tools

This is for the in-between – that space before crisis — where proactive wellbeing makes a real difference.

Subscribe via Substack (link in bio) to start exploring.

22/10/2025

Running a small business is demanding, and your wellbeing can easily fall to the bottom of the list.

This is one of the many reasons we're proud to offer free wellbeing training for South Australian small business owners and teams.

Join us for Be Well Foundations, a full-day workshop designed to give you practical, research-backed tools to strengthen your mental health and your business.

Thanks to the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business this program - normally valued at $8,990 - is completely free for SA small businesses.

We’re thrilled to have Katrina Webb OAM, Paralympic gold medalist and one of Australia’s most sought-after speakers, as our host.

Don’t miss this opportunity to recharge, connect, and learn from the best.

📅 Thursday, Nov 6
📍 Norwood Hotel, Adelaide
Register free: https://events.humanitix.com/be-well-foundations-for-small-business-l54apwwc

21/10/2025

In a recent episode on the about negative self talk, Mel asks award-winning Psychologist, Professor and best selling Author Dr if there’s a magic wand each of us can wave to silence our negative self-talk?

He replies, “There isn’t.”

Mel’s first reaction is the one many of us have: we don’t like that answer, suggesting that it would be amazing if there was be a quick fix.

Dr Kross reminds her that this is actually good news.

Every human life is distinct, so why would we expect ONE single tool to work for every single one of us? Rather, we can rely on MANY simple tools to manage the many different feelings, thoughts and behaviours we have each day.

This idea really stuck with us, as it’s exactly what we try to highlight in our work, including the Positive Taxonomy of Mental Health Map, where research shows us that there are 19 dimensions that inform our wellbeing, each uniquely impacting us, for every single one of us.

Our worlds are layered and unique, and the tools we work with should embrace that. In wellbeing, we often go searching for the one thing that will make us feel better, but the truth is that there are many tools and that’s the point. This should give us motivation to try out what works for us.

We highly recommend giving this episode a listen to learn more about our inner-critic and reset your mind for positive thinking.

15/10/2025

About last week in Adelaide for our first Fruit For Thought Live series for the year!
We invited leaders across different sectors together to unpack the question: What does wellbeing that works (at work) really look like?

The takeaway message was clear: wellbeing that works isn’t about being endlessly positive or adding more initiatives, it’s about creating systems, leaders, and cultures that let people show up - as they are - and still thrive.

Thank you to Kate Mattsson from Westpac, Tom Woods-Kerruish from Department of Correctional Services South Australia and Ross Wait from 36ers for your invaluable sharing, as well as the Be Well Co SA team for joining in, as well as our host-with-the-most, our Head of Programs Tegan Davies. 👏