Hi Team, it's my final day in the office for 2021 and I wanted to share with you a few updates and the five wellbeing strategies that have kept me afloat this year. Thank you for your support and bring on 2022! Meg x    Connect Meg Durham - Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Bookings Energy By Design - Learn More | Waitlist

* Trigger Warning: this episode discusses suicide* "If there's a 'magic bullet', it's finding that balance between allowing myself to feel absolutely shit at times. But then, at an appropriate time, take necessary steps to try and pull myself out of it." Dr Tim Shrap Learn about the effects of depression from acclaimed Positive Psychologist Dr Tim Sharp to live life to your greatest potential. In this riveting episode, Meg Durham chats to Founder of The Happiness Institute and leader in mental health Dr Tim Sharp about the art of getting to know ourselves, taking educated risks with our lives and the nuances of depression. Episode 12 Shownotes - https://openmindeducation.com/episode12/   Connect Dr Tim Sharp - Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook Meg Durham - Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Bookings    Links R U OK DAY Batyr Beyond Blue Lifeline 11 13 14

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"Being taken out of the world that you're familiar with and put in a completely new context does help you to see things from the outside and not just accept everything as given." This episode is for educators, parents and students who need a change in perspective. Your life doesn't need to be perfect in order to enjoy it fully. Listening to this conversation, you'll learn ways to build resilience and find value in yourself and others. Meg and Wendy dive deep into essential life lessons that will inspire you to live well and be happy. For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to lead your live well  - www.openmindeducation.com/episode11/   Meg Durham Website - https://openmindeducation.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-durham/  Thought of The Week - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ 

"Any change process, or any growth process, is about readiness." – Dr David Else In this fascinating episode, Meg Durham speaks with Clinical Psychologist Dr David Else about a range of questions related to therapy. Dr David Else shares thoughtful insights about the therapeutic process and how it can have a positive impact on the way we think, feel and act.  For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to maintain your mind  - www.openmindeducation.com/episode10/   Meg Durham Website - https://openmindeducation.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-durham/  Thought of The Week - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ 

Trigger Warning: This conversation addresses the topic of suicide "When you have seen the darkest side of depression, and you've lost a parent to suicide, then to realise that it doesn't have to be like that is, on the one hand confronting, but on the other hand, it's extremely empowering." Katrina Myers This episode is for anyone who has dealt with loss or has experienced being overwhelmed by the stressors of life. In this conversation, Katrina Myers explores the power of mindset and meditation for achieving better self-awareness while learning that we don’t always have to ‘do it all’. You will hear touching stories and valuable insights to inspire your growth and empower you to take control of your feelings, thoughts, and actions to improve your life. For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to improve your mindset and meditation a part of your life  - www.openmindeducation.com/episode6/ To keep up with the latest news and up coming events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Katrina Myers Website - https://www.katrinamyers.com.au/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katrina_myers_/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katrinamyerscoaching  The Rural Rockstar Podcast - https://www.katrinamyers.com.au/blog     Meg Durham Website - https://openmindeducation.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ 

"At the end of the day, good intentions are simply not enough. We have to take courageous action. We have to do things differently in order to feel, function and relate better." Meg Durham I am so excited to share with you information to help you break the cycle of busyness that can leave us feeling wired and tired. If you often feel busy and rundown in your life, then the learning in this podcast is for you. During this solo episode, Meg Durham shines a light on the wellbeing resources she has created and curated that provide easy, practical tools you can use daily for a life well-lived. Her wellbeing coaching has touched the lives of countless students, teachers, educators, and parents, and now it's your turn to listen in. Access the detailed shownotes https://openmindeducation.com/episode8/     Meg Durham Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-durham/  1:1 Wellbeing Coaching Session - Circuit Breaker https://open-mind-education.mykajabi.com/offers/LhZHoShE  Wellbeing Masterclass - How To Break The Cycle Of Busy  https://open-mind-education.mykajabi.com/offers/TYD2W76F/checkout 

 "When I see a kid struggle, the first thing I think of is, 'What unmet need is this kid trying to meet?' Because we're all trying to meet our needs in healthy or unhealthy ways." - Tom Brunzell As teachers and educators, we often do not see what is happening in our student's lives outside of the classroom, but what we can see is their behaviour in the classroom.When we become skilled at noticing the signs and symptoms of stress in our students - we can start to work towards creating an environment that cultivates opportunities for healing, growth and learning. In this conversation, Meg Durham chats with Dr Tom Brunzell the Director of Education at Berry Street about practical ways to help students heal, learn and thrive.  For detailed shownotes and practical ways to create a trauma-informed, strength-based classroom - www.openmindeducation.com/episode7/ To keep up with the latest news and up coming events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Dr Tom Brunzell Book "Creating Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based Classrooms" - https://learning.berrystreet.org.au/resources/creating-trauma-informed-strengths-based-classrooms-teacher-strategies-nurturing-students  Website - https://www.berrystreet.org.au/    Meg Durham Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-durham/  Circuit Breaker 1:1 Session -  https://open-mind-education.mykajabi.com/offers/LhZHoShE  Fresh Eyes School Wellbeing Consultation - https://open-mind-education.mykajabi.com/offers/kxf9vT5X   

"Anxiety can put a stop sign in front of people's hopes and dreams." - Dr Jodi Richardson Feeling anxious is something we all experience, but it's when anxiety holds you back in life that it's time to take notice. So how do we know when anxiety takes over? Wellbeing experts Dr Jodi Richardson and Meg Durham sit down to discuss what anxiety is, where anxiety comes from, anxiety symptoms to watch out for, and so much more in this riveting episode. For detailed shownotes and actionable ways to soothe an anxious mind - www.openmindeducation.com/episode6/ To keep up with the latest news and up coming events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Dr Jodi Richardson Website - https://drjodirichardson.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrJodiRichardson/  Well, hello Anxiety! Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-hello-anxiety-with-dr-jodi-richardson/id1585382774?fbclid=IwAR1VaOgjRDT4mKnyi-3dnIu_pEuTnFHGGayoSAu_l8qcEhbhXwvbofibGuw    Meg Durham Website - https://openmindeducation.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/ 

"If you're feeling exhausted, it's time to get off the dance floor, and get up on the balcony." - Shannon Treacy Burnout is real, and it's likely that you, or someone close to you, has experienced it in the past few years. And we're here to tell you things are looking up. Shannon Treacy and Meg Durham tackle this tough conversation in an approachable way that just makes sense. Walk away from this conversation with more compassion for yourself and others. For detailed shownotes and practical tips - www.openmindeducation.com/episode5/ To keep up with the latest news and upcoming events - https://openmindeducation.com/thought-weekly/    Meg Durham Website - https://openmindeducation.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megdurham__/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/openmindeduau  Energy By Design - https://openmindeducation.com/energy-by-design/  Booking Requests - https://openmindeducation.com/booking-request/