Type 2 diabetes is on the rise, affecting 1 in 20 New Zealanders, and 1 in 4 are at high risk with prediabetes. Rates are also alarming in the UK and USA. Fortunately, adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours can effectively prevent this condition. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the cells of the body become less responsive…
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Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, often spanning several years. The hormonal fluctuations bring a myriad of changes in various aspects of our wellbeing, such as physical and mental fitness, nutrition needs and sleep. Let’s take a quick dive into understanding these changes and how Imago can help you to navigate these…
Are you a regular coffee drinker and a frequent exerciser? Do you constantly wonder if you should be drinking coffee before working out but can’t resist the morning cup? You’re not alone! As a fellow coffee drinker who starts the day off with a hot cuppa, I’m here to tell you about the pros of…
Each month the Imago Wellness Coaching team collate the most exciting news, content, tips and updates for our very own clients, The 1% Club members! Our client newsletters are hot stuff! Here we give you the chance to have second look at those momentous newsletters. Enjoy! Client newsletter – June 2023 Client newsletter – July…
Ageing is a natural process that we all go through. As we age, our bodies go through many changes that can affect our wellbeing. These changes can be gradual or quite sudden, but can have a significant impact on our overall health. Changes in body, nutrition requirements, sleep patterns and of course, mental wellness, are…
Are you finding yourself slipping back into old habits? Have you been on track and making new, positive, changes, but life has been getting in the way? Even if you’ve been on track for a while, it’s not unusual for old habits to pop back up. Let’s say you built a night-time routine you know…
Often when we think of making changes to improve our health we focus on the physical aspects. However, our mental wellbeing plays a key role in our overall health. If we aren’t flourishing mentally, we can’t flourish physically! So, how can you start improving your mental wellbeing? 1. Acceptance This is all about accepting that…
Organisational performance is traditionally linked to the skills and experience of its employees. However, “psychological capital”, the aspect of human capital which involves the employee’s mental strengths in terms of hope, confidence, resilience, and optimism, is now being observed by leaders as to how occupational mindfulness may play a key role in the overall success…
Sport psychology has played a role in sports performance since its origins in the early 19th century (6). However, the lack of knowledge and misunderstanding experienced by athletes, coaches, and national sporting organisation’s regarding the performance benefits associated with sport psychology, has made implication difficult in many circumstances (5). Upon introduction, sport psychology was associated…
There are multiple choices when it comes to an effective employee wellbeing programme, but are they achieving the desired results? Before implementing a wellbeing programme, there are a few things that should be considered, such as whether it fits what employees want and need, and the desired results of the programme. There are several areas…
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