by Emma Baker | Apr 12, 2026 | Hauora Resources, Kete, Resources
Anxiety often shows up in the body first. A tight chest. Shallow breathing. A sense that things are speeding up or slipping out of reach. The way we breathe can either add to that feeling or help settle it. Slowing and steadying your breath is one of the simplest ways...
by Emma Baker | Mar 23, 2026 | Hauora Pānui, Helpful Info, Kōrero
When the changes first began February 27 was Roger and Marie’s wedding anniversary.But, this year, Marie didn’t remember. Ten years earlier, they had stood together surrounded by their adult children, grandchildren, friends, extended family and church community. The...
by Emma Baker | Jan 21, 2026 | Hauora Resources, Kete
When severe weather, emergencies, or ongoing disruptions affect our communities, it’s common for strong emotions to surface. In Aotearoa, many of us have lived through floods, cyclones, earthquakes, fires, or extended states of emergency. Even if you were not directly...
by Emma Baker | Dec 30, 2025 | Hauora Resources, Kete, Kōrero
I bet that ever since you were a kid, you’ve heard everyone around you talking about their New Year’s resolutions. Someone wants to go to the gym every day, save money for that overseas holiday, buy a new car or quit smoking. It’s an age old tradition to set a...
by Emma Baker | Dec 23, 2025 | Hauora Resources, Kete, Kōrero
Sensory modulation is a term used for the way our brain responds to stimulation of our senses, often through deliberate actions to lead to improved wellbeing. And the best thing is – anyone and everyone can use sensory modulation. What is sensory modulation?...
by Emma Baker | Oct 4, 2025 | Hauora Resources, Kete, Resources
Why start a gratitude journal? Practising gratitude is a way of bringing mindfulness into your everyday life. Mindfulness is connected to positive outcomes in our mental health and overall well-being. The science behind mindfulness shows that it helps with emotional...
