Fonterra fully funds the service for our farmers and they are completely confidential (including from Fonterra). Services offered include legal, financial and careers guidance, counselling and personalised health and wellbeing coaching.

International research found that people who thrive have five things in common: they feel connected with others, take notice of the simple things, give regularly, keep learning and are physically active.

The right kind of food provides fuel for energy levels and a positive mood throughout the day. To ensure you have enough energy and nutrients to perform at your best, a nutritious diet and regular meals are essential, especially for a physically demanding job such as farming.

Being well-rested can significantly enhance your productivity, both on and off the farm. If you find yourself frequently waking up during the night with difficulties getting back to sleep, here are some simple tips that can help you achieve the restorative sleep you need.

Building in regular physical movement each day means you can be match-fit for busier times, like calving. Keeping yourself farm-fit can also reduce stress and anxiety. Even a short burst of brisk walking can increase your mental alertness, energy and positive mood.

Burnout is your body saying "I've hit the wall". Your mind and body give out early warning signs, and if you know and understand these early warning signs, you're able to address the problem before it gets out of hand. Here are some notes on how to identify these signs of unhealthy stress.

Some people are inherently better at coping through tough times, but that doesn't mean you can't. There are ways to help change the way you respond to a situation in a more positive way. One of these ways is a tool called 'Catch it, Check it, Change it'.

 Research shows that taking breaks and time off farm makes a huge difference to your overall wellbeing. Being productive is not about working long hours, but working smarter. It is a challenge, but getting away for even just a few hours helps with perspective and work-life balance.

You ensure your farm equipment is serviced often and maintained regularly to ensure the longevity of your machines. But what about your own body? It too needs to be checked out regularly and 'serviced' when required. Sitting on a problem for too long often makes it harder to manage once it gets out of hand.