How this works is:

  •  PAUSE whenever we notice we have become stressed or distracted, before we operate equipment, handle parcels, or attend a meeting.
  • BREATHE – A 4 second breath. Breathe in deeply for a count of 2, and out for a count of 2.
  • And RESET our attention back to the here and now

This simple act of slowing down to pause, breathe and reset has been shown to help us to refocus and stay calm and mindful 

The power of personal mindfulness

There are lots of things that cause us to rush or become distracted, which is why mindfulness can help us focus on the here and now in the face of these distractions.

When we think of mindfulness we often think of meditation – but mindfulness doesn’t have to be that formal. Mindfulness can be anything that helps us focus on the present and on what we are doing in the moment rather than the million other things that could be on our list of things to do. For example, when we drive mindfully, we focus on the driving.

Importantly, we know that when we practice doing activities mindfully:

  • Our stress reduces
  • Our energy improves
  • We tend to make better decisions
  • We make fewer errors, and
  • We are involved in fewer safety incidents

Pause, Breathe, RESET can help our personal mindfulness.

More support

Employee/Workforce Assistance Program (EAP/WAP), which offers a range of confidential and free counselling services that are available to all Australia Post team members and their immediate family members, our licensees and contractors, and their team members and immediate family members.

Contact EAP/WAP on 1300 OUR EAP (1300 687 327) for support.

Beyond Blue – provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. Call 1300 224 636 or visit beyondblue.org.au.

Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Foundation – an initiative between road transport, warehousing and logistics operators to support drivers and logistics workers with issues relating to mental health and physical wellbeing. Visit healthyheads.org.au for more information.