Tuesday, June 30, 2009

It's a roller-coaster year

"Tough people last, tough times don't" That's what I am reminding myself as the ecomonic times bite harder through 2009. This is one tough year for many people.

Like all tough times, the people and organisations who survive have to have a certain relience - that ability to bounce back, even when the going gets tough!

It all starts with attitude! Staying positive is just so important in tough times. That doesn't mean that you don't see what is going on around you - it does mean that you are always looking for the opportunities which are right there in front of you. And they are there.

It's really important to keep on track for healthy living - get out and about in the fresh air when you can, meet up with friends, have things in your life which bring you great joy! That is what will keep you going.

AS part of meeting the challenge of tough times, Independent Nursing Practice is looking at every part of our work to make sure that we give an even better service. We've done a bit of brain-storming, and realising that a lot of young people don't know that even when they see one of our doctors, their visit is free is they are under 22 years old. We've been invited to be part of a programme that looks at how we can meet the needs of young men better. We're forming a group to give us advice on how we can meet the needs of Maori and Pacific people better.

If you have have feedback you would like to give us, or if you would like to be part of these groups - please send us an email - we want to hear from you, so we can do better work for you! With your input, and our team - we can do fantastic things! Email us now so you have your say!