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Chooseday 20th January, Choose Mental Fitness


Good Morning,


🧠 Choose Mental Fitness!


The start of a new year often brings fresh energy — new goals, new priorities, and full calendars.

But if there’s one habit worth introducing early, it’s this: protecting our mental fitness at work — before stress turns into burnout.


That’s why today’s ChooseDay is about slowing down, even briefly, to build habits that support focus, resilience and long-term wellbeing.


Work plays a big role in our mental health. In Australia:


  • 59% of employees report experiencing mental distress at work, often linked to high workloads and limited breaks (Human Capital Magazine)


  • Around 9% of serious workers’ compensation claims now relate to mental health conditions like stress and anxiety — and this is rising (Safe Work Australia)


  • Mental health–related claims result in significantly longer time off work than physical injuries (Safe Work Australia)


  • About 40% of workers report psychological distress, contributing to tens of millions of lost workdays each year (NSCA Foundation)


The reality?

Always being “on”, skipping breaks, eating lunch at our desks and powering through exhaustion doesn’t lead to better outcomes — it leads to burnout.


Mental fitness isn’t about doing less forever. It’s about recovering well, creating boundaries, and building small habits that help us perform sustainably.



🌿 Your ChooseDay action


Take 10 minutes today to reset your mind — guilt free.

That might mean:

  • Taking a proper lunch break away from your screen

  • Trying a short mindfulness or breathing exercise

  • Going for a walk and leaving your phone behind

  • Sitting quietly and letting your nervous system reset


Research consistently shows that regular breaks, mindfulness and meditation can:

  • Improve concentration and decision-making

  • Reduce stress and emotional fatigue

  • Support better mood, sleep and resilience at work


Ten minutes may feel small — but done regularly, it helps create healthier workdays and stronger teams.



💛 Extend your impact: Support the Black Dog Institute


If you’re able, consider pairing your pause with a donation to the Black Dog Institute.


The Black Dog Institute is a leading Australian mental health organisation, working at the intersection of research, education and real-world support to prevent mental ill-health and save lives.


Your donation helps fund:

  • Workplace mental health research and education

  • Early intervention and prevention programs

  • Evidence-based tools that help Australians manage stress, anxiety and depression


👉 Donate to the Black Dog Institute via GoodCompany and help create healthier, more mentally fit workplaces across Australia.


As we move into the year ahead, let’s choose habits that support performance and wellbeing — without burnout.


Work that brilliant mind of yours,

The GoodCompany Team

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