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My Te Whare Tapa Whā

Taku Mahere Hauora Whaiar

My Personal Wellbeing Plan

22 September 2025
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Te Whare Tapa Whā Diagram from the Mental Health Foundation (source)

Taha Tinana

(Physical Wellbeing)
Structured strength training

4 days per week following planned PPL gym workout programs

Meal prep and balanced nutrition

Weekly meal planning with focus on whole foods and proper portions

Consistent sleep schedule

5-8 hours nightly, same bedtime/wake time

Taha Hinengaro

(Mental & Emotional Wellbeing)
Creative pursuits

Weekend time for hobbies, games, or reading

Learning reflection journal

Daily notes on Dev Academy progress and challenges

Stress management breaks

5-minute pomodoro breaks between sessions

Taha Whānau

(Family & Social Wellbeing)
Dev Academy peer connections

social activities with cohort members

Regular family check-ins

Video calls with family often weekly

Weekend social activities

One meaningful social interaction each weekend

Taha Wairua

(Spiritual Wellbeing)
Daily gratitude practice

Being thankful to God for each morning

Weekly Retrospective

Weekly review of why I'm on this coding journey

Acts of kindness

small act of service for others

Whenua

(Environmental Connection)
Indoor plants care

Maintaining 2-3 plants in living space

Weekend nature exploration

Visit out-of-town places, parks monthly

Weather awareness

Starting each day by stepping outside and noticing the weather