SEVEN SLEEPING TIPS.

If you do not sleep well tonight, automatically, it will affect your tomorrow. Isn’t that a common sense? So, sleep constitute a very important element of living a healthy and happy working life.

The body needs a good amount of time (6- 8 hours) to go through the repairing process so that your body and mind is restored fully for the next day use. If the body is not given sufficient rest, it will fail and the condition is called fatigue.

 Seven sleeping tips.

 (1).Keeping the sleep time.

O'clock.

You must have a fix sleeping schedule. It’s like programming your body so that it knows when to give you the complete rest the entire body needs it. If you change your sleeping schedule, it will affect your body’s sleeping time pattern. So, sticking to your bedtime to gain the benefit of good sleep.

(2).Bedroom set-up.

Healthy bedroom set-up.

How you fix your bedroom will give you a peace of mind for bed. If your room is untidy and everything is all over the place, you will not have a peace of mind to rest. So, ensure the room is neat and tidy so that it creates a very comfortable sleeping environment for a good night rest.

(3).Stop work.
Stop working physically and mentally. Get your mind and body to one focus that is to sleep. Do not go into your bed with anything hanging on your mind, or just straight after physical activity then you run into the bed, you will find it difficult to sleep. So, stop all the work because it's bedtime.

(4). Cooling the body system.

If you have sleeping problem, following activities that might be of help to you. Get a warm bath before bed to prepare your body for sleep. The warm water causes your body temperature to rise. The higher you go the lower you come down, similarly, when you cool off your body temperature, the body enters into sleeping mood, which reward you with quality sleep.

 A good deep breathing exercise before sleep is helpful practice. Sit in a quiet room, relax your body and mind like in meditation position, then take a deep breath either through nose or mouth and exhale either way. The continuous exercise leads you into yawing, which body signals feeling tiredness thus ready to go into sleep.  

 Listening to music works for some people. Do not take in stimulant produce to assist sleep because that might even lead to sleep dependency life.

(5). Stop clock guide.

O'clock.

If you are using O’clock as guide to sleep, simply build up lots of stress. So, do not keep your eyes on the clock before it will put your heart on the race between sleep and the task you are doing.

When you practice your sleep time well, the clock will have no use because your body and mind knows when to go to sleep.

(6). Daily work.

Getting good physical active work during the day can help you get a good night rest.

(7).Food & drink.
Healthy eating good foods and drinking enough water can also help you get a good night rest. Avoid overloading your stomach with food, water and coffee before bed.

TAKE HOME POINT
• Life rebirth through sleep, so give your body what its deserves for a quality of life.

How to prevent Coronavirus

Coronavirus has significantly impacted the lives of the World in many ways yet it’s manageable. Those with underlying medical conditions like asthma, tuberculosis, diabetics, high blood pressure, cancer (etc.) should take extra preventive effort, or require complete isolation.

 Coronavirus is not killing people, 98% infected with coronavirus can easily recover.

 Followings are simple Coronavirus preventive measures individuals needs to employ to stay free from Coronavirus.

 Masking your face.

The face must be worn when you are with one or more people. It is safe to remove a face mask when you are alone at home or driving in your car. Individuals do not need to deprive themselves of fresh oxygen for good health.

 Social distancing.

In many incases social distancing will be difficult but it does individuals best to live with it. Where there are lots of people and movement is limited, you must wear a mask, wear a hand glove, avoid touching people or objects and short stay and leave the place quickly.

 Hand washing.

It is important to wash hand regularly. Our hands touch anything anytime every day.  Hands are always the first contact point for infections to enter human bodies, so washing hands is good for overall health.

 Reduce social interaction.

Everyone must reduce social interaction with other human beings. The more you interact with people, the more chances of you contracting coronavirus are very high.

 Reduce public gatherings.

Cut down unnecessary or non-important meetings and only attend important ones with health protocols like face masking, social distance, and hand wash.

Reduce families, and friend’s visitation

Families are important but use other communication mediums to keep in touch with families’ members.

Homemade treatment.

Some home treatments like streaming your body or families, live in a warm environment, eat spicy foods, having a hot bath or regularly engaging in sport will be of benefit to good health.

The urgent need to address unhealthy family violence and mental crisis in Papua New Guinea.

F1. Ruby Anne Laua

In response to the overwhelming crisis of unhealthy family violence-related mental health issues in Papua New Guinea, urgent action is needed to address and alleviate the suffering endured by victims. The lack of effective social and legal support systems, coupled with the influence of money, social power dynamics, and societal disregard for such issues, has created a climate where relief and justice are elusive.

It is essential to recognize that the mental health challenges faced by victims are not isolated incidents. Their suffering is known to the victims themselves, their immediate families, relatives, friends, spouses, and the wider communities. This crisis is occurring right before our eyes, yet even law enforcement agencies fail to address it, dismissing it as a "family problem" that should be resolved at home.

Furthermore, the families of the victims, particularly their parents and blood relatives, often downplay the severity of the situation, ignoring red flags that indicate danger. The victims' hope for relief is continuously suppressed, leaving them trapped in fear and unable to advocate for themselves due to their shattered confidence and lack of support.

F2. Jennelyn Kennedy 

The attached photos (figure 1, 2, & figure 3) depict the tragic consequences of family violence. Figure 1 murder has been sentenced to eleven years of hard labor by the national courts for murder, figure 2 culprit received a life sentence, while the case of figure 3 is still pending or in authorities hands.

F3. Imelda Tupi Timanda 

Many cases go unreported, hidden beneath the influence of social power and wealth. It is critical for parents and communities to be aware of following highly dangerous warning signs indicating a need for immediate intervention, and to respond urgently to help the victims.

• Bruises all their bodies and their faces.

• Kitchen or bush knifes have been used to attack the victims.
• Tiring the victims legs and arms with rope or wires.

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  F3. Imelda Tupi Manda

  
  Locking the victims for long time in the house.

• Taken the victims in the dark places and attacking them.

• Guns or any sharp instruments have been used to attack the victims. 

• The person frequently on alcohol and watching violence movies.

• Telling the victims that I will kill you.

• Naking them in the houses in front of their children and others.

• The attackers is always in possession of sharp or dangerous weapons.

• Pushing the victims over the running vehicles. 

• Pouring hot waters and dangerous liquids all over the victims bodies, or throwing flame on their bodies.

• Pushing sticks or sharp instruments into the vagina or anus or mouth. 

What to do!

1. Concrete steps that can be taken include immediately removing the victims from their abusive environment, ensuring their safety by isolating them from their attackers, and promptly reporting the matter to the police. It is equally important to remove the children from harm's way and provide them with the necessary protection and care.

2. Physical health and psychological support should not be overlooked. The victims must receive medical attention from doctors, therapy from counseling psychologists, and support from social workers. Creating a protective and nurturing environment for the victims within their families is vital to their recovery and well-being.

3. In order to address this crisis effectively, education and awareness within the community are essential. It is necessary to educate individuals about the devastating impact of family violence and cultivate a shift in societal attitudes towards this issue. Moreover, advocating for stronger laws and policies against family violence, and collaborating with local and international organizations, can help facilitate effective intervention and support for the victims.

4.Finally, providing economic support and resources is crucial in enabling victims to regain their independence and rebuild their lives. By addressing this crisis comprehensively and collaboratively, we can work towards creating a safer and healthier Papua New Guinea for all its citizens.

Counselling Interventions Works

Papua New Guineans are not seeking the benefits of professional counselling services. It plays an important role in saving the lives of people and also improve their quality of life. Furthermore, it assists people to navigate their future with full of confidence.

The government-private sectors and the public are not aware of the benefits of counselling services. How these services can contribute to the worker's wellbeing and improvement of the business goal.

The workplace managers lack mental health leadership skills. They should be well placed to rise the corporate leadership bar. 

The business should focus on mental health interpersonal leadership skills training. to drive the organization's business objectives, and achieve the overall business goal.

Both private and public (health)  institutions should start creating psychotherapists positions in their structure. The medicine alone will not treat patients’ conditions, most patients admitted into the hospitals are with mental health conditions so to treat the cause, such services are required. On the other, the Workers are silently suffering from the mental health crisis as well.

If your organization is experiencing the following issues, it’s an indication that mental health issues require higher management’s urgent attention.

Stealing from the organization; coming late to work; not attending meetings; not attending to work; Increase in injuries; not wearing work uniforms neat and discharging unhealthy behaviours at work are some of the workplace negative signs.

Imelda Tubi Tiamanda

Even in family homes, many young mothers are losing their lives at the hands of merciless men.

The attached photo is the latest addition of Papua New Guinean women who have lived and suffered the worse pain no words can explain.

This known domestic violence is not an isolated case, it's happening in the eyes of the communities, parents, leaders, churches, and everyone, yet we see nothing is happening in our communities. When there is continuous violence, it’s an indication of risk so, through the counselling sessions, lives can be saved. 

The victims themselves are also not taking proactive steps seeking support that can save their lives. They are living, sleeping and walking on flames of fire yet, they ignore it. 

Recognizing significant mental health needs in Papua New Guinea, we have established the Healthy Living Business- Counselling Works unit to provide counselling support.

Please, do feel free to contact us @  workscounselling@gmail.com

Number one homebased coronavirus treatment.

The world has no scientifically proven medical treatment. The doctors or the medical professionals are treating their patients asymptomatically.  In many parts of the world, many simple homebased treatments are used to get relief or stay free from coronavirus, and streaming is one of the homebased treatment. The following is a step by step on how to prepare a simple way to treat coronavirus.

Things you need.
1.A water jar.
2.A large thick bedsheet.
3.Clean running tape water.
4. Electricity or firewood (need match if firewood).
5.Any spicy plants/fruit nuts like garlic, ginger (etc.).
6.Chose any plant leaves like lemon leaves, orange, ginger (etc.), and any others leaves that you think suitable in your area.

7.A clear space – in front of the veranda.
8.Big dish plate enough to accommodate leaves, water and spicy plants.

Step by step streaming procedure.

1. Chose a clear space within your house to do streaming.
2.Crush all the spicy plants/fruit nuts.
3.Crush any plants leaves.
4.Put ALL the crushed plant leaves and spicy plants/fruit nuts in the dish.
5.Take the dish and position where you will do the streaming- ensure there is no obstruction.
6.Take the bedsheet to where you will do the streaming.
7. Fill the jar with cool water.
8.Bring it to boiling point – ensure water is very hot.
9.Take the hot jar water near your streaming area.
10.Sit down on the floor with your legs open wide.
11.Between your legs – not too close – do the way it suits you.
12.Bring the jar closer next to the dish.
13.Now cover yourself with the bedsheet so that the stream is not escaping through. Get someone in the house to assist with covering the bedsheet as soon as you pour the hot water into the dish. If by yourself, cover yourself with the bedsheet while sitting under the bedsheet, pour the hot water into the dish.

 Important things to take note.

1. When the stream is release from inside the dish while your whole body is covered with the bedsheet, either through mouth or nose inhale the hot stream air through, then release it out. I love doing that soon after eating some gingers, when the mouth is spicy.

2. You can stay in the bedsheet and breath a hot stream as long as you feel very hot, by the time the hot stream will be cool.
3. Remove the bedsheet, by this time all your body should in wet.
4. Wash your face with warm water, and empty the dish.
5. You can do it 2- 3 times a day. You should be well by this time.

 TAKE HOME NOTE:

·  You can do streaming at any time you wish.

· You can do streaming with pure hot water or with species, whichever way suites you.