Tag: wellbeing

Stress is an inevitable part of life that can arise from various sources such as work pressures, family responsibilities, or even unexpected events. However, how do we prioritize self-care and manage stress amidst the diverse challenges in our lives?

Crew welfare encompasses all aspects of ensuring the health, safety, and overall well-being of crew members working aboard ships, as agreed by all speakers during a panel discussion at the 2024 Crew Welfare Week.

In a fast-paced world filled with constant stimulation and information overload, the simple act of journaling offers a sanctuary of introspection and reflection. Whether scribbled in a leather-bound notebook or typed out in a digital diary, journaling serves as a gateway to our innermost thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

Why are people in some parts of the world living until a hundred years of age? Is it an ancient secret? Is it luck? Maybe, but it’s mainly lifestyle choices.

During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Manila Forum, Dr. Christian Angelo P. Lubaton, Medical Director, Nordic Medical Clinic, presented ways that a holistic approach to crew welfare can be fostered.

A number of forces and factors work interdependently to influence safety at sea, and health is one of the most important, notes Ronald Spithout, MD of OneHealth by VIKAND.

It's easy to become dehydrated without even realizing it. Dehydration can have a negative impact on a seafarer’s health and can cause or worsen certain diseases. It can also impact a seafarer’s ability to be productive at work.

Mental health is a key aspect of wellness; thus, it is important to build an effective strategy that provides policies for creating an ideal environment on board, ensuring that seafarers' mental health does not suffer. Among many issues to consider, every vessel needs to have established measures to address harassment and bullying.

Chris Hall, Managing Director, American P&I Club, Hong Kong shares his experience of a daily practice he committed to over the last six months, focusing on gratitude, prioritization, self-awareness, and service to others.

They say it takes only one positive thought to replace a negative one. Negative self-talk or thoughts is something we've all experienced at some point—it easily creeps in. Its persistent presence can be dangerous, continually undermining our self-esteem and thwarting our aspirations for success.