The power of practicing acceptance
accelerateonline • November 2, 2020
In a world of unpredictability and stress, our instinct brings cravings to survive, compete, and strive. But acceptance, not a comparison, is what will get us through.
“There are ways to find ease in acceptance without negative inner feelings, it just takes practice,” says Nichola Stuart, Founder of the Empowerment Foundation. “Instead of sitting in the ‘uncomfortable chair’, find ways to shift your mindset and develop a sense of empowerment in your new normal.”
- Be your own cheerleader
When you’re under the pump, it’s difficult to find time to celebrate your business wins but it’s really important for your mindset that you do. Even if it’s just a moment with your eyes shut to see the value of a recent win. - Post-it forward
What is it about your staff that allows each of them to thrive at work? Are they patient, calm, creative? Grab Post-it notes, write down their ‘superpower’, and put it on their desk for morning motivation. - Take micro-breaks
Clear the cobwebs by looking to nature (stare at the clouds, walk around the block, watch wildlife photos, water the garden) and movement (stretch, jog on the spot, walk around the block, shrug your shoulders 10 times, choose a song and dance at your desk). - Choose to say ‘NO’
Write down the one thing you are NOT going to do today then tear it up at 5pm to celebrate. The ‘no’ can have such a positive influence on your mindset and productivity.
Accelerate - December 2023
Accelerate August 2023
Inland Revenue have recently announced this year’s livestock Herd Scheme Values and we think this is a great opportunity to update you on the latest movements. The Herd Scheme Values are the National Average Market Values, determined by a process involving a review of the livestock market as at 30 April.
The values for Dairy this year have seen a fall in values across all female classes, but increases across all male classes. The fall in R1 heifer values can be attributed to the prohibition of live export by sea commencing from 30 April 2023. For the first time the National Average Market Value for R1 Heifers is less than the National Standard Cost of breeding and rearing an R1 Heifer.
In contrast to Dairy values Beef values have increased on average 9% and are almost at record values for all classes.
Sheep values have all fallen from the high of 2022, slipping back an average of 10.2%. Whilst values have fallen, they are still either the second or third highest that they have ever been depending on which class of sheep you are looking at.
Goat values have increased on average 7.8% with almost all classes of fibre and meat producing goats at record highs. The value of milking goats continues to be well down from historic highs, except for breeding bucks which are at their highest value.
Like the rest of the world, New Zealand has reeled from the aftermath of Covid, rising inflation and interest rates, and the cost-of-living crisis. This year we also have a massive storm damage repair bill.
Any tax cuts, or changes to the tax thresholds were vetoed in Budget 2023 as this was viewed as worsening inflation.
Budget 2023 builds on the $889m already provided in response to this year’s storms. A further $6b is allocated for a National Resilience Plan , for rebuilding after weather events. $71b is committed to new and existing infrastructure projects: not only storm damaged communications, power and roading, but schools, hospitals, public housing, rail and road.
