Power Up Your Mental Fitness
Live Well Shear Well with Farmstrong
As valued members of the New Zealand Shearing Contractors Association, you know the shearing game demands serious physical grit — but staying strong on the board also means building mental fitness to handle the long days, tough runs, and everything life throws at you.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Farmstrong to bring you Live Well Shear Well — a practical wellbeing programme created specifically for the shearing community. Just like training your body to shear faster and cleaner, you can power up your mental strength to manage pressure, stay focused, and get more out of both work and life outside the shed.
Fronted by legends like Rowland Smith and featuring insights from Sam Whitelock, the resources include straightforward tips and tools such as:
- Catch It, Check It, Change It — to handle negative thoughts on tough days
- Control the Controllables — focus on what you can influence and let the rest go
- Reframing bad days and knowing your “why” to keep motivation high
It’s all about real, shed-tested strategies to build resilience, reduce stress, and perform at your best — season after season.
Download the booklet and posters, watch the videos, and see how small mental habits can make a big difference to you, your crew, and your contracting business. Stay strong — in body and mind.
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