All Blacks mental skills coach urges Kiwis to take time outDAVID WALKER/STUFF All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka says people can waste their downtime feeling bored, guilty or anxious when in fact it makes them more productive. 's latest mental health campaign, which gives away free dice featuring downtime activities such as enjoying music, getting outside, or catching up with a mate. In his 18 years with the All Blacks as a mental skills specialist, Enoka worked closely with coaches Wayne Smith, Sir Graham Henry and Steve Hansen. Associate Professor in Disaster Mental Health at Massey University's Joint Centre for Disaster Research Sarb Johal said research indicated people kept busy to avoid facing uncomfortable feelings. was established after the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes to support mental health and wellbeing.

Source: Stuff May 01, 2018 05:48 UTC