Welcome to Be Your Best Self Blog, where our tradie community
share their ideas on building stronger minds & bodies to create a
more robust & resilient workforce.
A big shout out to Mike at Revolution Concrete.
Mike is a great example of why continuous learning matters in our industry. Staying curious open to new ideas and willing to learn doesn’t just make you better at your trade it also strengthens your resilience and confidence on and off site.
Just as important is Mike’s willingness to reach out to his mates and stay connected. Checking in having real conversations and supporting each other is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect mental health in construction.
Strong skills strong connections and a mindset of learning go a long way in building a healthier more resilient industry.
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Thank you to Mike from Revolution Concrete for sharing what support really looks like on site.
Mike talks about the importance of having a brotherhood group where people regularly check in on each other and stay connected when things are tough.
He also speaks honestly about leadership. Every worker is different and has their own needs, but as a business owner he makes it clear that he is there for his people at the end of the day.
This is what practical mental fitness looks like in construction. Showing up, paying attention, and taking responsibility for the people you work with.
Thank you for being part of the Live Well Build Well community.
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Partner Shoutout: @nzcertifiedbuilders and @itm_nz
LIVE WELL BUILD WELL would like to sincerely thank New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) for publishing the insights from our 2025 IPSOS Tradie Wellbeing Survey in their latest NZCB Inhouse magazine.
By sharing this data with their valued builder members, NZCB are helping shine a light on the real mental fitness challenges and strengths within the residential construction sector. These insights support better conversations, stronger leadership, and healthier teams across building businesses nationwide. A big shoutout to ITM - Independent Timber Merchants also for sponsoring our survey for 2025.
You can read the full article here:
https://issuu.com/certifiedbuilders/docs/nzcb_inhouse_december_2025_
Thank you NZCB and ITM for helping build a stronger, healthier construction sector.
If your company believes in the power of people to make a difference, we’d love to talk.
Reach out to Raf directly:
[email protected]
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A big shoutout to Ryan at Waller Projects who explains that not everyone shows stress the same way.
Some go quiet.
Some snap.
Some just need space.
If a workmate isn’t themselves, don’t take it personally, it usually means they’re carrying more than usual.
Give them time.
Give them space.
Check in without pressure.
A bit of patience on site can make a big difference off it.
Build the job.
Build each other.
#LiveWellBuildWell #TradieMentalFitness @itm_nz @sitesafenz @bcito @nzcertifiedbuilders
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to hear from you.
What were your top 3 health habits this year that helped support your mental fitness?
Small habits add up. The ones that kept you steady, focused, or grounded matter.
Drop your top three in the comments below.
Tag a mate who might need a reminder.
👉 Live Well Build Well will share selected responses to help inspire others across the construction community.
Let’s finish the year stronger, together 🌞
#LiveWellBuildWell #MentalFitness #lwbw
Mental fitness is not about big dramatic shifts.
It is about noticing what needs attention and improving it step by step.
Start with one small habit today.
Build it into tomorrow.
That is how we strengthen our resilience.
1% at a time
LWBW supports every tradie to make those small improvements that help you stay mentally strong in the toughest moments.
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LIVE WELL BUILD WELL – PARTNER WITH US
At LIVE WELL BUILD WELL we’re dedicated to strengthening the mental fitness of builders and tradespeople across New Zealand. Our mission is simple: support healthier workers, safer worksites, and stronger resilience across the residential construction sector.
We are now looking to connect with construction businesses who share these values and want to play a genuine role in supporting the wellbeing of their teams and wider industry.
As a partner or sponsor you help us deliver on site toolbox talks, mental fitness resources, contractor interviews, and practical training that makes a real difference to workers facing daily pressures.
If your organisation believes that a healthy workforce is a stronger workforce we would love to talk.
Rafael Caso
Program Lead
LWBW
LIVE WELL BUILD WELL SHOUTOUT
A big shoutout to Builders Academy NZ, a nationwide leader in apprenticeship training for the next generation of builders.
We are excited about what is ahead in 2026 as Live Well Build Well partners with Builders Academy to support their apprentices and builder business owners with practical mental fitness tools that strengthen resilience, confidence and wellbeing on and off the tools.
It was great connecting with John Lightbourne and Isaiah Cassidy, who are committed to lifting the industry and supporting the growth of future tradies.
Here is to building stronger skills, stronger businesses and stronger minds together.
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