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Staff wellness sessions with Shelley and Paul

All Big White Staff Welcome.

No registration needed — just show up!

Each session we’ll be talking about a new topic, giving you some tips and tricks for your mental health, and will have some time for a general Q&A.

Every Other Thursday: 5pm – 6pm

Located in the Village

  • Jan 8th
  • Jan 22nd - Mid-Season Reality Check
  • Feb 5th - What next? Planning for after the season
  • Feb 19th - Financial Stress
  • Mar 5th - Dealing with FOMO
  • Mar 19th - Physical Health
  • Apr 2nd - Saying goodbye & moving on

Meet us in the Whitefoot building between The Rider and the Wine Market, at the bottom of the stairs

If you are excited to attend, but you are unable to get the time off from work — email paulgranteagle@gmail.com and we will try to find some other dates.

February 5th - What Next? Planning For After the Season

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February 19th - Financial Stress

Money stress is common during a season. A simple plan can help you feel more in control.

Where Does Your Money Go?

  • Track all spending for one pay period.
  • Include groceries, entertainment, snacks, transportation, subscriptions.

Give Every Dollar a Job

  • Be a planful spender.
  • Income – Expenses = $0 left unassigned.
  • Include rent, food, bills, savings, and fun.

Set Money Goals

  • Finish the season with savings, pay off debt, save for travel, or build an emergency fund.
  • Keep goals realistic and flexible.

Needs vs Wants

  • Needs: rent, groceries, bills.
  • Wants: eating out, gear, entertainment.
  • Ask: Do I need this? Is there a cheaper option? Would future-me prefer this saved?

Money Saving/Making Strategies

  • Use Click & Collect/shop with a list.
  • Bulk buy staple items with flat mates.
  • Meal plan/Food prep simple meals for the week.
  • Bring snacks or lunch to work.
  • Limit small daily purchases.
  • Participate in staff social activities.
  • Get fruit from staff rooms.
  • Set a weekly fun-money limit.
  • Wait 24 hours before non-essential purchases.
  • Cancel unused subscriptions.
  • Facebook BW Rideshare.
  • Talk to managers about extra shifts
  • https://www.usertesting.com/get-paid-to-test (earn $ online through product reviews and surveys)

Life Happens Fund

  • Set aside small savings regularly.
  • $5–$20 per paycheque is a good start.

Reduce Debt

  • Avoid new credit when possible.
  • Make consistent payments.
  • Send money to your future instead of your past.

Money management is a skill - small, consistent steps make a big impact.