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MARRIOTT BONVOY CONVERGE PROGRAM

We're on a mission to improve the mental health of every guest and delegate

WHAT IS CONVERGE?

Converge: to come together in a common interest or focus - a collective mindfulness.

Pre-eminent psychologist and author Dr Michael Carr-Gregg partnered with Marriott International to research the impact of the global pandemic on meetings. The findings were used to create Marriott Bonvoy’s CONVERGE, a program based on positive psychology, uplifting qualities, well-being, happiness, satisfaction and the ability to thrive in our day-to-day lives.

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LEARN ABOUT THE RESEARCH
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ABOUT DR CARR-GREGG
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A CHAT WITH DR CARR-GREGG

MARRIOTT BONVOY'S 8 PILLARS OF MINDFULNESS

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CATCH SOME Z'S

Sleep is the single most important behavioural experience that we have. The average person will spend 36 percent of their life asleep, which means that if you live to 90, then 32 years will have been spent entirely asleep. Despite its importance, most people don’t think about sleep. Ignorance about sleep is really quite profound. Sleep and mental health are closely connected. Sleep deprivation affects our psychological state and mental health.

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OXYGENATE THE BRAIN

Research shows that Australians largely appear to be going backwards in the amount of physical activity they do, with 85% of Australians not meeting the recommended targets for physical activity. Regular exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on depression and anxiety. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps people sleep better, and boosts overall mood.

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NUTRITION

The food we eat can have a profound impact on our mental health. The greatest paradigm shift of our time in medical thinking is a focus on the bacteria that lives in our gut (microbiota) and mental health. The connection between food and mood has rocketed to the forefront of modern medicine and psychology.

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VISION AND PURPOSE

Scientific research shows that having a connection to something bigger than ourselves, a religious belief or spiritual side to our lives makes us happier and healthier. Guests who have meaning and purpose in their lives are happier, feel more in control and get more out of what they do.

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ENGAGE MINDFULLY

Mindfulness is a kind of mental exercise for our brain, it is the idea of learning how to be fully present and engaged in the moment, aware of one’s thoughts and feelings without distraction or judgment. Millions of people around the world have been turning to mindfulness apps to help manage coronavirus-related stress and anxiety.

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RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

Rituals of kindness. Be on the lookout. This is a hotel where kindness is key. Helping others is not only good for the people helped and a good thing to do, it also makes the person doing the kindness happier and healthier too. Giving also connects us to others, creating stronger communities and helping to build a happier society for everyone.

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GRATITUDE

Neuroscientists have found that gratitude activates different areas of the brain, including those affiliated with forming social bonds. Studies show that gratitude improves the quality of sleep, reduces stress, and increases our sense of well-being.

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EXPERIENCE SOMETHING NEW

Learning affects our well-being in lots of positive ways. It exposes us to new ideas and helps us stay curious and engaged. It also gives us a sense of accomplishment and helps boost our self-confidence and resilience.

EXPERIENCE THE CONVERGE PROGRAM IN AUSTRALIA

Come together and experience the 8 pillars of mindfulness at one of our hotels or resorts today.

Each property has created their own bespoke purpose-built tool kit which could include a sleep pack, mood boasting foods, ways to make a difference for the day or simply taking a break to learn something new.

To find out what each property has on offer, simply complete the Request for Proposal below.