Mental Wellness Blog & News

The role of a leader in securing mental wellness at work

The role of a leader in securing mental wellness at work

24.08.2023
Leaders and HR professionals have a pivotal role in shaping work environments to enhance their teams' mental wellness. Recently several reports have highlighted their significant impact on employee mental wellness. Whether in-person, hybrid, or remote settings, you as a leader profoundly influence how workplace mental health is experienced. Is your approach here reactive or proactiv...
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Elevating mental wellness through systematic proactive approach

Elevating mental wellness through systematic proactive approach

09.08.2023
Prevention is frequently regarded as something that allows the detection of health problems in the early stages when they are often more easily treatable and effectively controllable. However, this is already a late phase of prevention. Early prevention is proactive and in the case of mental health, it helps maintain people's mental wellness, thereby improving the overall quality of life. ...
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Upgrading intrapersonal skills in the face of rising AI and automation

Upgrading intrapersonal skills in the face of rising AI and automation

12.07.2023
The perceived threat that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated process’ are set to put millions of employees out of work has people falsely believing that in order for them to succeed they themselves need to become more machine-like. We feel we somehow need to be able to think quicker and multitask more, take fewer breaks and downtime, be constantly on, and never tire. Is this a rea...
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The value of inner silence and how to benefit from a calm mind

The value of inner silence and how to benefit from a calm mind

27.06.2023
Summer is here and we all need some silent quality time. In a noisy world, silence has become a rarity. Both around us and within us. Let us observe why it matters and how to have more inner silence and benefit from the state of flow. In conversations volume is often equated with power, thus opinions are frequently amplified in meetings. However, there is a compelling argument for embracing sil...
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The health of mind represents the foundation of success and well-being

The health of mind represents the foundation of success and well-being

13.06.2023
Securing the health of mind represents an essential aspect of your overall well-being. The key to being healthy in mind comes down to understanding awareness and using self-observation. Observing your inner domain demands taking time to notice your thought patterns. Negative patterns lead to negative emotions and outcomes. Positive ones are better, but change nothing until you start acting acco...
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Five practical steps for maintaining positive mental health

Five practical steps for maintaining positive mental health

06.06.2023
Taking a proactive approach to emotional wellness is far better than a reactive approach. After all, it's easier to maintain positive mental health than it is to repair mental health problems once they’ve set in. Until people lack practical intrapersonal skills and train their mental wellness systematically it is difficult to prevent mental health issues. However, some easy-to-apply b...
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Enhancing leader and employee mental wellness is crucial for organizational success

Enhancing leader and employee mental wellness is crucial for organizational success

26.05.2023
Only leaders who have excellent self-leadership inspire others to thrive. Fostering the mental wellness of both leaders and employees proactively is of utmost importance, especially in today's challenging times. Regrettably, senior leaders and entrepreneurs often overlook the well-being of mid-level leaders and HR professionals, expecting them to create a positive employee experience on the...
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Managing Anxiety at Work: 7 strategies for dealing with anxiety

Managing Anxiety at Work: 7 strategies for dealing with anxiety

15.05.2023
Anxiety and anxiety disorders are terms used to describe a range of mental health conditions that are characterized by excessive restlessness, worry or nervousness and empowered by fear. Focusing on anxiety for this year's Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK is aimed at increasing people's awareness and understanding of anxiety and providing information on preventing anxiety. Why ...
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Why Prioritizing Mental Wellness is Important at Every Age: Insights and Examples

Why Prioritizing Mental Wellness is Important at Every Age: Insights and Examples

12.05.2023
Maintaining good mental health and preventing mental health problems is crucial throughout the life cycle. A fit mind can perform well and thrive regardless of position and age. There are several effective ways to prioritize mental wellness and ensure we stay mentally fit as we age and proceed with our entrepreneurial journey or career. We reveal some examples and insights in this mental wellne...
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Promoting Mental Wellness in the Workplace: The Importance of Prevention and Self-Care

Promoting Mental Wellness in the Workplace: The Importance of Prevention and Self-Care

04.05.2023
May is recognized as Mental Health Month in the United States since 1949. During May the aim is to highlight the importance of prevention and understanding of different mental health issues and provide resources to support mental wellness. This year's theme, "Look Around, Look Within" sends a hint that supporting others and looking within matters equally. Mental health is somet...
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Life-work integration reduces work stress

Life-work integration reduces work stress

25.04.2023
Work-life balance has been a popular buzzword for several decades now, but the concept itself has come under scrutiny in recent years as our interconnected lifestyles have brought to the table various new challenges. The idea of work-life balance is from the pre-mobile-devices era outdated and is more and more unrealistic without causing stress. Instead of seeking artificial balance and sepa...
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12 efficient stress reduction ideas

12 efficient stress reduction ideas

03.04.2023
Work stress is a common problem that affects many people across different industries and professions. According to a survey conducted by the American Institute of Stress, 80% of workers feel stressed on the job, with nearly half reporting that they need help in learning how to manage stress. Furthermore, the World Health Organization has recognized work-related stress as a global issue, with es...
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Solitude improves mind health

Solitude improves mind health

28.03.2023
In today's always-on culture, we don't value being alone. Even more so, as we are always connected, we have become afraid of loneliness. However, being lonely has exceptionally little in common with solitude. Solitude and loneliness are different. While loneliness is associated with negative feelings that often sabotage your self-worth solitude refreshes and boosts your wellbeing. So...
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Mental wellness strengthens personal initiative

Mental wellness strengthens personal initiative

10.03.2023
As leaders, we have all seen how people in our teams are often unable to stay focused and fully concentrated. We also see a lack of initiative and that when things pile up people become susceptible to stress, burnout, and more serious mental health issues like depression and anxiety. What can be done to prevent mental health problems? How can we have a more proactive approach to our busine...
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How mental wellness can improve work culture?

How mental wellness can improve work culture?

14.02.2023
Workplace culture directly affects employee performance, attitude, behavior, and mental well-being. A positive work atmosphere can make people more motivated to increase their productivity and meet their goals. On the other hand, performing in a negative environment presents mental wellness challenges and brings about stress, low employee engagement, and even unnecessary toxicity between employ...
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