Why it’s Important for Businesses to Ensure Good Health for All Employees
As India continues to develop, it is also experiencing a significant increase in chronic diseases. “The World Health Organization (WHO) has predicted that by 2030, 70% of deaths in India will be due to chronic diseases.”
Additionally, “poor mental health amongst employees is costing Indian employers around Rs 1.1 lakh crore ($14 billion) per year due to absenteeism,...
The Signs and Symptoms of Social Anxiety
We are all familiar with the feeling of discomfort and nervousness in some social situations. Whether it be clamming up while meeting someone new, walking into a room full of strangers, or public speaking. These experiences aren’t really thrilling for anyone, but most people can get through them. However, if one experiences social anxiety, also commonly referred to as “social phobia”, the...
The Power of Positive Affirmations
The word affirmation comes from the Latin affirmare, meaning “to make steady, strengthen.” Every day, in our own lives, affirmations can do just that: strengthen us.
Affirmations refer to the practice of positive thinking and self-empowerment– fostering a belief that a positive mental attitude will achieve success in anything.
They are designed to motivate and encourage. When these brief...
How to Foster Emotional Safety in Relationships
In psychology, emotional safety refers to an emotional state achieved in attachment relationships wherein each individual is open and vulnerable. It means that you believe your partner cares about your own emotional experience and vice versa. We feel comfortable sharing our hopes, fears, vulnerabilities and pain with our partner, because we trust that our partner will tend to these emotions...
How Journaling Helps You Unclutter Your Thoughts
Cluttered Thoughts? Try Journaling!
“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart” –William Wordsworth.
Journaling is merely penning down one’s thoughts and feelings to help understand them more clearly. If you struggle with stress, anxiety, or depression, keeping a journal can be a great idea. It can help you gain control of your emotions and significantly improve your mental health....
Mental wellness support for employees during a pandemic
Ravi wanted to buy a luxury car, against the wishes of his conservative family. The increase in EMI would be taken care of in the upcoming hike and would offset tax. Couldn’t they see it? Grudgingly, they eventually agreed and Ravi was finally getting to live his childhood dream!
Alas, a week after he excitedly bought the new car, the unthinkable happened. A dangerous virus that seemed to be...
