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How Poetry Helped Me Understand Mental Health
Back in high school, slam poetry started off as a source of inspiration for channeling complex emotions for our writer, Mika. However, as it captures raw stories in a very honest way, her idea of ‘slam poetry’ transformed from a meme into a platform to understand almost vividly what mental health could mean for different people. Here are five of her top picks to get you on board.
Why Empathy is a Must-Have in the Workplace
Understanding other people's emotions is a key skill in the workplace. It can enable us to resolve conflicts, build more productive teams, and improve our relationships with the people around us. However, many people are self-conscious about discussing their own feelings, never mind someone else's!
Everything we learned about workplace wellbeing at CalmCon
As the pandemic continues to intrude on our daily lives, employees will need and increasingly demand resources to help them cope with their mental health. With that being said, how can leaders and individual team members play a part in creating an environment of workplace wellness?
Thank you 2021, for the lessons you’ve taught me
During the last Calm Circles, participants and facilitators wrote an email to their future selves. To wrap up this year, with all its highs and lows, the session was a safe space for participants to reflect on 2021. Having written some of her own, Claire shares some of her biggest takeaways from 2021
How to go from Surviving to Thriving with Sabrina — Podcast Shownotes
A detailed overview of the final episode of the season, where Alyssa interviews Sabrina on how she went from surviving to thriving with her bipolar II disorder. As Sabrina looks back on her mental health journey, she details her lowest point and what recovery looks like for her today.
How to take care of your mental health during the festive period
The festive period is a time of joy and spending time with loved ones, but it can also be one of the most stressful and lonely periods of the year — with the holiday rush of frantic present buying and party preparations. It is important to try and remember how to maintain your mental health and wellbeing
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