Month: May 2022

Mental Strength Exercises for the Workplace

While often applied to elite athletes, the idea of mental strength has universal appeal. Acquiring mental toughness is a goal for many employees (and employers) because it leads to better outcomes at work. In this article, we’ll discuss what is mental strength and then go over mental toughness training.  What is Mental Strength Definitions for …

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How has the Pandemic Influenced Employee Mental Health?

Back in 2019 and early 2020, employers were slowly starting to understand the importance of mental health and adopt more mental health-friendly initiatives. Then the pandemic hit and the raging storm that was 2020 began. For a variety of reasons, almost everyone’s mental health suffered, from those who were fortunate enough to work from home …

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What is Mental Strength and How is it Different from Mental Health?

With the national conversation increasingly focusing on mental health, it makes sense that people are also thinking about mental strength. When it comes to mental health vs mental strength, these two terms are often used interchangeably, even though they mean different things. Mental health is about your overall mental and emotional wellbeing, while mental strength …

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Psychological Safety and Mental Health: How are They Related?

When it comes to impact on workplace culture and psychological safety, mental health needs to be considered. Organizations that have poor psychological safety will be negatively affecting the mental health of all of their employees. This could be especially damaging to those who are already dealing with mental health issues. However, negative effects on mental …

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Exercise and Depression: How Physical Activity at Work Can Help

If you’re suffering from depression while at work, incorporating some simple exercises into your workday can help. Moderate exercise can help with depression, and you can start your exercise practice with a few desk pushups or chair crunches, or a lunchtime walk. We’ll also talk about a few exercises you can do at your desk …

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A Guide to Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace

According to a Gallup State of the American Workplace survey, a mere 3 out of 10 workers agreed strongly that their opinions at work mattered. That means that 7 out of 10 working Americans feel that their input at work is valued to some extent, on the high end. This is an example of how …

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Workplace First Aid Training: Why and Where to Get It

Workplace First Aid Training

Whether first-aid training is required for your workplace by OSHA, or if you want to increase safety at your organization, workplace first aid training is an excellent way to improve your fiscal bottom line and helps to cultivate healthier workplace culture. Having a workforce trained in first-aid will reduce the severity of any health emergencies, …

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