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The High Cost of Silence: Mental Health, Burnout, and Breathwork
#1about 4 minutes
Understanding the rising importance of workplace mental health
As burnout becomes a major issue in the digital world, a personal account of anxiety highlights the need for practical mental health solutions like breathwork.
#2about 4 minutes
Why companies are now focusing on employee mental health
The significant financial burden of high burnout rates is compelling organizations to pay more attention to employee mental health and wellbeing.
#3about 4 minutes
Recognizing the early warning signs of employee burnout
Direct managers can spot early signs of burnout like disengagement and performance drops by creating a safe space for open communication.
#4about 4 minutes
Building psychological safety in remote and hybrid teams
Leaders can foster a safe environment for remote employees to share their struggles by demonstrating vulnerability themselves.
#5about 5 minutes
Shifting from reactive to proactive mental health support
Companies can move beyond reactive support by creating intentional wellbeing initiatives and providing practical tools like breathwork that employees can use daily.
#6about 4 minutes
Using a mindful moment to start every meeting
A simple yet powerful technique to improve focus and create a calm culture is to begin every meeting with a collective deep breath.
#7about 6 minutes
A practical demonstration of calming breathwork techniques
Learn the fundamentals of effective breathing, including nasal and diaphragmatic techniques, and practice a 4-8-8 sequence to calm the nervous system.
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