Vasantha is a freelance content writer, who specializes in research-backed, long-form content for mental health and SaaS brands. She also has an undying love for chocolates and sunsets.
How to calm anxiety at work
We’ve all been there. You just finished an important presentation, and immediately after you say ‘thank you for listening’, your manager hurriedly goes out of the meeting room and gives you a brief look on their way in. You feel your heart beating out of your chest. ‘What did
Signs of caregiver burnout
Caregiving is no easy task. It’s a huge endeavor for a single person to handle and extract a huge toll. When one takes care of someone completely for extended periods, their sense of self diminishes and they feel they only exist to serve their dependent. This can make them
micromanagement in the workplace
How micromanagers can manage their teams better From the moment you wake up, you feel the weight of ensuring everything in your team runs smoothly, convinced that only your constant oversight can keep things on track. Every task feels like a potential disaster if you’re not directly involved. While
Mental health technology trends 2025
As we look toward 2025 and beyond, several exciting trends are set to revolutionize how individuals access, experience, and benefit from mental health care. These innovations promise to address longstanding challenges in the field while introducing new opportunities for prevention, treatment, and overall mental wellness. Let’s take a closer
Workplace wellbeing resources
Despite the growing availability of workplace wellbeing programs, many employees remain hesitant to access these resources. This reluctance can stem from various interconnected factors, including societal stigma, organizational culture, and practical barriers. Understanding and addressing these concerns is essential. This blog will take you through what’s keeping your employees
Thriving under a micromanaging boss
It’s not easy working under a micromanager. It’s gruelingly painful and can drain you mentally, intellectually, and emotionally. It’s one of the most cited reasons for people to leave their organizations, and it undermines the morale the organization has so painstakingly created. No matter how agitated you
Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation is an essential life skill that helps us manage our emotions and cope with life’s challenges. It’s the ability to identify and understand feelings, express them appropriately, and control them when necessary. Sometimes when you’re in the middle of a conflict at work, it’s
difficult conversations
Managers like you are the people having some of the toughest conversations in the organization. You’re sandwiched between the pressure from the management and the pushback from your team. Sometimes, no matter what you plan for your team, or how you plan to steer them, you have no other
workplace stress management
Andrew Huberman, Neurobiologist and Professor at Stanford University says, “Stress is a generalized response to mobilize other systems in the brain and body.” When something stresses you out, the chain of neurons in the middle of our nervous system gets activated instantly, all at once. These neurons release a lot
HR roundtable Bengaluru 2024
Manah Wellness hosted another round of riveting roundtable discussions with the HR leaders of Bengaluru in July 2024, and we’re delighted at the rich, deep, and intriguing perspectives that came up. Numerous HR leaders showed up, contributed to the discussion with their experiences and observations, and answered each other’
HR Roundtable 2024
Manah organized the round of HR Roundtable Discussion on 28th June 2024, in association with Bajaj Finserv, and witnessed stalwarts and senior leaders of the HR community visit, partake in discussions, and throw light on how the responsibility of ensuring employee wellbeing is a duty of many, and how to
Recover after layoff
Being laid off is a major life event for anyone, and it raises so many debilitating questions in your mind. If you’ve been laid off recently, this article is for you. The present and the future both look foggy right now, but there are several small things you can