According to a global study, 69% of employees said their mental health was attributed to their managers – that's on par with the impact of a spouse or partner (69%)! To put that in perspective, it's significantly greater than the influence of doctors (51%) or therapists (41%). This reveals a powerful truth: managers are pivotal in shaping the daily work experience and the overall well-being of their teams.

The ninth month of the Muslim Calendar, known as Ramadan, is considered one of the most sacred months of the year in Islam. While it is a time for prayer, reflection, and community, restriction around food due to the nature of fasting can trigger those who struggle or have struggled with mental health conditions, including (but not limited to) bipolar disorder, depression, and eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder.

We often get so engrossed in our work that we neglect to appreciate the good things in our lives. However, cultivating gratitude can significantly improve our well-being. By integrating some simple practices into our daily routines, we can shift our focus and find happiness in even the smallest of things.

As organisations continue to evolve, the focus on employee well-being has become more than just an HR initiative—it is now a key driver of business performance. However, many companies struggle with translating well-being strategies into meaningful action, gaining leadership buy-in, and ensuring long-term impact. At Calm Collective Asia’s most recent Well-being Leaders Roundtable, we explored these challenges.

Ramadan is a time for reflection and connection. However, it can also present unique challenges in balancing faith with daily life, or navigating how to best support friends and colleagues who are fasting. This Ramadan, it's vital to acknowledge the factors that can affect mental health during this period, showing compassion to ourselves and those observing.

If your partner has an anxious attachment style, they might think that they are unlovable when you aren’t super affectionate. They get really scared of being left alone, and they might depend on you to make them feel good. Ways that this may manifest in everyday life is that they might constantly seek reassurance, be overly sensitive to changes in your mood or behaviour, constantly monitor your whereabouts or activities, want to spend excessive amounts of time with you or experience intense jealousy or suspicion.