10 Practical Steps on How to Fix a Relationship and Rebuild Trust
Find out what you can do to make your relationship with your partner, family member, or friend better and healthier.
Why Am I Always Sad?
Learn about the common causes of persistent sadness and explore practical strategies to improve your mood.
Why Do I Overthink Everything?
Learn why we overthink and discover practical strategies to manage it.
How to Deal with Loneliness
Learn effective strategies to deal with loneliness. Find ways to improve your mental health and feel more connected.
How to Increase Deep Sleep
Discover how to increase deep sleep with practical tips. Enjoy more restful sleep and improve your quality of life.
Journal Prompts for Mental Health
Learn how to express emotions, reduce stress, improve mood, and build resilience with simple journaling prompts and tips.
How Long Does It Take to Break a Habit?
Learn practical tips and effective strategies to break old habits. Start your journey to lasting change today.
Waking up With Anxiety: Causes and Solutions
Discover effective strategies to manage morning anxiety and start your day calmly.
Understanding Self-Sabotage: Why We Do It and How to Stop
Discover how to overcome self-sabotage with practical tips and strategies.
10 Simple Habits to Feel Better Every Day
Discover 10 simple habits to boost your mood and energy every day.
The Hidden Struggles of High-Functioning Anxiety and How to Cope
Explore the impact of high-functioning anxiety on personal and professional life, and discover effective coping strategies.
Compassion vs. Empathy: What’s the Difference?
Discover the key differences between empathy and compassion, and learn how both are essential for your mental well-being.
Mental Health in the Workplace: Why It's Essential for Productivity and Innovation
The relationship between workplace mental health and productivity is crucial for fostering innovation and growth. Issues like depression and anxiety impact employee output, highlighting the need for mental health support. Employer-provided mental health benefits and stress management strategies are essential for enhancing productivity and innovation. Adoption of wellness programs and mental health benefits significantly enhances workplace productivity and employee satisfaction. Effective workplace mental health benefits should include comprehensive coverage, accessible support systems, and engagement and education. Implementing workplace mental health benefit programs requires a strategic and empathetic approach to foster a supportive and productive work environment.
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How to reduce anxiety: Tips from a therapist
How can you cope with anxious feelings? Here are science-backed, free resources to help you get through anxious moments and prevent them over time.
Gen Z's Therapy Dilemma: Can Coaching Fill the Void?
Gen Zers are nearly 3 times more likely than older generations to seek therapy. But for many Gen Zers, the therapy they’re seeking is out of reach. Coaching — which costs less than therapy and doesn’t require a diagnosis or insurance coverage — might be able to bridge the gap.
Wave Wellbeing Success Stories: Tia
Tia* (32, they/them) works in education and lives in Maryland. When Tia came to Wave, they were just recovering from a particularly intense depressive episode. Their first assessment showed symptoms of severe depression, moderate anxiety, and normal stress.
In Tia’s following two assessments, their depression had fallen into the normal range and stayed there. Going from “severe” depression symptoms to “normal” has made a huge impact on their life. Tia reported having a lot more compassion with themselves, more understanding self-talk, and a better ability to deal with life’s challenges. They’ve also increased their communication with friends and people at work, which has helped them feel a lot less alone.
Wave Wellbeing Success Stories: Jeremy
Meet Jeremy* (27, he/him). Jeremy works in business development and lives in Georgia. When Jeremy came to Wave, his anxiety was ruling his life. His first assessment showed symptoms of severe anxiety.
After about 4 sessions, Jeremy repeated the assessment and his severe anxiety symptoms had shifted to moderate anxiety symptoms. He told Julie that the success he was having managing his anxiety was giving him so much relief. He also shared feeling more confident and open to exploring how coaching could help in other areas of his life.
Wave Wellbeing Success Stories: Anya
Anya wanted to feel more confident at her new job. Anya (40, she/her) works in publishing and lives in Chicago. When Anya came to Wave, she was stressed about transitioning to a new job. Her first assessment showed symptoms of moderate anxiety, moderate depression, and moderate stress. Anya’s overthinking was getting in her way.
After about 8 sessions, Anya repeated the assessment and her moderate anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms had all dropped into the normal range. Anya told Sam that she was feeling much more open to trying new things and excited about where coaching could take her.
Forming New Habits with Design Thinking
How many times have you struggled to start or retain a new habit? The internal dialogue of, "I'll get back on track tomorrow," becomes a daily mantra. You may have even tried venting to friends or family members about it only to find yourself frustrated at their unsolicited advice.
Strengthening Your Resilience: The Impact of Mental Health Coaching
Intense emotions can come up in all areas of our lives — in our relationships, friendships, family life, work, and more. So, opportunities to practice resilience are endless. When you’re looking for a new job after experiencing a layoff, you’re practicing. When you’re taking a few deep breaths during a stressful conversation with a friend, you’re practicing some more.