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What if your purpose isn’t something you have to chase—but something you slowly uncover, like a soft glow rising from within? 💫 Ikigai is a Japanese philosophy that invites you to explore the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. It’s less about a grand arrival and more about the quiet joy of alignment. Your reason for being might not be loud. It might feel like peace. Like presence. Like showing up as you are, doing what only you can do. Start where the spark lives. The rest will unfold. 🌱 ✨ Learn more about ikigai at https://cal.mn/ikigai

Small kindnesses ripple outward in ways we may never see. A seat offered, a generous tip, a thoughtful moment—each one sparks the next. ✨ Your challenge today: Do one small thing to brighten someone’s day. A smile, a kind word, a simple act of generosity. Where do you think it might lead? 💙

Sometimes the best way forward is a change in lens, not a change of direction.

Self-compassion isn’t just for your personal life. It’s a game-changer at work, too. Starting a new role or adjusting to new challenges? Be kind to yourself, the same way you’d be kind to a colleague or friend. Gentle words, patience, and self-acceptance aren’t soft skills — they’re your superpower in the workplace. 👉 To learn more about practicing self-compassion at work, visit https://lnkd.in/gmwABTAe

ICYMI: Karen R. Stewart, MD, chief of behavioral health for Kaiser Permanente, Georgia, joined three-time Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist Shannon Rowbury OLY and Calm mindfulness coach Mel Mah for an insightful conversation diving into the emotional ups and downs of parenthood. Revisit their discussion on thriving as a new parent by watching the webinar recording: https://k-p.li/43fMlui

Happiness isn’t a finish line—it’s a practice. ✨ We don’t have to chase joy; we can learn to cultivate it, one mindful moment at a time. Ready to start? 💙 If you need a little more support, visit https://cal.mn/happiness for more tips on how to live in the past - in a positive way.

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re continuing to bridge the gap between mental and physical health. Employers today have the incentive and opportunity to play a vital role in supporting mental health across various life stages and challenges. With programs, tools, and resources designed to support both mental health and physical wellbeing, Calm Health can help you support your workforce each and every day. See how -> health.calm.com. #HowMayWeHelp

NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 Calm In 2005, Alex Tew made $1 million selling… pixels. Just one dollar per pixel on a website called the Million Dollar Homepage. It was a gimmick—but it worked. That internet stunt caught the attention of fellow UK entrepreneur Michael Acton Smith. The two became friends, and eventually co-founders. After burning out on startup life, they turned to meditation—then built an app to help others do the same. People doubted anyone would pay to meditate. But they launched Calm right as mindfulness was going mainstream. Today, Calm is one of the top meditation apps in the world, valued at over $2 billion. Hear how Alex Tew and Michael Acton Smith turned a wild internet stunt into a wellness empire on How I Built This with Guy Raz. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and National Women’s Health Month, we brought together renowned clinical psychologist and author Dr Julie Smith, journalist and bestselling author Jennifer B. Wallace, and Calm Mindfulness Coach Mel Mah for a special discussion about women’s mental health. Here are four key insights they shared to help women—and men—improve their well-being and lift up others. Read the recap blog here → https://lnkd.in/gybVFWRe

A small shift in view can change the whole picture.