Mindfulness has become a popular buzzword in the corporate world, with many companies incorporating it into their work culture as a way to improve employee well-being and increase productivity. For instance, a company like Google has incorporated awareness programs for their employees to promote their sense of value, resilience, positive emotions, serenity, and happiness. However, as mindfulness continues to grow in popularity, it’s important to consider what’s missing from its implementation in the workplace.
While mindfulness has many benefits, its application in the workplace is often limited and fails to address some of the deeper issues that can contribute to stress and burnout. In this blog, we’ll delve into what’s missing from mindfulness in the workplace and offer suggestions for how to create a more comprehensive approach to well-being at work.
Mindfulness is an important component of a comprehensive approach to well-being in the workplace, but it’s not enough on its own. To create a truly supportive work environment, companies must address the social and structural issues that contribute to stress and burnout and provide ongoing support for employee well-being. By prioritizing well-being and measuring the impact of well-being initiatives, companies can create a culture of well-being that benefits both employees and the bottom line.
Letting go is never easy. Whether we are parting ways with a loved one, ending a relationship, leaving a job, or saying goodbye to a cherished chapter of life, the emotional weight can feel overwhelming. Yet, closure is essential for our emotional well-being. Without it, we carry unresolved grief, anger, regret, or longing that can seep into new relationships and experiences, holding us back from healing and growth.
A breakup often feels like a silent earthquake—unseen by others but devastating within. The pain doesn’t just come from the loss of a relationship, but from the crumbling of the life, identity, and future you built with another person. You may find yourself questioning your worth, doubting your value, and feeling isolated even when surrounded by people. In Indian society, where emotional expression is often discouraged and breakups can be stigmatized, this pain may feel even more overwhelming. But the truth is—while breakups may shake you, they do not define you. You are not broken; you are in a process of emotional reformation. And with the right tools, guidance, and support system, you can rebuild not just your self-worth but also your entire life narrative.
Heartbreak doesn't just break your heart—it can shatter your sense of identity, peace, and purpose. Whether the end was expected or abrupt, mutual or one-sided, short-lived or long-term, the aftermath often leaves people emotionally disoriented. In Indian culture, where societal expectations and family involvement in romantic relationships are prevalent, the pain is not just personal—it is public. Yet, very few are taught how to heal from emotional loss in a healthy, sustainable way.
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that erodes your ability to trust your own perception. It’s a slow, insidious process that often begins with subtle doubts and ends with complete self-questioning. In romantic relationships—especially in the Indian context where silence, compromise, and duty are often mistaken for love—gaslighting can be even harder to recognize.
Depression is not just an internal struggle—it ripples outward, affecting relationships, routines, and the emotional fabric that holds people together. When someone is dealing with depression, it's not only their world that becomes dim—it can cast a shadow over their most intimate connections too. In a country like India, where open conversations about mental health are still rare and love is often equated with endurance, depression within a relationship can become invisible, misunderstood, or misjudged.
Relationships are a beautiful blend of shared experiences, emotional growth, and mutual care. But they also come with challenges—especially when one partner is struggling with their mental health. In a society like India, where mental health is still heavily stigmatized, couples often find themselves ill-equipped to handle psychological distress in their relationship.