Calm Corner

April 2026

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April engagement strategy is focusing on Managing Stress. A staggering 34% of adults say they’re consumed by stress on a regular basis, making it harder for them to concentrate or make decisions. Effectively managing daily stress levels and reducing feelings of overwhelm requires proactive support and proven strategies, which can help employees enhance their productivity, happiness, and overall well-being. 

Chronic stress can have a significant impact on your quality of life as well as your physical health. But simple practices like adopting mindfulness techniques and focusing on your breathing can help reduce feelings of overwhelm and worry and improve your health and productivity. Ready to feel better? Try these Calm resources.

  • Slow the Swirl in Your Mind – In this 2-minute practice, Jay Shetty will walk you through a guided breathwork exercise involving mindful finger movements so you can re-center yourself again. 
  • Navigating Through World Events – Tools to shift out of helplessness, overwhelm, and fear. 
  • Soothing Your Nervous System – In this 6-minute session with Mel Mah, she’ll guide you through a breathwork exercise and movement practices to relax your nervous system fully.  
  • Calm Conversations: Open When… – Dr. Julie Smith’s new book, Open When: A Companion for Life’s Twists & Turns, offers research-backed strategies for overcoming life’s toughest moments. In this conversation, Dr. Smith and Mel Mah discuss powerful skills to stay grounded and resilient in challenging times.

March

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March engagement strategy is focusing on Deep Sleep. There’s always work to be done, so it’s crucial to proactively remind your employees of the value of getting quality sleep for their overall health. When they have a good sleep routine, their mood, energy level, and productivity improve, which benefits your organization.

If you struggle to drift off at night, you’re not alone. Many people find falling or staying asleep difficult, and failing to get enough shut-eye can affect both physical and mental health. Calm’s many sleep resources provide practical ways to develop better sleep habits and make every night more restful.

  • Easy Tips for Better Sleep – In this masterclass series, Dr. Matthew Walker, a renowned neuroscientist and sleep expert, will help you identify your sleep type and share actionable tips for significantly improving your sleep.
  • Sleepy Lo-Fi –  Evening-ready lo-fi melodies to help you slow down and settle in.
  • Infinite Ambient for Deep Sleep – This music, created by real musicians, is designed to play infinitely and be ever-changing. Click play and enjoy for as long as you need.
  • Delta Waves for Deep Sleep – If you prefer pure music to help you sleep more deeply, try this ethereal and dreamy ambient soundscape set at Delta frequencies.

Try one of the resources in the Calm app and take your first step to sounder sleep tonight.

February

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February engagement strategy is focusing on Cultivating Genuine Connections. Balancing the tasks of everyday life while maintaining our relationships both in and outside of work can often feel challenging. Share our communication templates below to help your employees enhance their interpersonal skills, build stronger connections, and create more genuine connections.

Genuine relationships are an essential part of a fulfilling life. When we invest in our relationship-building skills, we become better able to create environments that support our overall well-being. Calm offers resources to help you foster stronger connections, enhance empathy, and set appropriate boundaries. 

  • 5 Steps to Stronger Relationships –  Establish the foundation for deeper, healthier, more rewarding connections to the important people in your life.
  • Healthy Boundaries – In this 12-minute guided meditation, Jeff Warren will help you establish healthy boundaries within yourself and with others, ensuring fruitful relationships.

Try one of these resources in the Calm app today, and learn how to improve your connections with others one step at a time.