Harness the power of positivity.
Research has shown that a more positive attitude can help you reduce stress and anger and improve your productivity, confidence and quality of life.
- Today, let's learn a simple practice to develop a habit of maintaining a positive attitude no matter what.
Every day, you have thousands of thoughts going through your mind. Some of those thoughts are positive, while others lead to stress, anxiety, and fear. Worrying about the future or feeling anxious is entirely normal, but these should not dominate your emotions throughout the day.
Shifting the balance of your thoughts towards the positive side can help you live a happier life, and a gratitude journal can assist you in achieving this.
What is a gratitude journal?
A gratitude journal is a tool for keeping track of the good things in life. It’s somewhat similar to a diary, but it focuses only on the positive events that have occurred during the day.
You don’t need to elaborate on them: simply by writing your gratitudes down daily, you will put yourself in a more thankful and happy state of mind.
Why should I practice gratitude journaling?
Engaging in a gratitude journaling practice lowers stress levels and increases life satisfaction. Being grateful can help prevent diseases and contribute to a longer life.
Furthermore, it can provide you with a fresh perspective on what is important to you in life and identify the things that truly make you happy.
PUT IT IN PRACTICE
Try practicing gratitude journaling for the next seven days.
You only need a few minutes every evening to write down three things that made you feel excited, happy, or grateful that day. These can be anything that brought you joy today: your child’s smile, pleasant weather outside, or a “thank you” message you received from a colleague.
You can record your gratitude journal digitally or on paper – but strive to adhere to a consistent schedule and perform it daily.
There’s no need to analyze or revisit your daily notes – unless you choose to. This practice is effective on its own. The longer you practice gratitude journaling, the easier it will become to maintain a positive attitude no matter what.
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never have enough.”
Improve your well-being with the Meru Health program, offered through your Cigna health plan
Simply download the Meru Health app to begin your journey toward feeling — and living — better.
How does the Meru Health program work?
Registration
After downloading the Meru Health app and filling out a questionnaire, we’ll pair you with a licensed therapist. In your initial video call, you’ll talk about your needs and goals, and set a care plan together. You’ll also be able to see your exact program cost when you register on the Meru Health app and submit your Cigna insurance details.
During the program
During the program: After your initial video call with your therapist, you’ll begin the 12-week, app-based program. Your therapist will be with you at every step, available via text to guide you through lessons and activities designed to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
After completion
The Meru program is designed to not only help you through current issues but to equip you for a lifetime of improved emotional health. As part of that, you’ll have ongoing access to “Meru graduate” resources like webinars to help you stay on track.
Before sign up
During the program
After completion
Registration
After downloading the Meru Health app and filling out a questionnaire, we’ll pair you with a licensed therapist. In your initial video call, you’ll talk about your needs and goals, and set a care plan together. You'll also be able to see your exact program cost when you register on the Meru Health app and submit your Cigna insurance details.
During the program
After your video call with your therapist, you can decide whether or not begin the 12-week, app-based program. If you do, your therapist will be with you at every step, available via text to guide you through lessons and activities designed to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
After completion
The Meru program is designed to not only help you through current issues but to equip you for a lifetime of improved emotional health. As part of that, you'll have ongoing access to "Meru graduate" resources like webinars to help you stay on track.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meru Health?
It is a clinically proven therapy program that includes personalized care from a dedicated therapist, self-paced lessons and guided activities, a biofeedback device to help you connect mind and body, and support from an anonymous peer community. All of this can be accessed from a smartphone.
Over the course of 12 weeks, you will learn and practice skills for long-term mental wellbeing, all with the daily support of a dedicated therapist.
What will I learn during the program?
Over the course of 12 weeks, you will learn how to reduce worry, control the negative thoughts that impact your emotions, bounce back from adversity, improve your sleep quality and stress response, and create a life-long plan for better mental health.
How long does the Meru Health program last?
The program lasts for three months, but you will get a free lifetime access to the program content.
Over the course of three months (12-weeks), you will learn and practice the skills needed to create long-lasting healthy lifestyle habits- all with the support of your personal therapist.
After the program, you’ll become a part of Meru Grads community and will receive monthly educational materials from our therapists.
How do I interact with my therapist?
The program starts from a 30-45 min video intake call with a master or doctoral-level licensed therapist to identify your treatment goals and personalize your experience.
Your dedicated therapist will support you throughout the whole program, providing additional resources, and guiding you when you feel lost, unmotivated, or just need to talk.
You will have the ability to communicate with your therapist through a secure in-app chat, discreetly, and without any pressure. You can send a message whenever and as frequently as you want.
If required, you can schedule additional sessions (up to 3 in total) with your therapist during the program.
Are Meru Health therapists licensed?
Yes. Our team consists of master or doctoral-level licensed therapists who have three years or more experience and have verified background checks.
What's the cost of the program?
Meru Health is covered by your health plan, Cigna.
For co-pay plans, members pay the equivalent of four co-pays. We accept HSA/FSA plans. We accept HSA/FSA plans.
You’ll see your exact program cost when you register on the Meru Health app and submit your insurance details. After that you can decide whether to start the program.
I have questions about the program, how can I get in touch with you?
You can get in touch with us via email [email protected]. Alternatively, you can schedule a 15-minute call with one of our team members who can answer all your questions and guide you through the registration process.
