You have your special gifts, the things that seem almost effortless to do, generate great energy, and make a meaningful contribution. These gifts are your genius. Putting your genius to work brings out your best and gives life meaning. It is an act of love, and can manifest in your work, or in other areas…
Whether you want to or not, there are times in life when you have to step up and be a leader. Even if you’re not in charge at your company or school, stepping into those moments as a leader will positively impact your everyday life. It will teach you valuable skills like self-discipline, listening to…
Photo by Shiva Smyth from Pexels My department head at work asked everyone what each of us does for balance. I shared some things I do which inspired me to write this post. Over the years, I have figured out what I need to do to keep balance. Full time job and parenting can sometimes…
Those at the intersection of entertainment and cause are prepared to leverage this surge for good. The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily reflect our own. Community stories are not commissioned by…
fix·a·tion /fikˈsāSH(ə)n/ noun 1. an obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something. – “our fixation with diet and fitness” Why is it so difficult to move a vehement Trump supporter or a Cancel Culture activist from being so fixated and where they are unable to consider and much less listen to another point of view?…
unsplash.com Although the end of the pandemic seems to be right around the corner, the psychological side effects are only just beginning. The stress of the unknown coupled with social isolation was the perfect recipe for a long-term mental health disaster, according to experts. Now more than ever, it’s important to prioritize mental health. To…
Self care looks different for everyone. Your personal needs will vary based on your life history, body type, and special preferences. What’s more, your self care requirements will likely change over time. Establishing a healthy routine provides a priceless foundation of support, thereby allowing you to experience success in all other areas of your life.…
In March 2020, our lives were forever changed. The effects of sheltering-in-place, staying cautious, and constantly worrying about everything from the health and wellness of loved ones, the economy, and our own well-being placed us in a space of uncertainty. We had to learn to adapt, every day. The silver lining of disruption is that,…
Each step we take demonstrates why we made it out of our comfort zone and are on the path of success. You need to reach out to the inner strength that made you not freak out on the way to the airport. Our strength lies in remembering the stories from our backgrounds and growing up. These…
As a Russian-born child going to school in Ukraine—where my dad served in the military—I wore a uniform bearing a red star-shaped pin engraved with the face of Lenin. One day, a boy from a neighboring school picked up pebbles from the street and threw them at me. “Get out of here, stupid Moskal!” he…
