As we ride out yet another COVID-19 wave, returning to the workplace is now in jeopardy. In fact, some businesses are delaying this until next year. Others, however, are still planning on bringing back employees in at least some capacity this fall. As a result of the spread of the delta variant, physical safety concerns are making some…
Even in the internet age, books and their authors continue to not only influence our lives but to enhance them. There is something to be said about being able to just get lost in a good book. It helps one to forget the troubles of the day; it gives one the chance to use the…
Somewhere in a remote region of the Southwestern United States, a park ranger was seated in his high tower. It overlooked the deep canyons and ravines that ran through the national park where he’d worked for the past twenty years. Looking out over the terrain through his binoculars, he could see a thunderstorm gathering in…
Change Where Your Attention Goes, Change Your Life 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 our editorial team and must meet our guidelines…
So many of us do not want to feel our feelings. In fact, we’ll do anything not to. We fear that under our anger or sadness lives a tidal wave of emotion so dark and scary that it could bury us alive. Instead, we repress our anger to ensure we don’t have an unfortunate outburst at our co-worker. We…
Not only is the wellness market expanding for individuals seeking wellness and harmony in their personal lives, but this notion of the importance of wellness is also spilling into the professional sphere. Increasing numbers of companies are offering wellness programming at work, stipends for wellness-related activities, and even wellness-related retreats. As the work-life balance paradigm…
How to Unplug From Work and Recharge While on Vacation It’s summer vacation and you’re looking forward to reconnecting with friends and family. But what about disconnecting from work? Regardless if you are hopping on a plane, taking a road trip or staying at home, you deserve a real break. Unplugging can be challenging when…
Bodyweight exercise is the ultimate form of self-care. It’s simple, low-risk, accessible to anyone, and its mental and physical benefits are nearly countless. These benefits have been underscored by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced us to get creative with how we keep in shape. Since many gyms closed—and, in some cases, went out…
Science has conquered the mystery of Love. It discovered that ‘Love is nourishment – like air, food and water’. That explains why we need it so much! The pioneering, science-based and research-validated theory of love is called “You Are Born to Be Loved”. Global Human Development, Inc. has embarked on a campaign to bring this…
After I came to the United States, I settled into my new community in San Diego and began my first full-time job in October. I can still remember what it was like to walk into that building for the first time. Everything seemed so fancy from the wood paneled walls to the expensive furniture. Everyone…
