In the last two weeks, I’ve added many Microsteps to my routine. One of the most important is taking more microbreaks. I’ve been taking a few minutes to walk around the house at different moments of the day (while we are still working from home), and this helps my brain reboot and recharge before the…
The Senior Managing Director of Geographic Services and Business Operations on why open conversations about mental health are so important. By Margaret Smith, Senior Managing Director Geographic Services and Business Operations at Accenture Accenture has made mental well-being a priority for some time. Why? Because our own research has shown that one in four of us…
Music, as Dick Clark once said, is the soundtrack of your life. Even if you weren’t exactly aware of that, it’s true. You’re probably listening to music while in your car, dancing with your significant other, or dining in an upscale restaurant. And, there’s also a good chance that you rely on music to motivate…
As a mom of three, we have a lot of highs and lows. Recently, we went through a few tough weeks as a family. Our routines were off balance, outside circumstances challenged us, and we were all cranky and tired. In the midst of this family low, I tried to find ways to lift all…
In her pale-peach Oscar de la Renta ballgown and platinum hair, Billie Eilish looked like a cross between Marilyn Monroe and Cinderella at Met Gala, as tuxedos attendants lifted her dress’s 15-foot train. But the display of traditional femininity belied a bold power move: As a condition of dressing Eilish, Oscar de la Renta agreed…
The outpouring of support, love and understanding I received after publishing my blog, Gifts Of Grief (https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/the-gifts-of-grief) about the passing away of my best friend, Ahmed, has brought me to tears on a regular basis. I did not know that so many people would relate to my unexpected and deeply nuanced experience of grief. As I had…
This piece was first posted on Substack. To comment, please go there. Ever since roughly 2015, much has been written about populism. The catalyst for this was three political events, all occurring within months of each other. First, there was the rise of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders in the presidential primaries of 2015—2016. Each in his own way seemed…
Over the year’s parents have come to me with their concerns of children not wanting to do anything and being stuck on the phone or the laptop all the time. Engaging children is an art and yes, they will get distracted but bringing them back to the task at hand is easy if they are…
Thrive Global invites voices from many spheres to share their perspectives on our Community platform. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team, and opinions expressed by Community contributors do not reflect the opinions of Thrive Global or its employees. More information on our Community guidelines is available here. By Ashley Stahl, Originally Published…
