On a recent Tuesday at 9 a.m., I did the unthinkable. I ate a milk chocolate bar for breakfast. Breaking off square by decadent square in the morning light felt rebellious, and I braced myself for a sugar high, an upset stomach, a day-long headache. But the crash never came. That’s because the bar I…
That’s it! You’ve had it with this kid. And you know, until you talk to your son about his behavior and present his options, he’s likely just to keep on taking advantage of you. You just hope he treats his boss better than he treats his parents. Writing a letter to a disrespectful teenage son…
November 18, 2021 — 10:17 AM Collagen supplements are having a moment—and for good reason, too. The protein, after all, is naturally found throughout the body, including the skin, joints, muscles, gut, and blood vessels. It’s no surprise collagen is beneficial for most people, considering we all have these body parts.* Still, like other supplements,…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. November 18, 2021 — 10:09 AM The full moon is the peak of the 28-day lunar cycle, bringing with it a hefty dose of lunar energy. Whether you’re looking to…
I’m not smart enough…I don’t have the experiences they’re looking for…I’m not qualified. That’s what I told my mentor when he encouraged me to apply for psychology PhD programs. I was a Latinx first-generation college student from a working-class immigrant family. I thought there was absolutely no way I could get in. Troubled that I…
I used to be the stressed-out mom who did everything at Thanksgiving. I cooked while my family watched the morning parade. I cleaned to prepare for visitors. And I thought about the gifts I needed to buy and how I was going to get it all done before Christmas all throughout the day. I went…
Despite the enormous body of research proving the facts of climate change — there still exists a hostile, reluctant climate around the topic within certain political circles. Due to cognitive dissonance and other factors, many people choose not to believe in climate change. In order to make real change, we need real input – global…
I have recently started implementing Microsteps into my daily routine, and this has been helping me manage my well-being in small, easy ways. For example, I recently swapped the habit of scrolling through social media at the start and end of my day with reading. Reading before going to bed helps me to disconnect and…
My favorite feature of the Thrive app is the Microstep reminders that pop up to “wash your hands and think of three things you’re grateful for.” I also find the “posture alerts” and “breathing reminders” to be incredibly helpful. It’s so easy to get caught up in work, and as a result you often forget…
If you’re trying to be as productive as possible, stress will always be your biggest obstacle—and it’s not an easy one to overcome. To do it, you’ll need to develop a plan to make stress management a core component of your daily routine, but doing that takes commitment. The good news is that if you…
