In Redesign Your Mind I describe personality as being made up of three constituent parts: original personality, formed personality, and available personality. Formed personality operates like a straightjacket. We stiffen over time into our repetitive, “regular” self and, unless and until we make some changes, we are obliged to operate from that stiff place, without much room to move or much room to breathe. Plus, the…
Success means a balance between work and personal life. Success to me now includes being proud of the child I am raising. It is not limited to business or equated only with finances, it is also parenting, relationships with family and friends, colleagues, being a responsible member of the community. Have you ever noticed how…
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Are you looking for a way to get around that’s healthier than walking or biking? Electric scooters are an easy and fun way to get from point A to B. Riding one is a great workout, too! You can burn up to 600 calories per hour while riding your electric scooter. Plus, it’s good for…
My favorite Microstep is “Drink a glass of water when you wake up in the morning.” The last thing I do before going to sleep is I set up a full glass of water right next to my bed. Then, in the morning, I take a few minutes to drink my water, look out the…
At Thrive, we really do practice what we preach and personally, I’m a Microstep lover. One Microstep I use is putting my phone in a different room, which I do every night. I’ve actually been doing this for years so I don’t have notifications or screens bugging me while I’m sleeping. The other part of…
Recently I’ve incorporated a few new Microsteps into my routine, and they’ve been helping me a lot. The first is that I’m no longer sleeping with my phone! I got a light alarm clock, which especially helps with waking up in the winter months, or I’ll switch my phone to airplane mode at night so…
I’m a believer in the Microstep philosophy, and as such I’ve incorporated many Microsteps into my daily routines. To improve my sleep, I do a quick gratitude for the day before I go to bed, followed by a visualization of my main goals. This ensures that I do not go to sleep with any baggage.…
The VP of Business Development and Enterprise Partnerships explains how prioritizing self-care contributes to productivity. By Emma Mills, VP Business Development, Enterprise Partnerships at Mastercard I like to be productive in the morning, so I write to-do lists and focus on getting some quick wins early in the day. Crossing a few things off of my…
It’s important to me that I find time in my routine to prioritize good sleeping habits, exercise, and nutrition. I put my phone into night mode by 8:30 p.m. and turn off notifications by 10 p.m. each night. I do not have a T.V. in my bedroom in order to avoid any distractions that would…
