In a previous article, I focused on star performers who come to terms with their new responsibilities as they ascend to positions of leadership. I also introduced the term, “leadership lens,” which refers to a metaphorical alignment of personal values and organizational priorities. This article builds on the ‘leadership lens’ concept and tackles another prominent…
A Microstep I like to use is taking cold showers in the morning. This helps me wake up and feel refreshed! It’s a simple yet effective way to start my mornings off on the right foot, and helps me get energized and ready to take on the day. I’ve never been a “morning person,” and…
Declaring an end to the day, even if I haven’t completed everything, is one of my go-to Microsteps. Like many of us, I struggle to get everything done in a day. Life is a balancing act with work, family, social, and home obligations all competing for my attention. Before Thrive, I would often go to…
We all have different cycles in our well-being journeys, and right now I’m really focused on hydration. Water is the most important fuel we can give to our bodies. It can expand our brain’s grey matter and increase our productivity during the day. One Microstep I swear by is drinking a glass of water as…
The questions “What is truly best for our nation?” and “Are we in for a democracy showdown?” are in the air as we bid farewell to 2021. The historic moment of danger, truth, threat, and opportunity that is upon us as individuals, families, communities, states, and American citizens asks us to consider the full spectrum…
December 10, 2021 — 14:18 PM If you’re drinking at least one cup of caffeinated tea or coffee every single day (*raises hand*), you might want to pay attention to what kind of food pairing you’re choosing. According to nutritionist and physiologist Simon Hill, combining coffee and tea with iron-rich foods can actually interfere with…
December 10, 2021 — 13:01 PM Keeping breakfast simple can help ensure you’re eating a healthy meal to start your day (though the jury is still out on how essential a big breakfast is for metabolism). And there are two camps that easy breakfasts fall into: those we can prep in advance and those with…
December 10, 2021 — 12:04 PM If you’re in the market for skin and hair care tips, Mamina Turegano, M.D., FAAD’s TikTok is a gold mine. The triple board-certified and integrative dermatologist is chock-full of in-the-know hacks—her tips are quippy, they’re effective, and they’re always grounded in science. We highly suggest taking a scroll through…
CBD, or cannabidiol, has become more mainstream over the past few years, and for good reason. Clinical studies have found that, when administered correctly, hemp-derived CBD can help ease stress and promote life pleasure.* Hemp-derived CBD delivers this sense of calm with a negligible amount of THC—the psychoactive compound in some cannabis strains.* These trace…
December 10, 2021 — 11:01 AM Over the past two years, a certain accessory became ubiquitous—it could be found in handbags, gym bags, at the entrance to stores, the centerpiece of tables at restaurants. Yes, hand sanitizer has become the must-have item on everyone’s minds, for obvious reasons. As we’re in the midst of cold…
