Years ago, if someone had offered me free donuts, I would have happily accepted them and sampled each one. However, 2021 is a different tune. I was offered donuts and turned them down; they were offered as an apology for a messed-up order. I explained this was a sweet gesture, but not necessary. Moments later,…
With the wider availability of COVID-19 vaccines and most kids around the world back in school and daycare, you might think that caregiving employees—those juggling jobs and responsibilities for family members—would be breathing a bit easier. In fact, according to a new BCG survey of more than 19,000 employees in Japan, Germany, and the US,…
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As we approach the holidays, it’s crucial that we keep our immune system strong. One of the best ways to do that is by getting the sleep we need. Studies have shown repeatedly that consistent, quality sleep helps bolster our immunity. “It’s often said that sleep is the best medicine for prevention of illness, and…
The Marketing Consultant uses nature and music to balance out his logical side. By Gregory Berleur, Marketing Consultant at Pfizer I use many tips and tricks in my daily routines to help me maximize my day. My yoga teacher taught me this first trick to help me get to sleep faster: When you get into bed,…
[This is the 5th installment in our series, Language Matters. If you missed the others you can find them here, and here and here and here.] Have you ever found yourself in one of the following situations? Someone is telling you about their idea/project/strategy and you’re pretty sure it’s not gonna work (and why), but…
Is it time for you to “turn it off” and get on with your life? 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…
Balancing is highly overrated use the power of technology to do this instead The luxury of having to balance work, school, relationships, and family is over. The new era is integrating all of them together. In the digital world, it’s easy to be so connected and tap into everything going on with a click of…
What makes up a healthy lifestyle? If striving to live a healthy lifestyle is a top priority, motivation is vital to making healthy lifestyle changes, but it may not be enough. It’s 9:30 pm. Everything is ready for a 5 am wake-up call to hit the gym. The excitement and motivation are high, and waking…
Before the Thrive Challenge, I was struggling to balance my professional and personal life. I recently got promoted to a fast-paced new role, and I found it difficult to manage my stress and stay in touch with my loved ones, like my parents in India. I struggled to find time to call them, and I…
