You love your partner — but feel less enthusiastic about your overbearing mother-in-law. You don’t hate her; it’s just that she’s always around, or always offering problematic advice, or always butting in where she doesn’t belong. Basically, she’s the human embodiment of nosey, overbearing, passive-aggressive judgment. So today, we’re looking at setting boundaries with in-laws.…
Your best friend is one of the most significant people in your life. Remind her of that by sending her a note with some words that show how you feel. She will greatly appreciate the sentiment. You may even start a new trend. The two of you could start trading best friend letters monthly or…
Summer does not necessarily mean perfect weather. Sometimes it’s sweltering outside, but a record-smashing heat wave doesn’t have to limit your recreational activities. There are plenty of fun things to do when it’s hot outside. Some are inside, which is appropriate if the heat index is dangerous. When the heat is more inviting, you can…
When I began my work to improve ‘physician engagement’ in a large healthcare organization; the approach to well-being was to give a talk about ‘three good things’. There has been research done in this area that shows finding things to be grateful for is an effective method to both improve and sustain improved mood. But…
I grew up, as so many men in our society do, believing I was supposed to have it all together. We’ve been conditioned to believe that being a successful man means always being strong, knowing what to do, and keeping our vulnerabilities hidden. We were taught to project an attitude of absolute confidence in our…
The Principal of Global Services at Clifton Larsen Allen on the simple ritual that boosts her mood and helps her maintain perspective throughout the day. By Kirthi Mani, Principal, Global Services at Clifton Larsen Allen What is one or more microstep that helps you thrive in any of these areas of your life: Sleep, unplugging and…
Dealing with a setback? Here are six steps to help you become more resilient and move forward towards something even better. Thrive 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…
Be Nice. It has been such a stressful two years thanks to the pandemic; global mental health is at an all-time low. Now we are watching the devastating coverage of over two million Ukrainian refugees fleeing their country. Whatever we can do to be kind to others is worthwhile. Success goes beyond just your work.…
Stephanie Cantu Stephanie is the Founder of Happy Spots by Empowered Minds, an active mindfulness and recovery program for youth. Read full profile ⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ Coming up with kid-friendly, healthy family meals to-go can feel daunting and overwhelming. But don’t stress, I’ve got you covered. Your family is not doomed to…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ So you have made the decision to get into running, now just to figure out how to enjoy running. For many people, running is an acquired taste. To write this article, I turned to ultra-marathon runner, Megan Wotherspoon, for some expert tips. While Megan loves running now, it wasn’t…
