Do you want to get to know your partner better? Good yes or no questions can provide insight, start a conversation, or simply fill the time. You can take turns asking each other these questions, ask a few each night, or go through the whole list in an evening. If you don’t have a partner,…
It can be hard to give yourself a pat on the back – even a well-deserved one. No one wants to appear to toot their own horn or brag about their accomplishments. A “look at me” attitude can be off-putting to others, especially those who can’t celebrate the successes of people around them. But being…
You finally ended an awful relationship and feel like a sad sack of mixed emotions and raw confusion. Regret. Hurt. Anger. Sadness. These are normal reactions to the end of a love affair gone sour. You keep asking yourself, “Why did I hang on so long? What went so wrong when we were once so…
“I still love you, but I’m not in love with you” is not just a line from the movies. It’s absolutely possible to still care deeply about a partner, even if you know that partner isn’t the one. It’s also possible to end the relationship amicably and while doing your best to hurt their feelings…
Whether you’ve known someone for six months or six years, it’s always hard letting go of someone you love and try to move on with your life. When you’re in a relationship with someone, they become a big part of your world. Even if you have your ups and downs and your relationship has become…
Honesty is definitely the best policy for dating (or anything), but when you’re on a first date with a guy, I want you to refrain from immediately spilling your entire life story. Why? Because there is such a thing as too much information too soon. This is the first time you’re meeting up and having…
Photo Credit: Institute for Integrative Nutrition The secret to success? According to Jim Curtis, Chief Revenue Officer, Head of Brand and Head Coach at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), it starts with brushing your teeth with the opposite hand. Today’s wellness industry is saturated with different products, promises and celebrity-endorsed fads, but Jim wants…
I’ve never been a fan of New Year’s resolutions. The timing always seemed off to me for making a lasting, sustainable change. More than a month of indulgence, frenzy, celebration, and chaos leaves so many of us drained and unmotivated. Not exactly the perfect setup when we’re looking to revamp our lives. As the ball…
Before the Thrive Challenge, I spent my time working, sleeping, and stressing about money. I was thinking about work constantly, even when I was at home. I never really separated my work life from my home life. I was stressed out financially, and my physical health was also suffering. Our store manager, Mike Ferguson, mentioned…
Most leaders think they’ve got strategy down pat. They don’t. Most leaders know that they need to make more time for strategic thinking. But they don’t. Most leaders think strategic thinking starts with brand new ideas. They’re wrong. And these mistakes are costly! Consider these crazy statistics: Only 2% of leaders are confident that they…
