Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are incredibly important. They’re what is called “conditionally essential,” meaning the body is capable of converting them from ALA, but different factors like age and sex negatively affect that process—which, by the way, is about as efficient as me working from home curled up in a blanket on the…
If you’ve never taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, it’s a personality assessment that groups people into one of 16 personalities or types based on their preferences. And in the case of ENTJs, this powerhouse personality type is known for getting things done—just don’t expect them to be sensitive about it. Think Gordon Ramsey or Steve…
Splitting the bed with a partner comes with its pros (cuddling) and cons (kicking). This might leave bed sharers wondering: Would I sleep better or worse if I was snoozing alone? Consider this research your answer. Studying how your bed partner affects your sleep. For a recent study published in the journal Sleep, a University…
As someone who used to swear by acrylic manicures, I can attest: While they may be fun at the time, the consistent gluing and removing of plastic tips can leave your natural nails feeling like paper. Even though I refrain from getting acrylic manicures these days, my nails took quite a while to regain their…
Flirting over text is a lot of fun. So why not send your crush, girlfriend, or wife a bedtime poem? It can be mushy or funny, profound or playful — just make sure it’s your style and you mean what you type. Not confident in your ability to pen prose? Don’t worry. We’ve got your…
Most girls have at least one male friend in their life who they’ve known for some time, and at some point, it crosses their mind, “does he like me more than a friend?” Is he pining for you like a lost Labrador puppy, or are you firmly in the friendzone? Maybe you’re recent office buddies…
We are emotional beings, and how we experience the world can change in an instant depending on what mood we’re in. Being able to express, but also manage our emotions so they don’t ruin our day or even our life is a fine balancing act. One which requires a level of self-awareness and knowledge about…
Remind yourself that you are work in progress, though keep taking action even though it’s not perfect. You don’t need the ‘perfect’ situation/scenario to move forward. Being imperfect also allows others to be imperfect and it releases a lot of internal pressure within. Feel the fear and do it anyways. It can be scary to…
Writing, like running, is often used as an example of operating in a flow state, in which one is deeply focused and performing optimally. Last fall, while in just such a flow state, I wrote a series of short essays about time constraints, venture capital as a team sport, and the lessons I’ve taken with…
Want to improve your mindset? Look at the big picture, separate yourself, let it go, keep moving forward and give yourself a pat on the back for all of your efforts! Thrive invites voices from many spheres to share their perspectives on our Community platform. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team, and…
