When we are children, we long to grow up – to become adults and do whatever we want. We dream of becoming a fireman or athlete, a doctor or teacher. As adults, we know that growing up isn’t always as magical as we once imagined. It is fraught with the disappointments and challenges that are…
How can you mend a broken heart? Perhaps poems about heartbreak aren’t the first things that come to mind, but surprisingly, they can help. If you’ve had your heart torn apart by love (and who hasn’t?), reading heartbreak poems can validate your pain in a way that booze and binge-watching just can’t touch. The eloquent…
Life is a transformative journey, whether or not you welcome the changes along the way. Nothing remains the same, and you shouldn’t want it to – even when change is painful or frightening. Beautiful poetry about change reminds us that even as the seasons change and those we love become different or leave us behind,…
Maybe you’re currently dating a narcissist. Or perhaps you’ve just left one. Whichever the case, the relationship undoubtedly changed you — but how? Can a narcissist turn you into a narcissist? Did this relationship damage you permanently? The good news is that narcissism isn’t contagious, and humans can overcome many emotional hurdles with proper guidance.…
You just started dating a new guy, and it feels like a dream. It turns out you both grew up around the corner from each other. You both want three kids. Wait… his favorite ice cream is chunky monkey too?! Stop it—what a match made in heaven. But just as you start fantasizing of Friday…
International Women’s Day, this year on March 8, is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women around the world. And this year the theme of IWD is #BreakTheBias. This means dismantling the stereotypes, discrimination, and unconscious judgments that we face every day. While this might feel like a daunting task, at Thrive…
Today, I’ve asked Robert A. Bjork to share his Tip of the Week. This is the last in a four-part series on learning. You can read the first one here, the second here, and the third here. Years ago, after watching a flight attendant demonstrate how to put on an inflatable life vest, I thought to myself, “Oh,…
How my boss, Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla, set — and met — an audacious COVID-19 goal. By Sally Susman, Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Pfizer Have you ever questioned whether after a long tenure in your job there is little else to discover about the role? Do you ever wonder…
Ask different questions. Perception is everything and we shift it by asking different questions. Get honest with yourself and feel into what success means to you. Whose definitions are you using and are they still align with your knowing? How does success feel to you? How does it make you feel? What does it get…
Between our busy work schedules, our parenting duties, household chores, and other responsibilities, it’s not always easy to find time to exercise. And yet, staying active is important for our heart health, our sleep, our mood, and our overall well-being. Sometimes, getting moving during a busy day just takes some creativity! We asked our Thrive…
