Do you know a manipulative apology when you hear one? Or do you hear them more easily with some people than with others? Apologies without change — without any attempt to correct hurtful behavior or make amends — are not sincere. And in many cases, which we describe in this post, they’re manipulative. Intentions matter,…
Did you just go through a breakup and now are wondering how to get over the long-term relationship? This is hard to do when you’re used to having this person by your side for years. But now, you might be feeling a little lost, confused, sad, or even regretful. This is normal. What you need…
Life is a journey that presents us with an array of positive and negative experiences along the way. Every experience holds the potential for personal growth and self-awareness. By examining each experience, our reaction to it, and how it impacts ourselves and others, we become more enlightened and emotionally intelligent people. This awareness is especially…
Whether you’re 16 or 60, or any age for that matter, you will bump up against this question at some point: “What should I do with my life?” There’s nothing quite so daunting as asking yourself this question only to see a vast emptiness ahead of you. How do you know what to do when…
High-achievers are driven to say “yes.” Yes, to show up. Yes, to help a friend. Yes, to take on more. I used to believe that if I didn’t say yes, I was inadequate, letting someone down, or not capable of doing it all. I thought that the word “no” could negatively impact my success or…
Club Thrive is a fun, interactive way for Thrive Stars to create a supportive community centered around the Thrive Challenge. When you sign up to lead a Club Thrive at your facility, you will spread the power of Thrive and grow the community through fun events and activities for your coworkers that serve to support…
As of early 2021, Pew Research Center surveyed U.S. adults and found that roughly a quarter (23%) haven’t read a book in whole or in part in the past year. This statistic was accurate whether the materials were printed, electronic, or audio. As someone who loves to read, that’s incredibly disappointing. Not only is reading enjoyable, but…
Expressing your individuality in all areas of your life, even if it’s an unpopular thing to do. Bravery has proven to be essential in success for many years. Have you ever noticed how often we equate success with more? Whether that’s more products, more profits, more activities or more accomplishments, we buy into the belief that…
By Ashley Stahl, Originally Published in Forbes “The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.”- Thich Nhat Hahn The workplace can be stressful, it can be overwhelming and it can be downright negative. But it doesn’t always have to be. As a business and career coach,…
What does a healing journey to self-love look like? My own began in East L.A. during the ‘90’s. It was a childhood wrought with riots and a rough crowd, panic attacks and depression, and a court-ordered Probation Officer. As a teen, I sought out the practice of meditation– not in hopes of spiritual enlightenment, but simply to find…
