Hair professionals always say that styling starts in the shower. What shampoo you use can alter the final product: Pick something too harsh, and you run the risk of frazzled, frizzy strands—but if your wash can’t adequately remove the debris, your style may look dingy and greasy. For this reason, I’m an advocate of having…
Have you ever had one of those days when it seems like everything is going wrong? We tend to blame ourselves during these times and find ourselves thinking, “Is something wrong with me?” The answer is no, and you’re not alone in these feelings. Everyone experiences self-defeating thoughts on occasion. While these thoughts tend to…
Ever gone from zero to furious in a second — just because of something someone else said or did? Then you probably have a fair idea of what your anger triggers are. But what about other emotions? One person who’s normally pretty confident might feel suddenly insecure when triggered by something he hears, sees, or…
Are you the kind of woman who seems to be unlucky in love WAY more than your fair share? You don’t know what it is, but you sure know how to pick them. And by them, we’re talking about the most BROKEN souls on the planet. “Am I doing something wrong here?” “Is it because…
Sleep and success are often positioned as incompatible: to have one requires sacrificing the other. But that’s an exhausted myth. Sleep is paramount to strengthening memories, enhancing problem solving and boosting mood, among many other benefits — all of which help drive entrepreneurship and professional success (and help us feel better throughout the day). Ron…
Nearly everyone who has attended therapy has found it beneficial. In my experience working as a top-rated divorce lawyer in Bergen County, New Jersey, I have found that it is helpful for couples to seek therapy for an unbiased, professional opinion regarding their new beginning. Divorce can happen to anyone, and it doesn’t make you…
Divorce regret is common amongst couples who are new to the process. Working as a top-rated divorce lawyer in Monmouth County, New Jersey, I’ve experienced speaking with both women and men who have second thoughts about finalizing their divorce. This is completely normal and you are not alone. It’s best to weigh both sides, before…
When we lived as hunter-gatherers, we always sought two basic social needs. The first is belonging, which led us to the group and, eventually, to live in cities and countries. The second is management. Communities were dependent on the leader (or leaders) to steer them and create a system that helps the community flourish. Today,…
A New Year’s Message I would first like to wish all of you a very happy new year and a safe and joyful 2022 ahead! I hope you found some time over the holidays to connect with your family and with yourselves. We are just about one month away from the release of my book…
Turning off electronics and relaxing can be all it takes to get a great night of zzz’s and wake up refreshed. By Elaine Lipworth, Senior Content Writer at Thrive Global Black woman sleeping in bed It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep is essential for every aspect of our well-being. Science has shown categorically that…
