At Thrive, we really do practice what we preach and personally, I’m a Microstep lover. One Microstep I use is putting my phone in a different room, which I do every night. I’ve actually been doing this for years so I don’t have notifications or screens bugging me while I’m sleeping. The other part of…
Recently I’ve incorporated a few new Microsteps into my routine, and they’ve been helping me a lot. The first is that I’m no longer sleeping with my phone! I got a light alarm clock, which especially helps with waking up in the winter months, or I’ll switch my phone to airplane mode at night so…
I’m a believer in the Microstep philosophy, and as such I’ve incorporated many Microsteps into my daily routines. To improve my sleep, I do a quick gratitude for the day before I go to bed, followed by a visualization of my main goals. This ensures that I do not go to sleep with any baggage.…
The VP of Business Development and Enterprise Partnerships explains how prioritizing self-care contributes to productivity. By Emma Mills, VP Business Development, Enterprise Partnerships at Mastercard I like to be productive in the morning, so I write to-do lists and focus on getting some quick wins early in the day. Crossing a few things off of my…
It’s important to me that I find time in my routine to prioritize good sleeping habits, exercise, and nutrition. I put my phone into night mode by 8:30 p.m. and turn off notifications by 10 p.m. each night. I do not have a T.V. in my bedroom in order to avoid any distractions that would…
Using a retinol during the winter is already a delicate dance, as cold, dry air can exacerbate some of the ingredient’s bemoaned side effects. But for those traveling during the holidays, it involves even more guesswork: A new destination, after all, can add so many new variables, like humidity, type of water, and perhaps dry,…
If you’re familiar with longevity expert, National Geographic fellow, and founder of Blue Zones Dan Buettner, you likely know: He’s a fan of beans. So much so, he says 1 cup of beans a day can add around four years to your life expectancy. But recently, Buettner let us in on another longevity-supporting gem: sourdough.…
December 7, 2021 — 11:02 AM Ending a relationship—whether you’re in the middle of a tough divorce or consciously uncoupling—is hard enough, but when you add kids, things can get excruciatingly complicated. And if the person you’ll be co-parenting with is a narcissist, then it might feel impossible to make it work. Narcissistic personality disorder…
As we age, our skin changes. We may notice a few fine lines around our eyes or on our forehead. You may see that your cheeks don’t have the same bounce they once did. The dark circles under your eyes may be more prominent and stick around longer. The epidermis on your chest and neck…
With the holidays fast approaching, many of us have travels to look forward to in the next few weeks. And as exciting as it can be to spend days away from home, the novelty tends to wear off around bedtime. It’s not in your head: It’s really hard to sleep in an unfamiliar bed! Here’s…
