As an avid home cook and perpetual traveler, I’m always looking for that next experience to enrich my life story. An opportunity to go somewhere completely new where I will return home a little better than when I left. My visit to the Yucatan region of Mexico fit the bill and Hacienda Petac exceeded all…
How time away from work can add meaningful value to our professional lives and our health and wellness Thrive Global invites voices from many spheres to share their perspectives on our Community platform. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team, and opinions expressed by Community contributors do not reflect the opinions of Thrive…
One of the most helpful Microsteps I’ve implemented into my life is mindful breathing. I’ve found that breath practices are a great way to become more in touch with my mind and body. During stressful moments, conscious breathing allows me to shift and release negative energy instead of storing it in my body. I use…
Most people would love to live longer, but are there scientifically-backed habits that could improve your longevity? Can food, sleep, and exercise really help to increase your longevity? The good news is that there are many modifiable risk factors. So, there are lots of ways that you can increase your likelihood of a longer, healthier…
It’s one of the most powerful tools for our well-being. By Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO at Thrive Global For 15 years, starting at HuffPost and continuing at Thrive Global, I’ve had a tradition of giving sweaters or pajamas to team members as a holiday gift. But this holiday season, what we gave instead was the…
When is the last time you had fun? I’m serious. Think about it. When’s the last time you felt exhilarated and lighthearted? When’s the last time you didn’t feel judged, by yourself or other people? When’s the last time you were engaged, focused, and completely present, undistracted by thoughts about the future or the past?…
For an experienced professional, contemplating a career change can be just as challenging as actually going through with it. The fear of failure, the uncertainty, or the risk of these changes being irreversible can lead talented people with transferrable skills to stay comfortably where they are. However, there are many advantages to a career change. This article will…
The importance of being sustainable. Our success must not happen in a vacuum. As I mentioned before, sustainability is quickly becoming an integral part of our vision for growth, and it will continue to spread in all areas of our organization and be a significant element of our success. Have you ever noticed how often we…
The holiday season is said to be “the most wonderful time of the year.” But often, it can become the most stressful time, marked by a larger than usual to-do list and a full calendar of events. The rare week off that many finally allow themselves is often consumed with so much activity that people…
I once heard the relationship dating advice that if you find yourself magnetically attracted to someone run the other way. This advice was far too late for me having married that person who made me swoon at first glance. His first words to me were, “I like your glasses.” He was walking down the black…
