It’s no secret that mental health challenges have been on the rise for some time, and particularly amid the onset of the pandemic. Navigating the last two years has been challenging for so much of the population, but being a young person coming of age in the time of COVID certainly presents a unique layer…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. December 10, 2021 — 21:02 PM Ever fantasized about being tied up or tying your partner up in the bedroom? Over the years, BDSM—which covers bondage, discipline, dominance and submission,…
Are you at the precipice of an ending or about to take the first step toward a new beginning? Either way, it’s a scary place to be when you aren’t sure what the future holds. But nothing is more consistent in life than endings and beginnings, and when you embrace that reality, starting over doesn’t…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. December 10, 2021 — 19:03 PM What did you learn about climate change in grade school? I recall a fairly limited education: While the topic was mentioned in 12th-grade environmental…
You’re here to learn how to break up with a friend nicely—or as nicely as possible, given how they’ve been treating you lately. It’s not an easy thing to “dump” a friend, even if they’ve never really earned that title. Still… how can you be sure it’s for the best? Deep down, you know it’s…
December 10, 2021 — 8:00 AM If you’ve walked by the Apple Store during the week of a new iPhone release, you’ve surely witnessed the line that wraps around the block with eager shoppers waiting to snag their upgrade. This is the kind of product hype we’re used to. But what no one could have…
In a previous article, I focused on star performers who come to terms with their new responsibilities as they ascend to positions of leadership. I also introduced the term, “leadership lens,” which refers to a metaphorical alignment of personal values and organizational priorities. This article builds on the ‘leadership lens’ concept and tackles another prominent…
A Microstep I like to use is taking cold showers in the morning. This helps me wake up and feel refreshed! It’s a simple yet effective way to start my mornings off on the right foot, and helps me get energized and ready to take on the day. I’ve never been a “morning person,” and…
Declaring an end to the day, even if I haven’t completed everything, is one of my go-to Microsteps. Like many of us, I struggle to get everything done in a day. Life is a balancing act with work, family, social, and home obligations all competing for my attention. Before Thrive, I would often go to…
We all have different cycles in our well-being journeys, and right now I’m really focused on hydration. Water is the most important fuel we can give to our bodies. It can expand our brain’s grey matter and increase our productivity during the day. One Microstep I swear by is drinking a glass of water as…
