In the last 18 months, many of us have fallen in love with our neighborhoods all over again. We’re supporting local businesses, meeting more neighbors, and spending more time in our local communities than maybe we ever have. I’ve certainly fallen back in love with San Francisco during this time. The city might not be…
Did you know that in the US one in every three marriages ends in divorce? In today’s busy world, there are so many factors diminishing the likelihood of a long and happy marriage – boredom, saturation, lack of communication, loss of connection, stress. If you are struggling with either of these, meditation and mindfulness are an excellent…
15 tips for staying safe and sane this holiday season 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 Global or its employees. More information on our…
Outside my bedroom window is a beautiful maple tree. Every morning, just before sunrise and without fail, a flock of birds gathers on its branches. They begin to loudly chirp, tweet and sing their hearts out. Do you ever wonder why birds sing in the morning? According to Dr. Dan Carlson, founder of Sonic Bloom…
When it comes to furthering your studies, getting in some extra reading time or building a new skill set, the thought of the process can be enough to put you off. The mindset shift you need to make is that this goal doesn’t have to dominate your days; it is about being creative with the…
“The things I do for the family are barely noticed, but I’m quickly called out for every slip-up. Nothing I do seems good enough.” “Spending time together seems to be at the very bottom of the priority list. I know our lives are jam-packed, but sometimes I feel so alone.” I heard these comments from…
As a coach, I have a dual role of being a detective. A client arrives with a problem they know about, but my job is to help them figure out the problem they don’t know they have. One typical example is a surface problem of poor time management, including procrastination and distraction. Although this challenge…
We all doubt ourselves sometimes. Doubt can feel like a self-made prison that keeps you locked inside your own insecurities. It’s usually the negative soundtrack of your inner voices telling you to not take action. But more often than not, it’s a mirage of negativity—you just have to be able to see through it! And…
During the pandemic, many people stayed hunkered down in their jobs for security. As we begin to leave the pandemic and head back to a new normal, however, professionals are quitting their jobs in record numbers. If you are considering leaving your job, have you thought about exactly why you want to leave? Do you have…
We all have the experience of vulnerability at times and some of us are more comfortable with it than others. I find myself falling into it at times, but not intentionally choosing it. I have been reflecting on this and pondering, “What about living my life with my skin peeled off like a juicy green…
