This piece was first posted on Substack. To comment, please go there. Ever since roughly 2015, much has been written about populism. The catalyst for this was three political events, all occurring within months of each other. First, there was the rise of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders in the presidential primaries of 2015—2016. Each in his own way seemed…
Over the year’s parents have come to me with their concerns of children not wanting to do anything and being stuck on the phone or the laptop all the time. Engaging children is an art and yes, they will get distracted but bringing them back to the task at hand is easy if they are…
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 Community guidelines is available here. By Ashley Stahl, Originally Published…
November 14, 2021 — 15:01 PM We’ve all had those mornings when we weren’t as energized as we’d like to be upon first waking up. And now that shorter days and colder weather are upon us, we may be having those mornings more often. But according to board-certified sleep specialist Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., there’s one…
November 14, 2021 — 12:31 PM Licensed clinical psychologist Chloe Carmichael, Ph.D., has a ton of underrated tricks up her sleeve when it comes to easing nervous energy. A worry-time technique, a mind-mapping practice, and the list goes on (check ’em out here, if you’re curious!). But sometimes? A little yoga goes a very long…
Probiotics—if you’re in tune with the wellness space, you’ve likely heard of these by now. They refer to living organisms that live on our microbiomes, be it the gut or skin. People often use specific diets, foods, or supplements to replant them internally for digestive health. And in the last several years skin care enthusiasts…
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. November 14, 2021 — 10:27 AM ADHD is estimated to affect 2.5% of adults. And it’s getting a lot of attention lately in regards to the unexpected ways it can…
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. November 14, 2021 — 10:02 AM When you have a little one at home, the opportunities to sleep quickly disappear as nightly wake-ups become a given (and the pandemic isn’t…
There is a lip when it comes to having sexual intercourse and making love. Having sex can happen to anybody, but you need to have a different kind of relationship in order to make love to each other. Making love is a very intimate process as compared to having sex where no intimacy is required,…
It’s not always easy to find love. We’ve all been there. You’re single, you’re lonely, and you can’t find love anywhere! Sometimes, it feels like everyone else has already found someone and you’re still waiting for your chance at happiness. If this sounds like you, then it might be time to take a good hard…
