When I was at the university, I considered myself good at playing tennis. The truth was, my backhand sucked. I hated my practice partner for always exploiting my weakness and hardly ever playing the ball to my strength. Hold that thought. In 2019, I lost my dad. I was thousands of miles away when I…
Is your team feeling exhausted and overwhelmed when it comes to your work? Even before the global pandemic, the World Health Organization had declared burnout an occupational phenomenon in response to the growing number of workers around the work who were reporting that they were feeling energetically depleted, negative, or cynical about their work and…
Focus. Intensity. Determination. Tenacity. Courage. Commitment. Endurance. These are core traits of resilient people, but an Olympic champion is totally dependent on them. Developing and achieving each character trait can also save a life. I believed in each and was confident in my prowess as an athlete, but I discovered they were critical in the…
Whether you’re an experienced runner or just starting, signing up for a marathon can be an exciting yet intimidating challenge. There are many reasons someone may sign up for a marathon: fulfilling a lifelong personal goal, getting into shape, or raising money for your favorite nonprofit. Regardless, like most major endeavors, running a marathon takes…
We don’t talk enough about how we will be different on the other side of welcoming a child (even when it is not our first). Yes, most of us can imagine that our schedule and daily commitments will be different. We know having a child will be a big emotional experience. Too often, however, there…
By definition, shift means “to move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance.” Think about that for a second. Shifts don’t have to be these huge, massive, super-grand gestures of change. Sometimes it can be small things that make a big difference. My goal is to get you…
I am a discerning technophile. My research group coined the term Socio-Tech Innovation, which is creating or adopting new technology to solve thorny social and environmental problems while building financial sustainability. Tech innovation can improve lives by: Developing solutions that are contextually relevant, industry specific, and mitigate for environmental damage. For example, RISE Products upcycles…
Are you looking to travel during the upcoming busy months? In his new blog post, Diego Ibanez California lists tips for people who are planning to travel. 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…
I first encountered the lopsided nature of representation in the US healthcare system when I was newly pregnant with my son. As a woman raised in a traditional and conservative Indian society, I was shocked that there were no female OB/GYN doctors available to attend to me. I ended up going with a midwife practice…
September 16, 2021 — 2:03 AM Unless you live in the tropics year-round (and get outside) or take high-potency supplements proactively (and daily), chances are you aren’t getting enough vitamin D—like not even close. And though it’s an issue much of the health world is now painfully aware of, vitamin D is scant in foods…
