August 26, 2021 — 14:06 PM You may be familiar with the story of Peter Pan, the boy who lives in a magical place called Neverland so he never has to grow up. Despite how glorious it’d be to never have to pay a bill or schedule a doctor’s appointment, these are very real things…
“You have zero chill. You need a hobby.” If you’ve heard this before (or some variation thereof), you’re in the right place. Everyone needs stress-relieving hobbies to counterbalance the anxieties of work and life. That said, what’s calming for one person can be nerve-wracking or dull to someone else. In the list below, we describe…
August 26, 2021 — 12:04 PM When I found out I was pregnant in 2016, it was a no-brainer that I was going to breastfeed my child. However, once I gave birth to my son, Isaiah, I realized that breastfeeding wasn’t going to be as easy as I thought. Shortly after I got home from…
| Expert Opinion I’m An Integrative MD: Here’s Why I Don’t Recommend Giving Up Carbs August 26, 2021 — 10:04 AM There are many eating styles out there (keto, vegan, paleo, and more), each with its own set of benefits—and in some cases, drawbacks. In my experience as a physician, I’ve found that diets that restrict…
August 26, 2021 — 9:26 AM Live strains of healthy bacteria, or probiotics, help support digestion, gut health, immune function, and even mood.* Given all they do for us, it’s only fair that these gut-friendly bugs are a bit high maintenance. While a serving of pickled veggies and bubbly kombucha can be good for you, just…
Every summer (for some reason it is more turbulent than the winter) we feel that things are getting worse—that the fires are worse, floods are worse, and man-made crises are also getting worse. Every summer, we are correct. The difference between this worst summer and the previous worst summer is that this year, we are…
The term “emotional intelligence” has been around for some time, but it has become a topic of discussion among educators and organizational leaders in the past few years. Unlike traditional leadership skills, emotional intelligence is not something that you are born with. It can be learned by anyone willing to put in the effort to…
It is common knowledge that being a parent has its difficulties. All parents know that the task of rearing a child is not the easiest job in the world. In fact, it’s one of the toughest. You’re dealing with human beings—complex human beings, still unfolding—with feelings, wants, and wills of their own. Being a parent…
Within any great leader is a clear, ambitious vision for the future. Many leaders, however, let their commitment to success drive them down a path where their personal health and life, in general, can quickly become damaged. While there’s no feeling quite like working hard toward a dream, a true leader understands the important balance…
During his journey, Reuben has had to learn who is qualified to give advice and who is offering a wrong opinion. Bad advice has the potential to cause you to make bad decisions The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with…
