You’ve been crushing over this cute guy for a while now but don’t know exactly how to break it to him. We’ve all been there! So it’s no biggie. Telling a dude that you like him can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’ve been friends. Fear of the unknown also grips you because you are unsure…
What is teamwork if there’s no open communication? A team is at its best only when everyone works together. And you know there’s this bond that comes with staying around someone for long. The more you work together, the stronger the bond gets. Then comes the challenge of judging people’s actual intentions. How do you…
This article explores the idea of wives may be cheating on their husbands. This is an important thing to understand and for the husband to understand and know the signs of cheating. If you understand what this is about and some of the actions that can be used to fix any issues that may be…
Being playful will lead you to more creativity and connection The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily reflect our own. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team and must meet…
Believe it or not, calmness and an electronic music festival go together like peanut butter and jelly. The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily reflect our own. Community stories are not commissioned…
“I’m really worried about you. You’ve fallen behind. You’re nowhere close to where you need to be at this point.” How would you feel if, on the first day of school, you were on the receiving end of this assessment? You might respond to such discouraging news by doubling your motivation to succeed. I’ll show you,…
Not being able to manage negative emotions at work could harm both your productivity and reputation at work. The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don’t necessarily reflect our own. Community stories are not…
Your first instinct might be a big, fat “I can’t!” in your mind, followed by a litany of excuses as to why not. However, these kinds of internal conversations are only your personal protective mechanism speaking to you. Once you push past it, you can find the next steps to take. So what can you…
Retention, comprehension and potential to learn are all undermined by stress and anxiety. We are all familiar with the term “test anxiety,” and have all experienced that feeling of not being able to concentrate because of stress. How stress affects brain performanceStress hormones affect our memory and cognition. When we get upset, our cortisol levels…
Image: Sam and Pia Who doesn’t love trick-or-treating? I have fond memories of Halloween: costumes, face paint, going door-to-door around the neighborhood, and candy-so much candy! This year, like last, will be different. Some of you won’t feel comfortable with your kids gathering together to trick-or-treat. Costume parties may be postponed until next year. Maybe you…
