Struggling to keep the energy up for your people? Keeping a positive leadership mindset is more important than ever. Here are some essential tips, and some funny relief. 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,…
I have always considered myself an honest person. Sure, I’ve lied a few times here and there, whether out of willful knowledge or from simply leaving out all the facts. However, there is a need for honest communication and honest actions in the world today, beginning with honesty. Unfortunately, there are times where being honest…
It was about 1:45 am on a Thursday morning in June. I can vividly remember waking up and frantically clenching my sheets. Everything was shaking all around me. I felt disoriented. I had no idea what was going on. At first, I thought that perhaps I was waking up from some kind of intense earthquake-themed…
Human beings stand at the top of the pyramid on Earth. Nevertheless, we are quickly drifting toward utter helplessness in the face of extreme climatic events, an irrepressible virus, fading political dexterity, and escalating social divisions. Not only civilization, but the entire world seems to be coming apart at the seams. If we search for…
Is It Too Much of A Good Thing, Or Too Little of the Real Thing? You probably know someone who considers themselves “very confident.” They wear their, *ahem*, “overconfidence” on their sleeves. The Thrive Global Community welcomes voices from many spheres on our open platform. We publish pieces as written by outside contributors with a…
Cirillo, a university student wanted to device an effective plan for getting work done efficiently without working non-stop for hefty hours. So, he came up the epitome of time management technique in a tomato shaped timer called Pomodoro technique. In this technique, you set the timer and work for 25 minutes straight and then take…
How do you know when a project is truly finished? 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…
Two Musicians on Different Notes Michael and Jonathan sat uneasily on the couch with a safe distance between them for the first Oral History Interview. For me to see both of them on the computer screen, I asked them to move closer and they laughed nervously. Both are gifted musicians who support their partner’s career…
When it comes to time-management, being realistic about our limits is key. 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…
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as growing your own food. Perhaps the only thing that’s even better is growing it with your neighbors. Community gardening is a way to meet people, save money on groceries and eat healthy food grown right in your neighborhood. Community gardening is a great way to help your local community, and…
