⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ The feeling of guilt has been said to be one of the worst feelings in the world. Sometimes, we feel guilty for no reason at all. Other times, we sense the natural, stomach-twisting feeling of knowing we’ve done something to cause hurt to someone we love. While guilt can…
March 2020 was when the world stopped, but people never did. The great pivot emphasized innovation within the virtual space. We saw businesses closing physical locations after discovering the cost-effectiveness of doing business virtually. Companies pivoted from the classical board room meetings to using conference platforms like Zoom to conduct business. Teams fulfilled services and…
Barbara Cook Author, Awareness facilitator, Soul midwife, Creative, guest blogger and speaker. Read full profile ⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ If you asked ten different people what being a “good sport” means, they would all focus on different aspects. Here’s one definition: “Sportsmanship is when competitors or viewers of competitive events treat one another…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ You’re sitting at your office desk, blankly staring at your computer screen and second-guessing your life choices—especially your career. At that moment, when you’ve lost all motivation to continue with your decisions, the realization of career stagnation hits you hard. Do you feel like you’ve had enough? Whether working…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ If you are someone who has lost a loved one, the suffering inside is brought about by the perceived lack of connection you feel you have lost. Then, deep sadness ensues because of the same sense of loss that you experience at that moment. However, if you follow these…
Photo Credit: Institute for Integrative Nutrition The secret to success? According to Jim Curtis, Chief Revenue Officer, Head of Brand and Head Coach at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), it starts with brushing your teeth with the opposite hand. Today’s wellness industry is saturated with different products, promises and celebrity-endorsed fads, but Jim wants…
I’ve never been a fan of New Year’s resolutions. The timing always seemed off to me for making a lasting, sustainable change. More than a month of indulgence, frenzy, celebration, and chaos leaves so many of us drained and unmotivated. Not exactly the perfect setup when we’re looking to revamp our lives. As the ball…
Before the Thrive Challenge, I spent my time working, sleeping, and stressing about money. I was thinking about work constantly, even when I was at home. I never really separated my work life from my home life. I was stressed out financially, and my physical health was also suffering. Our store manager, Mike Ferguson, mentioned…
Most leaders think they’ve got strategy down pat. They don’t. Most leaders know that they need to make more time for strategic thinking. But they don’t. Most leaders think strategic thinking starts with brand new ideas. They’re wrong. And these mistakes are costly! Consider these crazy statistics: Only 2% of leaders are confident that they…
While almost any man can father a child, there is so much more to the important role of being Dad in a child’s life. Let’s look at who father is, and why he is so important. Fathers are central to the emotional well-being of their children; they are capable caretakers and disciplinarians. Studies show that if your child’s father…
