In our modern, digital world, it often feels there’s no way around screen exposure. So much of our lives are spent in front of our laptops, smartphones, and television screens, and unfortunately, our eyes can struggle because of it. A new Acta Ophthalmologica review identifies ways to combat dryness of eyes caused by frequent screen…
February 26, 2022 — 10:24 AM I’m a devout member of the savory breakfasts club, but when a pastry tastes this good, I’ll bite. Plus, there’s just something so fun about cookies for breakfast—it’s a wink at childhood, in the best possible way. These collagen breakfast cookies recently graced my Instagram feed and look absolutely…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. February 26, 2022 — 10:02 AM Oh, the dreaded 3 p.m. slump. We’ve all been there, that post-lunch haze when all you want to do is curl into bed and…
Money can be a huge source of stress, and learning to save up and spend smarter can feel overwhelming. When it comes to feeling more secure and less stressed with our finances, starting small is important. These Thrive Challenge Winners have found small tips and tricks that have helped them spend smarter and create new…
Ever say, “To hell with it” because you have a setback at work and throw your New Year’s resolutions to the wind? Studies show that the “what-the-hell-effect” is real. Suppose your plan is better work/life balance, yet you can’t seem to squeeze exercise or those microbreaks into your schedule. Or your goal of getting to…
“Never let success go to your head, never let failure get to your heart.”- Beyonce Knowles. Leaders need to handle failures with grace, resiliency and resolve. Failure is feedback, bringing us one step closer to our goals. The word “failure” has a negative connotation, but I believe we have to adjust the way we see…
Before the Thrive Challenge, I was basically working all the time without really taking care of myself. I wasn’t giving myself enough time for myself to recharge. I have an eight-year-old son, Xian, and seeing how I wasn’t paying attention to him made me realize I really had to do something. My lifestyle was starting…
Between our busy work schedules, our parenting duties, household chores, and other responsibilities, it’s not always easy to find time to exercise. And yet, staying active is important for our heart health, our sleep, our mood, and our overall well-being. Sometimes, getting moving during a busy day just takes some creativity! We asked our Thrive…
My daughter turns three this weekend which in addition to presents, extra time on the playground and cake means that it has been exactly three years since I formulated the concept for This App Saves Lives. Reflecting back on the last three years, I’ve learned that: People are inherently good: We live in a world…
It saddens me that our culture tells us we should always be doing something. As though our amount of “hustle” determines our worth. Especially as a parent, you can easily work yourself into the ground. I routinely notice my husband and I too attached to our work. Or constantly scheduling and managing the household. We must have…
