November 24, 2021 — 10:00 AM Between your aunt who loves to entertain, your best friend who buys herself everything on the spot, and your mom who “doesn’t want anything”—gift giving can be one of the best parts of the holidays but also one of the hardest. The colorful personalities of our friends and loved…
I recently caught up with an old friend. The first thing he asked was, “How are things goin’?” I replied, “Busy.” That “busy” response was automatic, and I’d even say it’s probably the most common response anyone would receive from entrepreneurs and professionals. For me, the statement also happens to be true, and my team members…
What are you apologizing for these days? Let me guess. Almost everything? Most of us go through our days and ultimately our lives habitually apologizing. If you don’t think this applies to you, try the following experiment for a day or a week. Become aware and take note of how often you apologize transactionally and for…
Before I had my daughter, Lyric, I was big on exercising. I went through a bit of depression when I was pregnant and after I had her, I never got back into working out. She just turned three, and seeing how active she is has made me want to get back in shape. We’ll be…
As many of us prepare for Thanksgiving meals and time with loved ones, let’s take a moment to reflect on the little things we are especially grateful for this year. For many of us, the pandemic has made us more conscious of our health, more thankful for our loved ones, and even more appreciative for…
Instead of treating your breakdown like something that should not have happened, accept it as an inevitable part of being human. Thrive Global invites voices from many spheres to share their perspectives on our Community platform. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team, and opinions expressed by Community contributors do not reflect the…
November 24, 2021 — 2:03 AM Meeting your partner’s parents is an important step in the relationship. After all, the parents will likely be a significant part of the life you’re building with your partner. You want to do it at the right time and give yourself the best chance at making a great first…
November 24, 2021 — 1:23 AM Acne, the complex skin condition it is, comes in many, many forms. Each zit is technically born the same way—dead skin, oil, and gunk stick together and block the pores—but from there, it can develop into various types of blemishes. Some are large, red, and tender to the touch…
November 24, 2021 — 0:36 AM There’s a whole lotta love that goes into many people’s Thanksgiving dinner (or lunch, depending on the person). But any food leading up to that feast…kind of gets lost in the shuffle. And while you probably should at least consider planning for a healthy Thanksgiving breakfast in the morning,…
November 23, 2021 — 22:31 PM From the start of fall to New Years day, we are exposed to pumpkin spice everything, rich and creamy holiday comfort foods (buttery mashed potatoes, anyone?), and party cocktails galore. But the bigger question is: How do we enjoy our favorite holiday treats without spiking our blood sugar? As…
