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10 Quotes That Motivate Us, Bring Us Joy, and Give Us a Boost of Inspiration

Words hold the power to arm us with resilience and help us when we’re feeling stuck. By Marina Khidekel, Chief Content Officer at Thrive Words hold the power to give us a boost of inspiration when we’re feeling stuck, fill us with joy when we need a boost, and arm us with resilience and strength during a difficult time. […]

3 Essential Mindfulness Practices

We often talk about mindfulness experts, but what does it mean to be an expert in mindfulness? Needless to say, there are many different kinds of people who are highly knowledgeable in the field: researchers, teachers, practitioners who have maintained their practice over decades… Yet, at the same time, we can really only become experts […]

11 Very Healthy Foods You Should be Eating Regularly

Most trendy diets share a list of off-limit foods, which can range from beans and dairy to whole grains and sugar. However, there are some foods considered so nutritious they make practically any approved list. Thinking in those terms can be more helpful for reaching health goals. “Thinking about what you can’t have feels restrictive. But shifting your perspective to […]

Motivation Monday

Funny Friday

Teas for Mental Health

Solo Card Games

Banish boredom for good by brushing up on your solo card playing skills. Most people likely think of card games as a social activity to be done with friends. While that might be the prevailing image, there are plenty of games you can play if you’re short on company. Most people know Solitaire, but you […]

The Importance of Having a “Step by Step” Mindset

Think of your goals as part of the journey, not the destination Today, I’ve asked Jennifer Aaker to share her Tip of the Week.  How do you define success?  This is a question I ask my undergraduate students, and they have no trouble answering. “When I achieve an A—ideally in all my classes,” one responded, […]

Motivation Monday

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