The Best of Thrive Global
The most popular Thrive Global articles, as voted by our community.
Ending the stress and burnout epidemic for the world’s leading enterprises — one Microstep at a time.
Thrive Global on Life Hacks
The Life-Changing Habit of Journaling (Why Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, and Many More Great Minds Recommend it)
Ever wondered why history’s great minds including Isaac Newton, Abraham Lincoln, Andy Warhol, Leonardo Da Vinci, Marcus Aurelius, Charles…
Thrive Global on Spirituality
3 Ways to Wake Up With Gratitude, and How It Changes Your Entire Day
You don't have to journal or write to reap the benefits of gratitude.
Thrive Global on Stress
The Neuroscience Behind Why We Feel Stressed
“The same stress hormones that are essential for survival can have damaging effects on both physical and mental health if they are secreted over a longer period of time.”
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8 Horrible Habits That Are Ruining Your Productivity (and What You Can Do to Fix Them)
Humans are creatures of habit, and the quality of your habits affects your ability to live up to your full potential. Productivity expert Nicolas Cole has compiled a list of eight common habits that sabotage people’s ability to perform at their best and explains how to break them. You probably already know which habits are hurting your efficiency, but getAbstract recommends Cole’s compilation as a useful reminder to everyone who wants to boost productivity by adopting better habits.
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