Self-care is often sold to us as something external: a bubble bath, a massage, or perhaps a pedicure. While these indulgences can bring temporary relief, true self-care digs much deeper than the surface. It’s about caring for yourself from the inside out, addressing your thoughts, boundaries, and overall well-being. At ithrive31, we believe in the power of intentional self-care based…
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Recently, I found myself at a crossroads while attending a conference. Hurricane Helena was hitting the U.S., and travel disruptions were inevitable. I faced a tough choice: Should I stay for Day 2 and risk getting stranded at the airport, or forfeit my airline ticket and catch a ride home with a friend, Ann Wright, who was leaving early to…
Hi all, Coach Lauren here! We’re just a few weeks away from November, and November and Thanksgiving bring some well-deserved attention to gratitude practices and today I wanted to share one of mine: thank you letters. I’m fortunate to have had great parents who taught me the value of writing thank you letters. After every birthday I had less than…
Hello friends, We are doing our Wednesday Coaching Tips a bit different today. We asked three of our Coaches to answer this question: “What are 10 Ideas to bring energy into your life?” Read the 30 ideas they list below then add your favorite to make it a magical 31! Use these ideas to make it a great start to…
Do you find yourself trying to do more with less? Is it challenging to find a healthy work/life balance? Can you manage to do all the things while also carving time out for self-care? And is it really possible to juggle it all? And, even if we could, should we? A lot of us try to be hyper-productive and we…
As a professional coach, I often help people through the personal challenges of their work situations. These challenges can be emotionally charged, which is natural when something important to us isn’t going well. One client shared that she drove home from work crying daily and would get physically ill on Sunday evenings, knowing she had to face work on Monday….
Storytime: the idea of “self-care” used to stress me out. I already had a massive to-do list, and now people were telling me I need to add tasks such as “do a face mask”, “take a bath”, etc. on top of everything else, otherwise I’m not apparently not taking care of myself or making myself a priority. The whole thing…
I have learned through the years that I do a much better job of completing tasks when I have set up some external accountability. I want to say that I can do it independently, but sadly, that is not the case. That’s okay. I know I am not alone. In fact, I have discovered groups of people that work together…
Have you ever felt like your ideas are constantly overlooked at work? Do you sometimes wonder why your suggestions don’t resonate with your team, even though you’re confident in their potential? If so, you’re not alone. Lily worked as a project manager at a fast-paced marketing firm. She was creative, driven, and always full of ideas, but there was a…
At ithrive31, we believe that strong relationships are the cornerstone of success. Our business thrives on relationships, but effective communication lies at the heart of these connections. Trusting relationships are built on strong communication practices in professional settings and at home. Why Communication Matters Organizations that invest in improving communication skills see significant returns. Research shows a direct link between effective…