Author: Jennifer Ruf

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Go For the Gold

You don’t have to be an Olympic-caliber athlete to try out these exercises based on four sports you’ll see at the 2022 Winter Games. Try them out and achieve your personal best In an effort to capture Olympic gold, athletes who compete in the 2022 Winter Games have been training […]

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Wide Awake

Melissa & Michael Brown About three years ago, Melissa Brown remembers being overweight and dealing with general physical discomforts that were negatively affecting her overall quality of life. “I’d put my two older kids on the bus each morning and lay in bed the rest of the day with my […]

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Sweet Escapes

Whether you’re looking for an adventurous group getaway or a serene space for some serious contemplation, here are six luxurious retreats that fit the bill Happy. Relaxed. Reinvigorated. There’s a reason why you return home from vacation, or even just a weekend away from home, with a fresh, lighter perspective. […]

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One (Tiny) Step at a Time

How to use micro-habits to change your behaviors – and your life There’s a common saying often repeated by motivational gurus that it takes 21 days to form a habit. Guess what? A new scientific study proves that’s a myth. The study, conducted at University College London, examined the habits […]

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Mindfulness

Master the art of forest bathing Sometimes the best way to clear your mind and gain a new perspective is to get closer to nature. Head to the woods for some shinrin-yoku, the Japanese term for forest bathing. Not simply a walk in the woods, forest bathing is the practice […]

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Side by Side

Kayla & Mike Oliver When Kayla Oliver first tried THRIVE four years ago, she hid it from her husband, Mike. Kayla had worked for a network marketing company that didn’t turn out to be fruitful. “It was a very scammy company that required you to pay monthly for your account,” […]