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What's your favorite way to give back to your community?

Start your Friday with a moment of calm. 🌧️ #ThriveReset

If there's something on your to-do list that will take less than two minutes, this is your sign to tackle it now!

Life is not a race, don't compare your pace to anyone else's. 💙

“Your past is not who you are.” After overcoming years of abuse and trauma, this is a defining lesson for Thrive Challenge winner Patty Kennedy. Her journey of self-discovery began with small, consistent changes. As a single mom raising two teenage daughters, managing a demanding job, and struggling with health issues, Patty felt stuck in survival mode. But by taking small Microsteps — like preparing home-cooked meals, walking her dog, and practicing self-affirmation — she gradually transformed her life. Now, she’s improved her health, eased her arthritis pain, and found love with her husband, Billy, who shares her passion for the outdoors. “I know now that I’m not a victim — I’m a survivor,” Patty says. “My life isn’t perfect, but it’s perfect for me.” Her story reminds us that even the smallest steps can lead to healing, confidence, and a life filled with meaning and connection. Read more about Patty and the better choices that led her to being named a Thrive Challenge 25k Grand Champion: https://lnkd.in/eJTYqNy7

When you think of self-care, what comes to mind? Maybe it's a hot bath, treating yourself to a massage, or just giving yourself some “me time.” But there's one form of self-care that is often overlooked: giving to others. Giving is a powerful way to boost your well-being, strengthen your connections, and transform your life. Whether it’s volunteering, donating, or supporting your loved ones, find one small way to give and see how it renews you. #GivingTuesday

Making people feel heard isn’t just a gift — it’s a skill we can get better at. This week, try this Microstep: have a conversation where you mostly listen. Your attention is powerful, and something as simple as making eye contact or nodding your head can let someone know you care.

Happy Sunday! 💙 What's one goal you have for today?

As we celebrate Thrive Global’s eighth birthday, we find ourselves at a point of transformational impact as we have expanded our mission to include improving the world’s health and productivity through science-backed behavior change. We’ve launched Thrive AI Health in partnership with the OpenAI Startup Fund to democratize the life-saving benefits of improving daily habits and address growing health inequities. And, adding to our B2B work, we’ve entered the B2B2C space, working with leading pharmaceutical companies to redefine the consumer experience by using daily behaviors to augment life-changing medicines. Because as I learned from a painful wakeup call in 2007 that inspired me to found Thrive in the first place, health is also what happens between doctor visits. And I love the fact that in many cultures around the world, eight is a special number, associated with harmony, success and well-being. And in mathematics, turn eight sideways and you have the symbol for infinity! So as we look ahead to new adventures, it’s also a time to reflect on what we’ve learned since Thrive launched way back in 2016. To help, I’ve invited eight of Thrive’s leaders to share a lesson on our eighth anniversary. Together, they give a picture of how far we’ve come — and how much we look forward to accomplishing.

A small reminder of what you're grateful for can go a long way in boosting your mood, lowering stress, and increasing your resilience each day. 💜