Craft Your Vision Board Starting 2024 with great energy comes in different forms for all of us and there are many ways to reflect, envision and plan for the coming year. One way to do this is by crafting your own Vision Board. Coach Stacey Walters holds workshops for adults and kids to gain clarity and focus for the year. Do as an individual or group, both can be fun and enlightening! Engage in Personal Coaching Sometimes we need a bit of perspective, encouragement, o

As you wrap up the year, it's a great time for reflection and preparation for the year ahead. Here are 10 things to remember as you do so: Reflect on Achievements: Take some time to review your accomplishments and milestones from the past year. Celebrate your successes and learn from your challenges. Set Clear Goals: Establish realistic and meaningful goals for the upcoming year. These goals can guide your actions and help you stay focused. Financial Assessment: Review

As we head into the busy holiday season, it is very common for jam-packed schedules, last minute to-do’s and family drama to weigh heavy on our mental well-being. But it doesn't — and shouldn't! — have to be this way. We should be able to soak up all the joy, comfort and fellowship this season has to offer. So, to avoid experiencing stress and overwhelming feelings these next few months, now is the time to prepare yourself to end the year well. To help you make more conscio

At its core, human resources is all about helping take care of others. It's ironic, then, that the well-being of HR professionals is often overlooked, leading to many in the field experiencing burnout. Forbes recently defined this term as "general exhaustion and lack of interest or motivation regarding one’s work." HR professionals wear many hats and work on everything from hiring to firing, employee relations and performance and much more. They handle all the situations mo

Gratitude. It’s a simple word with a whole lot of meaning. It’s also something easy to overlook. So, as we head into the final few months of 2023, we want to encourage you to take some time to reflect on your accomplishments and blessings from the first three quarters of the year. Q1-Q3 Reflection Questions: What made you smile? What fills your heart with joy to remember? What did you gain? Think about these questions and the things and people that have filled your cup this

Empowering Change and Discovering New Paths Just being together with some of your closest friends or colleagues can bring about a natural source of energy. But when you need a little something extra to get everyone’s brains and hearts flowing, try some of these tricks. Plan Team-Building Activities Organize fun team-building activities that encourage collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. Activities like escape rooms, scavenger hunts, or outdoor adventur

We connected with our newest coach, Lauren, to learn more about what inspired her to join the ithrive31 Collective. Dorene: Could you describe your role at ithrive31? Lauren: I am a coach at ithrive31, and I specialize in helping mid- to upper-level women in engineering/technology fields who want to have an influence in a male-dominated field. I chose this focus because I have a background in engineering, and I know all too well how difficult it is to navigate your day-to-da

Hello, Melissa here! Are you feeling stuck and desiring a change? It is a sentiment that many of us experience at some point in our lives. It's that unsettling sensation that nudges us to break free from the monotony and explore new horizons. If you find yourself resonating with these emotions, then you're not alone. For years, I too grappled with similar messages that continuously whispered in the depths of my mind. However, I decided to take charge of my life, turning my t

A cleanse is done to help rid the body of substances regarded as toxic or unhealthy. Typically when we think of cleansing we think of our physical body. We cleanse our body of foods like gluten, caffeine, sugar and alcohol. The goal is to feel better and increase our natural energy. What if the substances we need to cleanse are not things we ingest but things we experience and feel? Not all toxins are biological. There are toxins that impact our psychological, emotional, and