Sometimes we choose alcohol according to our mood, occasion or the company we’re with. If we’re in a bar with a group of friends, we might order a shot. If we’re drinking home alone, a glass of wine may be cliché, but a very probable scenario. Some people prefer spirits, others enjoy sweet and creamy…
Mind & Body
Therapy: defined by Google as, “treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder”. Sounds simple enough. Yet, a social stigma continues to exist surrounding the implications of the word: the kinds of people who participate in it and their reasons for being there.
Having never attended a therapy session and with little knowledge of the subject,…
Somewhere between munching on leftover holiday treats and waiting for the first winter snowstorm, the month of January has passed right on by. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for a reminder as to why this all out lovefest is totally overrated. Let the bashing begin!
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As winter sets in, it can be easy to stay inside and let hibernation mode take over. But that doesn't mean you should let your health become obsolete. If you're looking to take your fitness goals to the next level and make your health a priority, it might be time to join a health club.
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With work, activities and obligations constantly piling up, who has time to even think about cooking healthy meals at home? When you're constantly on the go, there's barely enough time to get to the gym regularly. During a particularly busy week, you might find yourself indulging in the convenience of takeout a few too many…
Dating can be fun, but also exhausting. You just want to find a person who you get along with, trust and can be yourself around. First dates are even worse, awkward small talk and trying to portray yourself decently. Why not just date your best friend? They already get you and they have seen you…
Every year we may or may not create a list of New Years Resolutions that we never follow through on. Some may be too far-fetched and or hard to attain, and others we simply do not have the energy to do. As we get older taking care of your skin is one of the best…
Charles A. Archer is the co-founder and CEO of The THRIVE Network, which offers programs and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the New York metro area. Archer is also the author of the book, “Everybody Paddles: A Leader’s Blueprint for Creating a Unified Team."
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The THRIVE Network is a…
Here are a few suggestions on what a person in the entertainment industry can do to balance their personal life and their entertainment career.
1.Set goals for yourself when you manage your career.
When you go to work each day, try to set some goals for you to accomplish. For instance, let’s say your goal for today…
Many celebrities sometimes have a difficult time managing fame and relationships. Here are some suggestions on how to not let fame get the best of you.
People don't control their own fame. A person must understand that fame comes and goes and that a person has no control over his or her popularity. Fame is…


