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I don’t talk about this often, but I didn’t start Thriving Students Collective because of a business plan...I started it after a personal crisis collided with a world that felt increasingly heavy. This month’s Thrive Archive is about one of the most powerful research-backed microhabits that can protect you from burnout before it takes hold 🧡 because you don't have to wait for breaking point to break the stress cycle.
I thought nothing could top last year’s Spotify Wrapped surprise (shoutout to Bluey’s Dance Mode for holding strong at #1). But 2025 had range — Taylor Swift, 90s nostalgia, and… Disney Zombies. 🧟‍♂️ So, in the spirit of end-of-year wrap-ups: here’s Thriving Students 2025 Wrapped — our top 5 trends in K12 wellness, burnout prevention, and AI (plus what we’re predicting for 2026)!
Bored kids. Burned out grown-ups. Dancing AI bears. 🐻🤖💃 In this month's Thrive Archive, we’re unpacking: 🧠 Why doing nothing is secretly good for your brain 🎙️ The surprising power of boredom (feat. a special expert and AI bears) 📲 A TikTok-style platform actually worth your screen time (for parents!) 🛏️ And a reminder that collapsing into bed with your dog IS self-care!
It’s that time of year when spring fever is high, energy is low, and the to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt. 😵‍💫 But don’t worry—I’ve got your "Final Four" March Madness survival strategies to help you outsmart burnout and reclaim your sanity!