Elaine Lipworth

1 month ago | latimes.com | Elaine Lipworth

“I’m just an American guy in a pickup truck,” said Stephen Beech at the end of one of our early dates. It was Valentine’s Day 1993, and he was dropping me off at my Santa Monica apartment. His comment was supposed to act as a deterrent as he explained why he wasn’t the man for me. He’d been through a difficult few years. His first marriage had ended, and he wasn’t looking for a serious relationship. Anyway, he pointed out, we were from different worlds.

2 months ago | community.thriveglobal.com | Elaine Lipworth

Along with the flowers and chocolates, the best gift you and your partner can share with each other on Valentine’s Day may be this simple: a good night’s sleep. New research suggests that one often overlooked ingredient for love and happiness is consistent quality sleep. A study just published in the International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology found that when we sleep well we tend to have greater empathy — which in turn improves our ability to be compassionate and understanding.

2 months ago | thriveglobal.com | Elaine Lipworth

Along with the flowers and chocolates, the best gift you and your partner can share with each other on Valentine’s Day may be this simple: a good night’s sleep. New research suggests that one often overlooked ingredient for love and happiness is consistent quality sleep. A study just published in the International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology found that when we sleep well we tend to have greater empathy — which in turn improves our ability to be compassionate and understanding.

Feb 21, 2024 | community.thriveglobal.com | Elaine Lipworth

When things are going our way, feeling grateful comes naturally - we appreciate our families, friends, work, and the simple pleasures of life. On a bad or stressful day, however, we might think there's nothing much to feel grateful about. But there's a different way to think about gratitude - not as something that comes at the end, but at the beginning. When we actively practice it, gratitude sets off a chain of benefits.

Nov 29, 2023 | thriveglobal.com | Elaine Lipworth

‍The power of music to bring us joy is undisputed. Listening to a song we love can lift our spirits in an instant. But research shows that music also impacts our physical and mental health in profound ways, even improving conditions ranging from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's to depression and insomnia.