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Your brain deserves a fitness plan too.

Remote life throws curveballs—surprise Zooms, tech meltdowns, and that neighbor's eternal leaf blower.

But what if chaos became your playground instead of your poison?

This issue unpacks the muscle-building secrets for your mind that no productivity app can replace.

Get ready to flex.

— Ric, Shellie, Maria & Rayana

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WELLNESS

Mental Fitness for the Remote Mindset

By Maria Scarzella Thorpe

Relocating to Italy with a 9-month-old baby, one suitcase, and zero plan? Talk about a mental fitness crash course! 

When Maria's life turned upside down, she discovered that tiny daily practices—like feeling the texture of her coffee mug or taking three deliberate breaths between tasks—rewired her brain for resilience. These micro-moments compound over time, laying down neural pathways that make calm your default setting. 

What if your most powerful remote work tool is actually hiding in plain sight?

Read Maria’s Story → Build Your Resilience Toolkit Now 

QUICK TAKES

Stay Sharp, Be Sharp

✅ 8 Practical Strategies for Work-from-Home Resilience

✅ Five Tips on Maintaining Good Physical and Mental Health When You’re Working Remotely

✅ 7 mental health tips for working at home

LAST WEEK’S POLL RESULTS

How does mental fitness most impact your remote work success?

THRIVING TRIBE CHRONICLES

Mental Fitness Magic

By Rayana Starre

Ever notice how quickly your focus crumbles when remote work chaos hits? 

Mental fitness isn't just wellness fluff—it's your secret weapon against digital burnout. Those strategically placed mindfulness breaks aren't productivity killers; they're actually your brain's reset button. 

What if your most powerful remote work tool isn't another app, but the space between thoughts?

Read on → Unlock Your Mental Fitness Toolkit Now

POLL – NEXT WEEKS TOPIC

Next week: "The Power of Boundaries/Boundaries as Self-Leadership"

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Roam & Rally

From churros in Durham to cocktails in Asheville, your social calendar just got spicier! 

Ditch the lonely laptop life and join fellow digital nomads across the nation. 

Whether you're craving craft beer in Michigan, AI wisdom in NC, or just need humans who understand why you're working in pajama pants—we've got your escape plan ready.

🗓️ Check out the Community Calendar!

RESOURCES

Friends of Thrive

• Healthcare and financial stability shouldn't vanish when you ditch the cubicle. The Association for Entrepreneurship delivers what remote workers need most: affordable health plans, retirement options, and financial tools designed for location-independent professionals. Stop cobbling together your own benefits patchwork. Join thousands already protecting their remote lifestyle where traditional employers can't follow. Access Remote Worker Benefits →

• Leverage Remote Rebellion to step forward in your remote working career.
  First: Read the their article: The "Pre-Apply" Audit: Your 10-step Remote Job Application Checklist for 2025
  Second: Attend their virtual Remote Job Fair & Expo, May 9&10 2025

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