Thirteen Thrive

Thirteen Thrive Thirteen Thrive offers workplace-integrated mindfulness to transform organizations into thriving com

A people + culture development consulting firm that creates community at work and elevates leaders to self-empower so they can be more present and lead people with clarity. We infuse mindfulness into your organizational culture and people strategies to create healthy workplaces where people thrive as their authentic selves.

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12/24/2023

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Happy Holidays from us to you 🌟
12/24/2023

Happy Holidays from us to you 🌟

Happy Holidays from us to you 🎄
12/24/2023

Happy Holidays from us to you 🎄

Recent feature of founder Aura Telman in - how to make every day healthier, happier and more mindful 🙌 When it comes to...
11/09/2023

Recent feature of founder Aura Telman in - how to make every day healthier, happier and more mindful 🙌

When it comes to my daily and workday routines, I find the easiest way to stay present and mindful is by removing barriers, so incorporating a mindfulness routine into an already built-in ritual is much easier (like your morning routine, morning coffee, when you transition between tasks).

More examples:

Mindful breathing breaks: Take short mindful breathing breaks between tasks, or use 2-minute meditations (I use Insight Timer)

Mindful start/end to meetings: Begin or end meetings with a short mindfulness exercise. This could be a guided meditation, a moment of silence, or a quick grounding exercise to help participants be present and attentive.

Mindful task transitions: Before starting a new task, take a moment to clear your mind and focus on the upcoming task. This can be as simple as taking a few deep breaths or practicing a quick body scan.

Mindful walking: Schedule 10-minute walking breaks throughout your day. Whether it's a stroll around the office or a brief outdoor walk (nature/outdoor is always better).

On this World Mental Health Day 🌎, we can't help but think about our privilege in North America to talk about mental hea...
10/10/2023

On this World Mental Health Day 🌎, we can't help but think about our privilege in North America to talk about mental health openly and access free & numerous resources in-person, virtually, and confidentially.

Still, at work, we have a problem when we talk about mental health...

As leaders, we don't know what to say or don't want to say the wrong thing; some may think it's not even our place to talk about mental health at work.

OR

As employees, we worry that if we talk about mental health at work, people will think less of us - they may think our performance will suffer or pity us instead of offer support.

Many people have returned to work this morning from a weekend that could have been heavy for them (Canadian Thanksgiving, US National Indigenous People's Day, and watching the tragedies in Israel and Palestine unfold) - If you're a leader, know your people may need support, here's is how to offer it.

đŸŒ± Don't pretend everything is business as usual.

We now know "leaving your personal life at home/work is work" is not real - we bring it all to work. If a topic is difficult and you're not sure how to talk about it, start by acknowledging current events and asking people if they need support.

đŸŒ± Listen Without Judgment

Offer an open ear to your team members. Let them share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment, sometimes, just being heard can provide immense relief for a person.

đŸŒ± Regular Check-Ins

đŸŒ± Flexibility

Be flexible with work arrangements when possible and recognize that personal circumstances and world events will impact performance. If you're checking in and noticing someone is not being themselves, say something, ask - be curious, without assumptions.

đŸŒ± Encourage Self-Care

Promote self-care and mental health days, encourage people to reach out for help, to take breaks, and to prioritize their well-being when they need to.

Remember, it's okay not to have all the answers. What matters is creating an environment where people feel safe to talk about their mental health 💚

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In honor of Black History Month, we'll be sharing the inspiring profiles of Black leaders in mental health, wellness and...
02/06/2023

In honor of Black History Month, we'll be sharing the inspiring profiles of Black leaders in mental health, wellness and workplace wellness
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First up is Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, licensed psychologist, speaker and the host of the mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls Therapy for Black Girls Âźïž]
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Dr. Bradford has also created an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. ⁠
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"So often the stigma surrounding mental health issues and therapy prevents Black women from taking the step of seeing a therapist. This space was developed to present mental health topics in a way that feels more accessible and relevant." - therapyforblackgirls.com⁠
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Dr. Bradford has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, Bustle, MTV, Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, and Essence.

Follow Therapy for Black Girls Âźïž] for more on their impactful work
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Are you happy at work? Are organizations thinking enough about employee happiness, are they asking enough
 are people ac...
01/12/2023

Are you happy at work?

Are organizations thinking enough about employee happiness, are they asking enough
 are people actually happy to work here?

“75% of individuals leave jobs because they are unhappy with the boss rather than the job”

“Happy people are 31% more productive and three times more creative than others”

Think about a time when you were happy in your personal life, how did it impact your work?

What about when you’re in a great mood as you start your day?

Were you more productive

More creative

More likely to speak up in meetings

More likely to reach out to people and say hello

Probably 😉

Do I think people need to be happy at work 24/7
 no
 that’s not realistic

But should happiness be something we invest in at work - I believe so

Happiness at work does not mean zero stress, it simply provides people with the opportunity to access joy, optimism, gratitude, presence more often, and the ability to rebound faster from stress and conflict at work.

Here’s the top 5 reasons people tend to be happier at work:

1. Colleagues
2. Feel appreciated
3. Flexibility
4. Learning new things
5. They connect with the company mission

*note while money is not on this list fair compensation is the base level and foundation*

It’s Jan and organizations are thinking about investing a lot of money in different strategies


But at the end of the day , are people happy and is work enriching their life or worsening it?

That's the measurement.

Pausing for the holidays till Jan 2023 đŸ’« This past year has been one of big growth & of returning home — taking time awa...
12/20/2022

Pausing for the holidays till Jan 2023 đŸ’«

This past year has been one of big growth & of returning home — taking time away to be with loved ones during this time of the year!

Happy holidays to all 🔔

This Giving Tuesday we’re sharing 7 not-for-profits doing important and impactful work for & with communities around the...
11/29/2022

This Giving Tuesday we’re sharing 7 not-for-profits doing important and impactful work for & with communities around the world.

If you’re able to, consider donating to these organizations today.
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Our Healing Village provides mid-term to long-term support to women who have been victims of multi-generational trauma, sexual violence, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking as they begin their healing journey.



Every Mother Counts is committed to supporting groups led by women and people from the communities where they work, and that places mothers at the center. They do work in Guatemala, US, Haiti, Tanzania & Bangladesh.



Hand, Heart and Soul Project is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to nurture, celebrate, and advance the needs of the people we serve by creating equitable access to quality educational, nutritional, and community resources.



Saving Mothers is a global nonprofit organization of allied healthcare professionals dedicated to eradicating preventable maternal deaths and birth related complications among marginalized women. Their work is in Guatemala, Kanya, Dominican Republic, Uganda and New York City.



Women worldwide have unique and powerful ideas on how to resolve water, sanitation, or hygiene problems, but many lack the resources to bring their solutions to life. The RISE Fellowship provides mentorship, seed funding and resources to female entrepreneurs living in low to middle income countries. 

Washa Program

Washa (Swahili word for Ignite) leverages the collective power of young women to innovate solutions to pressing issues facing them and their communities. They envision a world in which African women leaders are actively participating in key decision-making processes across sectors. 

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

Praxis is a Canadian-based not-for-profit organization that leads global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation and care. We accelerate the translation of discoveries and best practices into improved treatments for people with spinal cord injuries.

“However you’re challenging yourself right now - it’s perfect, you don’t need to do anymore” The soothing words in my yo...
11/28/2022

“However you’re challenging yourself right now - it’s perfect, you don’t need to do anymore”

The soothing words in my yoga class on Sunday.. words I didn’t even realize I needed to hear..

Then in a few hot seconds.. instant relaxation

I kept on thinking about those words all day!

I feel like being happy with exactly how things are


Not wanting *more* has gotten a bad rep

“Oh you’re a settling, you can do better”

“Always reach for the stars”

“Push for that promotion, put in more hours”

OR

“6 ways to motivate your team”

“10 ways to make your team more productive”

“How to engage a tired team”

Sometimes you don’t need to reach & it’s seriously okay to just like where you’re at


Settling — what if we replaced it with *acceptance*

Accepting exactly where you’re at 
 no need to do anything more or anything less


What if we adopted this mentality at work?

If we accepted that we’re here to get the job done, do it well, clock out and go see our family or go to happy hour.. or that yoga class we keep putting off

We don’t always need to reach for the stars
- sometimes we just need to hear that “where we’re at, however hard we’re trying right now that’s perfect” đŸ‘ŒđŸŒ

Happy Monday!

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