Stephanie Fairyington

Thrive Global Senior Staff Writer

Stephanie Fairyington is a senior staff writer at Thrive Global. A New York-based journalist, her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic (online), The New Republic (online), The Boston Globe, and several other publications. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her spouse Sabrina and daughter Marty.

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Turning Point//February 14, 2019

10 Things to Do After Losing Your Job

Thriving Relationships//February 13, 2019

Burnout Can Damage Your Relationship, But These Small Changes Can Help

Thrive News//February 8, 2019

Jeff Bezos’s Reaction to a Blackmail Attempt Teaches Us the Power of Defusing Shame

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Thrive News//February 6, 2019

A 9-Year-Old Boy Discovered the Missing Link in Human History By Slowing Down and Staying Curious

Wisdom//February 2, 2019

Watch These 5 Iconic Super Bowl Ads and Walk Away Inspired

Thrive News//January 31, 2019

The Addiction Crisis That No One Is Talking About

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Thrive News//January 29, 2019

More Proof That Gillette’s Toxic Masculinity Message Is Reaching the Young Men Who Need It Most

Thrive News//January 24, 2019

Jack Ma Says He Never Skimps on Sleep — and Shares a Key Ingredient to His Success

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Thrive Takes//January 22, 2019

Here’s Why You’re Hyper Critical of Other People’s Parenting

Thrive News//January 22, 2019

More People Are Seeking Therapy Than Ever. Should You?

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Well-Being//January 18, 2019

How Too Much Screen Time Hurts Kids and 5 Things Parents Can Do About It

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Thrive News//January 16, 2019

Maria Shriver on How a Surprise Text from Her Son Changed Her Whole Outlook

Well-Being//January 16, 2019

Here’s How Millennials Can Prepare for the Next Recession

Thrive News//January 14, 2019

Gillette’s New Campaign Takes On Toxic Masculinity in a Way You’ve Never Seen Before

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Thrive News//January 11, 2019

A 5-Step Guide to Overcoming Your Fear of Failure So You Can Make Your Dreams Happen

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Thrive News//January 10, 2019

What We Can Learn About How NOT to Lead From Elon Musk

Microstep Month//January 9, 2019

I Kicked My Phone Out of My Bedroom and It Not Only Improved My Sleep — It Changed My Relationship.

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Thrive News//January 7, 2019

Here’s How to Overcome “Errand Paralysis” So You Can Feel Less Stressed and Get More Done

Thrive News//January 4, 2019

Ellen DeGeneres Forgave Kevin Hart for His Past Homophobic Comments. Here’s What We Can Learn From Her Decision.

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Well-Being//January 3, 2019

The U.K.Takes the Loneliness Crisis Very Seriously. So Should We.

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Thrive News//January 2, 2019

Meghan Markle Adopts A Positive Mindset For Her New Year’s Resolution — Here’s Why It’s Effective

Thrive News//January 2, 2019

Cleaning Influencers Swear That Housework Can Reduce Your Stress

Thrive News//December 31, 2018

Meghan Markle Reminds Us Why It’s So Important to Stay True to Ourselves

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Thrive News//December 28, 2018

Here’s Why Instagram’s Accidental Update Messed With Our Brains

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