Stephanie Fairyington

Thrive Global Contributing Writer

Stephanie Fairyington is a contributing 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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Sleep Well//May 10, 2019

Good Sleep Starts the Moment You Wake Up

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Well-Being//May 7, 2019

The Essential — and Easy — Beginner’s Guide to Meditation

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Work Smarter//May 6, 2019

Supercharge Your Creativity and Productivity By Doing… Nothing

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Well-Being//May 2, 2019

How to Work Mindfulness Into Your Strength Training For a Happier, Less-Stressed Day

Well-Being//May 1, 2019

Exactly What to Say If Someone Takes Credit for Your Work

Friendship//April 19, 2019

The Single Most Effective Thing You Can Do to Help a Friend Who’s Going Through a Hard Time

Thriving Relationships//April 18, 2019

3 Simple Ways To Keep Your Relationship Strong When You Have Young Kids

Work Smarter//April 17, 2019

This Simple Move Will Dramatically Improve Your Brainpower at Work

Sleep Well//April 16, 2019

3 Myths About Sleep That Are Harming Your Health

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Sleep Well//April 12, 2019

Lack of Sleep Leads to This Unconscious Bias, New Study Finds

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Thrive Takes//April 11, 2019

Try This Now: Stop Sending a “Gentle Reminder”

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Well-Being//April 10, 2019

How to Talk To Your Boss About Mental Health

Work Smarter//April 9, 2019

Why You Need to Try a Power Hour

Beating Burnout//April 5, 2019

How to Manage Decision Fatigue

Work Smarter//April 5, 2019

End Your “Meeting Malaise” With These 3 Surefire Tips

Sleep Well//April 3, 2019

I’m Teaching My Three-Year-Old Self-Soothing Techniques to Fall Asleep — And It’s Working

Work Smarter//April 3, 2019

Never Forget Your Passwords Again With These Genius Tips

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Work Smarter//April 2, 2019

Stop Asking, “Does That Make Sense,” After Explaining Something — Here’s Why

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Work Smarter//April 1, 2019

Here’s Why Humor is So Important in the Workplace — and the Right Way to Use It

Work Smarter//March 27, 2019

Knowing These 5 Conflict Styles Will Change How You Communicate at Work

Thrive Takes//March 25, 2019

Why We Need to Talk About Elizabeth Holmes’s Destructive Work Ethic

Thrive Takes//March 20, 2019

Apologizing Is Not As Simple As Saying “Sorry” — Here’s How to Make One Meaningful

Thrive Takes//March 19, 2019

These 3 Small Changes Will Help You Feel More Control Over Your Life

Thrive News//March 18, 2019

Time, Not Money, Buys You Happiness. Here’s How to Get More of It.

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