Welcome to Thrive Month!

Welcome to your Thrive Month resource hub. All of the tools, videos and links mentioned in the Thrive Month Playbook are gathered here to help you explore well-being through the Thrive5: Nourish, Move, Purpose, Engage and Balance.

Watch the video below to learn how to participate and make the most of your Thrive Month journey.

How to Participate in Thrive Month

  1. Choose activities from any Thrive5 category below.
  2. Complete activities on your own or at scheduled community events.
  3. Track your progress using your High Five Tracker.
  4. Submit your tracker at the end of the month to receive your prize package.

Can’t attend an in-person event? Many activities can be completed on your own terms using the resources below.

Be mindful – what you put in your body matters. Do nourish your body with mostly fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains and beans. And avoid putting harmful substances in your body… we all know what they are!

Watch the Nourish Video

On Your Own Terms

Dine and Thrive!

On Your Own Terms

Visit a local restaurant that has created a ThriveOBX Dine and Thrive menu. See them all below.

  • Barefoot Bernie’s Tropical Grill & Bar
  • Black Pelican
  • Duck Woods Country Club (for club members)
  • Dune Street Rawbar & Grill
  • Kill Devil Grill
  • Max’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
  • NC Coast Grill & Bar
  • Red Sky Café
  • Salt & Cypress Kitchen and Cocktails
  • Sea Level Coffee + Kitchen
  • Shine On Juicery
  • Shore Coffee Roasters
  • South of KDG
  • Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market

Can’t make it out? Download a recipe to try at home. View all the ThriveOBX-inspired recipes by clicking the button below and selecting the category “Nourish” or simply search “recipe” in the search bar.

Souper Bowl Soup Cookoff

February 6 & 7

Visit at least one of the participating restaurants listed below, order the soup and score the soup on a scale from 1 to 5 here.

  • South of KDG Bar and Grill
  • Max’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
  • Waveriders Coffee, Deli and Market
  • Duck Woods Country Club (for members of the club)

Can’t make it out? Download a soup recipe to try at home and score.

Winter Picnic

On your Own Terms

View the dates and locations of our community winter picnics below, or plan your own!

Winter Picnic at The Gardens

Feb. 15 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | The The Elizabethan Gardens

Mocktails and Mints

On your Own Terms

Choose a mocktail over alcohol and/or a mint over a vape, cigarette or chewing tobacco five (5) times. Download a signature ThriveOBX mocktail recipe by clicking the button below and selecting the category “Nourish,” or simply search “mocktail” in the search bar.

Thrive Move-a-Thon

February 14

Pop in and MOVE from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at three separate locations. See all the details on our events page.

*Can’t make it? Earn your high five by watching a ComMotion video at home and following along. See them all here: ComMotion – Community in Motion

The OBX Way

On Your Own Terms

Explore one (or more!) of the walking, kayaking and biking trails on the Outer Banks.

Big Beach Cleanup and Keep Our Island Clean Day

February 21

From Duck to Buxton and Roanoke Island to Wanchese, join us in helping pick up trash along our beautiful beaches and Roanoke Island. To get involved please sign up through our events page.

*Can’t make it? Earn your high five by doing your own cleanup, taking a photo, and tagging @thriveobx on Facebook or Instagram! Whether it’s on the beach or in your own neighborhood, let’s keep where we live beautiful.

Free Community Fitness Classes

On Your Own Terms

Local gyms, collectives and studios have designed free classes so you can try something new. See them all on our events page.

Watch the Movement and Strength Snacks Video

On Your Own Terms

Watch the Purpose Videos

On Your Own Terms

Thrive with Purpose Tool

On Your Own Terms

Click below to download the guidebook and complete it to help you identify your purpose.

Post Your Purpose

On Your Own Terms 

Visit any of the below locations during Thrive Month and post your purpose to inspire others!

  • Dare County Library – Kill Devil Hills
  • Dare County Library – Manteo
  • Dare County Library – Hatteras
  • Shore Coffee
  • Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market
  • Baum Center

Volunteer

On Your Own Terms

Sometimes we find our purpose in giving back. View volunteer opportunities below. None of the options work with your schedule? Organize a neighborhood trash cleanup or help a neighbor.

Thrive at 5

On Your Own Terms

Participate in an in-person or virtual Thrive at 5 event. See them all on our events page by clicking below and simply select “Thrive at 5” from the categories. Or, host your own event by simply getting some people together during Thrive Month for some good old-fashioned human connection. See the dates below.

Thrive@5 at the Baum Center

Feb. 17  | 4 – 5 p.m. | Baum Center

Thrive@5 Namaste with the Sharks

Feb. 18  | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Roanoke Island Aquarium

Thrive@5: An Intro to Meditation Through the Lens of Yoga Nidra

Feb. 24 | 5 – 6 p.m. | Ascension Studio

Thrive@5: Ayurveda for Real Life at Outer Banks Yoga

Feb. 26 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Outer Banks Yoga

Thrive@5:Learn to Thrive with Blood Pressure Control

Feb. 26 | 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Market

Gratitude Letter or Visit

On Your Own Terms

Think of someone who has made a difference in your life and write them a letter or pay them a surprise visit. View an example of a gratitude visit by watching the video below, or download a gratitude card to help you get started!

Print the card on standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper or cardstock at 100% scale (do not select “fit to page”), then cut along the corner crop marks. Once trimmed, fold the card in half from top to bottom so the “Grateful for You” design is on the front, press the fold firmly, and your card is ready to write in and share.

Here is an example of a note you could write:

“Just a little note to say how thankful I am for you. I’m so grateful for you and for the way you show up in my life. Life is better with you in it!”

Thrive Chat Challenge

On Your Own Terms

Get out of your comfort zone, strike up a conversation with someone you don’t know! Take it one step further and grab a photo together, then tag us @thriveobx on social media showing off a new connection.

Thrive Hives

On Your Own Terms

Check out our Thrive Hives by clicking below and stop by a meeting that piques your interest to learn something new.

Host a Game Night

On your Own Terms

Gather your friends and family for an evening of laughter and some friendly competition. Looking to nurture a new connection? Invite a friend to bring someone along or welcome an acquaintence to join the fun!

Don’t Stress… Thrive! Dinner with a Doc

February 10 / On Your Own Terms

Join us for a Dinner with a Doc with Dr. Christina Bowen to learn more about controlling only what you can control so that stress and anxiety don’t control you! The live event occured on February 10, but you can watch the recording anytime.

Thrive Sound Bath Reset

February 10 / On Your Own Terms

Enjoy a sound bath, where you lie down and listen to sounds that also create vibrations that are proven to facilitate relaxation. Check out the links below for virtual options or try one in person with Ascension Studio on February 10.

Sound Bath Spotify Playlist

Mindful Meditation and Breathwork

On Your Own Terms

Relaxing and reducing stress is all about calming the mind and central nervous system. Sign up for a free class by clicking below, or visit our Youtube to watch two curated guided breathwork videos.

Mindfulness and Breathwork at Kind Yoga

Feb. 20  | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Kind Yoga

Community Mindfulness and Breathwork Class

Feb. 22  | 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Seahorse Room at Outer Banks Health

Thrive@5: An Intro to Meditation Through the Lens of Yoga Nidra

Feb. 24  | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Ascension Studio

Thrive Sleep Guide

On Your Own Terms

Restorative sleep is how we all recharge our battery.

Sleep Video

Thrive Balance Challenge

On Your Own Terms

Join our fun and engaging way to remind you that finding balance is key to stabilizing your body and your mind! You can engage in weekly Thrive Balance Challenges through our social media accounts starting on February 1. Join the challenge by taking a photo or a video of you practicing balance while living out the Thrive5, posting it to your social media accounts, and tagging @thriveobx and #ThriveOBXBalanceChallange to be entered in for prizes!

Track Your Progress & Earn Rewards

Participate in activities throughout Thrive Month and record them using your High Five Tracker. At the end of the month, you’ll receive instructions via email to redeem your prize package based on your level of participation.

Thrive À La Carte

Participate in any five activities — any category, any mix.

Earn
The Thrive À La Carte prize package.

Thrive Sampler

Participate in at least five activities — one from each of the Thrive5 categories.

Earn
The Thrive Sampler prize package.

Thrive Champion

Go all in! Complete all five activities in all five categories (25 total).

Earn
The Thrive Champion Prize package.

Stay Connected

Whether you have a question or want to get more involved in ThriveOBX, connect with us! Someone—a real person—will get back to you as soon as possible.