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"I CAN have it all!"
~ Liz Lemon, 30 Rock
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tonight's pick-me-ups
Things we're doing to unwind and get cozy before bed tonight:
🏡 Making Grandma's best cookies. We have a lot of hugs ready for our parents, sibs, and other fam. Managing the homesickness with tips like group calls or making family recipes can bring some comfort.
📸 Feeling ourselves in quarantine. After you've tried every viral trend out there, setting up a mini photo shoot from home can be a creative, new activity to do. In your backyard or in front of some bed sheets, here's some inspiration to get you started.
🎨 Perking up our wardrobe. If you've been wearing sweats *at least* five days out of the week, try your hand at tie-dying your sets that's sure to revamp your style.
🎲 Spicing up the night. Gather your favorite isolation pals (aka the people in your home, but virtually works too) for some good old-fashioned themed nights. Set-up a makeshift restaurant or even host a murder mystery party. #justhavefun
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mood: biscuit dayvia Pinterest
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bedtime stories
Reads when you're up late anyway. Here are tonight's round-up for every occasion:
CAREER For when 'work' now looks like PJs, Zoom, and your dog ~ WFH is currently the common practice. Since Twitter has made it permanent, could it actually become the new normal? "In spite of all the distractions at home, having employees work remotely more might be beneficial for employers and workers alike. Some small experiments have found that combining work and home can actually boost morale in certain circumstances ... But as lots of American parents are now realizing, having your workplace be your home can lead to a hectic blend of labor and family life. Anecdotal evidence indicates that people working remotely are currently working longer days. Though workers won’t always be homeschooling their children while they’re writing memos, bosses might grow accustomed to the fact that workers are always on and always available."
WELLNESS For when a little stress relief is right in your make-up bag ~ FYI keeping up with your beauty and skincare routines can actually provide mental health benefits, such as reducing anxiety: "While there's no reason to apologize for your vitamin C serums and stack of lipsticks, it's compelling to consider how your beauty rituals can benefit your mind, as well as your face. 'Habitual behaviors help us to clear our minds,' says Vivian Diller, Ph.D. 'Like rhythmic breathing during meditation, morning beauty routines induce a feeling of calmness and control.' In fact, our brains find logic and perceive higher levels of efficacy in things we do routinely or several times over. According to the findings, the practices with the most number of steps, repetition of procedures, and a specified time (like a morning skincare routine) have the biggest influence."
LIFESTYLE For when love does conquer all ~ A pandemic is no match to love and weddings, which has turned to Zoom and live streaming to keep the big day alive: "First, know that a Zoom wedding isn’t your average board meeting ... On their planned wedding date the following weekend, the newlyweds hosted a larger event for more than 100 guests, using [Caroline Creidenberg, Wedfuly founder]’s digital-event-production features, like cameras strategically placed around the bride and groom so they can do things like walk down the aisle and have a first dance. 'Considering we weren’t in person, it was surprisingly emotional, and I cried multiple times,' [wedding guest Dory Zayas] says. Guests, she says, dressed up and sent the couple selfies for their wedding album. Some were seen dancing on screen at the reception."
WEEKEND For when discovering a good book is the best feeling in the world ~ Book worms everywhere know just how beneficial reading can be. Even better, simply reading a book can help your brain, mood, *and* relationships: "'As an avid reader, I am surely biased when I say there is nothing more delicious, indulgent, or satisfying than becoming lost in a good book,' says [Natalia Ramsden, the founder of brain optimization clinic SOFOS Associates in London]. 'Page after page, soaking up spectacular writing bringing to life worlds unknown and characters misunderstood ... much more is happening for us than sheer entertainment.' She explains that getting lost in a good book provides a form of escapism for many and in doing that, the act of losing yourself in a book can help to lower cortisol levels — the primary stress hormone that can wreak havoc on our bodies when spiked."
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Charli XCX ~ I Finally Understand
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✨ community board ✨
Spreading stay home joy with asks, gives, shout-outs, and suggestions from within our community. All submissions welcomed!
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last stop to dreamland
🍹 THING TO DIY 🎨
A virtual girls' night in four steps with materials that all of your gals can gather at home. Build a simple yet sophisticated menu, find the perfect cocktail, plan an art activity, and set the mood with music. Most importantly, have a good time always.
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☁️🌛 Goodnight and go tuck yourself ☁️
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