🤔 Brainteaser of the day: What is something you can see in the darkest times, can lift you up without touching you, and can be shared without being spoken?
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✅ Today’s checklist:
🧠 Productivity: Do you use any of these productivity apps?
🏡 Home: 12 first-time buyer mistakes and how to avoid them.
🛍️ Shopping: 21 Memorial Day furniture & home decor sales.
🍸 Cocktails: Taste test any of these springtime cocktails.
🫦 Sex: Spice up the bedroom with audio porn.
Outside of work, I’ve used ChatGPT to help me plan vacation itineraries.
I like to pack vacations to the brim — see everything, do everything.
So for my family trip last year to Europe, I did my own research and used ChatGPT to help optimize my itinerary. (Here’s an example prompt I would start with.)
Here are some tips on using it to plan your next trip:
Helpful prompt templates:
Destination Selection:
I want to plan a vacation to [type of destination, e.g., beach, mountain, city, historical site, etc.]. Can you suggest some destinations that would be ideal for a [duration] trip in [season]?
Accommodation Recs:
Can you recommend some accommodations in [destination]? I’m looking for [type of accommodation, e.g., hotel, resort, Airbnb, hostel, etc.] with [specific requirements, e.g., ocean view, family-friendly, budget-friendly, luxury, etc.].
Activity Recs:
What are some must-do activities in [destination]? I’m interested in [specific interests, e.g., outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, relaxation, nightlife, etc.].
Dining Recs:
Can you suggest some dining options in [destination]? I’m looking for [specific type of cuisine, dietary restrictions, special dining experiences, budget, etc.].
Transportation Recs & Logistics:
What are the best ways to get around [destination]? Can you provide information on public transportation, car rentals, or other options?
Budget Planning:
Can you help me estimate the budget for a trip to [destination] for [number of people] for [duration]? Include costs for accommodation, food, activities, and transportation.
Weather & Packing Tips:
What is the weather like in [destination] during [month/season]? Can you provide some packing tips based on the weather?
Travel Tips & Safety:
Do you have any travel tips or safety advice for [destination]? I’m particularly interested in [specific concerns, e.g., solo travel, health precautions, local customs, etc.].
Happy planning!
Joanna (Co-Founder of TA)
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This gripping 2020 American true crime documentary series delves into the life of Aaron Hernandez, a former professional NFL player turned convicted murderer.
The series explores the chilling details of his crimes and how he managed to conceal his dark secrets while maintaining his football career.
Packed with drama, the documentary not only captivates but also provides context relevant to current football events.
Even if you catch a glimpse of Tom Brady’s comedy roast, you’ll notice references to Hernandez.
It’s a perfect pick for anyone interested in true crime, and an intriguing watch to share with an NFL fan—even if they’re usually not into the genre.
For fans of: Making a Murderer, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, The Staircase
Watch it with: your football loving but not-so-into-true-crime friend or boyfriend
Take a few minutes to organize your upcoming work week with monday.com to avoid the Sunday Scaries.
It’s perfect for anyone who is struggling to…
You can customize your space, color code, set deadlines, collaborate with teammates, and more.
Like any tool, we suggest you try it out for yourself to see if it covers all the bases.
Lizzy is an American Corgi — she’s a cross between a Cardigan and a Welsh Pembroke.
She knows just how to “talk” to her owners by using a high-whiney voice, usually when they’re standing by the Treat-o Jars and she wants some!
She’ll come up behind them in the kitchen sink and drop her treat bone. Zoomies are the norm for her but she loves to cuddle with hugs.
Oh, and every blanket in the house belongs to her.
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