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Weekender Issue #79
Apr 22, 2023
WEEKEND FINDS
Treat Yo’Self
✈️ To Summer Travel
Turn your summer vacay dreams into reality this year. Find your perfect summer destination here >
🌎 To Observing Earth Day
Today is Earth Day! Find ways you can start reducing your carbon footprint today >
🍿 To Snacks for Draft Day
Make the snacks the #1 draft at your NFL Draft Day party. Try out these recipes >
🎉 To Spring Team Building Activities
Bring these ideas with you to work on Monday. Find fun Spring activities to do with your team >
🍬 To Jelly Beans
Happy National Jelly Bean Day! Take this quiz to figure out what jelly belly flavor you are >
TOGETHER WITH MIRO
🛑 Stop For More Purpose & Meaning
In our recent survey, we asked you “What would improve your experience at work?”
A majority of you responded with this:
More purpose and meaning (a mission-driven job)
Finding meaning at work can be a journey, and the steps to get there will vary for each individual.
Luckily, this handy Career Goal Template can help you get your thoughts organized to figure out what drives you.
As you fill out your Career Goal template, do the following:
- Reflect on your values and strengths. Think about what drives you and what you’re good at. Consider your values and how they align with the work you’re doing.
- Identify what brings you joy. Think about the tasks and projects that you enjoy doing the most. What about them brings you joy? How can you incorporate more of these tasks into your work?
- Set goals: Set career goals that align with your values and interests. Having a clear sense of direction can help you feel more purposeful in your work.
- Seek feedback from others, such as mentors or colleagues, to gain insight into your strengths and areas for growth.
- Be open to new opportunities. This could mean seeking out new projects within your current organization or exploring new job opportunities.
Fill Out Your Career Goal Here
FROM MICHAEL KEENAN
30 Best Passive Income Ideas To Build Your Wealth
Although it gets touted as easy money, most successful passive income ideas are the result of hard work: building an audience, optimizing paid ads, and delivering a great experience and a superior product.
However, as a current or aspiring business owner, you’re not afraid to put in the time to do all of those things, and you might already have all three checked off your list. But first, you should consider a business name & create a logo.
Adding passive income streams to your life can give you more freedom, flexibility, and money. Here are 30 ways to generate passive income, with examples and tips to start today.
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TOGETHER WITH SUNSAMA
Meet Your New Productivity Assistant
Productivity isn’t hard if you have the right system in place. “Atomic habits”, in other words.
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Their unique “daily planning ritual” helps you be intentional about your workday so you work less but get more done. 7000+ professionals call it “the last productivity app you will ever need.”
It’s a risk-free trial as they don’t take your card upfront. In less than 2 weeks, you will stop playing catch up with tasks and start living a balanced life where work doesn’t consume you.
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A QUOTE TO LIVE BY
From Mark Twain
“Stay away from those people who try to disparage your ambitions. Small minds will always do that, but great minds will give you a feeling that you can become great too.”
Joanna’s Recs
Show to binge 📺 :
The Diplomat
Song to bump 🎵:
Blockbuster Night, Pt. 1 by Run The Jewels
Podcast 🎙️:
All-In
Book 📚:
Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
Wishlist Rec 📝:
Parlor Palm from Easyplant
Cameron’s Recs
Show to binge 📺 :
You
Song to bump 🎵:
Miracle (Church Version) by Calvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding
Podcast 🎙️:
I’ve Had It
Book 📚:
She Minds Her Own Business by Krystel Stacey
Wishlist 📝:
Spring Garland
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NEW & NOTEWORTHY
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PETS OF THE WEEK
Teddy
Teddy is a very playful 2-year-old boy. Anytime his human is standing, he assumes they will be playing, and of course, he’s spoiled — so they do.
He loves tunnels, teaser wands, and tasers. He’s full-grown but only 10 lbs and still looks like a kitten. He’s a sweet cuddly boy and his human is so grateful for him.
💌 We’re huge pet lovers at The Assist and want to feature a pet each week — fill out this form for your fur baby to be featured!
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