Weekender Issue #67

The Assist Newsletter
January 28, 2023
Weekender 67

Brainteaser of the day: What type of cheese is made backward?

Click here to see the answer. 🤔 Check out all of the January 2023 Weekender Brainteasers here.

WEEKEND FINDS

Treat Yo’Self

 

📚 To Habit Reads
Looking to break bad habits and build new ones? Read these 7 books to help get on track >

💧 To Hydrated Skin
Don’t let the harsh weather get the best of your skin. Beat the dry winter skin with these skincare products >

📝 To An Updated Resume
Your resume can never be TOO updated. Refresh that resume with all your accomplishments and skills >

🌎 To A Healthier Planet
Celebrate International Reducing CO2 Emissions Day by making an effort to reduce your carbon footprint. Here are 35 ways to do so >

🧥 To A Winter Capsule Wardrobe
Looking for quality winter fashion pieces? Here are some essentials >

TOGETHER WITH MIRO

Don’t start from scratch — use a template

 

Miro free templates

Are you tired of staring at a blank canvas when it comes to your team’s collaboration and brainstorming?

Look no further than Miro!

With a wide variety of templates, you’ll have everything you need to jumpstart your next project. From mind maps to team meeting agenda templates, Miro has it all. Plus, its intuitive interface makes it easy for even the most technologically challenged team members to use.

Some of our fave templates:

See all of Miro’s free templates

Make sure you create your account with your work email.

FROM BRETT MARSH

Planning Your 2023 Travel? Read this.

 

Fodor’s, the popular travel company that built its business on telling you where to go and where to stay, eat and drink once you’re there, has just released a list of places around the world you should skip in 2023.

The company’s 2023 “No List” isn’t advising you to avoid these destinations because of bad food, lousy attractions, or risk of danger, but because the presence of large numbers of tourists in these places is causing unsustainable ecological, cultural, and social harm.

The “No List” focuses on global tourism’s impact on three key areas: unique and sensitive natural environments increasingly degraded by tourists, “cultural hotspots” facing overcrowding and strained housing and infrastructure, and destinations in the midst of water crises that already heavily burden local communities.

Continue reading

TOGETHER WITH BETTERHELP

Take Control of Your Mental Wellness

 

BetterHelp

Start the new year on a high note with BetterHelp.

Life can be tough, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you’re dealing with grief, looking to improve your coping strategies or just feeling a bit down, therapy is the gold standard for mental health treatment.

Why we ❤️ BetterHelp:

  • They have the best of the bestTake their quiz and get matched to one of their 25,000+ therapists.
  • You can switch at no extra charge if you’re not vibing with your therapist.
  • Multiple ways to do sessions. Pick what works for you — phone, video, or even live chat.

Don’t wait, take the first step towards living your best, happiest life.

Take the quiz and get matched today

A QUOTE TO LIVE BY

From Anonymous

 

“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously, that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case you fail by default.”

Joanna’s Recs

 

Joanna Ericta

Show to binge 📺 : 
Abbot Elementary S2

Song to bump 🎵:
Miss Independent by Ne-Yo

Movie 🎥:  
She Said

Book 📚:
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

Wishlist Rec 📝:
Heatless Hair Curling Headband

Cameron’s Recs

 

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PETS OF THE WEEK

Moonie

 

Moonie pet of the week
Everyone meet Moonie 🥹. Moonie loves nothing more than kisses — she literally kissed the dog catcher when he caught her escaping from the house. Moonie has never met a human she didn’t absolutely love.
💌 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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