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. ๐Ÿค” Check out all of the January 2023 Weekender Brainteasers here.

WEEKEND FINDS

Treat Yo’Self

 

๐Ÿ“š To Habit Reads
Looking to break bad habits and build new ones? Read these 7 books to help get on track >

๐Ÿ’ง To Hydrated Skin
Don’t let the harsh weather get the best of your skin. Beat the dry winter skin with these skincare products >

๐Ÿ“ To An Updated Resume
Your resume can never be TOO updated. Refresh that resume with all your accomplishments and skills >

๐ŸŒŽ 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 >

๐Ÿงฅ To A Winter Capsule Wardrobe
Looking for quality winter fashion pieces? Here are some essentials >

TOGETHER WITH MIRO

Don’t start from scratch โ€” 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

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FROM BRETT MARSH

Planning Your 2023 Travel? Read this.

 

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

The companyโ€™s 2023 โ€œNo Listโ€ isnโ€™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 โ€œNo Listโ€ focuses on global tourismโ€™s impact on three key areas: unique and sensitive natural environments increasingly degraded by tourists, โ€œcultural hotspotsโ€ facing overcrowding and strained housing and infrastructure, and destinations in the midst of water crises that already heavily burden local communities.

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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 weย โค๏ธ BetterHelp:

  • They have the best of the best.ย Take 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.ย Pick what works for you โ€”ย 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 QUOTEย 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 โ€“ in which case you fail by default.”

Joanna’s Recs

 

Joanna Ericta

Show to binge ๐Ÿ“บ :ย 
Abbot Elementary S2

Song to bump ๐ŸŽต:
Miss Independent by Ne-Yo

Movie ๐ŸŽฅ:ย ย 
She Said

Book ๐Ÿ“š:
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

Wishlist Rec ๐Ÿ“:
Heatless Hair Curling Headband

Cameron’s Recs

 

Cameron Huber

Show to binge ๐Ÿ“บ :
The Recruit

Song to bump ๐ŸŽต:
Open Arms by SZA feat. Travis Scott

Podcast ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ:
Sounds Like A Cult

Book ๐Ÿ“š:
168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam

Wishlist ๐Ÿ“:
Poppi Probiotic Sodas

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY

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PETS OF THE WEEK

Moonie

 

Moonie pet of the week
Everyone meet Moonie ๐Ÿฅน. Moonie loves nothing more than kisses โ€” 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.
๐Ÿ’Œ We’re huge pet lovers at The Assist and want to feature a pet each week โ€” fill out this form for your fur baby to be featured!
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