Tonight's Issue - Dating Sunday, post-holiday menu, and 2021

"When you can and as you can, in ways that feel loving, make time and space for yourself."

~ Tracee Ellis Ross

weekend wrap-up

Making plans to have a good week:

🌟 Spending some 'me time' on getting our glow on. Winter is our favorite time for cozy traditions and hot beverages, but definitely not irritating, dry skin. Here's how to protect your moisture barrier from the frigid months ahead.

🍊 Meal prepping a menu that comforts and restores. From heavy Thanksgiving sides to Christmas cookies to New Year's bubbly, we wouldn't mind a lighter fare these days. Especially when it includes bright citrus, seasonal persimmons, and warm lentils. #noms

🔥 Bookmarking for the morning: our next date. ICYMI Dating Sunday (i.e., today) in the busiest online dating day of the year. So open up Bumble and use these expert-backed tips to help make your best impression.

📔 Ready for Monday by manifesting a great day. Turn your mindful journal into a master plan for your resolutions. Pick up one for your dreams, self-care, and even making COVID-safe plans with friends.

🌌 Adding on our to-do list: more self-love. Repeat after us, 'This will be my year,' then recite your zodiac sign's personal affirmations for aligning with purpose, empowering friendships, and more.

🎉 Wrapping up the year with a hard reset. Good riddance to 2020 (omg finally)! Set yourself up for a promising new year with a mental refresh. Take daily pauses and focus on your continual growth.

bedtime bookmarks

Worthy reads to save for this week 📖:

If you couldn't wait for 2021 to get here, first take away the good things that did happen from Happiness Hall of Fame 2020 | GREATIST

If that last line didn't resonate, here's How to Let Go of 2020 and Honor the New Year | VOGUE

If hair is everything (à la Fleabag), then rejoice that The Hair in Bridgerton Is a Thing of Glory | THE CUT

If you're still debating on Dry January, consider Should Wine Be Among Your Health Resolutions? | NYTIMES

If making New Year's resolutions seem frivolous, just FYI that Science Says You Need to Plan Some Things to Look Forward To | VICE

If you're tired of worrying (tbh same), then when Can We Convince the Sleeping Brain to Process Our Problems? | SLATE

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sounds for sweet dreams

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Last time we asked what's your New Year's resolution? We're rooting for you and can't wait to see everyone shine this year. Here are a few of our favorite responses 🥂:

🎉 "To continue to be the best version of myself I can possibly be. (I like responsible resolutions that do not set me or anyone else up for failure)" ~ Kim F.

🎉 "Call my family and friends more often! Not just because of a pandemic lol" ~ Ashley W.

🎉 "Read a book every month and exercise. Hope putting it out there means I'll stick to them :)" ~ Rachel L.

This week we want to know: How are you feeling about 2021? (Inspired by Elpha)
THIS WILL BE MY YEAR 🌈 | TAKING THINGS DAY BY DAY ☂️ | THINGS ARE LOOKING ROUGH 🌧️

☁️🌛 Goodnight and go tuck yourself ☁️

Reminder to:
Keep your resolutions.