Newsletter 7/26/18: Eat This If You’re Feeling Anxious

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Eating Our Feelings

If you’re feeling a little anxious, certain foods could help you curb all the negative vibes. Research found that consuming omega-3 fatty acids like chia seeds and whole grains like rolled oats helps reduce the effects of anxiety. Happy eating! [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: Sharpie Edition

Revive your dried up Sharpie by placing the tip in a shallow bowl of rubbing alcohol for a few minutes.

Power Up

Sleep It Off

You know that sleep is that magical thing that renews your energy and gets you ready for the next day, but did you know that you grow three inches in your sleep? It’s only temporary, of course — you shrink back down after being awake for a few hours. [Swirled]

Long Live The Dog

If you have a dog, you’re about to get some great news (and if you don’t, you might be tempted to get one). Recent research found that dog owners had 15 percent less risk of death from cardiovascular disease than non-dog owners. Woof! [CNET]

Get It Done

We’re So (Re)Tired

Crunching numbers isn’t everyone’s strong suit, but you should know how to set yourself up for a great retirement. (We know, boring, but important!) By 35, you should have the equivalent of your salary saved. So, if you’re 25 and are making $50k, strive to have that in the bank 10 years later. [Swirled]

It’s All About The Side Hustle

Nearly everyone has a side gig these days — freelance is the perfect way to get some extra cash for a vacation or new investment. Even better: you can use your phone to hustle it up! Amazon Flex, for example, pays you $18 to $25 to delivery packages. You can set your own schedule and participate whenever you feel like it. [Swirled]

Work Through It

Don’t know how to talk about those short-term jobs in your resume work history? If you worked a few short-term jobs back to back, only list the most relevant one. That way you don’t look like flighty job-hopper. [Ladders]

Savor Each Bite

One Tequila, Two Tequila…

You might think that a good tequila needs to be top dollar, but prepare to be pleasantly surprised. You can find smooth tequila brands like Milagro, which sells for just $23 and offers a pleasant, mellow flavor. [Swirled]

Don’t Be So Salty

We looooove salt, but unfortunately, our bodies don’t. Choose alternatives that will allow you to skip the sodium while still giving you that same salty taste. Miso paste, for example, has that great umami and savory factor without adding any extra sodium to your daily intake. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

Who says you can’t whip up something indulgent on a weekday? Try Julie’s Real blueberry banana mug cake, which can be made in a matter of minutes and tastes way more indulgent than it actually is. Yay, health goals and dessert! [Swirled]

Pack Your Bags

Meet Me At The Hotel Room

If you wanna be fancy without spending crazy amounts of dough, there are a few major hotel chains that treat you like royalty without breaking the bank, like the Marriott Residence Inn. Split between two guests, you’ll pay about $100 a room and the chain provides top-dollar features like personalized running routes. [Swirled]

Dream Vacay = Reality Vacay

Ready for an adventure but worried about the cost? You can see the world for cheaper than you might realize. Going to London or Paris for a week could be a bargain if you can nab a $300 flight deal and budget $75 a day to eat and drink your heart out. We’re heading overseas! [Swirled]

Hit The Lounge

Airport lounges are so expensive, right?! Not always, actually. You can chill out in London Heathrow SkyTeam lounge for just $53, which boasts free booze and food, or Melbourne’s Marhaba Lounge for $48, which offers access to a full buffet, a “quiet zone” and showers. [Business Insider]

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