Morning Brew - ☕️ Joy triggers

Hi there, Essentials readers. My Twitter screen time skyrocketed last week, so this week’s goal is to cut it by at least half. Wish me luck.

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Who is the greatest game show host of all time? That’s a no brainer—Jeopardy!’s Alex Trebek, who died yesterday at 80. Trebek was a trendsetter; he made quiz games cool way before Trivia Crack was even a thing. Let’s honor the man with all the right answers. 

• You can stream the show on Hulu or Netflix, or cue up a game on cable (it’s typically on at 7pm). Trebek’s last episode will air this upcoming Christmas Day. 
• In my mind, there’s no better Jeopardy! moment than Trebek singing Lizzo. His pauses get me.
• Learn how to create your own Jeopardy! game online, or go old school with PowerPoint.  

• Can you get all 50 of the easiest Jeopardy! questions? 
• Some great Jeopardy! memories. 

Take a chill pill: Now that the election is over, we can all just breathe. Here are a few tips on how to combat stress. Side note: The concept of joy triggers has gotten me through a lot of stressful times, including this past week. 

Be a better human: When it comes to building a healthy habit, like exercising every day, take this doctor’s advice and just be better than nothing. 

Travel cross country: Escape to nature and learn to camp for free from two adventure-seeking experts. 

Power read: Stop using the “If only I had more time to read” excuse with the help of these strategies. You’ll crush your never-ending reading list. 

Imagine yourself shopping online for jorts.

You find the perfect pair—a combination of acid wash and fringe—but they’re a little pricey.

You begin to question whether you should go over budget, when suddenly, the Honey browser extension drops down and automatically saves you $10 whole freakin’ dollars. 

Yep, Honey can help you save money when you shop online at over 30,000 retailers, including Dyson, MotoSport, Merrell, and the Jorts Emporium (probably).

Plus, it’s free, easy, and backed by PayPal.

Save with Honey today.

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Not sourdough: As a smol girl in a big bread-baking world, I occasionally dabble in everyone’s most-loved quarantine hobby. I’ve found great success with this homemade English Muffin recipe—you’ll never buy store-bought breakfast biscuits again.

Be happy: According to science, these are the top 10 happiest songs. They’re all bops, especially “Walking on Sunshine” (but admittedly I prefer the Aly & AJ version).  

Relatable watch: This short animated film perfectly depicts the awkward social moments we’ve all been desperately missing, like when you meet a cute boy and go in for a handshake but he goes in for a high-five. Or maybe that’s just me. 

Dress the part: If you’re already over the sweatpants phase, get some style inspo from these top men’s fashion TikTokers. 

• Tim Dessaint: a London fashion guru who knows how to make an outfit pop. 
• Wisdom Kaye: the 19-year-old trendsetter with signature styling-challenge videos. Believe it or not, he makes jorts look cool.  
• Chad Haupt: a true gentleman bringing you practical fashion tips and tricks. 

Out of this world: I’m over the moon for NASA’s photos of the universe. 

The GOAT: Daily pics of cute baby goats. 

Party in the U.S.A.: I’m vibing with the “Midnight Sky” remix featuring Stevie Nicks. Plus, a cover of the viral Fleetwood Mac song, “Dreams,” that gives me the chills.  

Fresh produce: Here’s your guide to roasting any veggie. 

Your new lunch spot: Check out the haiku deli, where you’re guaranteed to find 5, 7, 5 sandwiches. 

Stew szn: Which soup should I make this week? 

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This week’s Happy Place is brought to you by Essentials reader Erin S. Earlier this year she visited the blue lagoon, located on Comino, a small island of the Maltese archipelago. Full disclosure: I just Googled, “Where is Malta?”. Apparently, it’s south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea.

See you Thursday, which is exactly two weeks away from Thanksgiving. 2020 is flying by, but...not really.