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“Dracula's castle” — One of the weirdest places people have gotten vaccinated. Count us in.

Bibliotherapy — aka reading to reduce stress — is real. Studies have found that it can also treat moderate depression. And no lie: Even fiction does the trick. So today, crack open a book for 10 minutes and let those good vibes set in. If you need a book rec, we can help.

PS: Like a good read, our challenges will keep you on the edge (of your very happy) seat. Sign up to get them texted to you every weekday throughout the month. And catch up on all the challenges here. 

The new year not everything you hoped and dreamed it would be? We get it. But we’ve also got an idea: Adjust your POV. 

There’s an expert-approved psychological concept called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that says changing your thoughts can help you change your behavior and emotions. CBT’s all about understanding how you think. So you can use it to your advantage. Digital health platform Noom’s like that, too. In fact, it applies CBT techniques to guide and support users through their wellness journey. It can help you build healthier habits. And actually stick to ‘em. Try it free for 14 days.

Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life…

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We like to celebrate the wins, big and small. Let us know how your friends, neighbors, coworkers (and yes, even you) are making career moves, checking off goals, or making an impact in the community.

A friend to all...Brooke S (CA). She's a full-time school counselor who's also a very active volunteer at Frosted Faces (a senior animal rescue organization). And devotes about 15-20 hours a week to support their mission.

On her grind…Cathy B (NY). She was recently promoted to senior digital strategist at her daytime marketing agency and also writes freelance SEO content. She finally hit her dream salary.

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