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Skimm’d during the final week of our How to Skimm Your Life Challenge

"Such is life" — New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern, who canceled her wedding because of the COVID-19 surge. PMs, they’re just like us.

It’s the last week of our How to Skimm Your Life New Year’s Challenge, presented by Athleta, Fidelity, and Sephora. Anddd there’s still one thing on your list: making one. Because together, “to” and “do” might be the most stressful words ever. So meet the to-do list remix: the “get-to-do” list. Instead of framing your tasks as chores, make them (or trick yourself into thinking they are) desires. Try writing sentences that begin with “I get to ____'' instead of a laundry list of anxiety-inducing bullet points. Your stress levels will thank you, and sh*t will still get done — with some added joy. We’ve got more ways to give your workday a remix, here. 

PS: Keep the stress down and the good vibes up by checking out all our previous challenges here.

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.

Write on…Julie M (AZ). Julie recently published her very first book, “Barbed.” It’s a memoir that captures her vulnerability as she fought to save her marriage and family business. Check it out.

Making moves…Shanna G (VA). She was recently promoted to nurse educator at her hospital. All in the face of the pandemic. 

(Some) Birthdays…Carol Schulweis (NY), Phil Voss (CA), Emma Lawler (NY), Kristen Koko (DC), Briana Miles (NE), Kamdyn Fogo (CO), Samantha Gerken (NE), Sarah Weigle (GA), Kaitlin Goldin (CA), Molly Ho (NY), Carolyn Warren (TX), Kathryn Kotowski (WI), Lauren Marlowe (PA), Samantha Carnevale (NJ), Izzie Raitt (CO)

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Not many of us would say career setbacks are helpful. But we’re not Lindsey Vonn. Last week on “9 to 5ish,” we spoke with the Olympian skier about mental toughness, life after skiing, and more. Check it out.

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