Overwhelmed? Here's how to slow down 😵‍💫

Ravyn Lenae’s newest album, "Blue Island," blends airy R&B & dreamy vocals into a collection of tracks that feel both nostalgic and fresh. Play her newest release on a slow afternoon or an easy summer evening.

“What would you think if I told you I was writing this from the car, parked in my driveway, because the thought of going inside and sitting down at my desk feels like the most impossible task? What would you say if I admitted that, despite having my health, a job I love, a beautiful family and an old but new-to-us house in a city we love, I need deep breaths and lots of magnesium to help me sleep?”

"As a beauty editor, I've tried hundreds of skincare brands—and there is one that I truly can't live without. OSEA is my go-to for moisturizing, soothing, and cleansing formulas that are made with natural and sea-derived ingredients. I'm truly obsessed, and I love how easy it is to reorder my staples and track my packages with Shop." - Kayti, Senior Content Strategist

This might be the easiest way to make a whole-meal salmon dish we've ever seen — adding it to the rotation immediately!

🌼 From a functional MD: “Wellness isn’t just built through the supplements we take or the habits we track. It’s also built through the relationships we nurture, the time we spend in nature, the moments we’re able to put our phones down, ​and the permission we give ourselves to actually rest​.”

🍽️ Bold dinnerware: For us, slowing down means spending more time cooking meals and hosting friends. ​These gorgeous plates​ are always a topic of conversation.

🎈Balloon breathing: We love ​these tips for supporting emotionally sensitive children​ (and ourselves!), especially as they head back to the classroom this fall.

💼 For job seekers: Promise of Justice Initiative is seeking a ​New Orleans-based Narrative Storyteller​.

📝 A good question: What is something you are looking forward to right now?

"After gathering around my ​Sundays dining table​ for a year, I can safely say that this is the kind of well-made furniture that is meant to last a lifetime. While the brand is trendy (in the best way), the design and the quality are timeless. If you want to invest in a truly sturdy and beautiful piece of furniture, I can’t recommend Sundays enough for sustainable, enduring pieces that feel easy like…well, do I need to finish the sentence? 😉" [​Read my full review​]

A reader comment we love:

"​I feel this down to my bones​. We initially started streaming shows to 'save money', but we actually spend almost twice what we did on Dish. In the vein of simplifying in general (and not staring at screens), we've made show lists for each service ... after those shows are done, we're pausing that service. Having all of them 'on hold' makes no sense when we can only actively watch a few at a time."

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