💌 Jan 23: S&P 500 hit a new record, best wool coats, elevated athleisure

TODAY IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 23

WHAT TO EXPECT
• stories — employee went viral for filming her firing, S&P 500 set a new record, remedies for sleep, best wool coats for women
• quote of the day
• extra stories
• this week's read — The Myth of Normal
• tools to try — Braintrust
• on social
• weekly favorites — elevated athleisure

WORK LIFE, THE TECH EMPLOYEE WHO WENT VIRAL FOR FILMING HER FIRING 
A former Cloudfare employee went viral after she recorded her meeting where she got laid off, to then fired. She recorded it to raise awareness and felt it was unjustified, which you can see in her questioning the HR representative. This video even caught Cloudfare’s CEO’s attention who said Pietsch’s manager should’ve been present and more transparency was needed to chat with her.

MARKETS, S&P 500 HITS ALL-TIME HIGH
The S&P 500 hit $4,842 on Friday which is a new record. The highest it reached in the past was in January 2022 when the index hit $4,818. The force behind this gain is due to Nvidia and Meta which have both gained 2% as well.

WELLNESS, REMEDIES FOR SLEEP ARE CRUCIAL TO WELLBEING
Prioritizing sleep is essential for psychological, physical, and emotional health, leading to an overall improvement in life performance. Establishing a healthy sleep schedule is crucial for hormones as well. Herbal remedies like chamomile & tart cherry can aid in improving sleep quality, alongside minimizing screen time before bed.

FASHION, BEST WOOL COATS FOR WOMEN
A winter wardrobe requires at least 1 coat that is a staple. The coat should be quality material aka wool but also within your budget. Do some girl math and divide the cost of the coat by the times that you will actually wear it. Now is a great time to purchase because many brands are having sales.

🧣 Because it’s scarf season, this is how you can style it 8 ways. Scarves are a great way to add color and texture to your outfit. This one is an affordable option and people are loving this one.

🚗 Surprisingly, commuting to work actually has benefits. Think of your commute as personal time to listen to a podcast or simply think. Some people use their commute as a marker for when work has stopped and personal time has started, which can be difficult to set those boundaries when working from home.

😴 There is apparently a recipe for a great sleep: the sleepy girl mocktail. It involves mixing magnesium and tart cherry juice into a seltzer. 

Renowned physician Gabor Maté eloquently dissects how in Western countries (that pride themselves on their healthcare systems), chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. About 70% of Americans are on at least one Rx drug, in Europe, hypertension is diagnosed in more than 30% of the population, and everywhere, adolescent mental illness is on the rise. So what is really “normal” when it comes to health?
THE MYTH OF NORMAL

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