January 19: Fly Me Out, goodbye dating apps, and quit drinking

TODAY IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 19

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories — Gen Z is aging rapidly, goodbye dating apps hello Instagram, credit card debt sucks but you can navigate it, how to quit drinking

• quote of the day

• weekly numbers

• winner — Nazanin

• things to do — apply for an invite with FlyMeOut

• ICYMI

• recap — read, watch, listen

WELLNESS — GEN Z IS AGING RAPIDLY
Experts are concerned that due to cosmetic procedures (such as #babybotox) and lifestyle habits, people from Gen Z are not aging well. This could be due to the delaying of natural facial feature development and/or engaging in habits such as vaping often. Even though routine injectables have the ability to promote a youthful appearance, in the long run they can lead to an older look du to collagen slowing down in production.

LIFESTYLE — GOODBYE DATING APPS, HELLO INSTAGRAM
Gen Z is stepping away from dating apps like Bumble & Tinder. Lots of folks are claiming that this way of meeting someone seems creepy and they’d prefer to chat with an acquaintance at the most. They’re even turning to Instagram as a means to flirt and secure a date!

FINANCE — CREDIT CARD DEBT SUCKS BUT YOU CAN NAVIGATE IT
Monetary burdens can take quite the toll on you, especially when it’s due to a quick swipe that comes with a high APR%. Credit card debt has been increasing rapidly in millennials & Gen Z according to Credit Karma. Some tips to maximize cc usage are spending within a budget, paying bills on time (and prior to spending on desires), regularly checking your credit score, and establishing diverse lines of credit.

WELLNESS — HOW TO QUIT DRINKING, FOR NOW OR FOREVER
If you’re looking to rid your lifestyle of alcohol for a while or altogether (regardless of whether you consume it often or not), there are definitely doable ways how to. If you’re a social consumer but want to try enjoying events without it, confiding in loved ones and asking for their support is helpful. Going cold turkey can nip you in the behind because it may feel instantly restrictive and make you want to partake more. If you feel you absolutely can’t have an outing or even a day without it, then consulting a medical professional is a must. Yes it’s tougher to acknowledge but programs like cognitive behavioral therapy can help you address underlying reasons for your desire to drink alcohol.

2.5 billion
is how many active Instagram users there are expected to be this year

2 million
Tesla Cybertrucks are on the waitlist to be delivered

579 million
views for #hwachae on TikTok. Would you try this drink?