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šŸ’Œ March 22: freelancing on the rise, self acceptance, weekly winner

March 22, 2024

TODAY IS FRIDAY, MARCH 22

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • stories: the brain needs meat, Gen Z is freelancing, $250M Silicon Valley compound

  • icymi

  • quote on: self acceptance

  • extra stories

  • recipe: bavarian crepes

  • recap: this weekā€™s watch, listen, & read

  • winner: kaylee***@gmail.com

WELLNESS: THE BRAIN NEEDS MEAT
Nutrition expert Dr. Georgia Ede has challenged the idea that vegan diets are superior for mental health, supporting that meat consumption is essential for warding off depression and anxiety due to its rich nutrient profile. She highlights that meat provides crucial nutrients like vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and choline, which are vital for brain health and mood regulation.

CAREER: 70% OF GEN Z FREELANCES
Gen Z is embracing the freelance lifestyle according to Fiverr's latest study. The survey of over 10,000 young people aged 16-26 found that 70% are more inclined towards freelancing compared to last year, with many viewing it as more stable than traditional jobs. Around 36% see freelancing as a backup plan in case of job loss due to factors like layoffs or AI advancements. This generation values flexibility, with 20% of American respondents stating they "work to live, not live to work," aligning with the freedom and versatility that freelance work can offer.

REAL ESTATE: SILICON VALLEY COMPOUND ON SALE FOR $250 MILLION
Tech investor Marc Andreessen and his wife Laura, are selling their long-held Atherton home in Silicon Valley for $250M. Itā€™s 12,200 sqft (3 stories with 5 bedrooms) and they originally purchased it for $16.6 million in 2007. This is surprising considering the Andreessens have been on a spending spree the last few years! In ā€˜21 & ā€˜22, they spent a total of $255.5M on 3 houses. In 2021, they also paid $177 million for a roughly 7-acre estate in Paradise Cove.

(IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)

ON SELF ACCEPTANCE: Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down. ā€” ROY T. BENNETT

Self acceptance is one of those ideas that are easier preached than practiced. It can be seriously tough to accept certain things about yourself, because not all sides of us are pretty, and certainly not the ones we want to show others. But only when you truly accept yourself, will you feel that weight lifted from your soul.

šŸ§–šŸ¼ā€ā™€ļø a face massage that we can all use

šŸ§„ everyone needs a trench coat in their wardrobe, itā€™s a staple

šŸˆ this color screams Spring and weā€™re loving it

In Bavaria, theyā€™re called palatschinke and unlike French crepes, this batter doesnā€™t need to rest! Theyā€™re light, sweet, and you can have them for breakfast (or whenever you want!).

Serial killer. Thatā€™s not the first thing youā€™d think when you meet Bria Brooks. Sheā€™s reserved. Polite. Charming, when she wants to be. But delve a little deeper. Sheā€™s cunning. Brilliant. Ruthless. Bria Brooks is not just a Black Sheep. Sheā€™s a wolf, and she has her heart set on a very elusive prizeā€¦Caron Berger. Trouble is, sheā€™s not the only one.

Eddie Horniman unexpectedly inherits his fatherā€™s huge country estate - only to discover itā€™s part of a cannabis empire. To add to that, some interesting characters from Britainā€™s underworld want a piece of the operation. Determined to extricate his family from their clutches, Eddie tries to play the gangsters at their own game.

This is a blend of sunset music, deep chill, Ibiza-inspired sounds, deep house, and chill electronic tracks. The playlist will transport you to a state of pure relaxation. Whether you're unwinding after a long day, hosting a chilled-out gathering with friends, or simply looking to set the mood for some quality "me-time," this playlist has got you covered.