Hi guys! Everyone out here surviving the Polar Vortex right now? Fun fact: we’re less than 60 days away from spring, so hang in there! 

Song of the day: “Warm”… one thing we all want to be right now. We suppose listening to Ariana’s version will have to do for now. 🥶

Have a Q for WorkDaze or the podcast? Let’s hear it.

Oh, and while you’re at it, listen to Are You Mad At Me? here.

10 hacks for a little life reset

I think we can all agree that it’s been a looooong first few weeks of January. Whether you came in hot with resolutions that quietly fell apart by day two (oops!), or you’re just feeling generally overwhelmed by like pretty much everything… you’re not alone.

But instead of one big dramatic overhaul that’s never going to stick, how about we focus on a few small, realistic hacks that can actually help reset your life without completely burning out. Let’s chat about them below!

⏰ Pick one simple routine to do daily. Maybe that means the same wake-up time, your nightly skincare ritual, or taking a short walk. Consistency is key!

🧹 Clean one surface a day. A messy space can totally add to the chaos! Make an effort to pick up or clean one small area a day, instead of overwhelming yourself by doing it all at once.

💸 Do a 10-minute money check once a week. We’re not talking about updating a full-on Excel file, but a simple budget check can help keep your spending straight and ease your mind about your moolah.

📵 Put your phone down during one meal a day. Allow your brain to remember how time works, and maybe even enjoy your meal instead of fixating on the Heated Rivalry lore on TikTok.

🙅 Set one gentle boundary. It’s okay to leave earlier, say no to plans, or even stop explaining yourself for every little thing.

💦 Hydrate! Start your morning with a glass of H2O before having three shots of espresso by 9 am. 

🌄 Go outside every day. Okay, well, maybe when it’s not -10 degrees like today, but the next time the sun is shining (and you can feel your toes) a few minutes of fresh air will do you wonders.

✅ Write down tomorrow’s top three tasks. Prepare your brain for tomorrow’s activities so it can rest a bit tonight.

📆 Automate one annoying thing. Not to be dramatic, but automatic payments have changed our lives. Set it and forget it, you’ll thank us later.

🛌 Get in bed 15-30 minutes earlier. Winding down your body earlier never hurt anyone. And if you can’t fall asleep right away, reading or journaling is a great way to calm that busy little brain of yours.

Remember, starting small can make the biggest of impacts, and ultimately lead to a less stressful and more fun and fulfilling life.

…while you wrap yourself in a blanket on the couch and pretend it’s not negative degrees outside.

You know we’re all about a food trend, and we’ve heard that cabbage steaks are all the rage right now?! Reply and let us know if you’ve made them! 

Watching Hilary Duff rewatch all of her old ~masterpieces~ with Vanity Fair is just 🤌.

Everyone posting their pics from 2016 is a lovely (and painful) little reminder of just how old we’re really getting over here…

Thanks so much for hanging out today! We hope you guys have a great rest of the week, stay toasty out there!

—Rod and Gabi