Hey guys! We were today-years-old when we learned that Allodoxaphobia is the term for when people have a fear of others’ opinions. And while we’re not ones to diagnose, this explains a lot about some of our past coworkers…

Song of the day: We’ve had Sabrina Carpenter’s new album Man’s Best Friend on repeat since it dropped last week. Which song is your fave?

Need to vent? Want advice? Have feedback? We wanna hear from you!

How to Know If You’re Living Intentionally

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How do I know if I’m living intentionally or just vibing out until the next global crisis? —G.

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Ah yes, the age-old millennial Q: Am I living with intention or just riding the emotional rollercoaster between iced coffee highs? In a world where “being present” competes with Instagram likes and depressing news updates, it can be hard to determine whether we’re living for all intents and purposes here. But we’re here to tell ya… intentional living isn’t always some big ta-da moment; sometimes, it’s more of a little shift.

Let’s chat about a few ways to determine if you’re vibing out aimlessly or with purpose.

• You’re checking in, not checking out. Living intentionally doesn’t mean you have everything figured out; it just means you’re pausing to ask why you’re doing what you’re doing. If your choices (no matter how big or small) reflect your values, you’re on the right track! 

• You’ve made peace with saying “no.” Our favorite “B” word! Intentional living includes having boundaries. Skipping the group chat plans or turning down opportunities that don’t align with your values isn’t selfish; you’re just considering your own needs at the moment. 

• Growth feels uncomfy but not aimless. Intentional living still has chaos, but there’s some sort of direction, even if it takes a while to get there. If you feel like you're growing (even if it’s a bit messy), you’re getting somewhere!

How To Adjust Going Back To The Office

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My company is requiring returning to the office three days a week, and it’s thrown everything off. I had a solid WFH routine that included cooking and working out daily. Now I’m spending hours commuting, $12 on sad desk salads, and small talk is draining my soul. Do I adapt, or start looking for a fully remote job? It feels like I’m mourning my old life. —T.

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We’re not gonna lie, returning to the office (RTO) can shake up your life...in the worst way possible. You had your WFH flow, including sweats on the bottom/business on the top attire, midday workouts, and lunch from the comfort of your own fridge. And now you’re back to actually getting ready (took us a minute to find our hair brush tbh), having to make small talk with Janet from finance, and spending way too much money on mediocre meals.

If you're stuck between adapting or jumping ship, here are a few things to consider:

💼 Give yourself some time to adjust. If you actually enjoy your job (even wearing those real clothes), that’s a good sign. The transition sucks, but if the work itself still energizes or fulfills you, it might be worth sticking it out and finding a new rhythm.

🧘‍♀️ Switch up and rebuild your routine. Try meal prepping on the weekend, on-demand workout programs, and packing yourself a little treat to go along with that pricey salad. Little things can make all the difference when you’re going through a big change. 

👀 Recognize if it’s RTO or the job. If the only thing exciting about your job is leaving at the end of the day, that’s a big clue. Loving WFH is valid, so if you give it some time and you’re still not vibing with the new RTO policy, it might be time to explore roles that better fit your lifestyle.

Got a Q? We wanna hear it here! 

…after you put in PTO after being out for the long weekend.

Carrot cake anything… sign us up!! We’ve officially added James.bok’s carrot cake baked oats recipe into the morning rotation. 

In honor of Heidi Gardner leaving SNL, we’re throwing it back to the time when Beavis and Butt-Head (Ryan Gosling and Mikey Day) had her breaking character and cracking up for a solid six minutes.

For the love of hot sleepers! After noticing night sweats were a side effect of taking SSRIs, our friend Arielle Cole founded Arid Blayne, a pajama company with cozies specifically engineered to keep you cool and dry throughout the night.

Thanks so much for sticking around today! Hope the rest of the week is short for you. See you next time!

—Rod and Gabi