TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: dark spots, luxury pajamas for winter, fix your sleep posture
• listen to this: Nuttin’ for Christmas
• in collaboration with: Noteworthy Scents
• job seekers: program manager, account manager, director of people ops
• extra stories
• recent article: These Everyday Luxury Upgrades Will Make Your Life Feel More Elevated
• quote: on stopping

BEAUTY: DARK SPOTS NOT GOING AWAY?
If your dark spots aren’t fading no matter how consistent your routine is, there could be a few reasons as to why not. Things like ongoing sun exposure (sans sunscreen), using the wrong active ingredients for your complexion + not giving treatments enough time can all stall the progress of fading. The fix isn’t necessarily doing more — it’s protecting your skin daily with sunscreen, sticking with proven ingredients, and being patient, since dark spots often take months (not weeks) to truly improve.

FASHION: LUXURY PAJAMAS FOR WINTER
Over-the-top pajamas are the ultimate mood booster—bringing style to nights in and making rest feel intentional, not lazy. Maximalist sleepwear is all about dressing for yourself, leaning into luxe fabrics, playful details, and a little frivolity to turn cozy downtime into a full-on self-care ritual.

WELLNESS: FIX YOUR SLEEP POSTURE
If you wake up stiff, sore, or feeling unrested, your sleep posture could just be the quiet culprit. Sleep experts say that small adjustments such as switching your pillow height, adding support between your knees, or tweaking how you lie on your side or back. These small things can make a noticeable difference in your comfort and alignment, and help you feel super rested upon waking.

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Merry Christmas Eve!

If you’re in the holiday spirit, Nuttin for Christmas by Art Mooney needs to be on your playlist. Consider this your permission slip to lean into the fun side of the season—cookie crumbs, bad behavior (allegedly), and all.

IN COLLABORATION WITH

Noteworthy fragrances are made by expert perfumers for unique personalities, each telling a story as distinctive as yours. Their new body butters carry that same energy: rich and fast-absorbing. In winter, they’re the kind of thing you add to your daily routine without thinking twice—right after a shower, before bed—less like basic moisturizer, more like a small, sensory escape built into your day.

Senior Program Manager, ZILLOW (remote): Apply if you have 7+ years of project and program management experience, delivering results for large, cross-functional teams; marketing experience is preferred. $109,000-174,000 USD

Account Manager, TLDR (remote): Apply if you have 3+ years of Account Management or Client Success experience in digital media, advertising, or newsletters. $145,000-163,000 USD

Director of People Ops, PLAYLIST (remote): Apply if you have 10–15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years leading global or multi-regional operations.

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Although, using small luxuries in our day to day life have the ability to change your mindset which leads to improvements in your life. Very Well Mind author LaKeisha Flemming, and blogger Gretchen Rubin both highlight these points in their pieces, stating “indulging in meaningful pleasures can boost self command, and reduce stress." 

ON NOT STOPPING: The question isn't who's going to let me; it's who's going to stop me — Ayn Rand

The question you should always ask yourself isn’t whether you’ll be allowed to or not, but more so whether someone will be stopping you when you go for it.