💌 July 5: forest bathing, save money as a wedding guest, sundresses

TODAY IS FRIDAY, JULY 5

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: forest bathing, Temu & Shein swamping airfreight, “quiet vacationing” during the holiday week

• this week’s watch: Leave the World Behind

• extra stories

• recent articles: saving money as a wedding guest

• weekly favorites: sundresses

• quote: on life

• winner: maya***@gmail.com

TRAVEL: FOREST BATHING RETREATS
Forest bathing is a Japanese practice that has gained global popularity as a stress-relief method. Originating in 1980s Japan to combat work-related stress, it involves slow, mindful walks in nature aimed at connecting with the environment through all five senses. Scientific research has shown it can boost the immune system, reduce stress hormones, alleviate depression, lower blood pressure, and improve sleep. While Japan has official forest therapy trails, it’s recommended to choose biodiverse forests or coastal areas for practice. Scotland’s 5-star hotel, Glenapp Castle is a stunning retreat for forest bathing.

BUSINESS: TEMU + SHEIN ARE SWAMPING AIRFREIGHT CAPACITY
Two huge e-comm apps, Temu and Shein, are significantly impacting the air cargo market from China. They’ve experienced pretty fast growth & with all the orders, theres been a surge in shipping volumes, leading to a 40% increase in airfreight prices compared to last year. These companies now consume 30%+ of cargo space on some Asian routes, shipping low-cost items that traditionally wouldn't be sent by air. This trend is reshaping the airfreight industry and causing concerns for other shippers about securing space and managing costs in the coming months.

LIFESTLYE: “QUIET VACATIONING” DURING JULY 4TH WEEK
This holiday week is expected to see record travel numbers, with 70.9 million Americans on the move. A new poll reveals a trend among younger workers: "quiet vacationing." Over half of Gen Z and millennial employees admit to taking time off without formally requesting PTO during this period. However, only 10% of employers offer the entire week off. The majority of Gen Z and millennial employees believe having the full week off would boost their productivity, motivation, and willingness to take on more responsibility at work. Experts suggest that offering this extended break could be a small trade-off for employers to enhance employee focus and engagement during an traditionally unproductive time of year.

No internet, no phones, no going back to normal. A family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers bearing news of a blackout. As the threat grows, families must decide how best to survive the potential crisis, all while grappling with their own place in this collapsing world.
Leave The World Behind

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SUNDRESSES ARE TRENDING…

ON LIFE: Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans. — John Lennon

While we're focused on our future goals and plans, the real substance of life - our experiences, relationships, and personal growth - is happening in the present moment. Here is your reminder to be mindful of the now, rather than always looking ahead.