💌 5 am club, botox in the jaw, the Oura ring cult

TODAY IS MONDAY, DEC 23

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: botox for the jaw, oura ring’s cult following, your core needs the superman
• this week’s read: the 5 am club
• recent articles: styling mocha mousse - pantone 2025 color
• quote: on teamwork
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• recipes to try: puff pastry snowflake recipe
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BEAUTY: MASSETER BOTOX FOR STRESS + SHRINKAGE
Botox for the jaw has been pretty trendy as a cosmetic procedure because it “shrinks/snatches your jaw” but did you know it’s used for more than cosmetic purposes? Injecting neuromodulators into the jaw muscle weakens them, in turn not letting you clench, grind, and bite down as hard. All 3 of these are strongly correlated with stress, and while the procedure is technically an off-label use of botulinum toxin, many dermatologists and plastic surgeons report that it effectively reduces jaw soreness and muscular bulk by preventing the masseter muscle from contracting excessively. Depending on your metabolism and how quickly you burn off the botox, you may require repeated injections 3-8 months. If you qualify for the insurance coverage (after referral), you may end up with a better looking jawline + less tension!

WELLNESS: OURA SMART RING HAS A CULT FOLLOWING
The Oura Ring has gained popularity among celebrities while owning 60% of the smart ring market. Unlike bulkier smartwatches, this water-resistant device offers comprehensive health tracking including sleep patterns, activity levels, temperature, and heart rate monitoring, all while being comfortable enough to wear constantly. While competitors like Samsung's Galaxy Ring, Movano's Evie Ring, and Ultrahuman's Ring Air have emerged, Oura's years of experience give it advantages in hardware and app development, though it does have limitations for activities requiring grip and lacks real-time workout metrics that smartwatches provide. The ring also offers women's health tracking through features like menstrual cycle prediction and integration with FDA-cleared birth control apps.

LIFESTYLE: THE SUPERMAN IS WHAT YOUR CORE NEEDS
Although it seems pretty simple, the superman is a powerful bodyweight move that primarily targets the posterior chain muscles, including the erector spinae, glutes, hamstrings, and posterior deltoids. Despite its appearance as a back exercise, it's technically a core strengthening move that can help build well-rounded strength and potentially alleviate discomfort from prolonged sitting. You lie face down and lift both arms and legs off the ground, although certain variations exist such as lifting opposite arm and leg.

The 5 AM Club distills Robin Sharma's insights from his years of coaching global leaders and high achievers. The book's premise is that extraordinary success begins with how you start your morning. Sharma reveals that dedicating the first hour of your day to deliberate self-improvement can catalyze profound personal transformation. The methodology combines Sharma's firsthand observations with science-backed routines that have been refined through his extensive work with successful individuals across industries. This is the perfect read to get into 2025.

ON TEAMWORK: “Great things in business are never done by one person, they are done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs

As they say, team work makes the dream work. For those who dislike asking for help, sometimes it can be the best option.

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