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Top Global Stories 🗞️✨:
🪟Taliban bans windows to stop women from being seen at home
💸TikTok fined $10 million in Venezuela as court cites deaths from viral challenges
💔Biden says New Orleans attacker had ‘desire to kill’ as death toll rises to 15
🗞️ Justin Baldoni Sues New York Times for $250 Million Over Blake Lively Story
🇺🇸 Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at 100.
🎥 NewsCorp has sold Foxtel for $3.4 billion to a UK-based sport streaming platform
That has come out of 2024: 🏀For the first time in history, the NCAA women's basketball title game drew more viewers than the men's
🌾 On his 200-stop tour, Noah Kahan quietly raised millions for rural mental health care
💜 Olivia Rodrigo donated over $2 million from her GUTS World Tour to charities supporting women's rights and healthcare
⚡️For the first time ever, zero-carbon sources made up over 40% of the global electricity generated in 2023
🏳️🌈 The Sabrina Carpenter Fund raised over $600K for mental health, LGBTQ + rights,
and Animals
🎫 Maggie Rogers is fighting bots and inflated fees by selling concert tickets in person
⚽️ Businesswoman and philanthropist Michele Kang made a historic donation to women's soccer, pledging $30 million
More 2024 Good News:
❤️Chappell Roan used her rise to fame for good - raising over $160,000 for LGBTQ + and reproductive rights
💍 Greece made history as the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption
🛁 A new federal rule says that LGBTQ+ employees can no longer be misgendered or denied bathrooms at work
🏥 The band Paramore partnered with Bug Girl to raise over $60,000 for Palestinian medical aid
🏳️🌈 A Florida judge ruled that a new law banning medical care for transgender children is
unconstitutional
🏡 The world's largest waste-to-energy plant is now operational and providing electricity to over 130,000 homes in Dubai
💸 Dylan Mulvaney celebrated her 'Days of Girlhood' with a single, and donated all profits to The Trevor Project
🩺 The Foo Fighters hosted a benefit concert to raise awareness for affordable healthcare access
🍼 For the first time ever, the Olympic Village provided a nursery for competing athletes with children
🥊 A boxer made history as the first-ever athlete to win a medal for the Refugee Olympic Team
⚾️ After a career-ending car crash, a former MLB player dedicated his life to helping athletes with disabilities
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💭 Todays Journal Prompt: “What brought you the most joy this year?"
💗 Todays Affirmation: "I deserve rest, happiness, and every success that comes my way."
🔥 SWOT Analysis: Feedback Reflection: When receiving feedback, take time to reflect on the insights and suggestions offered. Focus on how you can use feedback constructively to improve and develop new skills.
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How to Smash Your 2025 Goals
The start of a new year always feels like a blank page, fresh, exciting, and maybe just a little overwhelming. But let’s flip that script, shall we? 2025 is your year to go after everything you want with confidence, ease, and a touch of sparkle. Whether you’re focused on leveling up your career, building healthier habits, or just finding more you time, these tips will help you smash your goals without the stress.
✨ Setting Goals That Actually Work
First things first, ditch the pressure to follow everyone else’s goals. Want to learn French? Save up for a dreamy trip? Build the morning routine of your Pinterest dreams? Perfect. The key is to pick goals that make you feel excited, not overwhelmed.
And here’s the hack: Start small.
Big goals like “launch a business” or “run a 5K” can feel like a lot, but breaking them into bite-sized steps makes them way less scary. For example, “launch a business” could start with “spend 20 minutes brainstorming ideas every day.”
🌸 Romanticize the Journey
Who says goals can’t be fun? Turn the process into something you love. If you’re studying for a certification, do it in a cute coffee shop with a latte that makes you smile. If you’re committing to a workout routine, treat yourself to a playlist of the ultimate girl-power anthems. The little things matter, and they make the big things way more enjoyable.
🕒 The Power of Routine
Routines are the secret sauce to achieving your goals. But they don’t have to be rigid or boring! Start with just one or two habits that support your goals, like:
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A morning moment for yourself: Five minutes of journaling, stretching, or affirmations can set the tone for the day.
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Sunday resets: Use this time to tidy up, plan your week, and set intentions. Bonus points if you do it with a face mask and your fave tea.
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💖 Prioritize Rest and Recharge
Let’s get one thing straight, hustling doesn’t mean burning out. Taking time for yourself isn’t selfish; it’s strategic. Whether it’s a slow morning, a solo date, or just saying “no” when your plate is full, these moments will keep you energized and focused on what matters most.
This is your year, babe. Set those goals, romanticize the process, and don’t forget to celebrate every step. 2025 is yours for the taking, go make it magical!
Daily Reminder 🍃 :
🎥 Hannah Berner is addressing that Blake Lively joke. "My joke in the Netflix roast was filmed before news of the lawsuit. To be 100 percent clear, I support Blake."
📰 Justin Baldoni Countersuit Against Blake Lively Will Shock Everyone, Lawyer Says
💔 Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo Break Up After 3 Years of Dating
💛 Jennifer Lopez and Kevin Costner Spotted Together Amid Respective Divorces
🍼Shailene Woodley Reunites With 'Big Little Lies' Son, lain Armitage: 'Made My Heart So Happy'
🪦 Liam Payne Death Investigation: 5 People charged in Connection to his death
❤️Kristin Cavallari described Morgan Wallen as a "f*&k buddy" and a "good guy" with a "big heart."
🤰Gal Gadot Was Diagnosed With a Blood Clot In Her Brain While Pregnant With 4th Child
More Loop Gossip:
🎄Will Ferrell Wears His Buddy the Elf Costume to L.A. Kings Game
📲SZA Hits Back at Body-Shaming Comments That Make Her Uncomfortable
📰 Blake Lively's publicist, Leslie Sloane, denies allegations that she spread rumors about Justin Baldoni and orchestrated a smear campaign against him.
😭Diddy reportedly had a "meltdown" in prison over Christmas, struggling to accept that he remains behind bars, according to a source.
🪦Former US President Jimmy Carter died at 100
💍 Dua Lipa fuels engagement rumors with boyfriend Callum Turner after posting a photo featuring a $31k diamond ring on her finger.
👀 Kanye West's X/Twitter account has been reinstated.
🕎 Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Celebrate Their First Hanukkah As An Engaged Couple
💔 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Taylor Frankie Paul Hints at Painful Dakota Mortensen Break Up
😭 Britney Spears Has Rare Reunion With Son Jayden On Christmas
💸 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Surprise Kansas City Chiefs Family With Extravagant Holiday Gifts including a Louis Vuitton bag