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Top Global Stories 🗞️✨:
❄️ Weather watch: The first snow of winter has fallen across parts of the UK, with a wintery week expected.
🌍 Ukraine and climate change are expected to top the agenda at the G20 summit in Brazil.
🇳🇿 Parliamentary protest: Maori lawmakers in New Zealand performed a haka in opposition to a controversial bill.
🤖 Controversial commercial: Coca-Cola’s new AI-made ad has come in for criticism
🐗 Wild boars are moving into Spain’s towns and cities, as climate change increases human-wildlife conflict.

🇨🇴 Colombia outlawed child marriage following a 17-year campaign
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🎅 USPS takes Santa's workshop online, partnering with Toys R Us to fulfill wishes for children in need
👀 In an “exciting development,” the world’s first stem-cell treatment restored vision in four people
☀️Voters in Washington overwhelmingly elected to save the state’s landmark climate law
🦅 In a key migratory pathway, a Texas metro area reduced light pollution to save birds from colliding with buildings.
🐯Tigers in this area disappeared 70 years ago. Thanks to reintroduction efforts, they’re coming back.
More Good News:
📖 Dolly Parton just made a $4.5 million investment in the Nashville Public Library’s early literacy program.
📚An 8th grader invented an accessible braille reader that could help people save thousands of dollars.
📦As the South continues recovering from Helene, volunteers bag 50,000 of food for families in need
💎 ‘Smart crystals' that harvest water from the air could combat water scarcity, NYU researchers say
💨 A cardboard air filter invented by a 12-year-old is coming to schools across Connecticut
🥪 The USDA is eliminating “junk fees” for low-income families when purchasing school lunches.
🪦The Missing in America Project has provided thousands of dignified burials for “unclaimed” veterans
🏝️ The largest coral ever recorded was found in the Pacific ocean – and it’s bigger than a blue whale.
☀️ Belgium will allow plug-in solar panels and batteries from next year
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💭 Todays Journal Prompt: “Write about a time you felt truly proud of yourself. What made that moment special?”
💗 Todays Affirmation: “I am confident in my abilities and trust myself to make the right decisions.”
🔥 Failure Resume: Create a "failure resume" where you list your past mistakes, what you learned from each experience, and how you grew as a result. Use this as a reminder that mistakes are opportunities for growth and resilience.
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⚾️ Women in sports are on the rise: for the first time in over 70 years, a women's professional baseball league will launch in 2026.
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🌏 There were no women in leadership positions for the COP29 climate conference — until they demanded a seat at the table
🇪🇸 Spain reduced its gender pay gap by 10% over the course of a decade, but has yet to achieve pay equity.

How to Stop Justifying Yourself
Today, let's talk about a common issue many of us face: the need to justify ourselves. Whether it's explaining our choices or defending our actions, feeling like we have to justify ourselves can be exhausting. It's time to break free from this habit and start living confidently without unnecessary explanations.
Acknowledge Your Worth
First and foremost, recognize that you are valuable just as you are. You don't need to explain yourself to anyone. Understanding your worth and believing in your choices is the foundation of self-confidence.
Practice Saying "No" Clearly
Sometimes, we feel the need to justify our "no." But you don't owe anyone a lengthy explanation. If you're not comfortable with something or it's not in your best interest, it's okay to simply say no. Your time and energy are precious.
Set and Maintain Boundaries
Boundaries are essential for protecting your personal space and well-being. Clearly communicate your limits and stick to them. This helps others understand where you stand and reduces the pressure to explain your decisions.
Embrace Silence When Needed
Not every situation requires a response. If someone questions your choices, it's okay to respond with silence. Sometimes, a simple smile or a polite "Thank you for your concern" is enough. You don't have to justify yourself to others.
Validate Yourself
Instead of seeking approval from others, focus on self-validation. Trust your instincts and know that your feelings and decisions are valid. Journaling can be a helpful way to reflect and affirm your thoughts.
Letting go of the need to justify yourself is a powerful step towards self-confidence and inner peace. Remember, you are enough just as you are, and your choices are your own. Trust yourself, set boundaries, and embrace your authenticity.
-Sophie Psychologist
Daily Reminder 🍃 :


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🪦One Tree Hill's Paul Teal Dead at 35
📸 Knox Jolie-Pitt Makes First Red Carpet Appearance in 3 Years
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🥊 Jake Paul Speaks Out After Defeating Mike Tyson in Boxing Match
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🎶 Tate McRae has released new single 2 Hands
🎞️ Conan O'Brien is set to host the 2025 Oscars, marking his return to award-show hosting
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👩 Kim Kardashian Says She's Raising Her and Kanye West's 4 Kids By Herself "no matter what kind of help I have"
🖤 Lady Gaga Joins Wednesday Season 2 With Jenna Ortega
💇♀️ Kendall Jenner just debuted her shortest hair to date
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