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Christmas Day, which is a day to celebrate love, joy, and connection. Whether you're gathered around a Christmas tree with loved ones, soaking in some peaceful "me time," or finding new ways to make this day your own, we're here to remind you that you’re never alone.
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Top Global Stories 🗞️✨:
📮 The Royal Mail has officially been sold to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
🇩🇪 German chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote this week, setting up an early election in February.
🇧🇪 Belgium will become the first EU country to ban sales of disposable vapes in January 2025.
🌌 Chinese astronauts broke the record for the world’s longest spacewalk.
🏭 Clean energy: The world’s first nuclear fusion power plant will be in the US state of Virginia.
🏳️🌈 Nonprofit collects and distributes life-saving winter clothes to homeless LGBTQ+ youth
🐧 Endangered African penguin chick makes 'remarkable' recovery in zoo ICU: 'We're especially grateful for this win'
🐶 A dog influencers raise over $16k for animal shelter facing flood damage ahead of holidays
🐢1,000 endangered turtles saved in historic mission: 'All the rescued turtles were alive'
📽️ The Oscars shortlist is out – see if any of your faves made the cut.
🐦 Gray seal pups on the rise in this remote location, all thanks to 'lack of human disturbance'
More Good News:
📝 The childrens’ wellbeing and school bill in the UK was introduced to parliament this week in an effort to “better protect children” and raise education standards.
🏝️ A new island – Bacan – has emerged in Venice thanks to recently installed flood barriers.
📱 Apple is working on a foldable iPad.
🇫🇮 Finland became the first country in the world to ban cargo ships from dumping wastewater.
🐦 Hawaiian crows that went extinct in the wild decades ago were reintroduced to Maui.
🌳 Millions of ‘cloud trees’ are being planted in theAndes in a bid to restore the natural ecosystem and protect the communities that live there.
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💭 Todays Journal Prompt: “Who do you trust most? Why?"
💗 Todays Affirmation: "I am doing the work that works for me."
🔥 SWOT Analysis: Use SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to assess your performance. By understanding your strengths and weaknesses, you can leverage your abilities and address areas needing improvement.
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✈️ America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel have released a statement in support of their 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' co-star Blake Lively. "We are struck by the reality that even if a woman is as strong, celebrated, and resourced as our friend Blake, she can face forceful retaliation for daring to ask for a safe working environment."
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💚 In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Marissa Bode shared that her Wicked role of Nessarose made her reflect on the lack of disability representation in film when she was a child. "I think 11-year-old me would be just as shocked as I am now and also hopefully proud and know that disability really is not as scary as you've been taught. Or something that needs to be fixed," she said.
👩⚖️ Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has made her Broadway debut in & Juliet - making history as the first member of the Supreme Court of the United States to appear on Broadway. Jackson has previously described herself as having an "unabashed love of theater."
⚽️ 'Historic': FIFA and Netflix have signed an exclusive broadcast deal in the US for the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups. "This is a landmark moment for sports media rights," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. "This agreement sends a strong message about the real value of the FIFA Women's World Cup and the global women's game."
How do We Learn from our Mistakes?!
As a psychologist, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact that our approach to mistakes can have on our personal growth and well-being. In a world that often glorifies perfection and success, it's easy to fall into the trap of viewing mistakes as failures or sources of shame. However, I'm here to remind you that mistakes are not only inevitable but also invaluable opportunities for learning, growth, and self-discovery.
The Three Rs: Reflect, Reframe, and Respond: When you make a mistake, take a moment to reflect on what happened without judgment or self-criticism. Then, reframe the situation by focusing on what you can learn from it and how you can grow as a result. Finally, respond with resilience and determination, using the experience as an opportunity for personal development.
Journaling: Set aside time each day to reflect on your experiences, including any mistakes or setbacks you encountered. Write about what happened, how it made you feel, and what you learned from the experience. This practice of self-reflection can help you gain clarity and insight into your thought patterns and behaviors.
-Sophie Psychologist
Daily Reminder 🍃 :
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✨Liam Payne's Girlfriend Kate Cassidy Unveils Angel Wings Tattoo After One Direction Star's Death
🏠Jennifer Lopez and Estranged Husband Ben Affleck Reunite Ahead of Christmas
🎨 Amanda Bynes Makes Rare Appearance Hosting an Art Show
🤶Kendall Jenner Gives Updated Home Tour With Stunning Holiday Decorations
✨Justin Baldoni Dropped By Talent Agency After Blake Lively's Sexual Harassment Complaint
🏆Tom Cruise Was Awarded Navy's Highest Honor by U.S. Military
❤️ Blake Lively Gets Support From Colleen Hoover, Gwyneth Paltrow and More Amid Justin Baldoni Complaint
🎄 Liam Payne's parents are reportedly joining Cheryl and Bear for Christmas to help make the day special for the 7-year-old
📰 Blake Lively says Justin Baldoni asked if she and Ryan Reynolds "climax at the same time" on the It Ends With Us set.
📕Colleen Hoover backs Blake, calling her "honest, kind, supportive, and patient" amid lawsuit drama.
🎤 Liam Payne's final recorded song was reportedly inspired by his short romance with Naomi Campbell in 2019.
🎶 Unreleased Michael Jackson tracks have been discovered!
🍼 Ethan Slater's ex, Lilly Jay, shares: "We both fiercely love our son 100%, no matter how we split parenting time."
🗞️Blake Lively Sues It Ends With Us' Justin Baldoni for Sexual Harassment
🏀LeBron James Makes NBA History After Return to Los Angeles Lakers
🕺Raygun Parody Musical Canceled After Viral Olympic Breakdancer's Lawyers Step in
🏠 Michael Jackson's Son Prince Jackson Shares Pressure of"Big Shoes to Fill" in Family
👑 Buckingham Palace Shares Update on King Charles III's Cancer Treatments
More Loop Gossip:
🎤Billie Eilish Admits She's Had "a Lot of Good Sex" This Year in NSFW Confession
📲 Influencer Matilda Djerf Reacts to Bullying Allegations in Apology Lette
💍 Fans speculate that Taylor and Travis could be engaged after photos from her 35th appear to show her ring finger intentionally blurred.
📺Tom Hardy reportedly offered to cover over £250,000 in wages for a TV set crew after the company employing them went into liquidation.
🎬Molly-Mae Hague is expected to reveal details about her personal life with Tommy Fury, including BTS of their breakup in prime series
💔 Grace O'Malley Leaving Barstool Amid Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia Friendship Breakup
😭 Gracie Abrams Addresses Attention on Her Relationship With Paul Mescal
🤠 Kristin Cavallari Reveals Yellowstone's Kevin Costner Is Her "Forever Crush"
✨ Pete Davidson Makes First Red Carpet Appearance in Over a Year
🌆 Gigi Hadid faced a rat problem at her New York City apartment, prompting her to renovate her outdoor space to resolve the issue.