The Daily Check-In 5.26
WFH sequence: crescent moon pose.
Boost your breakfast.
Break up breakfast monotony with this sweet-and-savory healthy fat booster. It balances fragrant spices like cumin and coriander with nuts, freeze-dried berries, and coconut flakes. Use it on smoothie bowls, overnight oats, and yogurt, or just as a nutrient-rich snack.
Avoid mask acne.
Wearing a mask can trigger acne (thanks to the underlying humidity) and dryness (because of friction), says Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
To keep your skin clear and hydrated, tend to it before and after masked workouts.
Pre: Wash your face with a mild cleanser, then apply lotion and SPF.
Post: Wash your face with a salicylic acid cleanser to remove built-up oil, dirt, and dead cells, then moisturize.
Schedule gossip.
Dishing about someone else can actually foster social connectedness. “It’s a way to express emotions while seeking support and comfort,” according to Elana Martinescu, Ph.D., who has conducted research on the subject.
These days it’s not likely to happen organically (like when you run into a colleague at the office or see a sibling at a family gathering), but in this case it’s as easy to feel as connected online as offline, Martinescu assures. The key is that the person you’re gossiping with shares your perspective, she notes.
Equinox photography auction
All proceeds will benefit the WhyHunger COVID-19 Rapid Relief Fund. Today, place your bid on Marco Glaviano’s portrait of jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie.
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