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Chanel Miller on Slowing Down and Creating in Quarantine

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Friends of GNI On What They're Gifting to Themselves and Others This Year

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Sana Javeri Kadri on Building a Pantry You Love

We sat down with Sana to learn more about building a pantry with your budget, values, and traditions in mind.

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Editor's Note

The Weirdest Things We've Bought Lately

In Issue #179, Alisha walks us through some of the weirdest purchases she's made in lockdown, because let's face it: when the world is falling apart, buying stuff — especially small, inconsequential, utilitarian stuff — can help.

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A Very Special Week at GNI

Issue #178, Alisha shares some BIG news about the launch of a project the GNI Team has been working on for the past year and a half, from an idea I had 3 years ago when I first started the company.

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Love, Basketball, and Sunday Night Rituals

In Issue #176, Tyler shares how Sunday Night Rituals have helped with her mental health lately (with some suggestions for your next SNR)!

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Permission To Feel Two Things at Once

In Issue #184, Minaa B., speaker, writer, and licensed therapist, shares two of her favorite ways to show oneself grace and unpack feelings during this complicated moment.

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Separate Wellness from Worth

In Issue #182, Carolyn Rivkees, the voice behind @chronically_cheerful on Instagram, shares some small reminders that have helped her separate wellness from worth as she navigates chronic pain. She hopes they'll help you too.

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We Planned Your Weekend For You

In Issue #183, Alisha Ramos, Founder at GNI, fully endorses making "mini plans" this weekend (or weekday!) night.

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Bookish Interests

Meena Harris on Representation in Children's Books

Meena Harris's new children's book, Kamala and Maya's Big Idea, puts girls of color front and center as leaders in their communities.

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The Case For Building a New Sunday Night Routine

There's a reason they call them Sunday scaries. Here's some food for thought if your Sunday evenings could use a little bit of a lift.

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Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman on Big Friendship

Who better to take over this week's issue of the GNI newsletter than co-authors of our August book club pick?

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Samantha Irby on Her New Book, "Wow, No Thank You"

We sat down with Sam Irby, author of our April book club pick, to talk about adult friendships, book club snacks, and why she's probably staying in tonight.

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Mental Health

How Do I Deal With My Mental Health During COVID-19?

We sat down with three therapists from Alma to talk about coping with the trauma and grief so many of us are experiencing right now.

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We Launched Stay Home, Take Care Today

Introducing Stay Home, Take Care: Your one-stop shop for taking better care of yourself and your loved ones as we make an effort to stay home to combat COVID-19.

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5 Spreadsheets to Help You Take Care During COVID-19

We rounded up some resources to help you take better care right now — from indoor workouts we love to comforting things to read, watch, and listen to as you spend more time at home.

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How to Set a Reading Goal and Stick to It This Time

Wondering how folks make time to conquer their yearly book lists? The tools featured in this article will help you to build reading habits that will spark joy and challenge you at the same time.

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Ashley C. Ford on Taking Care and Telling Stories

We sat down with writer Ashley C. Ford to talk about the power of human storytelling, financial wellness, and learning to ask for help.

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