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How to Skimm Your Life Challenge
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We did it. We made it to 2021. And one thing we can all agree on is the need to reset. Enter: Our 21-day New Year’s challenge. We’ll unlock a new task every weekday this month that you can tackle to feel mentally lighter. No matter what this year throws your way.
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Dear 2021,
Please be kind. That is all.
– Me
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Thank u,
next.
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Sunday, Jan 3
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Monday, Jan 4
Skimm your fridge
Tuesday, Jan 5
Skimm your beauty products
Wednesday, Jan 6
Skimm your stuff
Thursday, Jan 7
Skimm your home office
Friday, Jan 8
Skimm your phone contacts
Monday, Jan 11
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Tuesday, Jan 12
Skimm your podcasts
Wednesday, Jan 13
Skimm your financial health
Thursday, Jan 14
Skimm your photos
Friday, Jan 15
Skimm your LinkedIn profile
Monday, Jan 18
Skimm your passwords
Tuesday, Jan 19
Skimm your sleep routine
Wednesday, Jan 20
Skimm your savings
Thursday, Jan 21
Skimm your cleaning products
Friday, Jan 22
Skimm your schedule
Monday, Jan 25
Skimm your professional network
Tuesday, Jan 26
Skimm your social network
Wednesday, Jan 27
Skimm your subscriptions
Thursday, Jan 28
Skimm your mental health
Friday, Jan 29
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Skimm your inbox
You've got (too much) mail and so little time. We're here to help you clear the clutter. Unsubscribe from emails you don’t read using a service like unroll.me. Then bulk archive any emails left in your inbox. You can always find them later in "All Mail." Message received? Good.
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Skimm your fridge
Food for thought: When did you last clean out your fridge? Figured. So set a timer for 10 minutes, and toss any expired condiments. If you’re on a roll, tackle the spices in your cabinet, too. Brb, need a snack break.
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Skimm your work to-do list
Enter: the D-List. Divide your tasks into three parts: the stuff you have to get done (your “doing” section), the stuff you should get done (your “dealing” section), and the stuff that excites or inspires you (your “dreaming” section). Now your work to-do list is a work of art.
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Skimm your beauty products
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the freshest of them all? Time to check in on your makeup. Because it does expire. So open all (yes, all) your products and get rid of anything that smells off or has changed color or texture.
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Skimm your stuff
Raise your hand if you have a full closet and nowhere to go. This is your cue to make some cash off the stuff you’re not wearing. Today, pick five items to sell online. Hint: Poshmark and eBay are good places to start.
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Skimm your home office
In 2020, for a lot of us, WFH simply became...work. Today, pick one item on whatever has become your desk (looking at you, stray Post-it) and replace it with something that *sparks joy.*
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Skimm your phone contacts
Because you probably don't need your ex-boyfriend’s uncle's number anymore. If you have an iPhone, log onto iCloud to mass delete. Hit the command key and hold it down to select all the people you want to kiss goodbye. Click the gear icon in the bottom left and select “delete.” Bye, bye, bye.
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Skimm your apps
Your phone is pretty much your life these days. So you might want to clean it up. Move the apps you don’t use very often—or are trying to use less—from your home screen to the “App Library.” We explain what that is and more ways to feng shui your screen below.
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Skimm your podcasts
‘Ear that? It’s the sound of your podcast library begging for some TLC. Today, unsubscribe from podcasts you no longer listen to, to free up storage space and headspace. Then subscribe to some that will help you learn something new. For ideas, check out our guide below.
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Skimm your photos
Set a timer for 15 mins and trash any pics that you obviously don’t need anymore. Because those random screenshots won’t delete themselves. Then smile for the camera to mark this glorious moment. For ideas to make your memories last longer, see below.
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Skimm your LinkedIn profile
Today, add an “About” section. It’s one of the most prominent spots on the page and a lot of people don’t even fill it out. Think of it as a 100-word elevator pitch that states your professional objective and sells yourself. Click below for more tips to refresh your profile.
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Skimm your passwords
Today’s challenge: Use protection. Download a password manager like 1Password to keep your accounts secure. Spoiler: Using “password123” for everything isn’t giving the hackers much of a challenge. Lock. It. Up. We've got more online security tips below.
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sleep routine
Download an app like Freedom and set up a block session for an hour before bed to keep you from going on the internet or any apps. Because we know what you’re capable of...Also put your phone on “Do Not Disturb” and leave it in another room. What’s that? Silence.
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Skimm your savings
Today, put your savings on autopilot. We know, so fly. Ask your employer to deposit part of your paycheck into your savings account every pay period. Or set up an automatic transfer from your checking account to your savings account on payday. More tips below.
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Skimm your cleaning products
You’re spending most of your time at home anyway, so here's your chance to go au naturel. Today's challenge: Swap one cleaning product for an eco-friendly version. Need ideas for where to start? See below. Get ready to be so fresh and so clean, clean.
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Skimm your schedule
Today, make time for yourself. Create three one-hour blocks on your calendar this week to use as ‘sacred time’ for deep work or to get personal sh*t done. Because Zoom fatigue is real. And no amount of turning off your camera can cure it.
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Skimm your professional network
Networking in the Before Times involved coffee or drinks. Now it's easier than ever to be in the (Zoom) room where it happens. Today, reach out to three people you want to get back in touch with. It’s too easy to put this off, but you have nothing to lose. We Skimm'd how to get started below.
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social network
Mute or unfollow 21 accounts that do not spark joy. Think: that guy you went to high school with who posts offensive memes or that former coworker whose gushy posts about her partner make you want to vom. For more ways to ‘refresh’ your social media feed and habits, click below.
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Skimm your subscriptions
We’ve all signed up for something and forgotten to cancel. Time to catch yourself in the act. Go through all your recurring charges and decide which ones you can’t live without versus ones you no longer need. Download an app like Trim or Truebill to get this done even faster. For more on how to be a financial minimalist, click below.
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Skimm your financial health
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Making money moves can be intimidating. Today, write down whatever finance-y stuff is stressing you out. Then check out our guide when you’re ready to make a plan so you can afford the life you want. Aaand breathe.
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Skimm your mental health
It’s finally here: Day 21 of our 21-day challenge. You did it. So today, we’re inhaling all that good and meditating for five minutes. Because you deserve it. We broke down the different ways to meditate and why it matters below. Now go tackle the rest of the year like a boss.
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Dear 2021,
Please be kind. That is all.
– Me
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