Your weekend long reads 🗞️
Good morning, friends of the Short List.
Let's face it: It's been a week. Images of pro-Trump rioters besieging and breaking into the U.S. Capitol are ones that none of us will ever forget – even if we want to.
As the terrible event unfolded Wednesday, USA TODAY's Alia Dastagir wrote about how people can deal with the fear and anxiety that comes with traumatic events. "This is an unprecedented moment and people have every right to feel the way that they're feeling, but we have to take care of ourselves even when things are bad," said Vaile Wright, senior director of health care innovation at the American Psychological Association. We are sharing her story again for those looking to regroup and recover this weekend.
It's OK to focus on you this weekend. With that in mind, here are some other good reads to help you unwind:
- Try these: 15 self-care products that will help you de-stress and relax
- Friluftsliv and adult trampolines? The top lifestyle and wellness trends coming in 2021
- Rekindling old friendships:Long lost friends reconnecting during pandemic
Still need a recharge? There are plenty more long reads below to keep you busy: