I had my wedding dress fitting over the weekend, and it was a surreal moment. After closely following the news all last week, it felt strange — shameful, even — to be doing something so happy and normal when there’s a devastating war happening. It’s a feeling that I’ve had many times during many other crises over the years. 

Senior reporter Brittany Wong eloquently put this emotion into words recently. “When you consider all that’s happening in the world, it often feels like there’s a futility and pointlessness to day-to-day life,” she wrote. “Sitting with this disillusionment feels appropriate. Having the audacity to enjoy life in a moment like this can feel morally wrong.”

If you’re experiencing this sense of unease as you go through the motions of your everyday life, I highly recommend reading Brittany’s piece. The story will certainly resonate with you.

❤️,

Lindsay

You Oughta Know

Recent data suggests that the Pfizer vaccine is far less effective at preventing COVID infection in kids ages 5 to 11, who get a smaller dose than adults. (The good and most important news is that it was still effective at preventing severe disease and death.)

If the vaccine is less effective, why aren’t kids allowed to just get a bigger dose of the shots? Seems like the logical solution, right? Senior reporter Catherine Pearson explained what needs to happen in order for this to be approved, and why kids can’t just get the same amount as adults.

A Minute And Change

Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our “A Minute And Change” series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from time management expert Laura Vanderkam on why making your to-do list as succinct as possible will help you in the long run:

A to-do list should not be all the things in the universe that you need or want to do. It should be the three to five things you intend to do today. Yes, you have more than that going on, but ideally your to-do list is a contract with yourself. You will get through those things no matter what comes up.

Crushing On This 'Gram

Before You Go...

Read this heartbreaking piece on what it’s like to live with a weakened immune system at this point in the pandemic. Catherine spoke with people who are immunocompromised and their caregivers on how they feel forgotten as mask and vaccine mandates are lifted.

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