If you’re going on a trip soon, you’ll want to read this A+ advice

I spent the majority of my last trip in a bathing suit. It was exactly what I wanted out of the vacation when I booked it — time in the sun and the water with my friends. Unfortunately, it didn't come without body insecurity. There were moments when I felt uncomfortable in my own skin (and in a bikini) and found myself comparing how I looked with how my friends looked.

Looking back, I wish I hadn't focused on it so much. If you're planning on taking a trip soon, I highly recommend reading the piece by Ashley Broadwater below. She spoke with experts about how to maintain a positive (or, at the very least, neutral) body image when you're on vacation. It's advice I wish I had followed before I went away.

❤️,

Lindsay

Read this before your next trip

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I've officially recovered from COVID. My fiancé also had it at the same time and is OK, but he's still dealing with some lingering congestion. What gives? Why do your sinuses act up well after you've healed from an illness? Thankfully, reporter Julia Ries got us some answers.

Why congestion lingers after you're sick

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 Tom Aulet, co-founder and CEO of Ergatta, on what he does when he only has a few minutes to de-stress:

If I'm at home, I pet one of my cats. It makes them happy, it feels good, and it gets my head out of productivity-optimization mode. If I'm at the office, I'll catch up on my personal texts. It gives me a bit of non-work human interaction and makes me feel less behind.

Crushing On This 'Gram