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The Weekender is a special collaboration between OZY Tribe members near and far to provide delicious recommendations for your valuable weekend time. Sponsored by Saturday, April 17, 2021 I wish humans could factory reset. You know, like iPhones? Restore ourselves to our original mainframe â to when weâre peak-motivated, feeling fresh and ready to take over the world. While the merging of humans and machines is closer than we think, such possibilities arenât quite at our fingertips. But what I can give you is this guide for attaining that same rejuvenated feeling. From a fictional read that will restore your faith in mankind to a Chinese breathing technique for healing, plus some house hacks for that sense of newness, this is your guide to rewiring your hardware. Joshua Eferighe, Reporter reset your mind 1. âFall in Loveâ With Fiction John Edgar Wideman is the master of the short story. Need proof? The native of Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood is the first to make the esteemed shortlist to win the PEN/Malamud Award twice. His fiction â often based on people from his humble, predominantly African American neighborhood â is as human as it comes, diving into the interior lives of complex characters and the factors that change them. You Made Me Love You is a [collection]( of the best of his stories from 1981 to 2018, giving you breadth and beauty while tuning you into the things that matter. 2. Binaural Beats Riddled with anxiety? So was Jessica Trimberger ⦠until the beauty product company owner tried [binaural beats](, tones played at different frequencies to treat both ears concurrently while wrapped in the veneer of other soothing music. If that sounds trippy, it is: trippy enough to [garner millions of views on YouTube]( as folks look to ease their pains with music unlike any other. Close your eyes and give it a try. 3. Digital Cleanse So youâve tidied your home and gone through that neglected pile of mail. Maybe you even bought a little planner for your home office. But if you donât clean up your digital diet too, your brain will still feel like scrambled eggs. Start with a [digital spring clean](, deleting downloads, cleaning out your photo folder and installing a password manager. Check out this handy website â [haveibeenpwned.com]( â to see how many times your personal info has been stolen (trust us, it has). Then tell Google to get its hands off your search history [with automatic deletions](. Take it further with apps like [Evernote](, which help you take notes without any of the physical clutter. Relief, at last. [reap the benefits of a sustainable closet]( One of the easiest ways to go green? Start at home with your closet and focus on quality classics built to last. Thatâs just part of why we love[Cariuma](. Made with sustainable materials, these fashionable shoes will help you shop consciously without sacrificing style. Get[$15 off a pair]( with code OZY15 now! [Buy Now]( reset your body 1. New Face, Who This? Dress the part, feel the part ⦠but what about sprucing up your birthday suit instead? Get in the routine with this [Pore-Tight Kit]( and create a glow thatâll have you staring at your own damn self in the mirror. The six-piece set has a watermelon mask, toner and moisturizer, plus blueberry cleanser and avocado eye cream. Look, if you want to feel like Drake and Kanyeâs jam, â[Glow](,â apply these before bed. 2. Reboot Meal Plan A little body reupholstery is in order. Itâs going to take more than a weekend, but after cruising through Giada De Laurentiisâ [three-day meal plan](, you will find yourself sleeping better, waking up energized and experiencing less brain fog. And the renowned Italian American chef is exactly who Iâd trust in this department. Known for her elaborate pasta dishes, if anyone knows about cleaning up a full stomach, itâs Giada. 3. Breathe Easy Shut your mouth. No, really. Nearly three-quarters of American beds have at least one mouth breather snoring the night away, [studies]( say. An open mouth is a gateway to respiratory infection, leading to bad breath, sleep apnea and a host of other health conditions. Breathing practice is simple, but when you focus on changing your technique, the improvements are immense: from boosting your immune system to even improving your [sexual prowess.]( Breathe well, so you can feel well. [your forever jeans](
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