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[theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm WEEKEND Skimmâd with [Fourth of July sales]( Eyes On: The Supreme Court Yesterday, before turning on its OOO, SCOTUS issued [the last two decisions]( of its term. Hereâs what happened with⦠- Student loan forgiveness: In a 6-3 decision, the high court [struck down]( the Biden adminâs plan to eliminate up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for more than 40 million people â a move the admin said it put in place to ease the âfinancialâ harms caused by the COVID pandemic. According to Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, the plan exceeded President Bidenâs authority and would require clear approval by Congress. In response, [President Biden]( called the ruling âunthinkableâ and said heâd take âa new pathâ thatâd allow Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to âcompromise, waive, or release loansâ in certain circumstances. He also announced that borrowers who miss a student loan payment in the first 12 months will not be reported to credit bureaus. Important, since interest will start accruing on existing balances in September and monthly payments are [set to resume]( in October. - LGBTQIA+ rights: In [another 6-3 decision](, the Supremes ruled in favor of Lorie Smith, a Christian web designer who refuses to make wedding websites for same-sex couples, due to her religious beliefs. (Worth noting: Itâs [unclear]( if she ever even received a request from a same-sex couple.) In a suit supported by Alliance Defending Freedom, a conservative legal group, Smith ââ[sued Colorado]( over a state law requiring businesses to offer the same services to everyone, which she says violated her right to free speech. The conservative supermajority agreed, with Justice Neil Gorsuch calling the First Amendment âamong our most cherished liberties.â But in a dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor argued that the court is, for the first time, giving a business âa constitutional right to refuse to serve members of a protected classâ and warned that the decision [could be far-reaching](, opening the door for âthe exclusionâ of other groups. ...Oh and SCOTUS announced that next term, itâll review [a federal law]( that bars people under domestic violence restraining orders from having guns. theSkimm With Deb Dana Stressed? Anxious? All of the above? The good news is that there are endless [glimmers of hope]( to look for throughout the day. Coined by licensed clinical social worker Deb Dana, âglimmersâ refers to small, ordinary moments that spark feelings of happiness and joy â and, consequently, an inner sense of peace. To learn more, we spoke to Dana ourselves. Hereâs what she had to say⦠Q: What was your last glimmer? I have a hummingbird that keeps coming to my deck. And I was sitting there this morning with my coffee, feeling a bit overwhelmed by my day, when the hummingbird came by for a visit. He came and went, but that was a glimmer for me. Q: How did you come up with the term? My clinical work was always with trauma survivors. And in therapy, we spend a lot of time working with the activating events â or, [the events]( that bring our clients to treatment in the first place. Itâs something which we certainly should be focused on. But it felt like we were missing the moments of okayness or the moments of feeling regulated, which also happen for all of us, even those with the most trauma-saturated lives. Q: What are some of the benefits of noticing glimmers? Glimmers are all around us, but we miss them if weâre not on the lookout for them or if we canât recognize them. I want to be [clear] that finding glimmers doesnât discount the challenges in your life ⦠It doesnât [just] take care of all that ⦠But it does help. As we spot glimmers, we have a tendency to look for more of them. They come in, they find a landing spot, and they begin to accumulate ⦠And we begin to have a sense that other things are possible, that maybe the world isnât as dark a place as I imagine it to be. Q: As you probably know, glimmers have become pretty popular on social media. Why is it resonating right now? Itâs something that feels accessible to everyone. Itâs not a big, long practice. Itâs something thatâs easy to find in your world ... Plus, from my 9-year-old granddaughter to my colleagues, glimmers span all ages. So maybe thatâs also why â itâs not limited to any group. Not to mention that our world is a pretty challenging place. And thereâs [this] experience that anyone can access, regardless of who they are and where they live. Psst, this interview has been edited for length and clarity. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=How to make your day glimmer, according to clinical social worker Deb Dana #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) Ask Skimm HQ'rs Glimmers abound â as long as you know where to look. To help you do just that, we asked Skimm HQârs to share some examples from their own lives... Katie Ahrens, senior account executive: âThe endorphins after a workout.â Sam Baker, vice president of commerce: âMy dog, Basil, just being her funny, weird, loving self.â Shannon Corrigan, senior creative manager: âLiterally any beach day with a good book.â Lisa Dallenbach, chief people officer: âHearing giggles coming from upstairs when my kids are horsing around with each other.â Melanie De Lima, Daily Skimm writer: âThe sound of your footsteps on gravel, when youâre going on a walk or to a nice location with someone you love.â Maggie Labonte, controller: âSeeing the wonder and awe of everyday life from my 8-month-old son. Especially by his crib mobile.â Nina Moll, associate brand strategist: âWhen a song comes on and everyone sings along. Also, listening to any live music.â Jen Penningroth, senior product manager: âKeeping my office window open, so that I can randomly hear the birds chirp.â Michelle Simon, senior director of client services and planning: âGolden hour walks at Hudson River Park.â Michelle Stabinsky, director of the people team: âThe first sip of coffee in the morning.â Sophie Stone, editorial operations manager: âCalling one of my parents for just a few minutes to say hi. [It] always makes me feel good. Also, setting your phoneâs wallpaper to something that brings you joy is such an easy way to lift your mood, multiple times per day.â Sarah Title, branded content writer: âClosing my laptop at the end of a long work week.â Forward this to a friend. [Click here](mailto:?&subject=Check out this Daily Skimm Weekend newsletter&body=Check it out . WEEKEND GETAWAY [Together with the Ford Escape]([Ford]( We love a holiday weekend, but planning and prepping can feel more work than celebration. So to help you relax when the vibes are less than stellar, try taking a mental break with some deep breathing exercises. Deep breathing can help slow your heart rate, improve blood pressure, and reduce stress. Phew. Need to carve out your own quiet corner? [The 2023 Escape SUV®]( is, well, very appropriately named. Itâs quite literally an escape for when you need to help mentally (and physically) get away from it all. Then, once youâve taken a break, it can help you get back to getting it all done. [Youâve got this](. Skimm Picks Here are todayâs recs to help you live a smarter life⦠1. A cooling pillow to help you sleep breezier this summer. [This gel-infused, memory foam pillow]( has a breathable cotton shell and ventilated mesh to keep you cool all night. PS: Right now, Skimmâs can save up to 30% plus an extra 20%.* [Go, go, go](
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