Weekend: One shining light can show the way

— Check out what we Skimm’d for you today October 15, 2023 [Subscribe]( [Read in browser]( [theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm WEEKEND [Update location]( or [View forecast]( We know: This week has been a lot to process, with all eyes on the [Israel-Hamas war](. So we’re using this weekend’s newsletters to help you support others and feel supported. To Support Others How To Help Victims of the Israel-Hamas War Feeling helpless? You’re not alone. As fighting intensifies between Israel and Hamas, so does the number of those killed, injured, and displaced. If you’re interested in supporting humanitarian efforts on the ground, here are a few orgs to consider donating to... - [Doctors Without Borders](: The self-described “independent and impartial humanitarian organization” offers emergency medical assistance and supplies to places affected by conflict, epidemics, and other disasters. That includes Gaza, where it’s provided medical care at hospitals and outpatient clinics for 20 years. It’s also offered its support to overwhelmed hospitals in Israel. - [IsraAID](: The largest humanitarian aid organization in Israel, IsraAID has responded to major crises in more than 50 countries. Now, for the first time, the org is providing “a full-scale humanitarian response” in its own country — which includes coordinating activities in shelters, operating kid-friendly spaces for children to play, and training local teams on emergency mental health support. - [The Global Red Cross Network](: The three-pronged network — which includes the International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies — responds to armed conflicts, disasters, and other emergency situations in an effort to help people “when and where it is needed most.” In the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, groups within the network have helped with medical care, ambulance services, and other critical needs. - [Save the Children](: For more than 100 years, Save the Children has prioritized the health, safety, and wellbeing of kids during times of crisis. In addition to [dispersing $1 million]( from its emergency fund to help its teams respond to the needs of kids in Israel and Gaza, it also announced that additional donations to the fund will go toward warm blankets, nutritious food, and other care. - [UNICEF](: The humanitarian group is on the ground in over 190 countries and territories, providing kids with lifesaving supplies and assistance — and to protect their rights. The org’s executive director says she’s “deeply concerned for the wellbeing” of children in Israel and Gaza, and with the help of its partners, UNICEF is delivering medical supplies, fuel, and mental health support to the Gaza Strip. - [World Central Kitchen (WCK)](: Founded in 2010 by chef José Andrés, the “non-governmental, non-political organization” has provided over 300 million meals to people impacted by natural disasters and other crises. In Israel, WCK is teaming up with local restaurants to serve meals to those displaced from their homes. Meanwhile, in Gaza, WCK is working with a local nonprofit to prepare and distribute food kits to families. - [World Food Programme (WFP)](: Each year, the WFP — which is part of the UN — distributes food assistance to 80 million people in around 80 countries. Since the war began, the WFP has provided fresh bread and canned food to around 100,000 people in shelters. To Support Yourself Of course, taking care of others is important. But so is taking care of yourself. Here are a few things to help you do just that… TRY: [The 54321 method](. Stressed? Anxious? All of the above? The next time your thoughts start to spiral, [ground yourself]( with this simple technique. All you have to do is make a list — either in your head or written down — of five things you see, four things you feel, three things you hear, two things you smell, and one thing you can taste. That’ll help interrupt the swirl of racing thoughts by forcing you to focus on what your body senses, here and now. FOLLOW: [Morgan Harper Nichols](. If you can’t [stop scrolling](, at least add some calming, inspirational art to your feed — courtesy of this poet and artist. Her simple, heartfelt messages and the warm illustrations that accompany them have led to nearly 2 million Insta followers. For more accounts that’ll remind you to prioritize your mental health, [click here](. READ: “[Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?](” by Dr. Julie Smith. Drawing from more than a decade of experience as a clinical psychologist, Smith provides expert advice and powerful techniques for maintaining your mental health — whether you’re dealing with anxiety, struggling with depression, or trying to stay resilient. For other self-help books that actually help, [click here](. LISTEN: “[We Can Do Hard Things](.” In this popular podcast, bestselling author Glennon Doyle teams up with her wife (and former USWNT soccer star) Abby Wambach, sister Amanda Doyle, and a variety of high-profile guests (think: Kerry Washington, Oprah, Michelle Obama) for extremely candid and intimate conversations about overcoming some of life’s most trying times. For other podcasts focused on mental health, [click here](. Forward this to a friend. [Click here](mailto:?&subject=Check out this Daily Skimm Weekend newsletter&body=Check it out . Skimm Picks Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life… 1. A must-have bundle if you’re really into coffee. [This set]( includes a single-serve coffee maker, milk frother, and storage station. Not to mention 12 K-cups, a reusable filter, and a voucher for $20 off your next $35+ Keurig.com purchase. Rise and grind.* [Add to cart]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2. 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