how to plan the perfect weekend

In this episode we are discussing our ideal weekends for rest, fun, and recharging. We discuss how to know when to step back and reassess your weekends, why making time for stillness and rest is essential, and our personal recipes for the perfect weekend. Follow along on Instagram at @dualitypod and on TikTok at @dualitypodcast Sending all our love!

In this episode, Simmy is talking about all things THRIFTING! How to choose where and when to thrift, tips and tricks for shopping in-store, and things to consider when deciding to buy or pass on an item. Thrifting is an amazing way to explore your personal style on a budget while making more sustainable decisions for the planet.  If you liked this episode, check out these related ones: • But how bad is fast fashion really? • You don’t need it! How to buy intentionally and declutter your space We hope you love this episode and send us your thrift finds xoxo. Follow along on Instagram at @dualitypod and on TikTok at @dualitypodcast – sending all of our love to you!

In this episode we are going to be discussing how to live in the present moment, rather than fixating on the past or future. We share tangible tips on how to stay present and why it is so so so important to do so for focus, peace, and happiness.  Follow along and join our Close Friends story on Instagram at @dualitypod and on TikTok at @dualitypodcast We appreciate you all so much and send all our love! Source: https://www.calm.com/blog/how-to-be-more-present  https://positivepsychology.com/present-moment/

In this episode, we discuss first impressions, the opinion you form of someone when you first meet them. We talk about how to make a good first impression in a personal, friendship, dating, and professional environment. It takes anywhere between 20 seconds to a minute to begin forming a first impression. First impressions are HUGELY important so we wanted to share our tips and tricks that have led to new friendships, 2nd dates, job offers, and everything else talking to someone can offer.  Follow along and join our Close Friends story on Instagram at @dualitypod and on TikTok at @dualitypodcast We appreciate you all so much and send all our love! https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2012/09/first-impression  https://hbr.org/2021/01/a-matchmakers-advice-on-how-to-make-a-great-first-impression-at-work

In this episode we are going to be talking about how to make this Valentine’s Day an extra special one for everyone! Although traditionally seen as a day of couples sharing roses, teddy bears, and chocolate, we think it should be more than that – an opportunity to show and spread love to all of the people in your life that deserve to be cared for and thought of. In this episode we share tangible ways to show love to partners, friends, family, and yourself. Happy Valentine’s Day sweethearts, xoxo <3  Follow along on Instagram at @dualitypod and on TikTok at @dualitypodcast We appreciate you all so much and send all our love! Sources: https://www.yesmagazine.org/health-happiness/2013/12/28/the-ancient-greeks-6-words-for-love-and-why-knowing-them-can-change-your-life  https://www.dictionary.com/e/greek-words-for-love/  https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2

In this episode we are going to be discussing virtual reality / augmented reality and the impact they will have on our world. We talk about the history of VR’s development and how it will influence various industries including retail, remote work, training, real estate, and entertainment. Of course we rant about how dystopian VR feels and why it will change human interaction as we know it. Follow along on Instagram at @dualitypod and on TikTok at @dualitypodcast — Sending you all so much love! Sources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/investor-hub/article/six-small-cap-value-stocks-of-2024/?sh=60aa03344487 https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/05/17/the-fascinating-history-and-evolution-of-extended-reality-xr--covering-ar-vr-and-mr/?sh=3d4cf9024bfd https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pros-cons-virtual-reality-technology-unlocking-its-full/  https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/what-potential-risks-benefits-using-virtual#:~:text=However%2C%20VR%20can%20also%20have%20negative%20impacts%20on%20the%20social,have%20different%20views%20or%20values https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10055-020-00440-y  https://medium.com/@safirrifas34/the-psychological-effects-of-living-in-a-virtual-reality-world-7d1f7f86019 

Today Bella and Simmy discuss the top five causes of death in the US and how to prevent these. They go into the details of the causes, symptoms, and risk factors for each of the most prevalent causes of death and then discuss tangible preventative measures you can implement in your daily life! If you want to skip our life updates, the content starts at 17:00! Follow along and join our Close Friends story on Instagram at @dualitypod and on TikTok at @dualitypodcast We appreciate you all so much and send all our love! Free COVID tests: https://www.covid.gov/tools-and-resources/resources/tests Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htm  https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/index.htm  https://cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/health_effects/cancer/index.htm  https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/your-health/living-well/6-common-carcinogens-everyone-should-know-about  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5601-stroke  https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/stroke 

In today’s solo episode with Simmy we discuss the importance of action over inaction – doing, trying, persevering. Simmy talks through the typical blockers that hold people back from working toward their dreams: time, money, embarrassment, and self-doubt. She explains why these factors make it feel difficult to get started, but can easily be dismissed with the right mindset and logic. She talks about how failure doesn’t exist and you can never fall behind… as long as you continue trying and pivoting. All in all, this episode will be the sign and push you were looking for to go after your dreams.  Follow along on TikTok @dualitypodcast and Instagram at @dualitypod – xoxo, keep affirming, you got this <3  Sources: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nine-women-who-succeeded-later-in-life_n_3714089 https://heragenda.com/p/7-famous-women-who-achieved-success-on-their-own-time/ https://www.thecut.com/article/25-famous-women-on-achieving-success-later-in-life.html https://brightside.me/articles/15-women-who-became-successful-later-in-life-and-proved-its-never-too-late-796291/

In this week's episode, we are talking about how to build a healthy relationship with social media: our personal relationship and challenges with social media, questions to ask yourself in determining whether or not your social media use habits are becoming unhealthy, interesting experiments on how to limit social media use, does cold turkey work? Do time limits work? Figure out in today’s episode! Follow along and join our Close Friends story on Instagram at @dualitypod and on TikTok at @dualitypodcast We appreciate you all so much. Sources: https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/general/do-i-have-a-social-media-addiction-how-to-recognize-the-signs/   https://www.oxfordcbt.co.uk/social-media-impacting-health/  https://hbr.org/2018/10/i-ran-4-experiments-to-break-my-social-media-addiction-heres-what-worked?utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=domcontent&utm_term=Non-Brand&tpcc=paidsearch.google.dsacontent&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOmsBhCnARIsAGPa5yY_dPypTk8vHX-pQcHLfsVahOXjpsA9ZH3MNURGVWhq-CN5DMQ5dfoaAk6yEALw_wcB 

In this episode we are going to be discussing how to plan your dream trip, going over how to book flights and accommodations, budget costs, make itineraries, book tours, pack, and travel efficiently. Here is the link to our Google Sheets Travel Planning Template with all links and templates: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1msTlrIwZ5Y-W-78kxDs9413sXUgvJzstpz23XiQ2_rc/edit?usp=sharing  Follow along and join our Close Friends story on Instagram at @dualitypod and on TikTok at @dualitypodcast We appreciate you all so much, safe travels this year! Other resources mentioned in episode: Small Luggage Scale  Beis Weekender w/ Trolley Sleeve Beis Makeup Bag Flat Fanny Pack Sanitizing Wipes Mini Tripod Google Flights Expedia Skyscanner Hopper Booking.com Airbnb Vrbo Groupon TravelZoo Google Maps GetYourGuide