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The Know Daily - Friday 4 October 2024
Esther Hurst
October 04, 2024
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Hi loves — Lynn here, popping in with some news!
I recently welcomed my second child which has been both incredible and exhausting. ❤️(Shout out to all the tired parents out there – I see you!)
The late-night feeds can be difficult, and I realised I was turning to my phone a lot more than usual. I knew my relationship with media needed a reset and I decided to get some expert advice – check out what I learned below! Hope you find it as useful as I did.
Lynn xx
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UK NEWS
🗣️ The Conservative Party conference took place in Birmingham – and the mood was “weirdly upbeat”.
🚉 Overcrowding at Euston has been in the spotlight, with a transport watchdog warning the station “struggles to cope” when services are disrupted.
🤝 The UK agreed to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending “years of bitter dispute”.
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
🗞️ World leaders stepped up calls for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon amid rapidly escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
🇪🇺 Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally, went on trial this week accused of misusing European parliamentary funds.
🧊 Switzerland and Italy redrew part of their border due to melting glaciers.
CULTURE
🇰🇷 An 80-year-old model, Choi Soon-hwa, narrowly missed out on the title of Miss Universe Korea.
🎨 The Future Generation Art Prize shortlist came out this week – check out the stunning work here.
👾 Nintendo opened its first ever museum – and it’s a “nostalgic trip back in video game time”.
WORK & INNOVATION
📱 Australia implemented a new code of conduct for online dating apps to better protect users.
🚀 China unveiled new spacesuits as it looks to become the second country to land astronauts on the moon.
🤳 California introduced a new law protecting child influencers from financial exploitation.
UPLIFTING STUFF
🔬 In a world-first, a woman with type 1 diabetes began producing insulin after a breakthrough stem cell transplant.
🍃 The UK became the world’s first major economy to stop burning coal for electricity.
🐢 Sea turtle nests in Greece reached record numbers as a result of decades-long conservation efforts.
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❣️ How to reset your relationship with media
Author and campaigner Jodie Jackson on why she believes digital detoxes don’t work – and what you need instead.
Digital detoxes often sound like the perfect solution—cut out screen time, and your mind resets. And while a screen-free weekend can help recharge our batteries, they rarely address the underlying issue: your relationship with media.
Rather than focusing on restriction, you need a plan that fosters intentional engagement with media. Enter the Detox Drill — a simple yet effective approach to recharge your brain without cutting yourself off entirely from the digital world.
Your brain, like your body, needs rest. But in our always-on culture, intentional rest is often overlooked. That endless to-do list keeps us moving, but without strategic breaks, burnout becomes inevitable. Instead of waiting for your to-do list to finish, schedule breaks ahead of time. Intentional pauses are crucial to maintaining mental clarity, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being.
Here are three simple ways to build rest into your day:
Regular Brain Breaks. Every 60 to 90 minutes, take a 10-minute pause from mental stimulation. Avoid social media – stretch, walk, or practice deep breathing.
Unplug Before Bed. At least an hour before sleep, switch your phone to airplane mode or leave it in another room to help you wind down.
Morning Mindset Reset: Before diving into emails, spend 15 minutes practising gratitude, focusing on someone you love and visualising your goals. This helps you start the day empowered rather than reactive.
This is just a taste of what you’ll discover in Jodie’s Master Your Media, Master Your Mind course — a programme designed to transform your relationship with media and unlock greater mental clarity, emotional wellbeing and peak performance. 👉 Sign up here today 👈
🗞 Read: The Independent’s Helen Coffey on the unstoppable rise of hot honey – and whether food trends are making UK restaurant menus all the same.
🎧 Listen to: Dance, No One’s Watching, Ezra Collective’s soulful new album. With plenty of funky, jazzy beats it will, well, have you dancing like no one’s watching!
📺 Watch: Heartstopper (Netflix), Where’s Wanda (Apple TV+), Chef’s Table: Noodles (Netflix), The Outrun (out in cinemas now)
☕ Brew: Tuesday was international coffee day, and as a Vietnamese girl I stand by my iced coffees – we have the best brews in the world! If you’re feeling adventurous, try this Hue-style salted coffee ~ Hanna
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