Tuesday

This afternoon, we're chatting about:

• A self-care tip for the season

• How learning a language is investing in yourself

A Gentle Reminder to Learn Something New

There’s something about this time of year that pulls us inward. The days get shorter, the pace gets faster, and suddenly it feels like all of our energy is going outward: to work, to family, to planning, to preparing. It’s easy to forget that our minds need tending too. One of the gentlest ways to steady yourself during a busy season is to give your brain something nourishing to reach for.

Learning something new, even in small doses, can shift your whole mood. It pulls you out of autopilot. It builds a sense of progress when life feels repetitive. It reconnects you with curiosity, which most of us lose the minute the holidays start speeding up. And that tiny spark of “I’m getting better at this” can do wonders for your confidence and emotional well-being.

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Note To Self — invest in you. Learning a new language isn’t just a skill. It’s a self-care ritual, a way to expand your inner world and connect more deeply with others, and with yourself. In just 3 weeks, Babbel’s gentle, bite-sized lessons, clear grammar explanations, soothing podcasts, and interactive speaking practice help you build confidence in a way that feels manageable and kind. This Black Friday, there’s a really intentional offer: unlimited lifetime access to every language for a one-time payment of $199. Let this be a reminder: you deserve to grow, to be curious, to expand — and doing so is self-care.

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Thank you to Babbel for sponsoring Note To Self.

Why We Love It

• Learning that feels gentle: Bite-sized lessons, soothing podcasts, and clear explanations make growth feel calm, not overwhelming.

• Confidence you can feel: In as little as three weeks, Babbel helps build real speaking skills through interactive practice that meets you where you are.

• A ritual of self-expansion: Learning a language becomes a daily act of curiosity, connection, and care for your future self.

• Designed for real life: Short, structured lessons fit into busy days and make consistency feel doable.

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Enjoying Note to Self?

Know of a great self-care tip or article you'd love to share with the community? Want to send us pictures of you completing one of your self-care rituals? Email us at [email protected]!