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Motivational content for the modern woman

You can do it!

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You are a strong, independent woman. You have passion, drive, and goals. You’re driven to succeed and you pursue your dreams relentlessly…

But somehow, you’re just not feeling it today. That’s okay; it happens. Sometimes, you just get into a funk. It happens to everyone, so don’t be so hard on yourself.

To get you going, I’ve compiled a number of inspirational things to get you back on that motivated horse. You got this, girl!

Listen to some powerful tunes

Nothing like some Queen Bey and Spice Girls to get you in the mood. This Girl Power Spotify playlist will have you singing your anthems in no time.

Perfect to psych you up on your morning commute, or make it your daytime soundtrack! Even better, set it up so you wake up to it for optimum feel-good vibes.

Let these women talk some sense into you

These TED Talks by insightful women will help you get at it and get going.

Career and relationship expert Mel Robbins (she’s also a criminal lawyer and a mother of three) talks about getting out of your rut and breaking out of your routine so you can get out there and live your best life. Being uncomfortable is part and parcel of trying something new, she explains, but this “activation energy” is needed for you to go get what you want. Time to shut off your “inner snooze button!”

To get to an emotionally healthy state, you need to get rid of bad mental habits. Amy Morin, who is a counselor, psychotherapist, and motivational book author, talks about learning how to flex your emotional muscles. Her advice on overcoming discomfort and her own personal experiences truly inspire.

Embed motivation on your social media

A little pep talk here and there never hurt anyone. In fact, it helps stimulate you and help you perform better. A trick I’ve learned is making sure I get those little snippets of affirmation throughout the day. What better way than to embed it on your social media (because let’s be honest, you’re on IG and Twitter way too much on most days).

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Following accounts like @subliming.jpg, @recipesforselflove, and @girlbossradio on Instagram give quick, random picker-uppers. Twitter accounts like @epic_women spew out great stuff, too. Surrounding yourself with positivity, especially on social media, helps a ton.

Take part in stimulating conversations

Great conversations between great women is a good way to get much-needed inspiration. Even if you just take on a listening role, these powerful talks can get you going.

Try The Great Girlfriends podcast when you can. Hosted by Sybil Amuti and Brandice Daniel who are accomplished women in their own rights, it’s a series aimed at “daily tips and solutions for living a passionate life and building thriving businesses.”

The Mia G. podcast is also a noteworthy listen. From a twenty-something navigating life, it also features real women and real conversations about life and figuring things out.

Another great thing about podcasts: They’re a great way to make use of passive time. Have a go at it during that long drive, or have it on as you run errands or daily chores. It’s information you can get without much fuss or effort.

Have your phone remind you of how great you are

They’re tiny reminders of encouragement just when you need it most.

Think alarm clock on your phone, except if given times in a day, it offers you motivational messages instead. This is what the Woman Empowerment quotes app does. Honestly, it’s a simple, ingenious idea that ensures I’m exposed to positivity throughout my day. It allows you to set up daily reminders and as many as two to 25 random quotes daily. You can also just scan through these affirmations manually if it’s an especially rough day. Bonus points for the option to save and share all the positivity on social media! Download it on iOS or Android for free.

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New X users must pay a dollar per year to post and reply

Rolling out globally now

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New users on X might soon face a tough time on the platform. The social media website will likely start charging new accounts a small fee for the right to post on the platform.

Now, the fee isn’t a new one. Almost six months ago, the company tested the paid system in New Zealand and the Philippines. New users in those countries had to pay a dollar per year for the ability to post and reply to content.

As spotted by X Daily News on the same platform, the company might be ready to take the experiment to a larger market. New text strings have shown that the policy is rolling out worldwide.

The policy is designed to combat a wave of bots appearing on the platform. By preventing new accounts from creating posts, X hopes to stave off the standard behavior of bots these days. You might have noticed them as OnlyFans creators in unrelated posts, peddling NSFW content on their bio.

Though the global rollout was only just spotted, owner Elon Musk has seemingly confirmed the change. Replying to X Daily News, Musk says that it is “the only way to curb the relentless onslaught of bots.” He says that the current breed of bots can easily bypass simple checks these days.

SEE ALSO: X will no longer let you hide your blue checkmark

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Disney+ might get always-on channels similar to cable TV

Featuring content from Marvel, Star Wars, and classic Disney

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The burden of choice on streaming platforms is real. If you’re like us, you’ve spent hours just mindlessly scrolling through titles on Netflix or Disney+ without watching anything. Netflix, at least, has a Play Something button to fight off that irresistible urge. Now, Disney+ is reportedly trying something different: always-on channels.

If you already cut cable from your lives, you’re likely missing traditional channels or networks that have pre-determined programming. It was a flawed system that eventually ended up with mediocre content and a downpour of ads. However, cable did allow us to keep watching without deciding what comes next.

Now, according to The Information, Disney+ is working on adding those channels to its streaming service. Naturally, these channels will include content from the platform’s library such as Marvel, Star Wars, and its list of classic animated films.

Strangely, the reported feature might still have ads in between programs. Though the addition of ads does mean a better similarity with real television, users still have to be paying subscribers to access the channels. Even if you’re already paying for Disney+, you might still get hit with ads.

Disney has not confirmed the reports yet. The platform might launch a version of the feature outside of the scope included in this report. It’s also unknown when these always-on channels will launch.

SEE ALSO: Macross to be available on Disney+

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Google might offer satellite connectivity soon

Starting with the Pixel 9 series

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A few years ago, Apple unleashed one of the most interesting features for the iPhone today: Emergency SOS. Designed for those who like their fair bit of the outdoors, Emergency SOS allows users to contact emergency services without network coverage. Other manufacturers, however, are struggling to adopt the same feature. Now, Google might soon join Apple in providing satellite connectivity for its users.

Despite the convenience, satellite connectivity hasn’t taken off as much as the industry expected it to. For one, a network of satellites isn’t the easiest thing to maintain. Apple is still currently offering its services for free, a gamble that may or may not pay off. Now, the iPhone maker won’t be alone.

According to Android Authority, Google might start offering the same service to Pixel 9 users. Starting with this year’s upcoming flagship, the company is reportedly teaming up with T-Mobile to create satellite connectivity for its users. The telecommunications network is teaming up with SpaceX for the feature.

The same report describes how the feature might work. Once activated, the feature will ask users of their situation: is everyone breathing, are people trapped, are weapons involved, among others. The phone will then relay this information to emergency authorities for a rapid response.

Unfortunately, pricing remains a mystery. While Apple is still offering its satellite connectivity for free, other brands might put the burden of cost on the end user. Hopefully, they won’t, but a paid version is unfortunately expected at this point.

SEE ALSO: Should you be excited for Apple’s satellite connectivity?

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