Tech Trends, Love at a Premium, and Self-Care

QUICK GLANCE

• Spotify's added an audiobook library of 150,000+ titles.

• Tinder offers a premium service to enhance your matches.

• Check out my latest blog post on "The 5am Club."

• ChatGPT has introduced voice capabilities for even more interactive conversations.

• Discover the "7 Pillars of Self-Care" for a balanced and fulfilling life.

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TECH
ChatGPT Releases: Two-Way Conversations

With the ability to participate in spoken conversations and respond to photos, OpenAI has released an improved version of ChatGPT, its well-known chatbot. Similar to digital assistants like Siri and Alexa, users can have voice conversations with ChatGPT. Additionally, the chatbot can also examine submitted photographs, give full explanations, and respond to inquiries about them which can be very beneficial for individuals who are visually impaired. With this latest development release, ChatGPT is boosting its usability and utility while differentiating it from rivals like Google Bard and more established digital assistants. The new version will be available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers and is accessible on iPhones, iPads, and Android devices.

BLOG POST FROM ME
The 5 a.m. Club

A concept popularized by author Robin Sharma that has been adopted by high achievers and individuals seeking to maximize their productivity. It's simple, this early morning routine involves waking at 5 am and dedicating time to your personal growth, such as the gym, reading, meditating, or catching up on the day prior.

I wouldn't have considered myself a morning person until recently. My entry into the 5 am club was by accident from working night shifts a few years ago. My schedule during that time was from 10 pm to 6 am, working from home 3 days out the week, the other 2 in the office. Typically after my days I fall asleep so I would start working out and that habit since then has stuck. (Finish reading here)

TECH
Finding Love: Tinder Select is $499

An upscale dating experience is unlocked with Tinder Select, which costs $499. Only the top 1% of active Tinder users will have access to this premium subscription to offer a select community of users, ensuring a more exclusive and refined dating pool.

If selected to apply for the offer, users must meet the “5-point select screen” which means:

• A bio

• 5 interests

• A Verified Photo

• At least 4 images

• Details about the type of relationship you’re looking for

If chosen and you’re willing to invest in premium swiping, Tinder guarantees the likelihood of finding a match and making the most out of your dating experience on the platform.

LIFESTYLE
Spotify Audiobooks for Premium Users

Spotify's premium subscribers can now listen to 15 hours of audiobooks each month. From a selection that is frequently updated, users can browse through more than 150,000 different titles or spend the entire time reading one. If you manage to go over your 15-hour allotment prior to your billing cycle refreshing, you can add an additional 10 hours to finish your series. You can easily check the settings in your in-app app to keep track of your hours. Additionally, with the automatic bookmarking feature, users can listen while offline. The "end of chapter" function makes it easy to listen at night. This new option allows Spotify Premium subscribers to listen to their books without having to pay for several subscriptions each month, saving them both time and money.

SELF-CARE
7 Pillars of Self-Care

1. Reduce risky behaviors (Example: Minimize smoking or excessive alcohol consumption)

2. Utilize health tools responsibly for monitoring and improving your well-being.

3. Cultivate mental well-being, self-awareness, and action.

4. Enhance health literacy for informed decisions.

5. Consistent consumption of healthy food

6. Maintain a quality exercise routine.

7. Practice basic hygiene habits.

For more information (International Self-Care Foundation)

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