Is Your Brain Asking for a Little TLC?

And Toronto’s Hidden Gem

05 Dec

December 5, 2025
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The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. ”

Alice Walker

It Really Is Quittin’ Time

Happy Friday, friends. You made it.

If this week felt like a sprint, a shuffle, or something in between, consider this your invitation to slow down for a minute. Quittin’ Time is here to help you slip out of work-mode and into weekend energy—the kind where your shoulders drop an inch and your brain remembers there’s more to life than Slack notifications.

Today’s three stories are quick, fun, and just curious enough to give you something to talk about over dinner, cocktails, or the car ride to wherever you’re headed next.

Take a breath. Let the week fall away.
It’s Friday, and your 4:45 reset starts now.

TODAY’S PICKS

Is Your Brain Asking for a Little TLC?

If your mind feels like 37 browser tabs, this one’s for you. A fun primer on spotting when your brain’s tired—and how to recharge it.

America’s First Gold Rush… Started How?

The wildest part of the first U.S. gold rush isn’t the gold—it’s who kicked it off. A tiny history surprise that’s perfect for your next dinner convo.

Under the City: Meet Toronto’s Hidden Gem

There’s something unexpected under Toronto… and once you hear what it is, you’ll want to explore it yourself. A cool, “wait—what?” kind of read.

If your brain could request one thing this weekend, what would it be?