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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

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And then there are the environmental harms caused by the gifts themselves, which could include polluting fast fashion items , plastic toys made from fossil fuels, or sweet treats that are driving deforestation. . Editor’s note: One of the greatest gifts you can give is the gift of lifelong learning. Outdoor gear . A parks pass.

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Change Isn’t Just About Where You’re Going But About Who You’re Becoming—Here’s How to Develop Your Best Identity

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It’s even easier to throw yourself into a self-improvement project, buying dozens of books and courses to stimulate your growth. If I do read the book or take the course, it stays on the shelf of my mind and never gets into my life,” Trucks says. Nice shoes, clean clothes and houses. It’s easy to say you’re ready to change.

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Want More Charisma? It All Starts with Your Mind

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Yes, external stuff can help, from clothes to voice to smiles and hand gestures. A gift of presence. There’s no one reason, of course: She has plenty of attractive traits, including brains, humor and astounding cheekbones. But perhaps her greatest charismatic gift is her almost palpable concern for others.

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Steel Magnolias, Barbie, and Other Wise Women – In Celebration of a Complicated Women’s History Month By Bonnie Low-Kramen

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After all, no one knows better about how to move forward with confidence, strength, grace, and self-respect. Olympia loved that at the beginning of the movie, the women could be seen as the beloved and well worn Southern female stereotypes – preoccupied with gossip, clothes, hair, flowers, and food. of the total population.

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Counting down holiday shopping days: Great customer service needed

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Of course that includes gifts, decorations, and greeting cards which we all like to share as the joys of the season take over our common sense. For many shoppers, the local mall is the venue of choice for holiday gifts. What we don’t like however, are problems with the merchandise or services we purchase.

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The Real Reasons People Are Quitting by Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

The news stories focus on completely legitimate reasons for why this is happening, such as staff taking early retirement, fears about Covid and not wanting to return to the office, lack of childcare, and of course, the search for better jobs at higher compensation. The term “boss” has run its course and new words need to replace it.

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106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World

Stephanie LH Calahan

You can make that first step easier by supporting yourself: comfy clothes, your favorite music, an organizing buddy, etc. The better course of action is to step back, realize that you need a new direction, and do the "Brain Dump" Grab pen and paper, get comfortable, and set the timer for 10 minutes.

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