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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

Ideas.Ted

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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Make a Connection with Vacation

Office Dynamics

My initial thought (months out) was that I would take my time and pack over several weekends; meaning just pulling some clothes here and there or shoes and beach attire so I wouldn’t be rushed at the last minute. After you have pulled all your clothes and shoes, put back 25% of it. A little souvenir or gift goes a long way.).

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2012: My Year in Review

Productivityist

I hit this mark, mainly through facilitating my own Ready Retreat workshops. I will buy more clothing that does not have the prefix “T” in it. This includes care products, subscriptions, alcohol, food and clothing. I will buy gifts for others well in advance of the time they are needed. I will write a song.

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The Real Reasons People Are Quitting by Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

Julie quit because her micromanager did not support her to pay for a workshop to learn the new Office 365 and Teams software that the company had just installed and expected everyone to use. The greatest gift you can give anyone is the freedom to be exactly who they are. When she told HR, they said that they would look into it.

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106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World

Stephanie LH Calahan

  I hear it from my clients and workshop participants as well as my connections on social media sights.  You can make that first step easier by supporting yourself: comfy clothes, your favorite music, an organizing buddy, etc.   I do not suggest that you adopt all the tips below.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

Success

Her true passion, however, was the personal growth and development workshops, seminars and programs that taught her to dream and opened new worlds of possibility for her life. Leigh Burgess is a creative strategist who uses her gifts to help others. Leigh Burgess. CEO, founder, creative strategist. Dany Garcia. Entrepreneur.

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