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38 Gratitude Quotes to Keep You Focused on the Positive

Success

Seeing life as a gift can change everything. I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” — Gilbert K. Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” — William Arthur Ward 7. “If So, what are you thankful for?

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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. Learn more here. ].

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What I Learned the Year We (Nearly) Skipped Christmas

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This trip was part birthday gift, part Christmas escape, part Florida homecoming. We’d watch Christmas movies and wrap presents. She thought that doing something different, something lighter on gifts and heavier on togetherness, would be good for us. Once the sun came out, the ice would thaw, and we’d be on our way.

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Paying Candidates for Interviews: What Should Be Covered and Why?

Success

“Also, if candidates are expected to travel more than an hour by car or train to an office that is not the office they would report to, we would expect to see the company offer some form of reimbursement.” Instead, it would be ideal for the companies to offer it instead, with a clear understanding of the task and rate presented upfront.

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Mastering The Leadership Of A Reshuffled Hybrid Workforce Following Downsizing

Allwork

The hybrid model presents unique communication opportunities and challenges. Acknowledging individual contributions can be as straightforward as recognizing a job well done or offering a small token of appreciation like a gift card or a certificate. Aim to get official recognition from senior management for your team’s efforts.

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There Is Power in Writing Your Personal Story: Here’s How to Start

Success

The gift of writing down a personal narrative is more than a validation of the self; it’s a radical rethinking of who we are and who we want to become. Because an unfinished puzzle, presented to the world, is unsatisfactory. That’s exactly where we need to be in the narrative.

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A definitive new book on the madness of hybrid working goes one step beyond

Workplace Insight

I find them really useful, to capture the text into a visual form which my mind remembers (like ‘mind maps’ for anyone who has used them). They all contribute towards the Smart Working Maturity Model presented in the final chapter. One standalone reason to buy this book is Lake’s use of diagrams throughout.