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This week's newsletter with deals and steals up! And I'd love to know if you have St. Patrick's Day traditions. What are you going this Sunday for the saint's feast day?? Comment below or visit me on Substack and share!

🎉 Happy Grandparents Day! 🎉 🌟 They may be near, they may be far... But in our hearts, they always are. Grandparents teach us to dream big, always cheering us on as we pursue our goals. 🏆 Share this post and tell us in the comment box who you shared it for! #GrandparentsDay #HappyGrandparentsDay #Grandparents #CelebratingGrandparents #avishkaar #cCelebrateInnovate

🎄 Last Christmas - Your Professional Life's Anthem? 🌟 You might have heard it once too many times. But have you ever truly listened to the tale it tells? It’s far more than just a seasonal pop song - it also reflects the trials and triumphs we experience in our professional lives. Like that unrequited love story in the song, we sometimes face high hopes and unfulfilled expectations in business. Relationships can get complicated. And on more than one occasion, I've found myself saying "never again," only to see history repeat itself. Yet, hope persists, doesn't it? Like many of you, I will take some time off with my family and as we bid farewell to this year, I invite you to join me in embracing the spirit of "Last Christmas". Let us.. ... Reflect on the past year's challenges and triumphs. ... Rekindle our passion for our work and aspirations. ... Renew our commitment to building more fulfilling and balanced relationships in our professional lives. 🎉 The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. Let's pen a story of growth, balance, and success. And of course, I couldn't let you go without sharing THE song. Except, it’s this version from Erlend Øye, arguably the best cover to date. https://lnkd.in/dyzaMMN3 Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year filled with new opportunities and achievements! #HolidayWishes #NewYearNewBeginnings #ProfessionalGrowth #ErlendØye #BusinessReflections

It is never too early to have the “Talk of a Lifetime.” Planning ahead and making your wishes known for your final arrangements is a compassionate, loving gesture to your family and ensures that, upon your passing, your final wishes are carried out the way you want them to be. By taking the time to talk with your family and loved ones about what you want, you are giving them the gift of peace of mind that when you pass they won’t have to guess or wonder what you want. They will know because you have already laid it all out for them. Learn more. https://lnkd.in/dVaTNHn7

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms from GP Business Consulting! Your dedication, strength, and unwavering support not only shape your families but also inspire us all. Today, we celebrate YOU and all that you do. Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and cherished moments with your loved ones. #HappyMothersDay #GpBusinessConsulting"

This guide includes info on when Mother's Day is in 2024, the history behind the holiday, and five heartfelt celebration ideas. https://lnkd.in/d5cuvBRH

Imagine you had an action-packed weekend. Maybe a dinner party on Friday, visited an amusement park on Saturday, then went bowling, and on Sunday you purchased tickets for an upcoming vacation and attended a neighbor’s BBQ. This means you might have a lot to share with folks on Monday at the office. But… What if there’s one person who just can’t help but share how much “more” stuff they did over the weekend? Or how much better they are at stuff. Here’s a clip of Kristen Wig perfectly demonstrating this point! https://lnkd.in/gKMzECFa Funny right? Only funny to watch but to experience it, is another story. So here’s how it might go for you on Monday. “I had a dinner party on Friday” “I had two dinner parties on Friday” “I went to Six-Flags on Saturday.” “I went to Disney and Universal on Saturday.” “Well on Sunday I-” You get the point. This is frustrating. Sharing your experiences, life, and things that are going on is OK, but when you do it to refocus the conversation on yourself…your messing up. That…is what we call a conversational narcissist. A ONE-UPPER! People notice. And they might run in the other direction when you walk into the room. So, here’s what you do. STOP MAKING IT ABOUT YOU! Let them ask you. In fact, you should practice the 3 curious questions method. When you speak with someone, find a way to ask at least 3 questions before moving on or even talking about you or your things. Here’s what it looks like: Them: “Wow, what a weekend!” You: “Wow!? What was wow about it? (←question #1) Must have been a great time!” Them: “Well, on Saturday we caught up with an old friend we haven’t seen in years!” You: “That sounds great, reconnecting with friends is always amazing. What did you all do? Dinner or something?” (←question #2) Them: “Yes! We went to The Cheesecake Factory, the cheesecake is always to die for.” You: “Did you all make a plan to stay connected?” (←question #3) Ok, you get the point here. The conversation can go in many different directions but this method helps the conversation unfold and build up, not break down. In fact, when using the 3 curious question method, you’re building the conversation up instead of letting it break down. I encourage you to remember what it’s like to be in a conversation where the other person makes it all about themselves. It’s not a good feeling and I’m sure you know that every time that person enters the room, you want to run in the other direction. So, fix it, and be different. Or you’ll be in that room all by yourself. And looking a lot like Kristen Wig in this clip.

Ever curious about how individuals who are Santas for the holiday season do their job? Check out this HuffPost article to learn 8 secrets of playing Santa.

Ever curious about how individuals who are Santas for the holiday season do their job? Check out this HuffPost article to learn 8 secrets of playing Santa.

Ever curious about how individuals who are Santas for the holiday season do their job? Check out this HuffPost article to learn 8 secrets of playing Santa.