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40 Simple Gift Ideas to Spark a Smile. I have a confession to make… I still have not started my Christmas shopping. Having said that, I’m guessing that many of your out there are just like me, waiting for the last week before Christmas. :) As a gentle reminder to myself, I’ve compiled a list of gift ideas for the holiday season. These ideas are not limited to just Christmas, but for all occasions. I hope you may benefit from this list as well. The list is broken down into several categories: Unique GiftsGifts that Touch the SoulBooks that Change LivesAlternative Wrapping Ideas Enjoy! Unique Gifts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Gifts that Touch the Soul: 16. 17. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. Books that Change Lives: 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. Alternative Wrapping Ideas: Banana Fiber Paper – Unique wrapping paper made from chunks of banana bark.Waxed Hemp Twine – Instead of buying plastic ribbons for your wrappings, consider Hemp Twines. Got a unique and thoughtful gift idea? PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement.

20 mental barriers you should let go of. Photo by admitchell08 You are in an imaginary hot air balloon. It’s just you and all of your belongings in the wicker basket. Something went wrong and you are losing altitude fast. You will hit the ground in less than ten minutes if you don’t come up with something quick. The only immediate solution is to get rid of excess weight and throw off at least half of your belongings. This happens to all of us in less dramatic circumstances. Our mental life follows the same fate.

Some of them are useless ideas that drag us down considerably. So if you were in the hot air balloon situation, which of these mental barriers should we let go? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Related posts: През очите на една Парцалка. The reading room | стая за четене. В тайната градина … | … на Анастасия Карнаух. TED: Ideas worth spreading.

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