Laura MacLeod

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TAKE A BREAK! We all need this- especially this time of year. Step away to regroup, refresh and reflect. For my break- now into January- I'm hoping to look something like this photo! Back in touch with renewed purpose in 2026. #takeabreak

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Happy Holidays!! What does 'happy' look like for YOU? Make your happiness the priority as you navigate family, celebrations, year end craziness. Identify what you need to be happy (your version) and get it! Best way to stay sane as 2025 ends and 2026 begins #HappyHolidays

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Weekly memory: Look back to effectively move forward. Hawaii - protecting turtles. I have always loved the turtles and do what I can to keep them safe and healthy. Turtles need space-get too close- confuse and endanger them. This is their home- not yours. Respect it. #memories

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Do you give ADVICE? You want to help-you have effective solution to tough problem. Sharing this will cut pain and fix it fast. Not true. You are jumping to solution- hear facts, feelings and dig deeper. Assist, support and collaborate to find solution. Don't move too fast #advice

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Tis the season for PARTIES. Chatting, laughing, looking good Not easy if you're shy or introverted. Take a look at this great article from AP. My tips are in here, along with others- to help you make it through the party you may dread. #holidayparty

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Weekly memory: Look back to effectively move forward. Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center NYC. Not sure the year, but I remember holiday dinner with my husband and walk to see the tree. Tree is there every year- special when you connect to loved one-treasured memory #Memories

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GIVING. Gift giving and receiving is holiday tradition. Shopping for perfect gift- what to spend, will they like...do they have..Stressful. Consider what you GIVE to others that can't be bought: Your values, humor, sensibility. Pretty great gift #HolidayGifts

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HOLIDAY PARTY Drinking, merry making and pressure to be fun and lively. Can be tough, especially if you're socially anxious or just don't love crowds. Do what's best for you. Set a time limit-make an appearance, wish everyone well, and get out #holidayparty

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Weekly memory: Look back to effectively move forward. Holidays are all about family, so posting this elephant family in South Africa. We could all learn from the calm, patient and gracious connection elephants show us. Keep it in mind when things get tough this month. #memories

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Tis the season for SHOPPING. You need gifts for family, friends, coworkers, boss. Can be stressful and expensive or joyful and affordable. Whatever you feel- organize and focus around NEED. Gifts for.... and what you need to make it through and save your sanity #HolidayShopping

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ou may feel like this today. Not easy to go back to work after a long weekend. But, if your holiday was filled with drama, getting back to familiar routine might be welcome. Whatever you feel, stay the course- Monday will turn to Tuesday before you know it #MondayMotivation

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Weekly memory: Look back to effectively move forward. Today- Thanksgiving- I am remembering all the times I have said THANK YOU and all the times others have thanked me. What a wonderful gift- Giving or receiving, feels great. Thanks for reading!! #memories

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STRESSED? Thanksgiving may be about gratitude and love but that doesn't mean it's all sunshine and roses. Know that going in and find your spot- one that feels welcoming and kind. Don't see it? Get under the table and regroup. Identify your need and go for it. #holidaystress

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HOLIDAY COMING! Pay attention as you gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving. Identify what feels safe and stick with it. Trust your instincts and if it doesn't feel right- excuse yourself and leave. Take care of yourself- you're the only one who can. #holidaysafety

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Weekly memory: Look back to effectively move forward. With friends from summer camp- Years ago we had a reunion as we traveled back to camp and celebrated our friendshjip and shared memories. Wonderful time and strong and lasting connections #memories

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SOFT SKILLS- What's the payoff? Hard and tangible skills may be rewarded more- high sales, 100% completion rate with tasks, documentation. But what about client or customer connection? Build this 'soft' piece and watch the 'hard' numbers rise. #softskills

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT MONTH Promotion and raise! Also building skills, abilities, connections. Increase collaboration with team, decrease frustration, improve relationship with difficult client- steps to develop career and open doors to more- whatever that looks like #career

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Weekly memory: Look back to effectively move forward. Our second day on safari in South Africa, we saw this beautiful lion. We had no idea how fortunate we were- lions are not easy to find so many safaris never spot one. Once in a lifetime #memories

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Holidays are on the way so you will be SHOPPING. Do it with purpose and consider need, budget, stress and what you can afford both financially and emotionally. Not easy to stay focused in the face of plenty of pull to overspend. #holidayshopping

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SMILE. You may or may not feel great but smiling can help you . Your smile takes the sting out just about anything you say because it shows you're coming from a place of care, empathy and overall goodness. Use your smile to help move through difficult conversations #Smile