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Kindness at Christmas

Sometimes at Christmas time we get so caught up in buying presents, decorating the house and stocking up on festive foods that the holiday becomes a stressful and indulgent event. This struck me particularly this year when I read news reports about people’s anger at websites not delivering gifts on time and stores opening on Christmas day to get the sales started early.

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Sustainable Tourism – 12 Ways to Be Mindful and Responsible Traveler

Although the invention of the steam engine in the 18th century brought the Industrial Revolution, its use also increased pollution and exploitation of natural resources. Since then, the means to travel have changed to vehicles, planes, trains, and boats that use gasoline and diesel fuel, contributing to the alarming greenhouse effect even more.

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The Mental Health Benefits of Gifting “Just Because”

It is expected to give gifts on birthdays and holidays, but sometimes the unexpected gifts are the best ones. Gifting doesn’t only benefit the receiver, but it also benefits the giver. Giving gifts has many benefits such as building connections, improving your mood, and improving your physical health, which all impact how you feel mentally. Investing in others is the key to a happier and healthier life. 

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