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Merry Christmas
As the holiday season approaches, we at Holiday Rising.com want to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours! This time of year is not just about celebration; it’s a moment for reflection, gratitude, and connection. We hope this blog serves as a heartfelt reminder of the joy and blessings that the holidays can bring. Embracing the Spirit of the Season The holiday season is a unique time when families come together, traditions are honored, and memories are created. It’s a period filled with warmth, laughter, and love. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any…
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Happy Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice, a time of profound natural significance, offers a powerful metaphor for business transformation. It symbolizes the transition from darkness to light, inviting us to reflect, renew, and embrace new beginnings. For businesses, this celestial event provides a framework to align with nature’s rhythm and infuse operations with purpose and adaptability. Here’s how the solstice can inspire and guide business practices: Reflection and Renewal The solstice encourages deep introspection, making it an ideal time for businesses to evaluate their past year. Consider these steps: •Assess Achievements and Challenges: Review your successes and setbacks. Identify outdated practices that no longer serve your goals and release them as the solstice…
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Happy Thanksgiving. We Are Grateful For You!
Aloha! As the holiday season approaches, it’s a perfect time to reflect on our journeys and the connections we’ve built. We truly appreciate your interest and support. At Holiday Rising, we believe in the power of community and the shared experiences that bind us. As we embark on this journey, we invite you to join us in creating a vibrant space filled with hope, success, and adventure. Your thoughts and stories are invaluable; together, we can inspire one another to reach new heights. This time of year brings a unique blend of excitement and nostalgia, reminding us of the adventures we’ve had and the dreams that lie ahead. Whether you’re looking…
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Embracing New Beginnings After The Storm.
Embracing New Beginnings After the StormIn the wake of a devastating storm, businesses and individuals alike find themselves at a crossroads, faced with the daunting task of rebuilding and reimagining their future. This moment of transition, though challenging, presents a unique opportunity for growth, innovation, and renewal. Just as nature demonstrates its resilience after a tempest, so too can organizations and people emerge stronger, more adaptable, and better prepared for the future. The Aftermath: Assessing the Landscape In the immediate aftermath of a storm, the first step is to take stock of the situation. For businesses, this means: Damage Assessment: Conduct a thorough evaluation of physical assets, infrastructure, and digital…
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Learning to Trust Our Instincts!!!
Call it what you will, gut instinct, intuition, guardian angel. We all have an inner voice that tells us when to be guarded when necessary, intensely ready when challenged or accepting in a compromise. We all have been accustomed to hearing those inner voices, however, it is when we start to listen to them regularly that things seem to fall into place. Letting go of the turmoil or indecision of what we should do often leaves only room for clarity, action, and most of the time rewarding results. The phrase “study long, study wrong” springs to mind when thinking of times when we have all probably agonized over a decision…
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Creating a safe space…
We have all heard of child-proofing a home. But almost always that refers to a child’s physical safety. But many times the mental and spiritual health of the child is not regarded with the same vigor. To feel truly safe, one needs to be in an environment where their true self, opinions, and needs are heard, considered, addressed, and celebrated. It is so easy for families and individuals alike, to only see the world or circumstances through their lenses. But what of consideration for those sharing space around us? There may be differences in tastes, hobbies, interests, politics, and so on, but to truly feel safe one needs to feel…
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I know a Secret…
How in the world do you move forward when you have no idea which way to go?!? At times do you feel stuck in the mud, or maybe even cement? Frustration would be a relief when you feel so lost in the weeds, that you feel you have no possible way to free yourself from the mire. I have been there periodically and it can weigh you down like an anchor if you let it. Learning to adapt new techniques to overcome that feeling and see your way through, can be as simple as finding little guides or mantras that can help you through the tough times. For some, the…
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Happy New Year!
New Year, New You!! Hello, 2024!! Can you believe it’s been another 365 sunrises? How have you fared with your last year’s resolutions? Did you surpass and surprise yourself in a good way? Do you need to take stock and re-evaluate this year’s resolutions? Either way, today is a new day and comes with the promise of hope and opportunity, so make the most of it!! Say this is MY YEAR and mean it!!! 2024 is our time to shine. Create your plan, and then let’s tackle every day bit by bit to achieve our goals together. No goal to big or small, let us pride ourselves at the end…
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Become your number 1 Fan!!
It’s time for another self help mental check in. Yes, grab your pom poms, and cheer as loud as you can for yourself! In this moment right now, take the time to reflect on your accomplishments, wonderful attributes and milestones. Seriously, for the next 60 seconds, I want you to dedicate your thoughts on focussing on rooting for all that you are. You deserve the loudest cheering section of all. So relish in all that you have accomplished, survived and flourished through. YOU ROCK. So give yourself flowers and enjoy this beautiful life and wonderful soul that you are! Happy Holiday Rising
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Dress For Success
We all know that it’s important to eat your vegetables, excersice and take care of your overall health and wealth in order to feel your best. Along with taking care of the inside, let’s dive a little bit into the importance of putting your best food forward and strutting your wares like a peacock on the outside as well. That’s right, looking your best, can equate to feeling your best and often it’s hard to know which spurs on which!! The old addage “fake it til you make it” comes to mind. If you desire a fancy job that requires being styled to the nines, why wait unitl you get…