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As we approach the holidays, it can be challenging to tackle everything on your to-do list while avoiding burnout and preparing for the year ahead. This week, I’ve gathered together some experts who share their advice on ways to strengthen your resilience and find your positivity.

The Essentialist: A resource with tools for essential living. Updated weekly with a 1-Minute-Wednesday.

This weekly newsletter from LinkedIn Influencer and bestselling author Greg McKeown explores his ideas around "Essentialism" - defining what is essential in your life so you can spend more time and energy focusing on the things that truly matter.

"We're all just one caring person away from being a success story. 

How can you apply this right now?

1. Name one essential relationship you want to invest in for the long run.

2. Leave them in no doubt: "I'm here for you. I'm not going anywhere." [Read more here]

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Unlock the power of people: Powerful insights from a change maker that are practical to implement

This monthly newsletter from founder at human resources consultancy Cosán Cróga Tina Jennings focuses on helping to unlock your potential and recharge your spirit.

"With so much change for people to absorb right now, achieving the heart and mind connection will take intention and perhaps a ‘bite sized’ approach with the classic ‘how do you eat an elephant’? One bite at a time. Being clear on your vision and how you will engage your people, being consistent and focused with a regular rhythm of messages and examples of what’s in it for them, will help you achieve the outcome and will make the biggest difference for business performance. The more hearts and minds you can connect with, the more momentum and the more impactful, sustainable change you will make." [Read more here]

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Marshall Goldsmith Newsletter: Becoming The Person You Want to Be

Bestselling author and LinkedIn Influencer Marshall Goldsmith writes this weekly newsletter sharing insights and ideas from his years of experience coaching and mentoring the world's top leaders. Topics covered include personal growth, behavioral change, and mindfulness.

"Two of the factors that consistently emerge as most important for true success are happiness and meaning. No matter how much you may have achieved in the past, loving what you do and finding it to be meaningful in the present are critically important at any age. At the end of the day happiness and meaning can only be determined from the inside – not the outside. No one can tell you what can make you happy and no one can tell you what is meaningful for you." [Read more here]

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