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Arrr-guably Similar: How Coworking Channels The Rebel Spirit Of Pirates

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Choosing life at sea gave pirates the freedom to do something different, much like the coworking model provides an alternative working lifestyle between the office and working from home. The emergence of coworking around 2005 provided an alternative lifestyle, too. For pirates, the community spirit ensured human survival.

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No-vember Challenge: Redefine Holiday Gatherings With These 5 Alcohol-Free Event Ideas

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A recent survey conducted by the Chartered Management Institute reveals that “a third of managers overall (33% of female managers, 26% of male ones) said they had witnessed harassment or other inappropriate forms of behavior at work parties” where alcohol was present. Some workspaces have even formed partnerships with local universities.

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The 10 Best Goal Setting Apps to Help You Stay on Track

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Look for a goal-setting app that fits your lifestyle and what you need to track. An app can have many exciting features, like monitoring multiple goals, a task manager or to-do lists, access to a personal coach and integration with your calendar or other apps. Does it have the features you want/will use? 10 best goal setting apps 1.

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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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And it takes 66 days to form a habit, according to a 2009 study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology. The Scheduler Tool: calendar Method: Write just a sentence or two in every calendar day’s box. “The key,” Leid says, “is to find something that works for you.” Journaling needs to be a habit,” she says.

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At a Loss for Words? 25 Ways to Master the Art of Small Talk

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To the company party, a friend’s wedding or maybe a community group outing—whatever it is, it’s on your calendar. It doesn’t have to be complicated, just something to get you started and form new acquaintances. You’re invited! All great chances to meet new people. You think, I won’t know anyone there.

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The Freedom to Work from Anywhere: Your Virtual Business Tips (Part 4)

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Having VAs I can simply fax order forms to. My calendar syncs with my Apple products as well. Management example: maintaining a frequently requested/used links doc in Evernote, and up to date forms and procedures. Do you enjoy a freedom-based lifestyle business?  I used to carry 12 paperbacks on ever trip.

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Do You Fill Your Employee's Bucket? » Make or Break Moments

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Were they asking questions about lifestyle? During a lull in the afternoon, I mentioned the fact that they really just filled out order forms. Were they making recommendations based on those facts? Were they suggesting a second pair purchase? They didn’t ask any questions and they made no recommendations.