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6 Things to Do before Unplugging for the Weekend

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Be sure to set the agenda , record objectives and define responsibilities. Cleaning up your space will also help you mentally start to unplug from work in preparation for the weekend. — Put up a killer away message. Vanessa Van Edwards, Science of People This article was published in December 2014 and has been updated.

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8 Ways to Avoid Pointless Meetings

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Set an agenda and stick to it. Have a time limit (preferably no more than an hour) and stick to it, even if you don’t discuss all agenda items. We try to balance how far we can go with the least amount of people so we don’t waste time and money tying everyone up.”. Watch the clock. Make meetings uncomfortable.

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8 Ways to Expand Your Network Today

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In addition to this added prominence, your shifted role—from attendee to host—makes conversation easier and removes the pressure of being at the event with a specific agenda or mission. With beautiful photos, you can quickly up your following on both Instagram and Pinterest. This article was published in July 2014 and has been updated.

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Not All Stories Have Happy Endings—For This Entrepreneur, It Was Still Worth It

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What I’ve come to learn since opening up about my mental health is that I’m not alone, and it does get better,” Deer said. After many ups and downs, Deer achieved a state of mental stability that allowed her to examine other facets of her identity. “It Deer shows how a diagnosis can be an asset rather than a weakness. “My

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The One Productive Weekly Meeting You're Not Having (But Should)

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Set an agenda. This should go without saying, but if you go into the meeting with your life partner without some sort of agenda then you''re setting yourself up for an unfocused session. It sets up expectations accordingly and yet still leaves room for flexibility if the need arises. Information'

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12 documentaries and series that will give you an up-close look at climate change — and some solutions

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Years of Living Dangerously , 2014, directed by Joel Bach. The Merchants of Doubt , 2014, directed by Robert Kenner. Their efforts helped put the ambitious Green New Deal , proposed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), on the national agenda.

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