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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 Holiday Blues Are Normal—These 8 Tips from Experts Can Help You Better Manage Difficult Emotions

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The holiday season, starting with Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, can be a time of great joy with family, friends and tradition, but not everyone feels jolly this time of year. If you’ve experienced a loss, gone through a breakup or simply feel alone, the holidays can put a spotlight on your grief. Manage your expectations.

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3 New Books to Help You Find Your Yourself and Your Calling

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It’s not one specific personality trait, but rather an amalgamation of various qualities that combine to form something truly special. . It’s many things and takes many forms.” By Ryan Holiday. Using myriad examples from history—some of which you’ll be familiar with—Holiday explores humankind’s relationship with courage.

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38 Gratitude Quotes to Keep You Focused on the Positive

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Let these 38 gratitude quotes inspire your thoughts and bring you joy this holiday season. I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” — Gilbert K. Release the Power of Happiness in YOU This article was originally published in November 2016 and has been updated.

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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

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In a study published in Psychological Science , Princeton psychologists Janine Willis and Alexander Todorov reveal that it takes only a tenth of a second to form an impression of someone when you first meet. What if you searched out cool articles about clients’ hobbies and shared them? Keep them coming back.

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The Founder of Black Girl Ventures Gets Things Done

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It came in the form of a T-shirt line which got off on the completely wrong foot but led to her first major success. “It She and her mom hustled at events all over selling the clothing items and eventually made it into Essence magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide for a line of infant bodysuits. It sucked and nobody bought it.

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If It Doesn’t Suck, It’s Not Worth Doing

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That’s why in his book, Ego Is the Enemy , Ryan Holiday explains that a primary obstacle to success is the idea of success. More often than not, you quickly distract yourself from the discomfort with some form of momentary pleasure. Write an article and stick to it until it’s published. Dreaming is easy.

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