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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

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Celebrity gossip. The truth is, the distractions coming from our phones, computers and other electronic devices are far from being the whole problem when it comes to our getting derailed from the things that matter most to us and the world around us. Copyright © 2022 by Joshua Becker. Flash sale—take advantage now! Where was I?

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

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This leads to gossip and politics, often just below the surface of what looks like a happy and positive culture. Let’s spend some time making sure you guys have everything you need before I go, because I won’t be taking my phone with me. Copyright 2016 by Jonathan Raymond. Reprinted by permission of IdeaPress.

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Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 July, 2009 Psst! I am sure after that call her husband got off the phone and kicked the dog or was cranky with a sales clerk at the grocery store. It ended up that the phone lines were down because of a thunderstorm in town and he had been trying to reach her since early that afternoon.

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The E-tiquette of E-mail

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Sometimes a better way to communicate would be picking up the phone or meeting someone face to face. Copyright © 2005 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2005 All rights reserved. So think twice before pressing Send: Is e-mail the best way to communicate your message? Watson, Jane, J. Watson Associates Inc.,

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 11 July, 2009 The importance of having someone to talk to Recently, I met with a former colleague for an inpromptu lunch. I can tell you my friends and colleagues got a lot of phone calls in those early days and it was a wonderful resource and help to me. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Full-time Freelance Writing Jobs | Men With Pens

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Answer the phone now and then. If you turn white and get all knee-wobbly at the thought of picking up the phone and introducing yourself to a prospective client, keep your day job. I have to admit that freelancing can get a little lonely. Smoke breaks with friends. You get a regular paycheck and paid benefits. This is a biggie.

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