Pros and Cons of Working Alone

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Many people have considered working alone at some point, whether it’s to avoid large groups of people or because it’s easier to focus when you’re on your own. The idea of being able to decide when and how much you work is certainly charming, but working alone has its downsides as well. … Read more

Energy to Get Through the Day

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Exhaustion can get to the best of us at times, no matter how it shows its face. Some days you won’t be able to get out of bed in the morning; others, you’re so tired that you can’t get any work done at all. It can definitely be difficult to make it … Read more

Bringing Coffee From Home

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Coffee is an essential part of the morning routine for many people, but drinking it can be an expensive habit if you’re not careful. Most cities in America have several Starbucks outlets scattered around the place, so it’s not hard for anyone to grab the kind of drink they like to start … Read more

Talk Around the Coffee Maker

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Coffee is a necessary part of most workplaces, so coffee makers often become the hub of several discussions. This is similar to the ‘water cooler talk’ that’s so common in many offices—and it’s just as important. This might surprise some people, but talk around the coffee maker might be essential to company … Read more

Ways to Stay Motivated When Working Alone

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Working alone isn’t for everyone. Humans are social creatures, and we’re not designed to spend hours on end in isolation, completely cut off from human contact. While it’s true that some of us work better when we’re alone, eventually loneliness can start to set in. This holds especially true when we’re working … Read more

Should You Drink Coffee First Thing in the Morning?

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When you’re a coffee drinker, that special brew is probably a large part of your life. You might start craving a strong, fresh cup the minute you wake up. Those who are used to chugging coffee through the day also claim that they can’t function without it. Even with the easy availability … Read more

Repetitive Work Tasks and How to Make Them Easier to Handle

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All jobs involve performing repetitive tasks at some point, and not many people look forward to them. Having to do them often causes boredom and a lack of focus, which makes you more prone to making mistakes. While tasks like these can be mind-numbing, they are necessary, so it’s better to learn … Read more

Preparing for Tomorrow, Tonight

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All moms know the importance of planning out your day, and moms who work know this especially well. Balancing work and taking care of the morning rush with your kids can be hectic, and sometimes it gets overwhelming. By the time evening hits, all you want to do is collapse onto the … Read more

How to Have Fun at Work

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For most people, the words “work” and “fun” don’t go together often. Or… at all. Just the thought of work is enough to start the stress buildup in your brain and the feeling of dread in your stomach. After all, the most common line of thought is that work isn’t supposed to … Read more

How to Handle Tedium and Boredom at Work

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Every job gets tedious sometimes, some more than others. Some hate filling out paperwork. Some can’t stand making phone calls. And some wonder whether all the time and money they spent on college was really worth it when all they do at work is type in the same things over and over. … Read more