Category: Indie
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Dim Sum for One?
Next month I’ll be traveling to a city I’ve always wanted to see – San Francisco. By a fluke glitch that came out of nowhere, I currently have a paid-for hotel stay in the city for two nights. The glitch? My boyfriend and I broke up. Now, I either forfeit my non-refundable hotel or I make the best…
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6 Tips to Be Less Awkward at Your Holiday Party This Year
Workplace anxiety sucks. A work party is not the time to freeze up, it’s time to network and get to know your coworkers. Of course, it’s hard to network when you’re analyzing your every move and breathing into a paper bag to calm down. Personally, this is by far my biggest professional bugaboo. When it happens, I…
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Creativity in the Workplace
What do you do when creativity strikes? As a creative person, it’s impossible to control when you feel inspiration. When inspiration arises, it’s really an incredible feeling. Like all of a sudden the lights turn on and you can see the whole picture of an idea. For some, this creative inspiration can sideline your day.…
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Morning Pages – A Practice in Meditation for the Business Creative
At first glance, the concept of Morning Pages looks like a peaceful, tree-filled oasis in the Sahara Desert. Luckily, at second – and third glance it does too. As a card-carrying multi-tasker, I spend much of my free time (or not free time) scrolling through news feeds on Imgur, reddit, Flipboard, and Facebook. There isn’t much…
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Millennial Podcast: Modern Day Group Therapy
I’m not in my 20’s, but I am indeed considered part of the Millennial generation. I’m into my 30’s now and this podcast still speaks to me. There is, of course, a fine separation between being in your 30’s and being in your 20’s. However, from what I’ve observed, we share common workplace experiences. We’re looking…