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We All Have “Baggage” from Bad Work Experiences; It’s Time to Unpack It

Negative work experiences create baggage we carry into future jobs, where it can sabotage us. It's time to understand and unpack what's holding us back.

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5 Sustainable Habits that Have Helped Me Survive Working from Home

Improve your work from home life with mindful, healthy, and mood-boosting habits that make being stuck in your home office much more bearable.

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Why You Need a Creative Outlet – Away from Your Computer

Hands-on, creative activities do more than entertain us. They teach us simplicity, invite us into the present, and connect our minds and bodies.

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Prepping for an Interview? Consider the Company’s Hiring & Onboarding Processes

Analyzing a company's hiring and onboarding processes can tell you a lot about what they value and what the day-to-day experience of their employees is like.

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5 Emojis that Help My Team Communicate More Efficiently 📝

Team communication is a challenge under any circumstances. If you and your team are remote, try using emojis to level up your team communication.

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A Verbal Processor’s Guide to Working from Home

I think best when I'm talking through ideas with someone else – a big challenge when working from home. Here are three ways this verbal processor is weathering the pandemic.

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3 Ways to Get Away from Your Computer When Working Remotely

I’ve found some ways to continue to work and be productive without having to sit in front of the computer the entire day.

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Sounding Better in 2020: The Year of the Laptop Microphone

2020 has pushed our laptop mics to center stage. Fortunately, with a few environmental changes and some free tools, we can all sound better.

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Technical Concepts for Non-Developers, Part 3 – HTTP & HTTPS

URLs allow us to navigate the internet and share it with others. But what is that "HTTP" part that's always at the beginning?

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Screen-Free Mindfulness – 4 Ways to Be More Mindful Without an App

Mindfulness doesn't have to come from yet another screen. Dodge the apps with these four no-screen ways to boost your mindfulness.

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3 Ways to Understand & Adapt to Your New Company’s Culture

Understanding a new company culture can be challenging, especially remotely. I learned a few things on my travels that have helped me get to know Atomic's culture.

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Developing a Growth Mindset when Receiving Feedback

Our biases can keep us from receiving feedback and thereby stunt our growth. We need to change our mindset from "that's wrong" to "tell me more."

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