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Making the transition from working in an office to working from home

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Making the transition from working in an office to working from home is a big change. Most people find to be successful, there are a lot of adjustments they need to make. One of the hardest challenges for people accustomed to working in a structured office setting find is trying to adapt to the home environment where lots of non-work related activity takes place.

10 ways to overcome the fear of failure

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Once you've failed at something, it's hard to forge ahead because of the fear of failing again. Everyone experiences some sort of a letdown at one time in their life or another, but the best thing to do is get right back up on that proverbial horse and don't let the fear of failure hold you back. Image credit: Pixabay

How to write an attention-grabbing 5-minute speech

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Giving a 5-minute speech is not always as easy as it initially sounds. If anything, many people find it to be a challenge figuring out how to keep their talk limited so it does not exceed their 5-minute time constraint. Whether you have a variety of issues, or just one topic to cover, it can be hard to do in a way where the message is adequately delivered in a short period of time. The trick is to find the balance between the time constraint and the words used for delivery. Image credit: Pixabay

How to cope with workplace related anxiety

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Coping with anxiety in the workplace is typically a difficult situation. If you are feeling overly stressed or angst-ridden when you're at work, you are not alone. According to a 2017 survey, 1 in 4 Americans feels work is a source of their anxiety.

How flawed website copy can turn customers away

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Your business website is the welcome mat for your company. To attract and grow a customer base, you'll want to make your site appealing so visitors will stick around and explore your pages to see what you are offering. Image credit: Pixabay First impressions are critical. If a would-be customer's initial glance at your company's home page is one that gives the perception of low standards, chances are they'll quickly bounce on over to a competitor's page.