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It\u2019s no fun when you\u2019re alone in the office and every email you send gets an autoresponder, reminding you that you\u2019re the only one who\u2019s not on holidays. But there are benefits to working when everyone else isn\u2019t. You can use the alone time for:
\nFocused work<\/b>. This is the perfect time to tackle important projects you\u2019ve been putting off. Work on tasks that require the uninterrupted time you rarely get, like developing your go-to-market strategy or launching a new podcast.
\nTidying up<\/b>. Devote a day or two to cleaning up those minor tasks that have been impeding your productivity throughout the year. Perhaps it\u2019s cleaning off your desk so you can find your files when you need them, or finally getting all of your expense reports squared away, or writing a recommendation letter for your former intern.
\nNetworking<\/b>. Chances are good that you aren\u2019t the only person in the office this week. Connect with people who are also working and schedule a long lunch or coffee to reconnect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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