Powering the Force of Ones
THERE ARE 27 MILLION MICROS NATIONWIDE . MEET A FEW
JOULE MICROFORCE
Joule opened the first Minneapolis coworking venue in 2010. A selfish attempt to overcome my main frustrations with a work alone at home lifestyle — isolation, resources and new business. Over the past ten years Joule has become a community for Micros – the Force of Ones. A power strip you can plug into anytime, anywhere. A MicroForce.
joule MicroForce . Cyber Coworking |
MB2MB MAGAZINE
The only publication for and about Microbusiness. Featuring news, articles and information you won't find anywhere else...
Spanning 5 generations – we’re an inclusive group – of race and religion – gender and geography – ethnicity and economic status – size and sexual orientation – political persuasion, profession and philosophy. MB2MB Magazine. |
JOULE UNIVERSITY
Joule University hosts classes and events on topics that are of interest and importance to our Microbusiness community whether startup or sustainer. Combined courses leading to a Masters in Juggling. Wearer of Many Hats. Doing It yourself or knowing what to ask when not. On Live or On Demand. Both currently OnLine.
Joule University |
Livelihood + Lifestyle
SLEEP WORKING
Some work a split shift, I sleep that way.
Whatever the reason my nights are often filled with what I've come to call "sleep working". It's that time when you wake up and almost unconsciously get up and sit zombie-like in front of your computer, keystroking away on to do lists and emails. It used to be a time when you could dash off an email and feel a bit ahead of the game—but lately when I hit the send button at 3:00a.m. there's a reply at 3:02. What! Someone else is up in the middle of the night? Apparently the answer is a big YES. For a variety of reasons we've become split-shift sleepers. Instead of playing catch with our kids, we play catch-up with our laptops. Okay, I know I'm not a vampire—I love the sun and can see my reflection in a mirror. What was that secret tip for getting rid of racoon eyes? But wait, there's hope! Listening to MPR the other day I heard about a study that said it's the total amount of time we sleep in a day that counts. And the Wall Street Journal had an article about midday napping being a good thing, that counting sleep (rather than sheep) during daylight hours is healthy. So nodding off in a meeting is a good thing? |
Here's a few pros and cons to help you decide what's your best option for getting the right amount of R&R.
Sleep Working Options-- 8 Hours PROS: Rested and ready for another day. CONS: Another day of trying to find the bottom of your inbox. Naps PROS: Sleeping mid-day (a staple of hot places and spaces) is a great way to refresh. CONS: Moving to below the frostline isn't an option. Power Naps PROS: Helps overcome sleep deficits. CONS: Seriously? 20 minutes won't make a dent in my deficit. Vacation PROS: Time to unwind and energize. CONS: Vacation? I'm not familiar with that word. If getting a good night's sleep is a challenge, at least now you know you're not alone. Dust off your math skills and start adding up your zzzzz's in a day-- "One, two, three, four... when I'm alone, I count myself. One count!" Song of The Count . Sesame Street Afternoon Naps Inspired by psych-pop and bubblegum acts of the 1960s (and especially by bands like the Yellow Balloon and the Left Banke), Cleveland, Ohio based musicians Tom Dechristofaro (vocals, guitar) and Leia Hohenfeld (vocals, keyboards) teamed up to form the Afternoon Naps in 2006. D. Sharsheen Ghost Writer Data thanks to: Vista Print . August 2019 |
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joule |
micro |
nation |
joule | joōl | noun A unit of work or energy by a force of one. |
mi·cro·busi·ness | ˈmīkrōˌbiznəs/ | noun A business, startup, coop or nonprofit of fewer than ten. Most a force of one. |
na·tion | ˈnāSH(ə)n/| noun group of people united by common lifestyle and livelihood |