Community

In the past year, we saw our culture of burnout with clearer eyes. We radically changed how we work, and we cut off relationships with our outer circle. What next?

Like so many of our members, Erik Johnson is inspired by his family to do his best. Learn how Erik balances work and family life in this interview.

In the past year, we’ve all experienced something worthy of grieving. It may be a specific instance, like the loss of a loved one or the loss of your life’s work. It may be a collective grief, for the loss of communal gatherings, or for the loss of simply being seen. Whatever you have felt during this extraordinary time, make sure to slow down enough to process your feelings before moving forward.

“Patience and understanding are key to be able to assist others. Most people just want to be heard, therefore listening and not disregarding someone’s individual needs is very important.”

Recent events got you doomsday prepping? Here’s why leaning into your community is the best way to overcome and build resilience.

For the longest time, the line was: the United States is a melting pot. But the Latino community can’t melt in. We’re more like a salad. We’ve got tomatoes, we’ve got lettuce, we’ve got all these things. Each one has their own distinctive taste, but when you put them all together, it’s great.

“ When I saw that coworking spaces were opening up again, I figured that I would see if I could change things up a bit. Coming to Groundwork 2-3 days a week has been awesome for my mental health and productivity.”