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In this Issue: 4 Name That Carol $$* 5 Property Spotlight 6 10 Great Tips for Keeping Your Resolutions This Year 8 Question of the Month $$* 9 Monthly Must Haves 10 Tech Talk 11 Calendar 12 Games $$* 01 DECEMBER 2021
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WELCOME TO THE A|P FAMILY! 1 Sylvia Aldridge
Saratoga Crossings
Assistant Manager
2 Astrid Aranda
Bristol Apartments
Leasing Consultant
3 Felipe Balli
Village of Hawks Creek
Maintenance Technician / Make Ready
4 Rafael Barba
Bristol Apartments
Maintenance Supervisor
5 Ian Barro
Mira Loma
Maintenance Technician
6 Henry Bermudez
Saddlebrook
Maintenance Supervisor
7 Mark Branch
Seagrape I & II
Maintenance Supervisor
8 Vilena Brazzel
Kensington Manor
Leasing Consultant
9 Chad Buckles
The Atlantic Howell Station
Assistant Manager
10 Lesly Bustamante
Logan's Mill
Leasing Consultant
11 Robert Byrne
A|P Communities
Development Manager
12 Henry Carter
The Atlantic Station
Porter
13 Todd Colburn
A|P Communities
Project Manager
14 Kelli Coleman
Boca Colony
Assistant Manager
15 Yoan Dache
7th Avenue Transit Village
Maintenance Supervisor
16 Elijah Derazin
Saddlebrook
Porter
17 Alex Downs
The Atlantic Howell Station
Maintenance Technician
18 Brent Feldtman
A|P Communities
Project Engineer
19 Edward Johnson
7th Avenue Transit Village
Porter
20 Shawn Jones
Northside Transit
Maintenance Supervisor
21 Beatriz Mompierre
Amber Gardens
Housekeeper
22 Esteban Peregrino
Amber Gardens
Maintenance Supervisor
23 Spencer Pinkston
A|P Communities
Assistant Superintendent
24 Carmen Rodriguez
Amber Gardens
Housekeeper
25 Sonya Rowe
The Atlantic Vinings
Maintenance Supervisor
26 Karmin Sanchez
2803 Riverside
Groundskeeper
27 Ryan Smalley
The Atlantic Aerotropolis
Maintenance Technician
28 Jessica Streeter
The Atlantic Aerotropolis
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29 Jasmine Swanson
A|P Management
Accounts Payable Clerk
30 Albert Wilson
The Pointe at Preston Ridge
Maintenance Technician
31 Michelle Wood
A|P Training
Director of Learning and Engagement
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A|P Community Builders Opens Austin Office Location Atlantic Pacific Community Builders (A|P Community Builders) opened an office location in Austin’s ever-growing South Lamar Corridor earlier this year, although the division has been present in the state since April of 2021. The office is located at 3901 South Lamar Blvd. and was selected for its convenient location between the city’s outer loop of highways and its central location for enjoying the downtown Austin lifestyle. The A|P Community Builders Austin team of 16 is comprised of 13 onsite members and three remote staff. Austin was named the fastest growing metro area in the U.S. this year with more than one million people and recent reports have shown many from Silicon Valley and other major metros are choosing Austin. Tech and Fortune 500 companies have fled other cities for Austin’s welcoming business community and A|P Community Builders looks forward to making the most of the opportunities the city offers. Here’s to growing bigger, growing better! 03 DECEMBER 2021
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If you are an avid fan of holiday songs try guessing what carols the following phrases are referencing. Submit your answers by the 15th of this month to be entered into a drawing for a $25 e-Gift Card. EMAIL: newsletter@apcompanies.com
5 p.m. to 6 a.m. without noise Example: Silent Night
Exuberance directed to the planet Acquiring a small four-sided spinning top A dozen 24-hour Yule periods Adorn the vestibule Fantasies of a colorless December 25th
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05 DECEMBER 2021
PROPERTY The Atlantic Doral IN DORAL, FLORIDA
The Atlantic Doral, one of A|P’s signature properties, located in Doral, Florida, joined forces with the City of Doral Police to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month this last October. The property’s team stood with them in support of a great cause represented by a “pink police car” parked in front of the property’s office. What a powerful way to spread awareness on such an important topic!
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Great Tips for Keeping Your Resolutions This Year
The start of a new year is the perfect time to turn a new page, which is probably why so many people make New Year's resolutions. The new year often feels like a fresh start and a great opportunity to change bad habits and establish new routines that will help you grow psychologically, emotionally, socially, physically, or intellectually. Of course, resolutions are much easier to make than to keep, and by the end of March, many of us have abandoned our resolve and settled back into our old patterns. So, what can you do to make it more likely that you will keep your next resolution? The following tips may help you beat the odds.
Choose a Specific Goal Every year, millions of adults resolve to "lose weight," "be more productive," or "get in shape" during the next year. Instead of selecting such an ambiguous goal, focus on something more concrete that you can realistically set your sights on. In other words, choose a very specific, achievable goal. For example, you might commit to losing 10 pounds, making daily to-do lists, or running a mini-marathon. Choosing a concrete, achievable goal also gives you the opportunity to plan exactly how you are going to accomplish (and stick to) your goal over the course of the year. Limit Your Resolutions While you might have a long list of A|P NEWSLETTER 06
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potential New Year's resolutions, Richard Wiseman, a professor of psychology at Hertfordshire University, suggests that you pick just one and focus your energies on it rather than spreading yourself too thin among a number of different objectives. Focus on One Goal at a Time Achieving even one small goal can boost your belief in yourself. For larger goals, consider breaking them apart into manageable chunks to work on one at a time. The American Psychological Association (APA) also suggests focusing on just one behavior at a time is more likely to lead to long-term success. Put Time Into Planning Don't wait until the last minute to choose your goal. Picking your resolution wisely and putting in extensive planning are essential parts of achieving any goal. Experts suggest that you brainstorm how you will tackle a major behavior change, including the steps you will take, why you want to do it, and ways you can keep yourself on track. Make a Detailed Plan Creating a detailed written plan can help you stick to your goal. Why is this stage so critical for success? For one thing, it allows you to consider what tactics you will use when you're faced with challenges. You can start by writing down your goal, making a list of things you might do to achieve that goal, and noting any obstacles that might stand in your way. 07 DECEMBER 2021
Start With Small Steps Taking on too much too quickly is a common reason why so many New Year's resolutions fail. Starting an unsustainably restrictive diet, overdoing it at the gym, or radically altering your normal behavior are surefire ways to derail your plans. Instead, focus on taking tiny steps that will ultimately help you reach your larger goal. Avoid Repeating Past Failures Another strategy for keeping your New Year's resolution is to not make the exact same resolution year after year. If you do choose to reach for the same goals you've tried for in the past, spend some time evaluating your previous results. Which strategies were the most effective? Which were the least effective? What has prevented you from keeping your resolution in past years? Consider altering your resolution slightly to make it more feasible. By changing your approach, you will be more likely to see real results this year. Remember That Change Is a Process Those unhealthy or undesired habits that you are trying to change probably took years to develop, so how can you expect to change them in just a matter of days, weeks, or months? Be patient with yourself. Understand that working toward your resolution is a process. Even if you make a misstep or two, you can restart and continue on your journey towards your goal. Get Support Yes, you've probably heard this advice a million times, but that is because the
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buddy system actually works. Having a solid support system can help you stay motivated and accountable. Camaraderie makes sticking to your resolution more fun, too. So, ideally, find a like-minded pal or loved one to join you in your goal. Keep a Resolution Journal Consider keeping a resolution journal, where you can write about your successes and struggles. Write down the reasons why you are working toward your goal so that you can refer to them during times when you feel uninspired and unmotivated. Think about what is causing you to falter (such as stress from work or home life) and how to cope effectively. Encountering a setback is one of the most common reasons why people give up on their New Year's resolutions. If you suddenly relapse into a bad habit, don't view it as a failure. The path toward your goal is not always a straight one, and there will often be challenges along the way. Instead, view relapses as learning opportunities. If you are keeping a resolution journal, write down important information about when the relapse occurred, what might have triggered it, and what you might do differently next time. By understanding the challenges you face, you will be better prepared to deal with them in the future. Article from Verywell Mind by Kendra Cherry. Source: www.verywellmind.com/how-to-keepyour-new-years-resolutions-2795719
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A: December 18 is National Bake Cookies Day. Here is a delicious recipe from Delish to help you celebrate. Remember that sharing is caring, so make a big batch of cookies and share them with family, friends, or coworkers. Visit: www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a50468/gingerbread-cookies-recipe/ B: ‘Tis the season to change your fall wreaths for holiday ones! Country Living offers 51 DIY wreath ideas, easy to make at home. Whether you’re looking for pet friendly, candy cane, or gift bow wreaths, they have it all for any taste! Visit: www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/how-to/g1056/diy-wreath-ideas/?slide=20 C: The holidays are all about giving back. What better way to spread holiday cheer, than by donating toys to a toy drive near you? Lots of schools, public libraries, and charities are collecting toys for the holiday season, go online and donate to your local toy drive. 09 DECEMBER 2021
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USB-C with Sergio Gordillo, Leabert Henry, and Michael Hanna Technology is always changing! Aside from the feeling that every time you blink a new iPhone gets released, advancement and modernization are the staples of innovation. Recently, you may have noticed a pretty bold change in electronics: A wide-scale conversion over to USB-C connectors for new devices such as phones and Laptops; first for charging, and now they seem to be replacing the standard USBs! Why are they swapping everything? The simplest way to put it is that USB-C is simply better than its predecessor. Think to yourself about each time you’ve tried to connect a USB to your laptop where it didn’t fit. You turned it over and it didn’t fit then either, then turning it back once more for it to work that time.
and even are shaping up to be a suitable replacement for other connectors like Thunderbolt and DisplayPort, meaning eventually you may only need a single type of cable for everything. Are there any drawbacks? The only major drawback will be the usual tax when modernization occurs in obsolescence. Newer equipment won't work with older parts and vice versa. The new Surface Pro 8, in fact, only comes with USB-C ports, so and old USB-based equipment no longer works with it unless a converter is purchased. Though it may not have been something to think of before, now that the change is happening, be sure to check what kind of USB ports a new Device comes with!
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