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NOVEMBER 14, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Filed Under: Ergonomics , Productivity D o you find yourself typing too much? Heres a product that will help you feel better and relieve pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injury. Using the mouse too often?

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APRIL 16, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 8 Ways to Calm Nerves When Give a Speech Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on April 16, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Anxiety is a natural state that exists any time we are under stress. Giving a presentation normally causes stress. Thanks for visiting!

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JUNE 28, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Effective Communication Skills Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Regards Comment by Odd Harald on June 29, 2010 @ 6:03 am Give the contact page a try now. Comment by Kendra on August 8, 2010 @ 11:47 am Trackbacks Isso Mesmo!

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MAY 14, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 10 Tips for Being a Good Neighbour at Work Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 14, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Be careful what you say in stressful situations. I work in a call center and sometimes the stress of the job alone is enough to keep you on the edge.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to be of More Value to Your Boss Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 6, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. 2) Be a stress-buster Your stress level is directly correlated to the boss’s stress level. Thanks for visiting! Be professional.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Your Life Organized Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 31, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Christmas organizing and planning links Here we are at the end of August, two-thirds of the way through 2010. Thanks for visiting!

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 8 Steps Toward a More Satisfying Life Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 11, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Develop strategies for coping with stress and hardships. Comment by Brian Oates on October 13, 2010 @ 8:01 am Great list! Thanks for visiting!

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Plan Ahead for Christmas Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on November 1, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. If you want to reduce the stress associated with the holiday season, get an early start on holiday planning. Thanks for visiting!

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AUGUST 25, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Get organized for back to school Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 25, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Back-to-school adds a whole new layer of commitments and stresses on top of the things that regularly need to be done. Thanks for visiting!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

You have to share your secrets with us, if you are not feeling stressed, which I hope you are not. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 I want to implement a manual so that it might make things easier and more consistent for all of the assistants in the town. Ok, I had to squeeze that in.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2008

The best way to deal with stressful situations like this is to stop, take a breath and relax for a few minutes. Just getting out the tension will release any anxiety and stress you may have. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Exercise can do wonders.

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MAY 24, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 8 Work-Life Balance Myths Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 24, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Comment by carlene on May 24, 2010 @ 6:36 am It certainly is part of TSA culture. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day.

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AUGUST 28, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Try using the "Compliment Sandwich" method.

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MAY 12, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Manage Time Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 12, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Emotional blocks – boredom, daydreaming, stress, guilt, anger and frustration reduce concentration. When you enjoy what you are doing, it reduces stress.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Trust me, it can be very stressful! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 No matter which type of firm you choose, make sure that it’s a perfect fit for you and your employer. You don’t want to end up looking for another job. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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JANUARY 14, 2008

Another point I would like to stress is to archive your e-mails for a certain period of time that either you or your company feels would be appropriate. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 At least you will have proof of it.

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MAY 19, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Say ‘No’ at Work Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 19, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. However, many people run around stressed because they’re saying yes to everybody but themselves. Thanks for visiting!

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JUNE 9, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to exorcise your demons of disorganization Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 9, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Work on difficult jobs first, or at a time when you’re at peak performance, saving the less stressful tasks for when you have less energy.

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MARCH 10, 2008

Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 It’s understandable this has come about.

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JANUARY 7, 2008

In my particular field (Publishing), it can be very stressful when your boss asks you to fax something right away, since the time difference is substantial at times and you need to figure out how to decipher a fax number. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Give an Impromptu Speech Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on September 17, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Having set an organizational pattern and knowing where you are going takes some of the stress out of the situation. Thanks for visiting!

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JULY 21, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Personal Time Management Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on July 21, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. There are six areas in your life that can be improved through effective time management: The physical – being healthy with less stress and fatigue.

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JUNE 2, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 5 steps for getting back on track after an unplanned absence Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 2, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Thanks for visiting!

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APRIL 9, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 5 Ways to Free Up Room on Your Brain’s Hard Drive Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on April 9, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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MARCH 6, 2008

Lifes too short to stress out! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 You can also check out an article I wrote on " 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues " I hope that Ive at least shed some light on your situation and hope that things can get resolved one way or another.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 7 Lies That Prevent Powerful Results Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on September 6, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

  Consider proper storage needs as well as ergonomic needs.    It is OK to take a walk or participate in another activity to relieve stress.  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

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JUNE 1, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Set Healthy Boundaries at Work Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 1, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. The people leader role can also be stressful. Burnout is a state of physical, mental or emotional exhaustion caused by long-term exposure to stress.

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AUGUST 30, 2007

Now you can show your boss the new presentation that they were asking for, without getting your stress level up. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 You might need to do some formatting on Powerpoint, since it only allows for so many rows. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 10 Time Management Tips Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on September 29, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Don’t let the stresses of life control you. Take a 10 minute nap or a short walk to relieve stress. Thanks for visiting! Take a break.

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JULY 28, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 10 Tips to Help Keep Your Desk Clean Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on July 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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