Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

Flu season can definitely be debilitating to your health. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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OCTOBER 17, 2008

The other way is to get off on a lower floor and either walk the difference, which can be great for your health (read my post on Walk Into A Better Life for more tips) or wait for the next ride. Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

How to Use Both For Optimal Professional & Personal Productivity : Comments Planner Or Tickler (1-31) File? - family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Feel free, but please give me proper credit and let me know so that I can thank you! Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 6, 2010

How to be successful and eco-friendly. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Starting a Small Business? Build your own network!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Do you feel that you should have some sort of control over these files on how you find them, for future reference? Creating a filing system can be tricky, as you need to know exactly how to file your files and what type of information you would need to be able to access quickly. I gave in my health card and was asked to be seated.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 29, 2010

Thursday, April 29, 2010 Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes Have you ever been on a conference call and couldnt get a word in because there were so many people on the call and they were talking over each other? Give attendees "conference call house rules" for example, if they need to mute themselves, inform them of how to do so.

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JULY 16, 2010

Friday, July 16, 2010 10 Ways to Enhance Your Worklife We will spend more time at work than we do at home. Then bring those skills back to the workplace and show your employer what you have learned and how you can apply those skills to your job. If you can’t take a class, learn how to complete a new task or project at work.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 10, 2009

How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business.

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AUGUST 8, 2010

Sunday, August 8, 2010 Dealing with Workplace P.M.S. If you have an idea on how to improve business practices or department procedures or tasks, tell your supervisor and be sure to put it in writing. Posted by Dewoun Hayes at 9:56 PM Labels: Communication , Workplace Mental Health 1 comments: Chet Holmes said.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 18, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Using Email Effectively Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 18, 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. Thanks for visiting!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 28, 2010

A few days ago, my blog post on Self-Discipline and Productivity - How to build self-discipline was being re-tweeted and discussed on Twitter.  A few days ago, my blog post on Self-Discipline and Productivity - How to build self-discipline was being re-tweeted and discussed on Twitter.    What is your 20?

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APRIL 1, 2010

Thursday, April 1, 2010 Overcome your Independency So you like to work alone and dont ask other s for help; you feel like the task will be done and done right if you complete it. Here is a tip on how to manage yourself: Schedule time for YOU! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Lets grow together!

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MAY 11, 2010

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 The Charge: Your Emotions – The Cost: Your Job I was reading a blog today about how a boss and an employee got into a heated argument that started in a morning meeting and then escalated into the afternoon. Posted by Dewoun Hayes at 9:52 AM Labels: Communication , Workplace Mental Health 1 comments: ????

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

  Will 2011 resemble 2010 or will it be the best year ever? Find out how to make it the best ever. Mindset/Focus How To Build A Longer Attention Span [link] (post) -- Chris Edgar shares his technique for building focus.  Cinch: [link] (audio)  -- Kathleen Gage shares her process for annual planning.  

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APRIL 11, 2010

Sunday, April 11, 2010 Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room Here we go again another Monday morning meeting. Leadership involves being able to tell others what is right as well as what is wrong and knowing that there may be some resistance, but this is how you feel and your opinions need to be expressed. Lets grow together!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 29, 2010

Let GO of Your Story Self-Discipline and Productivity - How to build self-discipline Time and Power - the 80/20 Rule & Your Not To Do List   Defeat Procrastination and Make More Cash! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   For Goodness Sakes!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

  But it’s only a tool when you understand where and how it originates, and how to effectively manage it.    Just as you can be conditioned to fear certain things, you can learn how to effectively and powerfully respond to fear in just 5 simple steps. 15, 2010 ).   Yes, fear can be helpful.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

.  She shares some great insight in a humorous way about how we waste our time and money and what you can do about it. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   If you are looking for creative inspiration, this just might do the trick.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Jill Savage wrote a great piece on how to think about replying when you are asked to do something.  Top Mobile Phone Apps The Top 40 iPhone Apps of 2010 - [link] - There are a lot of posts out there to tell you about applications that are considered great for the iPhone.    Consider "No" as an answer.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

’ Here are some tips on how to get yourself and others motivated: Rewards (the ‘pat on the back’) Realize that for each task or project you complete you are entitled to a personal reward. Suggest ideas on how to acquire the same results or goal but from a different prospective. Simply put ‘they get things done.’

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 Do Bad Bosses Breed Bad Bosses? How to deal with it: If you work with someone who does not like to share information or it seems as you are left in the dark, ask questions. How to deal with it: These types of managers believe in facts and statistics. Lets grow together!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

  How are yours doing?   Keep reading for ideas on how to make sure your important vision gets attained! How to Create a Great Goal Make your goals vibrant - living - hold real meaning and you will attain them!   How are yours doing? Define no more than 5 major goals for the year.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

How You Spend Your Time -- Even if you have a work schedule that is determined by someone else, you still have control in what you do in the other hours of your day.    If you want ideas on how to figure that out, check out the special report on Priority Setting. How do you control overwhelm and stress?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 5, 2011

.  This month's magazine is excellent and all focused on how to get the most work done. How to: Give your iPhone a Spring Clean [link] -- OK it is not spring, but the start of the new year is a good time for clean up too. Mom, this is how twitter works. What Have You Read? Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

  One of his frustrations was figuring out how to balance all of the important tasks that he had on his plate. Do you struggle with figuring out how to focus your time and energy and work on what is truly important? family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 A Test of Your Professionalism: Will You Pass? Then ask for suggestions or recommendations about how to avoid this situation in the future. Posted by Dewoun Hayes at 1:38 PM Labels: Communication , Development , Workplace Mental Health 3comments: Debra said. February 26, 2010 4:45 PM Debra said.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 20, 2010

family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   In fact, it may seem like you should be in a circus, with all of the things you are trying to juggle.   In fact, it may seem like you should be in a circus, with all of the things you are trying to juggle.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

  If you are among the growing crowd of people that avoid Facebook because you just don't have timeor don't care to scroll through the myriad of games your friends are participating in, today I'll share how to get rid of the clutter.  Clearing up your Facebook stream is quite simple. Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 31, 2010

Want more ideas on how to set and manage your priorities?  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   This activity has helped me increase my personal productivity, but everyone is different.    Do you have tips or tricks that help you? To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Make Some Plans If you’re ending 2010 wishing you had accomplished more, now is the time to take a look at what got in your way.   [Steph Says: Check out these posts if you want more on how to avoid interruptions. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

Barbara Brown, PhD shows managers how to improve employee performance by linking performance to results. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 She trains, consults, and publishes handbooks that contain phrases for discussing performance. Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 10 Lessons Office Professionals Can Learn from Phil Jackson Phil Jackson, current coach of the Los Angles Lakers, is revered as one of the greatest basketball coaches in history. Assess the situation and come to a conclusion of how to approach the situation as a calm, cool, and collected individual. Concentrate.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

The Most Productive Lunch - Weigh in Your Thoughts In our focus for more productivity, you might think this post is about how to use your lunch hour to work more efficiently and get more done.    There are slews of health studies that agree too.  » Are you Sabotaging Your Productivity?   Heck!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 20, 2010

  The thought was: I had so many different health issues, it was "amazing" that I got anything done.    No more migraines or asthma attacks and my weight has dropped 65 pounds (yup -- need to get to a photographer in 2010 and update my social networking pics.)    I wanted more out of life!

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

How to be successful and eco-friendly. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Concentrate on your business, not your office.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 21, 2010

  She shares simple, yet powerful strategies and tactics that will help you gain a solid understanding of why you do what you do and how to change the patterns that are not working for you – all in 7 minute increments!  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

" » "Clean up the Clutter on Your Facebook Newsfeed" » "How to Waste Time and Lose Money Networking" » "Automated Delegation - Good or Bad? It depends on how you implement." family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Answer: Both!

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