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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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For instance, a 2013 study in Psychosomatic Medicine found that adults who engaged in expressive writing for three consecutive days before a biopsy healed more quickly in comparison to the group assigned to write about their daily activities. You can write whatever comes to mind without a theme or specific agenda.

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8 Ways to Avoid Pointless Meetings

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Set an agenda and stick to it. Have a time limit (preferably no more than an hour) and stick to it, even if you don’t discuss all agenda items. Thought leader Nilofer Merchant got a lot of buzz in 2013 for her TED Talk extolling the virtues of the walking meeting. Watch the clock. Turn a meeting into exercise.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: 2014 Training Dates

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2013 – There’s still time to register for… September 17 – 20, 2013 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. October 8 – 11, 2013 Star Achievement Series® Level II. October 23 – 25, 2013 World Class Assistant™ Certificate Program Part 1. Bold & Balanced.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – Joan Burge Event of Distinction

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We had a full day’s agenda ahead of us! Day 1 dawned with a blazing sun and bright early heat. The administrative field has changed dramatically over the past decades. We pursue excellence through diligence, training, development and by seeking out high-quality learning. What a way to GROW!

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Embrace the chaos: the office must find a new purpose, conference concludes

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While it might not be up to workplace professionals to channel their inner cupids, you can bet your bottom dollar the population crisis will be on future BCO conference agendas. Dublin, we have a problem. Until then, however, there’s a more relatable challenge in play. Cue the journalist-led “Business of politics” session.

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Shorter, More Effective Meetings

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As a result, if the person who called the meeting hasn’t put out a clear agenda, or verbally told you what the purpose is, you need to contact him or her and ask. Send out an agenda far enough in advance for participants to prepare. Copyright 2013 WorkLifeBalance.com, Inc. For more information on WorkLifeBalance.com, Inc.,

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Wouldn't it be nice to hear "Yes, you're approved to attend the conference!"

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WORKSHEET-for-assistant-to-present-to-manager-Sessions-and-Goals- 2013.docx. If you do print key information for your executive to review you may also be interested in the full conference brochure which highlights the event and lists our full agenda. It''s best to meet over it as a team and determine what you want your focus to be.

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