Success

MAY 9, 2022

Whether it’s an anniversary vacation, a birthday trip, an annual convention or a trip home for the holidays that’s been continuously wiped off our calendars, we’ve all experienced having our decision-making power effectively paused. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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APRIL 5, 2023

We typically praise the person who is last to leave the office and works during weekends and holidays. Leadership Challenge Create a workweek calendar that includes time for you to relax and unwind. This article was published in February 2018 and has been updated. Work without play is a recipe for burnout.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Holiday Time Management Tip – Share the Workload Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on November 3, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Image via Wikipedia There’s nothing like a major holiday, such as Christmas, to ratchet up the pressure on your schedule. Ask for help.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. One of the things they recommended to executives was to use their electronic calendar to leave themselves reminders. . -- Wait a minute! I guess he thought I needed the help.

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Success

OCTOBER 23, 2023

You might even have a debate with yourself, while skimming your calendar to-dos and meetings, obligations and responsibilities, about what it would be like to just miss it all and stay in bed. Maybe you are achy or coughing, or have a fever and a serious headache. Why do I feel guilty taking a sick day?

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

NeuYear Calendar Still my analog calendar of choice. It’s taken my game to a whole new level, and anyone who gives the NeuYear Calendar a try will see that having a bird’s eye view of their year really is a game-changer. Information Amazon holiday shopping' Note: Many of the links above are affiliate links.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 27, 2012

They have a Holiday Grand Plan. By breaking down all the tasks needed to clean and organize the house and prepare for the holidays, and dividing them into weekly assignments, the Holiday Grand Plan will help you reach the season calm, centered and ready tocelebrate from a clean and organized home. Related articles.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

NeuYear Calendar. Still my analog calendar of choice. It''s taken my game to a whole new level, and anyone who gives the NeuYear Calendar a try will see that having a bird''s eye view of their year really is a game-changer. The 2013 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide. Information'

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

In no time, we’ll be into the annual holiday season. Here are links to Christmas and holiday related posts at Ian’s Messy Desk. Start Your Christmas Planning in August – Organized Christmas has a Holiday Grand Plan. Writing the perfect thought or holiday letter will make your Christmas greetings memorable.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

There are several holidays throughout they year that naturally lend themself to you taking some downtime — there is no need for you to continue to remain a slave to your business! The solution is simple … you plan it in your calendar. The first step, and most important step, is to actually schedule your time off in your calendar.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

I know we have a Thanksgiving Holiday (for those of us in the US) and Christmas/New Year’s too, but that’s really no excuse to slow down and not take action. You just need to plan around these holidays. Step 1: Take Out Your Calendar. Here’s how you can take action and finish the year on a high! Where are your gaps?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 5, 2011

Our office starts a vacation calendar around mid-May and all staff enter their vacation requests for the summer. There was an article in Office Arrow called Oh no the entire office is on summer vacation. How does your office organize summer vacation time or do they? It sounds funny, but it could happen if you don't plan ahead.

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Ian's Messy Desk

DECEMBER 23, 2012

Don’t cram your Calendar so full that you have no time for reflection. Related articles. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Make Advent a season of preparation: mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Christmas is only as commercial as you make it. You choose what Christmas means to you. True Christmas Gifts.

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Make or Break Moments

AUGUST 7, 2010

Rewarding customers means more than quirky holiday discounts and thank-you cards. Here’s an article by Sydney Barrows offering 6 Ways to Treasure Your Customer. Here is a blurb from a blog written in 2005 about Treasuring your Customers written by Kirsten Osolind : August 7 marks “Treasure Your Customers Day.&#

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JANUARY 4, 2018

It’s January 4 and if you made any resolutions, the holidays are definitely over and you have to face putting them into action. I recently read a new york times article by David DeSteno, who’s written a book called Emotional Success. The dances I go to are on my calendar. Of course it is! I like to dance.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 25, 2010

Make an appointment - Don’t just hope you find the time to clean up, set a calendar entry and stick to it. Organizer ( paper or electronic) to enter to-dos, addresses or calendar data. Use the right tools: Set a timer for the length of time you have decided to work on this project. Boxes or storage containers to use for sorting.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

If you want to reduce the stress associated with the holiday season, get an early start on holiday planning. To reduce holiday stress this year, create a holiday checklist to make the season go smoothly. Now is the time to check any household equipment that will get used and over-used during the holidays.

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Office Organization Success

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The first step, and most important step, is to actually schedule your time off in your calendar. Once it’s on your calendar and you can see it you’re unlikely to accidentally schedule in a client call, meeting, or other event that will encroach upon your down time. Also plan your programs and trainings around your vacation time.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 25, 2010

What ever you do, don’t let your kids catch you reading this article. Have a Centralized Calendar. A family calendar can help you track what is going on for all family members. They don’t want to think about school a day earlier than necessary. Take some time to evaluate your household routines: cleaning, meal preparation, etc.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 10, 2010

Great tips and tricks for productive use of the To Do’s, Calendar, Email, Contacts, and more. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

That makes it difficult when I am supposed to be organizing his calendar, but since I am responsible to organize his time and in spite of my frustration, I have to make it work. So what can you do when your boss is ruining your perfectly scheduled calendar? I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 26, 2010

Record meeting information on your calendar, then toss the memo. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. We you receive document revisions, toss the orginals.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 30, 2010

My mother has gotten things done by using heavily annotated paper calendars. Related articles by Zemanta Manage Your Tasks Online Using GTD Methodology With PlanCake (makeuseof.com) Does GTD work? The closest she ever came to digital organization was an electronic address book she used until it became too difficult to read the screen.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will be at the meeting (i.e. Enter it in calendar. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. Looking ahead on your bosss calendar will be important so that you can put the appropriate information in the folder.

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Office Organization Success

DECEMBER 3, 2008

Or maybe you have a special holiday promotion? A VA can help you here by designing custom cards, calendars, flyers, postcards, brochures, or any other promotional item. #2 Learn how YOU can create an efficient and organized office in 7 EASY steps, and receive free how-to articles at [link].

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 3, 2010

Or once-a-month, spring for dessert treats in honor of those celebrating birthdays in that calendar month. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader. You are limited only by your imagination and budget.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Unfortunately, our calendars and to-do lists often get in the way of common sense. Related articles Happiness, Excellence and Boundaries: A Framework for Leaders (Part 1 of 3) (edbatista.com) The burden of bliss: Does our obsession with happiness bring us closer to it? The following eight points summarize her findings.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Review last year’s calendar to determine what may come up in the next few months, then meet with your boss about what she hopes to accomplish. Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

My favourite to-do list is a calendar timeline so I can see at a glance where I am at and what I need to do to get there. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. To generate a calendar in Word 2007, click on the Office Button (in the top left-hand corner). No surprises!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I wrote an article called We Dont Know What We Dont Know. I think the first reason is what I put in my original article. The Reminders box is the same box where your calendar items pop up when they are due, so should be familiar to everyone. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Put pen to paper (or finger tips to keyboard) and record important dates in a calendar, notebook or on your mobile device. Consider the suggestions outlined in this article, and if your brain power continues to falter, be sure to discuss the issue with your doctor. Get hooked on mnemonics.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

If it is a big project I use a calendar and write down all my required to-dos on the dates I need to get them done to make my deadline. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Excellent material! Dealing in real time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2009

I just recently read an article on it and was surprised when I really paid attention to the messages I was sending myself that some of them were negative. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Excellent material!

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

List #1 – The weekly calendar. Related articles by Zemanta Time Management For Managers (slideshare.net) Time Log Benefits Revisited (realgoalgetter.com) Why Time Management (myventurepad.com) Basic Time Management Fundamental, Measurement (realgoalgetter.com) 8 Time Management Tips for Entrepreneurs! Time is precious.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

I wrote the article The Art of Minute Taking and I had only taken minutes a few times about 25 years ago. From writing that article I had confidence to take a job that required me taking minutes and it has turned out fine. I have written many articles on my blog on subjects that I knew nothing about. How did I do it?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Once a date is finalized I put it in my bosss calendar and confirm the meeting with the other participants. Another benefit to writing it down is if your boss asks you to cancel it or to quickly tell you when the meeting is, you can look at the sheet rather than trying to search for it in your calendar. Excellent material!

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