Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 25, 2010

There couldn’t be anything further from the truth. Just because you are not in charge doesn’t mean you can’t effect change. For example, if you are holding a meeting with team members, make sure the agenda is set, action items are completed and that things don’t slip through the cracks.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

If you don’t stop the alarm, Nag will remind you every minute until you acknowledge the alarm. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! If you want to fine-tune the alarm time, then simply press the time buttons again to add to the elapsed time.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 19, 2010

Focus on what you want, not on what you don’t want. If you don’t like the picture that you are seeing, change to a more satisfying picture. Don’t try to accomplish more than is reasonable Will power is not the major ingredient when changing an aspect of your life, but a decision and commitment to yourself are.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Don’t go overboard with personalization. Don’t allow things to pile up. Comment by Ahmad Fatoni on April 1, 2010 @ 3:39 am Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Keep the items you use regularly within easy reach.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 24, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. A lot of policies were focused was on helping small businesses with a “£2.5 However, these headline grabbing, unsubstantial and inflated promises hide many policies that will place a huge strain on SME’s. Not policy. You want a little more.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 9, 2010

Don’t worry if there is an overlap of strengths from one success to another, that is to be expected. If you can’t find three types of strengths for each success, at least try to find three different strengths over the five successes. Ask someone for help with this exercise. Look at your current work and activities.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 21, 2010

Don’t burden or depress those around you by dwelling on your minor aches and pains and small disappointments. Discuss but don’t argue. Don’t be too anxious about the credit due you. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life!

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

If you have an open-door policy, place your back to the entrance, or face away from your cubicle entry to indicate your unavailability. Make sure the person doesn’t already have a full plate, and give them a deadline. If you don’t have a choice, ask for guidance on priorities. Keep the office door closed.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 22, 2010

T erritorial zones/touch – Find the appropriate balance of distance; too close invades personal space, while too far may seem like you’re not interested. Comment by Sean Rasmussen on February 5, 2008 @ 11:25 am Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life!

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

I got carpal tunnels syndrome/tendinitis in 2000 & 2001 because I didn’t have good ergonomic advice, & didn’t take any initiative back then to seek it out. The problems can range from minor muscle aches that last less than a few hours to persistent tendon problems that can last for years.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The other day we shouldn’t worry about is tomorrow, with its impossible adversaries, its burden, its hopeful promise and poor performance. All the money in the world cannot bring back yesterday. We cannot undo a single act we performed. Nor can we erase a single word we’ve said – yesterday is gone! Let’s leave that.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Don’t scribble it at the back of an envelope or a bill. Don’t write one message at the edge of another one. If the pen stops working in the middle of the call, you shouldn’t be putting the caller on hold to go searching for a replacement. Here are some tips on how to take a proper, accurate telephone message.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 14, 2010

Video clip: “Gotta get my stuff done” Procrastinators actively look for distractions, particularly ones that don’t take a lot of commitment on their part. This is post 6 of my series: Inside the Mind of a Procrastinator. Checking e-mail is almost perfect for this purpose. Get rid of the knick-knacks, games and toys tools.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Make certain that you have strong, unconfusing policies on employment. A good recordkeeping policy is essential. A good record-keeping policy is essential. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. You want a little more.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 21, 2010

But it doesn’t mean that I can’t control it. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Nothing was important enough to interfere with my television watching. just to be irritating; a variation on the previous reason. not being able to say no.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 4, 2010

However, you don’t have to wait for ideal conditions or tools to get started. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! Comments No comments yet.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 26, 2010

Don’t worry – Every time you start to worry about things you don’t have, ask yourself this question, “How much difference is this going to make in five years?” Don’t get me wrong, discontent can be a useful thing. When did you start noticing the dents and rust; the scratches in the paint job? It’s not worth the effort.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 30, 2010

Stop exaggerating I’ve said it a million times, don’t exaggerate! Even if you process 1,000 sheets of page this week, you won’t have done much more than ten pounds worth of work. Related articles by Zemanta Why Worry About Something That You Can’t and Won’t Change? Comments No comments yet.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

Don’t sacrifice information for the sake of brevity. Sent from my Android phone Comment by VTR1000 Lady on May 29, 2010 @ 4:02 am Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Answers after the jump. Answers Answer a ringing phone by the third ring.

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Productivity Bits

JULY 23, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. You don’t need a complex system to be effective and you definitely don’t want to be burdened by it. For any offices that are implementing paperless policies, sticky note is not the perfect reminder tool. Visit the original article at [link].

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

5 Ways to Deal (lifescript.com) Workplace Democracy: Corporate Style (seeingtheforest.com) Related Posts: 7 tips for Stronger Self-Discipline 24 Time Management Tips 10 Things you Don’t Want to Hear from Your Real Estate Agent Communication Did you enjoy this post? Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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Productivity Bits

JULY 20, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. First and foremost, you must check your company policy. You don’t have to know everything about SEO for now. Subscribe To Comments – This plugin allows commenters to opt in to receive email notification for the subsequent comments. 100% No Spam.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

Your company may have a policy on how they want you to address people in external business e-mail. If I didn’t know the person, and it was my first communication to him/her, I would use both names: John McDonald. They were merely doing their job and didn’t need to be thanked. Jane Watson of J. Who are you?

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

If something like this happens to you, you don’t need to panic. Don’t leave your presentation hanging. Comment by Lauren Elder on July 1, 2008 @ 8:33 am Got a wedding coming up and couldn’t even comprehend doing a speech without planning it out. 5) Conclude the presentation.

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Spouse hopped back under the covers (no, it wasn’t what you’re thinking!) But, if you do this at your office, you’ll be noticing that the office phone isn’t ringing, and that you aren’t getting any biz emails. Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change?

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

Three rules for effective time management : 1) Don’t Create Impossible Situations. Don’t get trapped into doing too much. Don’t multi-task. Time Management Time Management doesn’t mean rushing | iThoughts.de Learn to say no. Figure out what is important for you and focus on that.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. Comments Trackbacks Tweets that mention Learn to Say No | Ians Messy Desk -- Topsy.com Set Healthy Boundaries at Work | Ians Messy Desk Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Thanks for visiting!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 7, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Include policies on issues such as discrimination & discipline so that your position is clear and in writing. « Don’t Let Empty Pockets Hold You Back! Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. You want a little more.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 3, 2010

R-e-s-p-e-c-t Everyone wants to be treated with respect. You can easily set the right tone in the workplace by learning to respond to a basic need we all share… which is to be respected and valued. What you need? You know I got it! Or once-a-month, spring for dessert treats in honor of those celebrating birthdays in that calendar month.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

If you didn’t start planning Christmas in August, you can relieve some of December’s pressure by putting these on your November to-do list. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! In no time, we’ll be into the annual holiday season.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 7, 2010

If a visitor comes into your office, stand up to greet them and don’t invite them to sit down. With a little courtesy and the above steps, you shouldn’t have to resort to such drastic measures. Doesn’t alsways work so after a brief, pleasant chit-chat I simply tell folks that I am busy. Stand up for visitors.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 18, 2010

T – Take control of your life. 10 motivational killers Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! F – Family and Friends – are life’s greatest ‘F’ treasures. Don’t loose sight of them. G – Give more than what is enough. H – Hang on to your dreams.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 11, 2011

In this context, I found it difficult to set and implement a cancellation policy. By their mere existence, boundaries such as a cancellation policy set the foundation for mutual respect between the client and consultant. I placed the cancellation policy in my contract right above my guarantee. Religiously. Check The Checklist.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 11, 2010

Get Out in Front Don’t hide behind your material. You can’t buy confidence on eBay. Comment by Lauren -OfficeArrow on October 7, 2008 @ 7:57 am Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! The audience wants to connect with you.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations in a way that positively contributes to the achievement of team, office, and organization goals 6. And they don't need prodding or cajoling. Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Below are seven examples to help you do that. A different take on the to-do list.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

I’d like to post links to your articles from my blog but don’t see where to link them to! Like what you’ve said if there is an interruption then I don’t need to worry because I still have the time. -Jan However, you will not effectively move forward if you are constantly looking backwards.

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Loosely Speaking

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

I don’t have a handle on it yet, but, as you can see, I am back online. I don’t have a handle on it yet, but, as you can see, I am back online. Categories have vanished and linking is apparently broken, so my blogroll is gone and many of the links here on the front page don’t go where they should.

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