Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

The article “ Don't Get Your Time Stolen -- 6 Mistakes to Avoid ” was terrific [.] But when I looked for my notes later, I couldn't find them. They weren't in the journal I usually use to write notes out by hand. And they weren't in my notetaking program. I set up four email accounts.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

We frequently talk about to-do lists and planning, but you often don't hear us talk about those things that you complete.  We frequently talk about to-do lists and planning, but you often don't hear us talk about those things that you complete.  A different take on the to-do list.   You do!   You do!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

  I don't care what tool you receive your e-mail in, you still have to manage it or it will run you.  Just taking a few minutes to dump those that aren't currently helpful is like dropping the junk mail in the trash on the way in from the mailbox!   I'm not of that school of thought.  Do The Dump!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Stay at home mothers have SO much stuff that pushes for space in their schedule that working mothers just don't have to deal with. " If the answer to either of these questions is NO, then don't do it! Our own mothers are the worst at not taking our work from home seriously. See you there!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

I don't know of many people that would look at Jordan as a failure in basketball.    Go out and do it and don't be afraid to fail.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   My son is on a YMCA team, my husband co-coaches and I keep stats. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 31, 2010

  "I don't have time!"    "I don't have time!"    Yet, it still does not all get done. | Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   Is your list done?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

  I don't know about you, but "rusting out" is not the way I want to go.  Publilius Syrus~ These quotes inspire me to focus on moving forward even when I don't want to.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   What helps you? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 1, 2010

If you don't make the first beta release, stay tuned because we will be adding people continuously during the Beta period. Organizer and Virtual Assistant Training Coming Too I know I have a number of professional organizers and virtual assistants that read this blog and I don't want to leave you out either. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 4, 2009

"  I can't stand that game!  "  I can't stand that game!    Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? | 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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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 21, 2010

She is thinking of taking the videos down after a short amount of time, so I don't know how long they will be up.)  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   Productivity is not about being busy.    Share it with them!    Click away!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   Keep reading to learn more!   Share your comments below. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 6, 2010

Building a successful long-term profitable business isn't about "marketing" your business, it's about "managing" your business - the marketing comes once you have your management systems in place. this is a really important concept, and once you've got to grips with this, marketing becomes a whole lot easier!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 28, 2010

  Sometimes we are so focused on the little things that we think we "need" to do that when we don't do them, we feel we have slipped up.   family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   It can be however, all in how you look at it. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

  Today you will learn about 12 business productivity tools that they can't live without. The most successful business owners and professionals effectively use tools to manage their time, space and information.    I asked some of my colleagues and readers to share their favorites.    1. Celebrate success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 16, 2009

  It won't take long and it will help the team tremendously.    It won't take long and it will help the team tremendously.  Work With Stephanie « With a Little Help From My Friends | Main | Cause and Effect - Productivity is an Action, Not a Result @QuietSpacing » AboutOne is About YOU!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

And they don't need prodding or cajoling. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Or even if they do know, can they make the distinction to employees without using "performance appraisal" jargon? Below are seven examples to help you do that.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 27, 2010

When you don't know how long a task will take, you may either over or underestimate the amount of time needed.   Don't let this be you!)   Assume that most people want added responsibilities (don't you?). Be efficient and focus your efforts on one thing at a time. Clutter Free Up Your Time!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 22, 2010

" ~  CourtneyWilding  ~ Often we do it when we aren't thinking about it.    [You don't think the world is flat do you?] "If I had thought about it, I wouldn't have done the experiment. "Reagan doesn't have that presidential look. " "That virus is a pussycat."

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009 Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In-person, “Snail&# Mail/Memos Have you ever received an email from someone who just started at the company asking you to do something and you haven’t been introduced? DO use email for informational purposes (i.e.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

We can't manage time, only what we do with it. If you don't know about Roboform ( [link] ) you're spending unnecessary time looking up passwords for regularly used websites. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Thanks to Robin Bridson 3.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

.  I have also had clients tell me that their reminders don't work because they just ignore them.  PS - Since you've gotten this far, why don't you subscribe! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Try This Instead What do you think? 

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Some examples would be managing a company website, creating, editing and writing a company newsletter or creating promotional materials, invitations and brochures for marketing events. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter! Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 13, 2010

  [Steph Says: You might even consider letting go of many that you don't reference anymore to free up space for new.] .    [Steph Says: You might even consider letting go of many that you don't reference anymore to free up space for new.] Endless interruptions throughout your work day?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Know Yourself This sounds so simple doesn't it?    Get rid of the activities and projects (and sometimes even people) that don't fit.    Set Boundaries Do you say "yes" to everything, because you don't want to dissapoint someone with a "no"? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

JaniceSimon   @ StephCalahan No, I don't.   Buffy Perry Ater I think what clutters up FB is all the " going to the store now, gotta pick up something for supper" "gonna clean house today" isn't this twitter material ? .  don't play why are they sending it to me?

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 College May Not be for Everyone, but Education is So you’re thinking, “I don’t have time to go back to school&# or “I won’t feel right being in a room filled with people who could be my kids or at least a very young sister or brother&#. Get certified. Need a speaker/presenter?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 20, 2010

The -- I can't help it because of XXXX story I have struggled with migraine attacks that were quite severe for a number of years.    I can't get a break.  I want to be a good provider for my family, but I can't possibly get ahead in this economy. .  I needed a new story and maybe you do too.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Unfortunately we can't get around the 20 list limit. Can the Lists Be Seen in Twitter or Do I Have to Go to Your Site? | Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? .  Keep reading to learn what I learned.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Tweet I have often said that New Year's Resolutions don't work and that you really should make solid goals instead.  The new year brings new hope for your small business!    Unfortunately, somewhere in the back of your mind you realize that the resolutions you have made in the past were not always realized. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

.  1 - "If it can't be perfect, why do it?"   However, most people I talk to tell me that they don't have enough space.    If you have to search through stuff that you don't use to find the things you do use, you are wasting time.  Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

  I have so many piles and I don't want to file it all." Don't Let this Happen to You!   Don't print unless you absolutely have to.    I have so many piles and I don't want to file it all."   That certainly has not happened, has it?! Make Sure You Back it Up!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

  You won't read that here.  Always been like this don't know why? 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.  juliebavi   oh, I never skip!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

  We make lists so that we don't forget the things we want to do.    I've tried my phone and outlook, but I find that I don't even look at those lists.    Don't make a list!!    It will not be different than any other to-do list if you don't follow this step.)

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  They are not sure where their hard-earned money is spent and they don't have solid plans for the future.   Now is the time to let go of the excuses that you don't have time, are too tired or don't know how.     Imagine what you could do if you weren't searching! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Work With Stephanie « You Can Steal Time Back From Email | Main | Increase Your Positive Energy and Productivity by Being Thankful » Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention "I just can't focus Stephanie.    I've tried different systems and they don't work.  Get physical! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Sometimes we get excited about an idea and can't stop brainstorming on ways to make it come to pass. Turn your ideas into profits by organizing your thoughts into action steps. | 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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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

| Main | Your Etiquette Practice Could be Killing Your Productivity » 5 Easy Ways Kick-Start Your Daily Personal Productivity As you search for your ultimate personal productivity blueprint, don't forget to think about how you get going in the morning.    Don't like to get physical? 

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