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JULY 21, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Personal Time Management Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on July 21, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. A Key to a Better Life Personal time management is about focus. Thanks for visiting!

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. By breaking Christmas preparations down into small, easy-to-take steps, the Countdown gives you a holiday head-start for a stress-free Christmas season. Thanks for visiting! If you want tips, tools and advice on an organized Christmas, visit Organized Christmas.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Your manager’s perception is reality. 2) Be a stress-buster Your stress level is directly correlated to the boss’s stress level. But you can put a plan in place that will reduce your boss’ stress and, therefore, your own.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. If your desk harbours mounds of papers, books, files and personal accessories, you may be adding unnecessary stress to your day. Thanks for visiting! An organized desk — at school, home, or in your private office — will help you relax and become more productive.

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JUNE 1, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. The people leader role can also be stressful. As a manager , you’re expected to juggle priorities and take responsibility for the quality of your work and the work of your team members’. Manage expectations. Thanks for visiting! What is Burnout?

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APRIL 16, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Anxiety is a natural state that exists any time we are under stress. Giving a presentation normally causes stress. Almost everyone experiences some stress before presentations, even when the speech is as simple as, “tell the group something about yourself.”

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MAY 14, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Be careful what you say in stressful situations. I work in a call center and sometimes the stress of the job alone is enough to keep you on the edge. Thanks for visiting! If you work full-time, you spend at least 35% of your waking hours on the job.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. If you want to reduce the stress associated with the holiday season, get an early start on holiday planning. If you want to reduce the stress associated with the holiday season, get an early start on holiday planning. Thanks for visiting!

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AUGUST 25, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Back-to-school adds a whole new layer of commitments and stresses on top of the things that regularly need to be done. Thanks for visiting! Image via Wikipedia I posted this about a year ago and it is appropriate to bring forward. Tighten up current household systems.

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MAY 19, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Taking on more than you can manage only leads to frustration as nothing gets done very well. However, many people run around stressed because they’re saying yes to everybody but themselves. That will give you the confidence to manage your work assertively.

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JUNE 28, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. In their book, Listen Up : How To Improve Relationships, Reduce Stress , Barker and Watson say that trying to top the other person’s story is one of those irritating habits that interferes with our ability to listen well. Thanks for visiting!

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Develop strategies for coping with stress and hardships. And thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on my blog. Thanks for visiting! Getting plenty of sleep, exercising, stretching, smiling and laughing can all enhance your mood in the short term.

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JUNE 9, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Manage paper effectively – Barbara Hemphill, author of The Paper Tiger, offers the FAT principle for paper burden: file it, act on it, or toss it. Manage your time – Plan when you’re going to tackle tasks and allow enough time to complete all or part of them.

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MAY 24, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. In some organizations, it is women who have pushed for family-friendly policies since they are usually the primary caregivers, responsible for child care, eldercare and health care as well as primarily responsible for household management (shopping, meals, laundry, cleaning etc.)

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JUNE 2, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Find out what was managed was you were away, what new issues have arisen and add these to your mind-sweep list. com 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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AUGUST 31, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. A Christmas Planning Checklist for November – One of the best ways to reduce the stress of holiday planning is to spread it over a number of months or even throughout the year. Meet the Blog: Get Organized Now Productivity Did you enjoy this post?

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This happens to me quite often, since I help about 30 people, including 6 managers. The best way to deal with stressful situations like this is to stop, take a breath and relax for a few minutes. Just getting out the tension will release any anxiety and stress you may have. Exercise can do wonders.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Having set an organizational pattern and knowing where you are going takes some of the stress out of the situation. Thanks for visiting! Has this happened to you? You’re attending a meeting. You’re not expecting to say anything, just sit and listen.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Resource Information: Life Coach Kathy Gates specializes in helping people who are ready to create a simpler, less stressful, more joyful and meaningful lifestyle. LifeBang LifePro » Blog Archive » ?????????? Thanks for visiting! » ??????????

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JULY 28, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Initially it may take you longer to catch up if you have a large pile, but 15 minutes is manageable. Personally I prefer askSam and (either way) it takes time and effort to implement but for every hour I put into it, it probably saves me four (and reduces stress).

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APRIL 9, 2010

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Don’t manage anyone at work? Released Time Management Tip Productivity Did you enjoy this post? Thanks for visiting! Lynn was tapped to head up the project team for a major company restructuring. These same solutions can apply to the problem of a too-full mind.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

  Consider proper storage needs as well as ergonomic needs.    There are a number of tools that can help you with your marketing, time management and more.    It is OK to take a walk or participate in another activity to relieve stress.    Child care is essential to getting things done. 

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MARCH 6, 2008

If the management at your organization doesnt care about whats going on, is this really a place that you want to be at? Lifes too short to stress out! You mentioned that youve spoken to your supervisor, HR, etc. Did you take it up each level all the way to the top? Dont drive yourself nuts about these things.

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