Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 26, 2010

Record meeting information on your calendar, then toss the memo. Make sure you really need it before you keep it. Toss out anything you no longer need. Don’t keep routine memos or anything that gives you information you already know or have. We you receive document revisions, toss the orginals.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

Advent Calendar Resources On-line – November 28 marks the start of the Advent season. December 1st is the day people starting popping the doors on Advent calendars and eating the little chocolates inside. These on-line advent calendars won’t produce any confections, but you will be able to mark the passage of the next 25 days.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2011

When: January 11, 2011 8:00 pm CST How: Listen on-line (via link above or dial in to (714) 202-9923 Add to your calendar now! When: January 11, 2011 8:00 pm CST How: Listen on-line (via link above or dial in to (714) 202-9923 Add to your calendar now! Have questions you want to make sure I answer?  Tweet in News & Updates!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

" BarbMcMahon :  Steph:  I really like Google calendar - nothing fancy, but easy to use and it emails reminders of birthdays, etc. Google tells about their Google Calendar tool in this way: " Organize your schedule and share events with friends.  With   Get your calendar on the go. 

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 30, 2010

My mother has gotten things done by using heavily annotated paper calendars. 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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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

January 20, 2011 2:00 PM CST (12:00 PM PST- 1:00 PM  MT- 3:00 PM EST) For 60 Minutes Learn how to battle the top time-stealers and take control of your office once-and-for-all with expert advice from productivity consultant and coach Stephanie LH Calahan Mark Your Calendar and Sign Up Today!

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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. Where you live, how much money you make, your job title and even your health have surprisingly small effects on your satisfaction with life. The following eight points summarize her findings. There’s a lot of common sense wrapped up in these steps.

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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. For group or departmental appreciations, consider a “Leave Work 30 Minutes Early Next Friday&# reward. You are limited only by your imagination and budget.

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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. When your boss is having a bad day, it can be easy to pass that mood along to you. But you can put a plan in place that will reduce your boss’ stress and, therefore, your own.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Immediately add that task to your digital calendar or task list, and set a reminder on your calendar closer to the due date. Changing the default view of your e-mail program so that the task or calendar screen shows instead of your in-box helps ensure you never lose sight of your tasks.     * Master calendars.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 19, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Boost Productivity by Picking the Best To-do List for You | Main | Manage Your Time More Effectively by Using the Right Calendar for You (guest post @TimeMgmtWriter) » If You Want to be Productive, Dont Focus on the Rock!   Or, follow us on Twitter !    Or, follow us on Twitter ! 

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software stock gifts - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc furniture shipping San Francisco Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

- How to Use Both For Optimal Professional & Personal Productivity (guest post by Meggin McIntosh) A question that often comes up in workshops as well as on my blog is this one: How do you suggest people use their calendar (planner) in conjunction with the tickler (1-31) files? What are your thoughts in this area?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 15, 2009

PS -- If you did not read my post about the Great Organizing Giveaway , you must mark your calendars for January 25th! PS -- If you did not read my post about the Great Organizing Giveaway , you must mark your calendars for January 25th! .  I hope that you have a wonderful remainder of 2009 and a fabulous entry into 2010!

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2010

A calendar is the easiest place to track such a list. Regular tasks can occur on a monthly cycle: e.g., paying bills. You can create date-based lists that will remind you to complete task which are regular, but not frequent. A to-do list can be as simple or as complex as you need.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

  Or, follow us on Twitter !    Or, follow us on Twitter !  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Or connect on Facebook !

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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. Many people overlook this crucial step and end up missing important appointments, deadlines or details. Get hooked on mnemonics. Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

List #1 – The weekly calendar. Drop those lesser priorities, which do not advance you towards reaching you goal(s). 3) Define Your Priorities Using the 3-List Method. All time management begins with planning. Use lists to set priorities, plan activities and measure progress. One approach is the 3-list method. Time is precious.

Management 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

I want to support that success, so I've decided to open my calendar and offer a limited number of f'ree strategy sessions via telephone or skype. I want to support that success, so I've decided to open my calendar and offer a limited number of f'ree strategy sessions via telephone or skype. Interested? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

  Once you receive the material, make sure that you schedule time on your calendar to consume it and take action. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   Time is the one thing you can’t make more of.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

T hen I just review each night for the next day to make sure I am on task - I take my daily to-dos from my master and I schedule my to-do mistycb   @ StephCalahan using iPhone apps:etodo,calendar & www.hassleme.co.uk/ deusami   @ StephCalahan Trying out a moleskin plan. Notes from all areas of life in the front.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

After conducting a survey of about 4000+ of my Twitter followers, I learned that people have a real challenge figuring out where to pay attention and how to figure it out. It is not getting a drink or seeing what your buds are up to on Twitter/Facebook.   Or, follow us on Twitter !  That's it!

Management 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Work With Stephanie « The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In | Main | Want a Paper Planner for 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? Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Look Ahead I have found that in order to save time, the last thing I do at night is to "look ahead" By look ahead, I mean that I check my calendar and tickler file for what I have scheduled tomorrow. Thanks to Lisa Montanaro of LM Organizing Solutions, LLC 4.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 10, 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? Feel free, but please give me proper credit and let me know so that I can thank you!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Schedule = Success My favorite is: There is no tool more useful to me than an electronic calendar (Outlook, ACT, Thunderbird, Google, it doesn't matter what brand.) 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

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Try This Instead Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out You Can Make a Difference in YOUR Productivity in 7 Minutes! Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? Do You Hate Your To-Do List?

Networking 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Decide now what you would like to accomplish in the next year, then plan some uninterrupted time in your calendar to work toward these goals. 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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The Marq

JANUARY 7, 2010

In other words, I wanted to be able to access my email, calendar, tasks, and notes from anywhere. The Tasks in Google Calendar is measly and doesn’t have the ability to set priorities, recurring tasks, and, most importantly, synch with my phone. Google Apps did everything except Tasks. Problem solved. TheMarq.com.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Maybe You Should | Main | The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In » Do You Hate Your To-Do List?   Or, follow us on Twitter !  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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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Add dated or calendar items to a tickler file system or a diary as soon as they arrive. To be more productive, allocate 15 minutes each week. Initially it may take you longer to catch up if you have a large pile, but 15 minutes is manageable. We all can find this much time in our schedules.

2007 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

  So, the next time you have a project that is important consider the following: Block the time on your calendar.   If you find your mind wandering or have a strong desire to check Twitter, resist! © 2010 Copyright Calahan Solutions, Inc. – Email is the ultimate distraction that most of us face now. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  Also, when you come across papers that are date driven, make sure to add an entry to your calendar/planner to remind you to do things.  Take care of yourself - you are the only you that you have Get your health in order We hear this all of the time, but it still holds true.    Avoid backlog. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

  Rather than having sticky notes all over your desk for things you want to get done, put the tasks on your calendar.  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? When in doubt, schedule it out! 

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Men With Pens

AUGUST 12, 2010

Most of the time, these mistakes create lots of problems: financial, health, reputation, and more. Also, work with your calendar when projects come knocking at your door – don’t just say yes. Friend them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, and engage them in conversation once in a while. Know yourself and your schedules.

Finance 40

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 April, 2009 New Hire Overload I remember starting a new job at a law firm and on my first day I was handed a 3-inch white binder and told to read it. As I was going through the manual, I saw chapters on office procedures, confidentiality, health and safety, security and more. Dealing in real time.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Our organization uses Google Apps for our e-mail, calendar and cloud solution. If there is a task involved, then schedule it in your calendar or put it in your task list. 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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