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Calendar "ah ha"

Laughing all the Way to Work

© 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. Lets enjoy our day together.© Another one I never use.

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How to Plan Ahead for Christmas

Ian's Messy Desk

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. Organize Your Gift List Sit down and review you gift list at the beginning of November.

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Getting Things Done with Lotus Notes

Ian's Messy Desk

Great tips and tricks for productive use of the To Do’s, Calendar, Email, Contacts, and more. I’ve got a tool that may be of interest to you, as it will help make Notes-based weekly reviews easier. A 35 page step-by-step manual for optimizing Notes as a personal productivity tool.

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Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 November, 2009 Preparing your boss for meetings away from the office or at home I had a good tip from my boss that I have used to help me prepare him for meetings whether they are away or at home. State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will be at the meeting (i.e.

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How to be of More Value to Your Boss

Ian's Messy Desk

Then review each element one by one and look for new relationships among the parts. 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. or, “Suppose nobody had ever done this before, how would I make a fresh start?” Tear the problem apart.

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8 Steps Toward a More Satisfying Life

Ian's Messy Desk

Unfortunately, our calendars and to-do lists often get in the way of common sense. Some psychologists suggest taking “mental photographs&# of pleasurable moments to review in less happy times. The following eight points summarize her findings. There’s a lot of common sense wrapped up in these steps. Count your blessings.

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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" Now I am on holidays and preparing for a big move to a new home. Lets enjoy our day together.©