Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 25, 2010

Have a Centralized Calendar. A family calendar can help you track what is going on for all family members. Back-to-school adds a whole new layer of commitments and stresses on top of the things that regularly need to be done. They don’t want to think about school a day earlier than necessary.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

Drop those lesser priorities, which do not advance you towards reaching you goal(s). List #1 – The weekly calendar. List #3 – Goals and plans Avoid Distractions and Lack of Focus. Emotional blocks – boredom, daydreaming, stress, guilt, anger and frustration reduce concentration. Try positive self-talk.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 10, 2010

Imagine finishing all of your urgent tasks each day and having the freedom to accomplish your highest level goals. and how to achieve your most heartfelt goals more effortlessly and in a fraction of the time. P.S. Remember, the bonus gifts are yours only when you reserve your copy before the cut-off. To your success!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Today it’s the Mayan calendar that has people in an uproar! State you or someone you know studies Adminology and knows their stuff by ordering today’s special gift bundle for $9.00 (receive the Adminology logo’d coffee mug & sticky note cube). Who among us doesn't remember the perceived crisis of Y2K?

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2010

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. Your boss will see you are saving her time and see you as a stress-reducer. Your calm demeanor will lower everyone’s stress level.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 24, 2011

In the future, try to deal with mail or faxes as they come in – either respond, toss or file – and make it a goal to touch each piece of paper only ONCE. File or toss that pile of papers into your newly streamlined filing system. Clean up electronic files and documents. Don’t you feel energized already?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 14, 2012

Thanks to Margit Crane of Gifted With ADD. Now break that into a few big parts of that goal. If not, I have at least made progress toward my eventual goal, and I can take another bite tomorrow. If I don't tackle them head on, they will stress me out all day so I try to knock them out as soon as possible.

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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. Develop strategies for coping with stress and hardships. Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky , of the University of California, has conducted considerable research in the area of personal satisfaction. The following eight points summarize her findings.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Tech glitches happen all the time and 2 people controlling one person's calendar is not the easiest thing. Start reading now about your company's mission, strategy, and goals. Where will you get flowers, baby gifts, birthday cakes, catered lunch, a venue for the holiday party, wine, a list of all the hot restaurants in town?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

This is a powerful gift and must be used wisely. Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   When I asked him about the tiny papers, he said they all represented an item that he needed to take care of.    One of his frustrations was figuring out how to balance all of the important tasks that he had on his plate. PAY ATTENTION!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets The cards are all made with recycled paper and you can even include a gift if you like and this company will send it off for you. I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I also handle his executive calendar and work in the office with him. I hated the mental stress and burden of putting everyone else first and getting only the usual thank you’s and words of appreciation. I would also volunteer at work and socialize with my co-workers during the holiday gift wrapping parties.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Use the notebook for everything you want to keep track of: to do lists, grocery lists, client meetings, phone calls, dreams and goals. " The playing field of the world is leveling off which means that the competition, pace and stress levels are at maximum. Utilize your calendar to schedule tasks. In the calendar.

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On The Job

JANUARY 4, 2010

I also have found that it pays to be more realistic when setting goals for myself. Don’t make such sweeping plans that you would have to clone yourself a dozen times in order to accomplish a goal. Deciding to be a nicer person is a wonderful goal, and one many people like to put on their resolution list. Improve skills.

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 1, 2012

I can't stress enough how important I've found this to be--especially with people closest to you in your business. Every morning, for instance, I get out of bed, scan my calendar on my Blackberry to just remind myself of what's on tap for the day, do yoga. This may be my newest lesson, gifted to me by my friend Molly.

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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. 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). To be more productive, allocate 15 minutes each week. Just a suggestion.

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