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Tip: It’s how you can help them, your expertise, your values, it’s less about YOU and more about THEM and what you can do to make their lives easier! Video tutorial on how to [insert a task you do regularly for your client] 4. How-to tips eg how to use Asana or Trello with a VA 5. Your latest blog post 3.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

I just received this article written by Lynn Gaertner-Johnston of Syntax Training and wanted to pass it along to you as it has some great tips for holiday messaging. I know you will be spending the holidays without your wife, Kathryn, for the first time. Words for Holiday Messages. Happy holidays! Happy holidays!

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Holiday Time Management Tip – Share the Workload Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on November 3, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Image via Wikipedia There’s nothing like a major holiday, such as Christmas, to ratchet up the pressure on your schedule. Ask for help.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Plan Ahead for Christmas Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on November 1, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. 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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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

There are several holidays throughout they year that naturally lend themself to you taking some downtime — there is no need for you to continue to remain a slave to your business! The solution is simple … you plan it in your calendar. The first step, and most important step, is to actually schedule your time off in your calendar.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to be of More Value to Your Boss Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 6, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. 2) Be a stress-buster Your stress level is directly correlated to the boss’s stress level. Thanks for visiting! Be professional.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Manage Time Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 12, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. List #1 – The weekly calendar. Emotional blocks – boredom, daydreaming, stress, guilt, anger and frustration reduce concentration. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

In no time, we’ll be into the annual holiday season. Here are links to Christmas and holiday related posts at Ian’s Messy Desk. Start Your Christmas Planning in August – Organized Christmas has a Holiday Grand Plan. Writing the perfect thought or holiday letter will make your Christmas greetings memorable.

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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. How would you characterize school mornings in your home; crazy and chaotic or calm and cheerful? Back-to-school adds a whole new layer of commitments and stresses on top of the things that regularly need to be done.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 24, 2013

In last week’s blog I wrote about assistants working together as a team and part of the blog discussed how we should cover for each other when one of us is off sick or on holiday. Ensure you have access to the calendars and emails for all of the people you are assisting, even if they are highly senior.

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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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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

I was hoping that you might have insight/advice on how to create project work/better assist a C-Level exec that has never had an admin before. Tech glitches happen all the time and 2 people controlling one person's calendar is not the easiest thing. Don't forget about official, company, school, and religious holidays.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

My favourite to-do list is a calendar timeline so I can see at a glance where I am at and what I need to do to get there. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. To generate a calendar in Word 2007, click on the Office Button (in the top left-hand corner). No surprises!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Now I am on holidays and preparing for a big move to a new home.

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On The Job

JANUARY 4, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, January 4, 2010 Eat your salad first, and other career strategies Every year I get loads of candy over the holidays, and every year I feel compelled to eat it as fast as possible.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Once a date is finalized I put it in my bosss calendar and confirm the meeting with the other participants. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. In todays working world it is probably the norm that we are going to work for more than one person, the question is how to balance it? If that is not happening, schedule yourself in their calendar. Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Good time management skills can help reduce confusion, stress, and even workload levels, so there are many benefits to making sure that time is well spent. Check: How much time is spent on e-mail? It gives you something to look at when you arrive the next morning and lets you know how to get busy right away. Excellent material!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work. We work in a very busy office so it was a nice surprise for her to receive it and helped put the stress of the office in perspective. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. She loved it! Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. I dont know the subject matter as well as they do because that is not my expertise, but I know how to take minutes. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

As ideas fall into place by category, I can begin to see how to prioritize and keep track of items daily. " 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. Thanks to Regina Lark,Ph.D.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. I am on holidays right now, but am always interested in what others are doing. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:37 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , kings and queens of the office , problems , professional assistant , royalty , stresses at work Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

Tools Options Preferences E-mail Options Advanced E-mail Options Unclick “Suggest names while completing To, cc and bcc…&# My life is much simply now with less stress. How important is it, really? I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. I shut it off! Excellent material!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

I was stressed out from the pace of work and also the length of a couple of special projects with a long lead time. We also got 2 floating/personal holidays, about 3-10 sick days, and also working in the entertainment industry, most places shut down for the last 10-14 days of the year. In the US, we have a lot of holidays.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. How to get Office fat fast. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. the next day!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

As an aside, pen and paper will suffice if I have to, but you can see that the checklist can help avoid any unnecessary stresses from happening. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Excellent material!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Get knowledgeable on how to work the various office equipment. One of the things they stressed was to hire well. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

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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. Related articles by Zemanta 8 Tips to Help You Clean Off Your Desk (ismckenzie.com) 3 Steps to a Permanently Clear Desk | zen habits (zenhabits.net) How Do You Keep Your Desk Clutter-free? To be more productive, allocate 15 minutes each week.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

Perhaps we put a lot of the stress on ourselves because we feel that every e-mail has to be replied to immediately. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

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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.    I personally LOVE how easy it is to manage all of the complex medical information we have in our family.  .  Read, sort and process your email and snail mail daily. 

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Brilliantly Better

JULY 17, 2010

One thing that you may not know, though, is that 2 months ago I had no idea about how to write an iPhone app. Learned how to create a project and what the folder structure means. Did a few tests with some sample projects to see how the building process works. Also, learned how to make a TableView reload.

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