Success

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Check out these nine ideas for where to volunteer on Thanksgiving so you can get involved in your community this holiday season. Many hospitals and nursing homes invite community members to share a meal or spend time with residents during the holidays. Your local animal shelter or rescue is a great place to volunteer on Thanksgiving.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Whether you’re managing the company holiday party, setting up your employee programming for the season ahead, or planning a last minute summer get-together for your team, organizing events that are creative and engaging can feel like an added burden on top of your day-to-day operational and administrative responsibilities. Set clear goals.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The holiday season is beginning to ramp up, and your thoughts may be consumed by Black Friday deals or how to make your nana's pecan pie. It's no secret that work often can be stressful. How about a "happy-holidays-and-I'd like- to-connect" message via LinkedIn?

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Success

APRIL 5, 2023

We typically praise the person who is last to leave the office and works during weekends and holidays. Stress causes mental blocks that hamper creativity. Stress also can cause physical ailments. Overeating , which is a response to stress , is another strain on the body caused by overworking. What do you plan on doing?

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Success

MAY 9, 2022

Whether it’s an anniversary vacation, a birthday trip, an annual convention or a trip home for the holidays that’s been continuously wiped off our calendars, we’ve all experienced having our decision-making power effectively paused. What about our deposit? What will we do instead? Will THAT be safe?!

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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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Karen Vivarelli

JANUARY 11, 2024

Talk about how you can solve your client’s pain points – how will they feel when they work with you i.e. offload tasks to you to relieve stress and overwhelm, not having to do everything themselves 9. Tips on how your client can manage their calendar using time blocking 27. Client testimonial 10. Favourite quote or meme 11.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

It was a horrible year; a stressful year; a depressing year.” Look at your calendar between now and year-end. Consider your commitments, schedules, things you need to do, holiday events, and block necessary time to reduce stress. Many of you might be thinking, “Thank goodness this year is over.

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Go Burrows

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Stressed about holiday gifting? She has an extensive background in strategic calendar management, planning international and domestic travel, event planning, onboarding of high-level executives among many other skills. I was truly inspired by Liza’s confidence and joy in spite of the hard times. CONNECT WITH LIZA.

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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

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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Karen Vivarelli

JUNE 23, 2022

We are well into the depths of winter this month in the Southern Hemisphere and for our Northern friends, you are really getting into that summer holiday spirit. Welcome to July and a new financial year if you’re an Aussie! July has you covered with days like Pina Colada Day and Ice Cream Day!

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

If you want to reduce the stress associated with the holiday season, get an early start on holiday planning. Then December comes along and your stress level is higher than a mountain climber hanging off a cliff by his fingertips. Christmas is generally associated with love, joy and goodwill toward men.

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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. 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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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

For those of you have been in a shopping mall recently, I'm sure you've noticed the holiday decorations that hit the stores sometime after Flag Day in July. E-mail doesn't have to dominate your life, and you can put an end to e-mail being nothing but a huge time suck and stress-inducing activity, they claim.

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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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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Operation Shower is a non-profit organization that honors the sacrifices American military families make by producing and coordinating unit-wide baby showers for expecting military families in a deployment or high stress situation. The One Million for $1 Million site ( [link] ) provides information on the party agenda and prizes.

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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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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Next, turn your calendar over to January 15, 2011. And now relax and enjoy your holidays with friends and family, knowing that in a little while, you’ll turn to that page and when you do, you’ll commit to learning and growing in those areas so that it never has to bother you again. Don’t give in to shame or guilt!

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Next, turn your calendar over to January 15, 2011. And now relax and enjoy your holidays with friends and family, knowing that in a little while, you’ll turn to that page and when you do, you’ll commit to learning and growing in those areas so that it never has to bother you again. Don’t give in to shame or guilt!

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

List #1 – The weekly calendar. Emotional blocks – boredom, daydreaming, stress, guilt, anger and frustration reduce concentration. When you enjoy what you are doing, it reduces stress. When stress is reduced, you work more efficiently. 3) Define Your Priorities Using the 3-List Method. Time is precious.

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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. 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? Don't forget about official, company, school, and religious holidays.

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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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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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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. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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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. If that is not happening, schedule yourself in their calendar. Keep up to date on their calendar and look ahead to see what is coming up and what your boss might need to prepare for that. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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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

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. 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

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

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

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. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. A firm but short handshake is all it takes.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

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? Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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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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