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9 Early-Bird Tips for the Habitually Late

Success

I get places early by putting the time of the appointment or meeting in my calendar as 15 minutes earlier than it really is,” said upstate New Yorker Ruth E. But be honest about how long stuff takes—both travel and preparation. The day before an appointment, gather everything you will need (directions, medical records, etc.)

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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. . -- Wait a minute! I guess he thought I needed the help.

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Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out

Stephanie LH Calahan

Check out this great tool » Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out There are many ways to manage your time and activities.  What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why? What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why? Of all the calendar tools I know, this one handles tasks the best.

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Snail Mail 101

Clutter Coach

Similarly, one of you may be responsible for social engagements and medical appointments. This category includes bills, medical forms to file, an insurance or telephone plan to compare with what you have now, information about a product you intend to buy and a list of activities put on by a group you belong to. old catalogs.

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With a Little Help From My Friends

Stephanie LH Calahan

  As much as it might be humous to see what I would write while on pain medication, I'm not sure I would want any of it published.  PS -- If you did not read my post about the Great Organizing Giveaway , you must mark your calendars for January 25th! To your success! in News & Updates! To your success!

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When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

Laughing all the Way to Work

That makes it difficult when I am supposed to be organizing his calendar, but since I am responsible to organize his time and in spite of my frustration, I have to make it work. So what can you do when your boss is ruining your perfectly scheduled calendar? Internal meetings can usually be changed more easily so start there.

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

Laughing all the Way to Work

Secure the date and time in his or her calendar, taking into consideration travel time if outside the office. State the purpose of the meeting in the calendar appointment as well as who will be at the meeting (i.e. Enter it in calendar. Meeting with Mr. Brown and Ms. Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time.