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New job, new culture, new language

Laughing all the Way to Work

You have to learn a whole new way of doing things, from how to log onto the computer to filling out a purchase order form. He cautioned that I was running a marathon, not a sprint and I should give myself time to learn and not be too hard on myself if I didn't know everything right away. That has been good advice.

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The little things

Laughing all the Way to Work

When learning something new it is usually the little things that can seem overwhelming. I just learnt a new program to search patient names for information and medical records. I was nervous the first day I had to take minutes at an advisory committee meeting. Give yourself time to learn and you will eventually get it.

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16 Rich Habits

Success

Very often the boards and committees of nonprofits are made up of wealthy, successful people. They understand that you can learn and educate yourself only by listening to what other people have to say. The more you learn about your relationships, the more you can help them. One perk of volunteering is the company you’ll keep.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

Dr. Rajinder Atwal Medical Director, CEO, Founder, Family Physician, M.D., She is the founder, CEO and medical director of Bathurst Walk-in Clinic and Family Practice, which serves marginalized communities. With a focus on the intersection of mindset, strategy and wellness, her Believe-Own-Learn-Design (B.O.L.D.) With the U.S.

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Stress Epidemic--30 Ways to Chill Out!

Office Dynamics

I’ve spent the better part of my adult life learning techniques to manage my own stress. My message today is not meant to be a clinical assessment of the causes of stress, nor a substitute for professional medical treatment or advice. Get off of boards or committees that you’ve outgrown or which add to your stress.

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Stress Epidemic--30 Ways to Chill Out!

Office Dynamics

I’ve spent the better part of my adult life learning techniques to manage my own stress. My message today is not meant to be a clinical assessment of the causes of stress, nor a substitute for professional medical treatment or advice. Get off of boards or committees that you’ve outgrown or which add to your stress.

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Colour Coding Works.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was in back-to-back Committee meetings and I decided to use two different colours of folders, a blue one for the Committee members, with an attendance sheet stapled to the inside cover for my purposes, along with their meeting packages, and a red one for the Chair with everything the Chair was going to need. (New