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How to Plan Ahead for Christmas

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If you want to reduce the stress associated with the holiday season, get an early start on holiday planning. To reduce holiday stress this year, create a holiday checklist to make the season go smoothly. Organize Your Gift List Sit down and review you gift list at the beginning of November.

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Getting Things Done with Lotus Notes

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I’ve got a tool that may be of interest to you, as it will help make Notes-based weekly reviews easier. Comments Ian, feel free to get in touch with me and to keep me posted about your GTD implementation in Lotus Notes. Be sure to add your name to the list at [link].

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How to be of More Value to Your Boss

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Then review each element one by one and look for new relationships among the parts. Review last year’s calendar to determine what may come up in the next few months, then meet with your boss about what she hopes to accomplish. or, “Suppose nobody had ever done this before, how would I make a fresh start?” Tear the problem apart.

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Silence your inner critic

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Take time to review them, particularly when self-doubt is hammering away at you. Personal affirmations – Counter the negative talk with positive. Have a routine where you regularly work to boost your self confidence. Carry the affirmations with you in a notebook, journal or on index cards. Action – Just do it, as the Nike slogan exclaims.

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8 Steps Toward a More Satisfying Life

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Some psychologists suggest taking “mental photographs&# of pleasurable moments to review in less happy times. Focus on the sweetness of a ripe strawberry or the warmth of the sun when you step out from the shade. Thank a mentor.

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How to Give an Impromptu Speech

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4) Review the main points. (Tell them) Talk through each point from your preview sentence. Having set an organizational pattern and knowing where you are going takes some of the stress out of the situation. Tell them what you told them) Reinforce the main ideas you’ve touched upon by briefly restating them. 5) Conclude the presentation.

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Using Email Effectively

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Related articles by Zemanta 30 reviews of E-mailing (rateitall.com) Related Posts: Bits and Pieces November 9 Hacking Email: 99 Email Security and Productivity Tips links for 2006-07-25 Communication Did you enjoy this post? Using the wrong address in an e-mail can delay or even prevent the delivery of a message to the intended recipients.

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