ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Reduce Stress. That includes how you respond to stress in your life. Stress is detramental to healthy neuroplasticity. Start by reducing the amount of stress that you have in your life. Stress can be situational as well as environmental. Stress can be situational as well as environmental. Look at both areas.

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

Two of the best benefits of dealing with my work email in this fashion is that I’m not stressed out come Monday morning and I’m on top of any questions my boss has first thing in the morning. When I log out, I am familiar with what’s happening and have my inbox in tip top shape to tackle the following Monday morning.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 23, 2010

What is remarkable, especially for business owners accustomed to working ten-plus hours daily, is that it is very possible to minimize your workload, cut down on stress, and enjoy more free time. These four tips will help you make your business empire less tiresome, less stressful, and significantly more per-hour profitable.

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

Posted by Life Coach on April 04, 2010 thanks for the post, really informative and it has given me some ideas for my own career. Follow us on Facebook Get Twitter updates View our Squidoo lens Assistant Training for Professional Success ProAssisting Links powered by IngBoo Click here for more info about our links! Share it with others.

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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. You can provide needed information, support, data and resources without your boss asking for it. Respect your boss’s time.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Staring at a blank screen when you desperately want to create content and serve your audience can be stressful. Don't share identifying information unless you have permission.). Chat with Stephanie on Google+ | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube. How is it the same or different from what others in your industry share?

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

Be careful what you say in stressful situations. Don’t listen to what others say about you : The person making comments about you may not be fully informed. I work in a call center and sometimes the stress of the job alone is enough to keep you on the edge. Speak up : Greet you co-workers as you meet them through the day.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

However, many people run around stressed because they’re saying yes to everybody but themselves. When someone fails to provide all the information she needs to do her job, she explains: “I understand that you need this report by tomorrow. One colleague always submitted incomplete information for a monthly report.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

The Wall Street Journal reported that the average person spends over 150 hours per year just looking for information.    The Esselte company conducted a study of over 2,600 executives and found that the average executive wastes 6 week a year just looking for lost documents and information. 

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Make some general introductory comments, such as, “I’m pleased to be here today to provide some information. Having set an organizational pattern and knowing where you are going takes some of the stress out of the situation. Before you launch into your topic, give yourself time to get collected. 4) Review the main points.

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Productivity Bits

JULY 6, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. I cannot stress enough the importance of the To-Do List. If you google the term “moleskine&# , you will run into countless information for and about the notebook. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Series Outline: Introduction.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Little Things Really Can Make a Big Impact | Main | Want Help Making Lists on Twitter? They can carry the to appointments, allowing their physician to review it & connect symptoms w/factors such as stress/other environmental causes.   Or, follow us on Twitter ! 

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 20, 2010

From state-based rankings to local city information, a tailored local search presence can be a huge asset for your business. List your address and business details in Google’s local search information, keep location data clear on your website, and ensure that your submitted address is correct. Build local links. out of 5 [ ?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Too much information.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

Disorganization is so prevalent in the workplace that the Professional Organizers in Canada estimates a typical office worker wastes 150 hours a year – almost one month – searching for misplaced information. For someone earning $50,000 a year, that translates to a loss of $3,842 a year.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. If it is a planned time off then you can meet with your buddy and give them any instructions or information they will need to handle in your absence and any contact names and numbers. Too much information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well. .© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2010 Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks. 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. She loved it!

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 21, 2010

There are six areas in your life that can be improved through effective time management: The physical – being healthy with less stress and fatigue. Comments Good Information. Time management is about getting results, not about being busy. The intellectual – learning and knowledge growth and management.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 9, 2010

These same solutions can apply to the problem of a too-full mind. Here are 5 overwhelm-busting techniques humans can borrow from the computer: 1. But humans have a definite edge on computers.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

Develop a process and strategy for how you will schedule your week, day, hour and you will have less stress worrying about getting things done.  Your Physical Information (Paper, books, binders, etc.)   FINDING what you are looking for is the most important aspect of a good physical information system. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

   Once you order, you will get an  ACTION GUIDE with the place to take notes and access to call-in information and bonus material.  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   Meet Our Expert!

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 27, 2010

If you find this information helpful, I would love it if you wanted to put a link to this on your site. For websites with great information, there are many. It’s packed with awesome information and updated regularly. Want To Link To This Article? Feel free to grab the code below. out of 5 [ ? My favorite is [link].

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 11, 2010

Now that you’re car is empty, it’s time to stock it and organize it for stress-free travel. We do this by organizing space, information, and time. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

  Still others get completely overwhelmed with the information drowning their in-boxes on a daily basis.  Be careful not to send long rambling emails, make sure your action items are clear and concise, include deadlines and all necessary information. Ask yourself if you REALLY want to receive that information.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 December, 2009 Meetings Plus: Taking them offline I organize a lot of meetings in a day, week, month; heck, even into next year. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.© Do you like what you do?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2008 Kings and Queens of the Office A friend was telling me about an Executive Assistant who has taken on a superior attitude at work and seems to think she is the Queen, looking down her nose on all her subjects, the other assistants. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Resource Information: Life Coach Kathy Gates specializes in helping people who are ready to create a simpler, less stressful, more joyful and meaningful lifestyle. How can i help you get you information out to more people? Visit www.reallifecoach.com to learn more.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The most successful business owners and professionals effectively use tools to manage their time, space and information.  Best Tool My favorite is: The Paper Tiger software Because: I always have all my information at my fingertips and can find things right away. » 12 Business Productivity Tools They Can Not Live Without!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 July, 2009 Monty Python Officeland One of my former bosses said working with me was like being in a Monty Python movie. Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.© Do you like what you do?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 September, 2008 Going Checklist Crazy I am organizing a Board meeting and I have checklists and to-do lists coming out of my ears. 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. Too much information.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

6 Ways to Recover 1 - Eliminate "analysis paralysis" -- Today knowledge workers lose on average 25% of the workday to Information Overload. 2 - Stop the "time sucking" activities -- Email and social networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Digg, etc.) via Basex: [link]. 

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 30 March, 2009 When working isnt fun: Ho hum, ho hum, its off to work I go. An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.© Do you like what you do?

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 13, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Chances are that running your business will not only take up your time physically, but to begin with you may also find yourself emotionally drained, and during stressful periods this can place huge emotional pressure on relationships. start-up in business.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2008 Are you worried about job security? Have that information so you can be a problem solver, not just standing around wondering what to do along with everyone else. One of the things they stressed was to hire well. Too much information. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 June, 2009 Meeting preparation. This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. Under each agenda heading you can then record the appropriate information when you are in the meeting. Too much information. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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