ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

Thankfully Sydni Craig-Hart, founder of EAtoVA.com —a VA coaching service—, was more than willing to get on the phone with us and answer our questions. Digg Email Facebook Google Reddit StumbleUpon Technorati TwitThis Comments #1. For PC users, “right click&# the link and “save link as…&#.

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

And then this too: Later, the phone rang. Digg Email Facebook Google Reddit StumbleUpon Technorati TwitThis Comments #1. 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!

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

We can’t remember passwords for our online banking account and lose critical emails or other bits of data important for our work. While dealing with such stress and frustration, we’re being constantly bombarded with information from thousands of different sources. Just say “no.” Control incoming messages.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Productive & Organized Goes Audio in 3 Different Ways » 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To E-mail, it is the form of communication that we love to hate and love to love.    Multiple studies on business productivity will tell you that huge amounts of time are wasted on email.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

I saw it during the welcome reception, all day during the trainings, and as we finished, the admins were sharing emails, phone numbers, and business/personal cards to keep in touch. Melia: I am on the phone and helping people and groups all year by answering questions, helping with registration, assisting with hotel information, etc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

  My friends and colleagues on Twitter and Facebook gave me some great responses.    Check out Increase Productivity: Focus on What You CAN Control - Free Yourself from Feeling Overwhelmed/Stressed Tell me more!   Or connect on Facebook ! Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 25, 2013

My best time to concentrate is in the morning, so I often arise at 6:30am to make a start on my ‘To Do’ list, check my emails and give myself a head start for the day. Remain focused: It is very easy to become distracted by the ‘ping’ of text messages being delivered to your smart phone, Twitter, Facebook, or email accounts.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

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. They say you should set up a procedure to reach others immediately via phone in urgent cases. The key is e-mail triage, they say. Set up e-mail triage folders.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Perhaps you spend too much time recreating every proposal or contract, every form, every letter or email each time you need it. Then I have a plan for you to implement today, right now, that will help you increase your productivity, lessen your stress and actually cross things off your to-do list at the end of the day.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

APRIL 11, 2013

Perhaps you spend too much time recreating every proposal or contract, every form, every letter or email each time you need it. Then I have a plan for you to implement today, right now, that will help you increase your productivity, lessen your stress and actually cross things off your to-do list at the end of the day.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

Work With Stephanie « The Big Secret to Time Management and a More Fulfilling Life | Main | Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter & Facebook Experience - Do You Use Lists? It seems the more people I talk to, the more I hear about stress, frusteration and the inability to concentrate due to overwhelm. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Increase Productivity: Focus on What You CAN Control - Free Yourself from Feeling Overwhelmed/Stressed | Main | Check Out This Great Resource for Organizing Tips and Products (and maybe win some stuff too) » Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter & Facebook Experience - Do You Use Lists?

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On The Job

OCTOBER 15, 2008

I know one person who recently decided to stop using Facebook. Here's an interesting aside: Facebook didn't want to make it easy to end the addiction. . Turn off your personal cell phone or Blackberry and only check on your lunch hour for emergency messages. Quit texting: "Where R U?" Ignore everything else until after work. *

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

They can carry the to appointments, allowing their physician to review it & connect symptoms w/factors such as stress/other environmental causes. We also both have android phones and when I add appointments on my phone it syncs online and vice versa.   Or connect on Facebook ! I added hubby on to view and edit.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

In theory, electronic tools are always in your pocket or just a click away—whether on your phone, tablet, or laptop. Things I had input on my phone wouldn’t show up on my computer and vice versa. Plus, if something is absolutely critically important and I’m afraid of forgetting it, I can add an email reminder. (I

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Lately, I have been watching on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn as various coaches share quotes and tips on TAKING ACTION.  If your checked is not greater than your unchecked, fix it tomorrow and see stress diminish. Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? 3 - What is your ratio of checked to unchecked?

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Productivity Bits

JULY 18, 2011

Use IQTELL to connect all your emails, documents, notes, bookmarks, contacts, passwords, online orders and projects. Make sure that before you approach your tasks you won’t be bothered by irrelevant phone calls, white noise from social media or spontaneous conversations from bored coworkers. Your email will remain private.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

For the last few weeks, I have been talking to my communities on Facebook asking them: I would love to know what is YOUR biggest challenge to GETTING IT ALL DONE? "I check my email 3 times a day and will respond within 48 hours, if this is an emergency call xxx.xxx.xxxx etc." " Does that feel familiar? 

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

They're sick of working so much, with little (or no) pay raises, and dream of landing a job where there will be more appreciation and less stress. Check out this story I did for Gannett/USAToday.com: You're sitting in your cubicle one day considering the dozens of emails that await your attention when your phone rings.On

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 7, 2010

  The National Association of Professional Organizers ( NAPO ) reports that 75-90% of all visits to physicians are stress related.    Having a workout and healthy eating plan can also reduce your stress.    Or connect on Facebook !   Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

  Make sure that as you schedule the activity (appointment on the phone, outside of the office or task you want to get done, etc) with enough time to come to a stopping point.  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. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

It is not getting a drink or seeing what your buds are up to on Twitter/Facebook. PS -- If you've enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )?    Or connect on Facebook ! Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2015

I manage his schedule and monitor his emails, as well as help organise some of his travel, company events, and client dinners, occasional research, expenses and ad hoc tasks – all the general PA duties. I also try to have a quick catch-up with the MD either by phone or face-to-face. What are the main aspects of your role?

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 17, 2013

It''s the art and science of managing those expectations that creates the difference between success and stress in our day-to-day lives. Phone calls. What do you think about Joe''s post on Facebook?". External Expectations. Instant messaging. Social media. The list goes on and on but they all have one thing in common.

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Eat Your Career

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Unfortunately, those who have let this happen often don’t even see it until their personal relationships have been damaged beyond repair or until the stress overwhelms them to the point of burnout. Put down the cell phone and step away from the laptop! Share this on Facebook. Email this to a friend? Post this to MySpace.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

  Avoid the seductions of a ringing phone, your email or someone dropping by to visit.    It is OK to take a walk or participate in another activity to relieve stress.    Or connect on Facebook ! Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?   Balance is the key.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 17, 2013

It’s the art and science of managing those expectations that creates the difference between success and stress in our day-to-day lives. Phone calls. ” “What do you think about Joe’s post on Facebook?” External Expectations. Instant messaging. Social media. Ever heard these before?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

" That is what I heard from her as we were talking on the phone.  It allows us to easily email branded invoices to our clients, which they can then pay by mail or online. By recording payments as we receive them, we can just as easily monitor overdue payments and send email reminders.   OK! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

  It is really easy to get caught up on Facebook or Twitter all day and say that you were "networking."  Motivation: Create a Work Environment that Enhances Your Goals (@GinaParris Video)   Filing So You Can Find it Again Disorganization Equals STRESS!   Or connect on Facebook ! What About You?

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Eat Your Career

JUNE 6, 2011

My mentor and I would meet via phone about once a month (usually for an hour) and in between these conversations, we would communicate via email. This doesn’t have to be stressful like a contract negotiation. Share this on Facebook. Email this to a friend? I would send work to him when I needed a quick critique.

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Virtual Moxie

JULY 6, 2010

And you can also join in the conversation about Moxie posts happening over on my Facebook page Recent Comments Stephanie on Speed is the enemy of many good things. Stay away from email! It is i like a day of their own freedom from stress, problems, social life, work and many more. Renee on Speed is the enemy of many good things.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

2 - Stop the "time sucking" activities -- Email and social networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Digg, etc.)   Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

  Here is what some of them said: JaniceSimon Mostly at my desk but feel less stressed when eat lunch away from desk. How Do You De-Stress? PS -- If you've enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )?   Or connect on Facebook

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 12, 2013

Set your cell phone alarm so you give yourself enough time to wake up, get out of the sleepy daze, and be functional when you return to your desk. If you're lucky, there's not a phone in the restroom or you're not expected to answer your cell phone from there. Or go sit on the steps in the stairwell, or the supply room.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

It would be easy to take on a task yourself, but also stressful. Follow-up does not mean frequent phone calls, emails, meetings, or standing over someone’s shoulder. Join Me on My Social Media Networks " target="_blank" class="fb_share_link" onclick="return fbs_click()">Share on Facebook Simple template by Josh Peterson.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

We all know how difficult it can be to maintain a realm of sanity in the workplace when the phone is constantly ringing, clients are popping in and out of the office, a project is due, and you have a supervisor who is behaving like a ‘helicopter mom.’ Do you need someone to talk to during the day when you are stressed?

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The Marq

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Merriam-Webster defines failure in this way: 1 a : omission of occurrence or performance; specifically : a failing to perform a duty or expected action b (1) : a state of inability to perform a normal function — compare heart failure (2) : an abrupt cessation of normal functioning c : a fracturing or giving way under stress 2 a : lack of success (..)

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