Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

I wanted to share my tips on what works for me in times of stress, but I made it a clickbait-y title so it would seem more timely. Stress is stress, so I’ve used these techniques for years, regardless of the source of stress. So below are 5 tips for dealing with stress that I hope will help you in some small way.

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Success

JANUARY 28, 2022

For example, a common tip people cling to is, “Put your phone down most of the day, even while having dinner and right before bed.” Somehow his mind tricked him into checking emails and scrolling a bunch of Slack channels. Spoiler: Responding to 20 emails probably won’t make the cut. What happened was the opposite.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Unsurprisingly, email tends to be most workers’ biggest headache. Whether it’s a burning desire to document everything or senders just like the ease of email, we are inundated with messages at all hours of the day. However, some emails need a little more effort. How do we manage the chaos? What do you do then?

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Unsurprisingly, email tends to be most workers’ biggest headache. Whether it’s a burning desire to document everything or senders just like the ease of email, we are inundated with messages at all hours of the day. However, some emails need a little more effort. How do we manage the chaos? What do you do then?

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 16, 2016

These distractions also cause stress, which makes work even more unbearable. The key to getting work done is to decrease your stress, which can develop from a variety of situations — from issues in your personal life to your workload at the office. No matter where it comes from, though, stress hurts your productivity.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity.

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Office Organization Success

JUNE 25, 2015

It’s getting harder and harder to get your subscribers to open your emails… Let alone read and act on them! As a result, business owners are seeing plummeting open rates for their email newsletters (ezines) … some email open rates are being reported as low as 8.6%. Television. Plan a solo mailing campaign.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

From managing their calendars, emails, and travel arrangements to handling administrative tasks with precision, your efficiency, and professionalism will be in high demand. Remote Project Management: Leading Teams from Afar Your expertise in coordinating tasks and managing projects uniquely qualifies you to excel as a remote project manager.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

David Ly Khim is a growth marketer for Sidekick by HubSpot where he writes about email productivity. Email is a strange beast. These email principles will help you take control of your inbox and reduce the stress that comes with using time and energy effectively. If you respond to an email, archive it.

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Success

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Schwartz, founder and CEO of The Energy Project, advocates for a work style based on a series of sprints rather than a marathon. And when projects are likewise broken down into smaller chunks, you can maintain high levels of focus as you conquer interim challenges. expose the problems stemming from relentless hours at the desk.

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Success

JULY 21, 2023

After giving birth, Frost passed on some of her responsibilities to her assistant, which included helping with emails, invoicing and research projects. 6 tips for taking maternity leave while self-employed Frost is one of many women who have to consider how they’ll be able to take maternity leave while self-employed.

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Allwork

MARCH 4, 2024

Anastasia’s valuable perspective and practical tips on conflict resolution are sure to resonate with professionals seeking to enhance their interpersonal skills and create a more harmonious work environment. And you make note of that or hear comments of someone saying, man, I have 300 emails not even track. I’ll flag this.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2017

Last month I asked everyone on the Practically Perfect PA social media platforms to give me their best tips on working with multiple managers. Enjoy… There are some brilliant tips here! Here are my best tips on working with multiple managers. I have full access to their emails, calendars and contact lists.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 3, 2018

Unfortunately, burnout is real, it’s draining, emotional, stressful and typically affects both professional and personal lives. Collaboration and efficiency is enhanced when a team works together, even if not on a particular project, unity leads to productivity. Anticipate upcoming projects and deadlines.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2014

My morning routine at work starts with a cup (or two) of Joe and perusing my email inbox. According to an Accountemps survey, 58 percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) said reading email is the first thing they do at the office. Most office workers start their day by checking email to see if something urgent has come up.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 31, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 6 Secrets of Stress Management Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 31, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. As I’m sitting here, enjoying a coffee and taking it easy, I’m thinking about stress. We all have stress; there’s no way to avoid it. Thanks for visiting!

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 5, 2013

If you’ve received one of those very desperate-sounding “if you want to continue to receive my emails, move me to the Primary tab” emails, then you’ll know exactly what I mean! Okay, so first let’s address those emails that have been sent out…. Many business owners (and email users in general) suffer from email overload.

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Success

JANUARY 6, 2022

In her Achiever’s Exclusive interview with SUCCESS’ Madison Pieper, Kogan discusses the experiences that shape her work with her company, Happier, and the message of her forthcoming book, The Awesome Human Project: Break Free from Daily Burnout, Struggle Less, and Thrive More in Work and Life. “I And I didn’t get the prize of euphoria.

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Tips From T. Marie

APRIL 28, 2020

Increase in projects. This has given them an opportunity to work on projects they have put on back burners or pivot their business in such a way that embraces what could be our ‘new normal’. This has caused an issue I’ve never had a problem with before…more projects than available time in my schedule. Rising stress levels.

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Page Personnel

MAY 16, 2021

Six tips for starting a new job Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 Leaving your current role and starting a new job isn’t always an easy transition. Follow our six top tips to make your last weeks at your old job – and your first weeks at your new job – easier to manage. So how can you make the move as smooth as possible?

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Success

JANUARY 4, 2023

She’d made a small on-the-job error, and a library trustee known for her bullying manner sent a reprimand to Fanning’s personal email address, CC’ing it to the entire board. Fanning acknowledged the error, apologized and asked that work emails be sent only to her work address. The stress-reducing power of assertiveness.

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Office Organization Success

MARCH 5, 2015

Having a sign-up box on your website detailing your ‘free taste’ in exchange for your visitor’s name and email address is one way that you can do this, but deciding WHERE to place your all-important sign-up box for maximum impact is also just as important. Using Exit Grabber Software. Adding A PS To A Sales Page.

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Success

JANUARY 7, 2023

Instead of letting your to-do list overwhelm you, use these tips and tricks to become more productive every day. The week already feels stressful. You can take control of your days—make them happier, less stressful and more productive—just by hacking your morning routine. You complete one task, only for five more to pop up.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 22, 2020

So, physiologically, we experience the stress response, even if the changes we’re experiencing are not immediately or imminently life threatening. Managing your stress in this time is especially important for your own health—and for the health of your loved ones as well. I’ve listed them below, along with some tips for overcoming them.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 1, 2023

Whether it’s the absence of a stressful commute or the ability to work in comfortable attire, focus on the positives that remote work offers. Platforms like email, instant messaging, or project management software allow you to stay connected, share updates, and seek clarification on tasks.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

In this article I’m going to share with you my top three tips for keeping everything together, so that you can easily access your client information and know exactly where your clients are in your programs. A couple of places where you’ll want to create individual clients folders are: In your email program.

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Office Organization Success

MAY 7, 2015

It doesn’t even need to be a full-length article; it can simply be a quick tip. Today I’d like to share with you my top 10 tips for publishing a successful e-communication and building that all-important know, like, and trust factor. Follow these 10 tips and you’ll ensure your stay-in-touch strategy is a success!

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 3, 2014

My wonderful clients all responded the same way, stressing that I needed to walk away from the business and deal with my loss. A couple of days later I sent an email to all of my clients explaining the situation and outlining when I would and would not be working. Business Tips' They were right. It was terrifying.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 24, 2015

Do you regularly multi-task, such as reading emails while someone is talking to you on the telephone? I believe that our obsession with technology is creating a lot of stress in our lives. Here are some tips that can help: Focus on a single project. What about you? 90% of American adults own a cell phone. (64%

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Being asked to learn new technology or software is always stressful. Google Workspace is a collaboration and productivity suite, similar to Microsoft 365, that allows you to create and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, manage your email, and attend virtual meetings. Is yours one of them?

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Eat Your Career

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Having written an entire workbook teaching people how to reduce the “frazzle” of life , it always surprises me when I stumble on a new stress management technique that actually works. But she wasn’t sharing beauty tips. How would that impact our stress throughout the workday? So, this got me thinking. My final verdict?

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 27, 2013

Below are my top 3 tips for effective time management using spreadsheets. Plan Projects and Activities. Spreadsheets also accept date formats and this makes them a great tool for tracking projects or planning activities. Follow these 3 time management tips, and you will soon be using more time more wisely! Send to Kindle.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Feeling Stressed at work? A project that will take you one hour to complete will take you 4 hours to complete with interruptions and you will make more mistakes. For additional tips, consider the booklet: “The Ultimate Guide on How to Be Efficient@Time.and end your day with minutes to spare”. Help is Here: Communication Tips.

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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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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 15, 2009

Feeling Stressed at work? A project that will take you one hour to complete will take you 4 hours to complete with interruptions and you will make more mistakes. For additional tips, consider the booklet: “The Ultimate Guide on How to Be Efficient@Time.and end your day with minutes to spare”. Help is Here: Communication Tips.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 24, 2015

Tips to help you be more productive in your day. Proven tips on maintaining your competitive edge as an administrative or executive assistant. Fill out the subscribe box (your email address) in the right sidebar of this page and click subscribe. You will be notified instantly by email each time we add a new post.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

While they do work together to save you time, effort, and stress, they are not the same. They save you time and unnecessary stress. They are a roadmap to your task or project that you follow every time. Project management. Email template for circulating date/time options. Meeting invite/email template ?

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