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Getting Things Done with Lotus Notes

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This handbook automatically leaps ahead of other Notes/GTD options available as it takes you through setting up a GTD system using a basic Notes installation; no need for add-ons to make it work. I’ve got a tool that may be of interest to you, as it will help make Notes-based weekly reviews easier.

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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. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Personal affirmations – Counter the negative talk with positive. 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. Comment by Jonathan Woodruff on November 6, 2010 @ 8:24 pm Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Thank a mentor.

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How to Give an Impromptu Speech

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4) Review the main points. Comment by Ian McKenzie on July 1, 2008 @ 2:02 pm Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! (Tell them) Talk through each point from your preview sentence. 5) Conclude the presentation.

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How to Plan Ahead for Christmas

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Organize Your Gift List Sit down and review you gift list at the beginning of November. Comments Trackbacks 11 Ways to Get in the Christmas Spirit Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life!

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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? Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life!

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