Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

You can prioritize your tasks as needed, create goals and even break down larger tasks into manageable chunks. This will help you get to your goal faster. Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

If you are a manager who struggles in this area, or if you just want more options for talking about good versus bad performance, try looking at performance through the lens of how employee behaviors contribute to the achievement of team, office, and organization goals. Below are seven examples to help you do that.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2008

F or example, if you want to make a million dollars before you die, write out exactly what you want and how you will achieve this. Each and every day will pass and you will get closer and closer to your goal. Keep it short and simple though. Of course, it doesnt have to be money. Im sure you get the idea. Whats next?

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

Talk about what you feel is important to you in a professional manner and describe how you will meet these goals. If you get a question that doesnt relate to the job that youre applying for, this type of question is related to how well you work under pressure. Why should we hire you?

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

’ Here are some tips on how to get yourself and others motivated: Rewards (the ‘pat on the back’) Realize that for each task or project you complete you are entitled to a personal reward. Suggest ideas on how to acquire the same results or goal but from a different prospective.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 28, 2010

A few days ago, my blog post on Self-Discipline and Productivity - How to build self-discipline was being re-tweeted and discussed on Twitter.  A few days ago, my blog post on Self-Discipline and Productivity - How to build self-discipline was being re-tweeted and discussed on Twitter.    What is your 20?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 29, 2010

Motivation: Create a Work Environment that Enhances Your Goals (@GinaParris Video) » Sometimes we just have to laugh @ our procrastination (video from @AgentXPQ) Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself to really have an "a-ha" moment.  Work With Stephanie « Celebrate Life Now!   For Goodness Sakes!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 20, 2009

Once you try to set your goals towards this, you will see how easily and quickly you can become a better you. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

  If you are among the growing crowd of people that avoid Facebook because you just don't have timeor don't care to scroll through the myriad of games your friends are participating in, today I'll share how to get rid of the clutter.    What do you do to make your Facebook experience focused to your goals? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

  One of his frustrations was figuring out how to balance all of the important tasks that he had on his plate. Do you struggle with figuring out how to focus your time and energy and work on what is truly important? family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

Projects wouldn’t be moving forward and my goals and plans would be lagging behind… or so it seemed. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Success

APRIL 25, 2024

My only goal is to fill most boxes with something. It’s a goal I believe in, and it’s rooted in a bigger-picture mission I’m on—to have a healthy body and mind, for myself and my kids. Gen Z might even think making a phone call is like someone asking them to use a fax machine. It’s simple. It’s visible. It’s worthwhile.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 20, 2010

family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   In fact, it may seem like you should be in a circus, with all of the things you are trying to juggle. .   In fact, it may seem like you should be in a circus, with all of the things you are trying to juggle.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

They each had forward-thinking employers who allowed them to have vision and encouraged them to work towards their goal and made room for that new role within their organization. Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 10, 2010

Imagine finishing all of your urgent tasks each day and having the freedom to accomplish your highest level goals. He knows how to eliminate frustration, lack of progress, and that downward spiral into overwhelm. He can show you how to make it a thing of the past, once and for all. Imagine the joy of being on top of your work.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 21, 2010

  She shares simple, yet powerful strategies and tactics that will help you gain a solid understanding of why you do what you do and how to change the patterns that are not working for you – all in 7 minute increments!  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 31, 2010

How many of the activities fell into the Green box?    How many fell into the Yellow box?    How many fell into the RED box?    The goal would be to have the majority of your activities in that upper left, green box.  Want more ideas on how to set and manage your priorities? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

If you change your relationship to time and the way you think about it overall, it becomes easier to align your activities and tasks with your so-called time management goals. Ask yourself everyday, "What is the most important task I can accomplish today that aligns with my goals?" Here's how it works.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 28, 2009

How to Use Both For Optimal Professional & Personal Productivity | Main | Work From Home Mother - How to Organize Your Life and Home to Succeed » Organize Your Ideas and Watch Them Unfold (Guest Post: Sheila Zayas) How many times have you had a product idea only to see someone else on a 30-minute infomercial promoting YOUR idea?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Fax Blasts I remember someone from my IAAP Chapter asked me to fax the notice of our Chapter dinner to a list of about 60 companies to promote it. Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

.  She shares some great insight in a humorous way about how we waste our time and money and what you can do about it. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   If you are looking for creative inspiration, this just might do the trick.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Be Realistic About What You Can Accomplish There are a slew of different strategies around how to identify the priorities for your day.    The alarm goes off at the same time every morning with the checklist of what I need to do to make my goal a reality.    So, I set a checklist reminder on my iPhone. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

  Often, when I'm working with clients one on one, I hear them tell me that it is easier to just skip a meal than figure out how to eat right.   Often, when I'm working with clients one on one, I hear them tell me that it is easier to just skip a meal than figure out how to eat right.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Find out how to make it the best ever. Mindset/Focus How To Build A Longer Attention Span [link] (post) -- Chris Edgar shares his technique for building focus.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   Do you hae a favorite planning process? . 

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 18, 2010

The signature automatically displays at the end of every message and typically contains contact information such as your full name, department, web page, and phone/fax numbers. Create an e-mail signature for all your outgoing mail. It’s like attaching a business card to every e-mail you send.

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 2010

Assess the situation and come to a conclusion of how to approach the situation as a calm, cool, and collected individual. Don’t let challenges deter you from your goal. Completing the steps to reach goals gets you to the reward. We need to set short and long term goals in order to complete our goals.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Work From Home Mother - How to Organize Your Life and Home to Succeed | Main | Office Organization - 5 Steps to Setting Up Your Core Systems » Life Coaching Tips to Organize Yourself For Success (Guest Post: Natalie Dee) Nothing succeeds like success. Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 6, 2010

The goal is to get all the papers off your desk and floor and either have them filed away for when you need them again; in a special 'action' folder that you work on during your allotted 'action focus' time; or quite simply tossed! TACKLE the Paper Pile using my super-simple Two-Step System. Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 10, 2009

How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Any receipts can be uploaded by fax, scanned via email or sent to our processing centre and will be processed within 72 hours of receipt.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

  But it’s only a tool when you understand where and how it originates, and how to effectively manage it.    Just as you can be conditioned to fear certain things, you can learn how to effectively and powerfully respond to fear in just 5 simple steps.   Yes, fear can be helpful. 15, 2010 ). Shannon Reece.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Jill Savage wrote a great piece on how to think about replying when you are asked to do something.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Five Strategies That Make It Easier to Say "No" - [link] - Do you over commit? Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

" » "Clean up the Clutter on Your Facebook Newsfeed" » "How to Waste Time and Lose Money Networking" » "Automated Delegation - Good or Bad? It depends on how you implement." family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Answer: Both!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

How You Spend Your Time -- Even if you have a work schedule that is determined by someone else, you still have control in what you do in the other hours of your day.    If you want ideas on how to figure that out, check out the special report on Priority Setting.   Make them count. 

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 8, 2010

If you have an idea on how to improve business practices or department procedures or tasks, tell your supervisor and be sure to put it in writing. If you want to take a course or attend a workshop and management is reluctant to pay for your professional development, outline the value and how it will benefit you as an employee.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

  Now, I just need to figure out how to use it." " If you purchase organizing containers and tools without knowing how you are going to use them, it is likely that the containers will become clutter!  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 22, 2010

  The logic: If you follow the new exercising/eating plan 80 percent of the time, then you’re 80 percent closer to your goal than the previous day!  You will start to be aware of each precious minute passing you by while your goals are not being accomplished. Try This Instead: Use the 80/20 rule.  Do not do anything!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

The Most Productive Lunch - Weigh in Your Thoughts In our focus for more productivity, you might think this post is about how to use your lunch hour to work more efficiently and get more done.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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