Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

To avoid that kind of unnecessary stress, it’s important to properly manage and track your continuing education requirements. In my experience, many organizations follow an “honor system.” Meaning: I capture the information for my own records, but I also go ahead and input the data into the online tracking system for the certification.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2022

But as I evaluated my workspace, I realized I needed to make some physical changes to facilitate more productive workflow, focus, and energy as I write my book. Take a good look at your setup and decide if it promotes productivity and a good workflow. Even the most organized admin sometimes gets behind with filing.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Are Eu-Stressing or Dis-Stressing? By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 08, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you wake up in the morning and think to yourself, "What do I have to do today? Do you feel tired and stressed throughout each work day?

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All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

Anxiety and stress. When I combined the information on adult ADHD with what I’ve learned in treating my generalized anxiety disorder, and my Time and Space Style Inventory (TSSI) results, it helped me create some better systems for managing my work environment for improved focus and productivity. Disorganization. Impulsivity.

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Success

JUNE 19, 2022

While you’re certainly capable of answering the telephone, filing and ordering supplies, why waste your time on drudgery that almost anyone could do? For example, anytime Apple changed its operating system or upgraded Siri, her company needed to adapt. “We Some tasks are easy to do but also easy to hand off. Who you gonna call?

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 20, 2017

Going paperless is not only better for the environment, but it can make you more productive. The first part is building your paperless system , while the second is all about how you maintain your paperless office. System Now that you have your tools, it is time to set up a system. usually will fall into the file section.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Here’s another round of Productivity Nuggets Of The Week, which is a list of interesting posts about productivity. Productivity, Efficiency and Effectiveness – We’ve been talking about productivity and efficiency in this blog as concrete concepts of maximizing our efforts at work. And not only that.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

But if you’re willing to learn a person’s preferences, and not foist your own on him or her, you can help this person develop systems to stay organized by following these tips. Setup organization systems that will work for the person. Systems are an ordered and proven process that saves time, effort, and unnecessary stress.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Contest: Best Stress Tips - Win $1500 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 02, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity D o you feel stressed at work? People get stressed all of the time. Read my post on the difference between good and bad stress. Now think of it this way.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 5, 2022

However, with many admins continuing to work from home under stressful conditions, here are several thoughtful ideas that can brighten their day and show them how much you appreciate them: Work-from-home accessories/office supplies. It may include file folders, spiral notebooks, pens, and sticky notes. Care packages. Fresh flowers.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

So, getting organised and implementing policies or a filing system to help life in the office run a little more smoothly could be very worthwhile in the long run. In fact, 85% of office workers agreed that having a clear filing system and knowing where everything is makes their job less stressful.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 11, 2023

For an Everything Out to be successful, they need to be highly organized and use storage products to ensure that everything is tidy as well as visible. A stray file, an errant stapler, or even a visible office supply organizer can put them off their game. The problem with this is that it can lead to overwhelm. What can wait?

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Feeling Stressed at work? Feeling Stressed at work? Again after 7 days, THAT system will fail also. Are you afraid to file something because you will forget where you put it? This type of stress is unnecessary and not only derails your day but negatively affects your self esteem. You need a system.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Feeling Stressed at work? Feeling Stressed at work? Again after 7 days, THAT system will fail also. Are you afraid to file something because you will forget where you put it? This type of stress is unnecessary and not only derails your day but negatively affects your self esteem. You need a system.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Today is National Clean Off Your Desk Day, so it’s a great time to take a critical look at your workspace, and follow these three steps to make it a more productive area! There are three zones you need to think about as you clear the clutter and put systems in place for staying organized. Create workspace zones. Clear the clutter.

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Success

MARCH 4, 2024

In their newest production, Success Habits , you’ll find never before published insights from one of the godfathers of personal development. Hyatt’s approach is to develop a research-based process for determining how to set your individual goals and take the steps needed to achieve them despite feeling overwhelmed by daily stress.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Author's Note: This is the Fourth Part of the Series " The 3 Fundamental Principles Of Productivity "]. Part II – Systems. Our inability to control things causes us to stress out. The thing is – and I cannot stress this enough – you don’t try closing them out but must control them. File System.

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The Office Professionals Place

DECEMBER 9, 2009

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Take the “Jingle&# out of Holiday Stress Are you planning the holiday party in your office? Or are you stressed just thinking about the holidays? So, sub-committees would be helpful to ease some of the stress and incorporate organization and proper planning for the holiday party.

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All Things Admin

JULY 27, 2022

It worked out in the end, but I’ll never forget that moment of stress and panic. Check tickler files. Start creating yours today and watch how much more productive you become! My executive was leaving for a trip, and he was almost out the door before I realized I hadn’t made arrangements with a car service! Check voice messages.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

At that point, it’s overwhelming and stressful. Here are a few ways to do this: Download our free procedures development template , run 30 double-sided copies, three-hole punch the pages, and put them in a bright colored file folder within arm’s reach of where you sit. Figure out the best system for drafting your procedures.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

You are still trying to ‘sort out’ the dump, when you are interrupted and told that 3 motions need to be filed before 4 p.m. 80% of filed papers are never referenced again. 50% of all filed materials are duplicates or expired information. In 2005, there was 50% more paper and filing in offices than there was in 1995.

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Tips From T. Marie

JULY 21, 2016

We’re well into the 21 st century, so why is it that so many business offices are still using outdated office machines and systems? Think about how much better office productivity is with computers and replace the following five things with online tech. Replace those antique computers and computer systems. Bonus Replacements.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!   Yet, we try to do it all of the time by putting systems in place that don’t match our personal or our organizations’ styles. There are some that think that one system should work for everyone.  "  That means you don't have good systems.

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Virtual Moxie

MAY 31, 2011

I’m specifically wondering if you will share with me your best productivity tips? What I’m sharing here doesn’t have overarching implications about what gives a person a good foundation for productivity (like getting enough rest each night, taking time for self and renewal, frequent breaks, etc., I use as few systems as possible.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Or it could be that your files, equipment, tools and work area are so scattered and unorganized that it takes you twice as long to get anything done because you have to do a search and rescue mission first just to find what you need. Does it sound like I just described a typical work day in your business? First— Standardize.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps | Main | Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy? » 12 Business Productivity Tools They Can Not Live Without! It houses so much more than a file index.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

They help you focus, enhance your productivity and give you the ability to use your time more efficiently. You can delegate all the work that keeps you “busy” - like filling out paperwork, filing, scheduling, budgeting, and making “quick” phone calls. Improved productivity. We all only have 24 hours in a day. More creativity.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 10, 2016

Starting early also means you avoid stress by having plenty of time to get to work and do anything else you need to do. Establish a filing system. Most of your files are probably going to be digital, but you still need to know where everything you need is stored. Make the most of your prime time.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Paper and Digital Files. Your systems have to be bullet proof if you want your executives to trust you and the partnership to remain strong. What are the most important systems an assistant should have mapped out to move from chaos to control? Filing – paper and digital. Her system for email management is outstanding.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Work With Stephanie « You Can Steal Time Back From Email | Main | Increase Your Positive Energy and Productivity by Being Thankful » Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention "I just can't focus Stephanie.  Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It pains me to announce that my grand experiment with using electronic time management systems has officially come to an end (sort of). In fact, I’m going to give you a complete overview of my brand new time management system. I moved to electronic systems after I lost my paper planner on an airplane in 2010.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

APRIL 11, 2013

Or it could be that your files, equipment, tools and work area are so scattered and unorganized that it takes you twice as long to get anything done because you have to do a search and rescue mission first just to find what you need. Does it sound like I just described a typical work day in your business? First— Standardize.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

You are still trying to ‘sort out’ the dump, when you are interrupted and told that 3 motions need to be filed before 4 p.m. 80% of filed papers are never referenced again. 50% of all filed materials are duplicates or expired information. In 2005, there was 50% more paper and filing in offices than there was in 1995.

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Productivityist

MARCH 17, 2021

It’s the only stress management system of its kind, clinically proven in over 1 million sessions to improve your sleep, reduce your stress and boost your recovery without drugs and side effects. It’s imperative to your health and happiness to be able to manage stress and not be managed by it. Helpful Links. Thrive Global.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 28, 2016

These are some of the classic signs of a LACK of systems – you’re not effectively managing you business so how can you effectively market your business? You don’t have your core systems in place and your business is running you when it should be you running your business! Review your current systems. Systemize repetitive tasks.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

While dealing with such stress and frustration, we’re being constantly bombarded with information from thousands of different sources. Their systems make a “profound difference” and enable them to have time for fun and relaxation, he says. Every day millions of us search for our car keys, our smartphones and our sunglasses.

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Productivityist

MARCH 10, 2016

Even on a personal level, a cyber attack can be devastating to your goals and productivity plans, so don’t let it happen to you. While this will take some initial effort on your part, this will also help you be more productive. Stress contributes negatively to productivity. This is where automation comes in.

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