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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? Here are a few ways to ‘deck the halls’ and have a worry free holiday. Don’t go it alone.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

Work-life flexibility minimizes stress and maximizes advantages because it helps you win the game of tug-of-war (or avoid it altogether) and opens doors.” . In what ways can you be productive without sacrificing values? In theory, improving workers’ health is meant to improve productivity and cut costs for organizations.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

Holiday feasts followed incongruously by healthy eating tips, after which we will be inundated with advice as to which diet will help you shed the weight you put on over the holidays. What if—hear me out here—you just said, “Screw it, I’m going to eat what I want this holiday season?” Here they come. You are not what you eat. “A

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Holiday Time Management Tip – Share the Workload Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on November 3, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Image via Wikipedia There’s nothing like a major holiday, such as Christmas, to ratchet up the pressure on your schedule. Ask for help.

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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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AUGUST 23, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Stress Management Techniques Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 23, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Living is inherently stressful, but how we manage it will determine the number and severity of the stress related symptoms we experience.

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MARCH 17, 2022

Zhang says that will only make me more alert as stress hormones take over my body, negating the power of rest. The goal isn’t just to take a nap or actually sleep but to step away from stress and take a little mind break,” Zhang says. You can use the time to listen to meditation apps or do anything to de-stress.”.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The movement spread, gaining popularity among those wishing to take a break after a few months of holiday parties and indulgences. The curiosity that Alcohol Change UK hoped to spark has slowly grown, with a more casual interest in sobriety (dubbed “sober curiosity”) and increased demand for lower- and non-alcohol products.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Starting October 24, 2010—we’re already a couple of days behind—the goal of the plan is to have all your Christmas organizing completed by the first weekend in December. By breaking Christmas preparations down into small, easy-to-take steps, the Countdown gives you a holiday head-start for a stress-free Christmas season.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Plus, in honor of the holiday season, she’ll have some special gifts to share for lucky attendees! Strategies for setting meaningful goals for 2016 and what you can do now to improve your chances of success. Don’t miss out on the holiday fun…Get jolly with Joan, Jasmine, and the rest of the Office Dynamics team!

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

It’s now officially “Q4″ and you know what that means: The holidays are just around the corner. We’re ten months in and I bet you’ve made some progress on those goals you set back in January. It’s easy to set monstrous goals in January as you look out at the long year ahead of you.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

The main reason I started my business in the first place (way back in November 2001) was so that I could have a flexible schedule – I had two young children at the time and needed to have a very flexible schedule that would allow me to be around for them, particularly during school holidays. You will get there much faster.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

If you want to reduce the stress associated with the holiday season, get an early start on holiday planning. Then December comes along and your stress level is higher than a mountain climber hanging off a cliff by his fingertips. Christmas is generally associated with love, joy and goodwill toward men.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

In no time, we’ll be into the annual holiday season. Here are links to Christmas and holiday related posts at Ian’s Messy Desk. Start Your Christmas Planning in August – Organized Christmas has a Holiday Grand Plan. Writing the perfect thought or holiday letter will make your Christmas greetings memorable.

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DECEMBER 11, 2022

It’s time to put our money where our mouths were when we marched for equality and social justice—which is the kind of holiday spirit I want to be a part of. The company designs and crafts all products, like the Monitor and Laptop Stand collection ($180+), in the its Portland, Oregon, factory. Grovemade Laptop Stand. Not to fret!

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

Drop those lesser priorities, which do not advance you towards reaching you goal(s). List #3 – Goals and plans Avoid Distractions and Lack of Focus. Emotional blocks – boredom, daydreaming, stress, guilt, anger and frustration reduce concentration. It’s easy lose sight of long-term goals.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Often, the holidays serendipitously morph into a time we reflect on the past year, to take stock of what and who we’re proud of and give thanks for how far we’ve come. Perfect for the on-the-go entrepreneur who wants to feel good about the products they buy. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered: 1.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

If your desk harbours mounds of papers, books, files and personal accessories, you may be adding unnecessary stress to your day. An organized desk — at school, home, or in your private office — will help you relax and become more productive. Thanks for visiting! Keep the items you use regularly within easy reach.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

2) Be a stress-buster Your stress level is directly correlated to the boss’s stress level. But you can put a plan in place that will reduce your boss’ stress and, therefore, your own. Your boss will see you are saving her time and see you as a stress-reducer. Your calm demeanor will lower everyone’s stress level.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. Do you need someone to talk to during the day when you are stressed? Lets grow together! Or do you have a question, call a member!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2012

Workplace friendships can help make the work day go faster and be more enjoyable, but a balance must be achieved so that productivity does not decrease. If employees are working toward a common goal with people they genuinely like, they will in turn have a shared sense of camaraderie and will be more productive.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 16, 2010

Anxiety is a natural state that exists any time we are under stress. Giving a presentation normally causes stress. Almost everyone experiences some stress before presentations, even when the speech is as simple as, “tell the group something about yourself.” Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011

  I've talked about how you can increase your productivity through gratitude in past posts. Operation Shower is a non-profit organization that honors the sacrifices American military families make by producing and coordinating unit-wide baby showers for expecting military families in a deployment or high stress situation.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 25, 2010

Back-to-school adds a whole new layer of commitments and stresses on top of the things that regularly need to be done. Comment by Donald McKenzie on July 6, 2007 @ 10:21 am I am not looking forward to another school term but I’ve found planning and organising early always works best and reduces the stress for the whole family.

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MAY 14, 2010

Be careful what you say in stressful situations. I work in a call center and sometimes the stress of the job alone is enough to keep you on the edge. Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action! Speak up : Greet you co-workers as you meet them through the day.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 21, 2010

Some people view time management as a list of rules around scheduling of appointments, goal settings, planning, to do lists and prioritizing. There are six areas in your life that can be improved through effective time management: The physical – being healthy with less stress and fatigue. Productivity Did you enjoy this post?

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MAY 24, 2010

Hours at work = results (notion of “face time&# ) In a traditional workplace, managers could always see their employees and so considered them to be working and productive. If flexibility and empathy are given to the employee by the employer – then stress related absence could be reduced for a start.

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JUNE 28, 2010

In their book, Listen Up : How To Improve Relationships, Reduce Stress , Barker and Watson say that trying to top the other person’s story is one of those irritating habits that interferes with our ability to listen well. Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action!

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AUGUST 31, 2021

The first day back after a holiday weekend inspires many people to wonder why every week can’t be more play and less work. Stress is not conducive to productivity. First, with the right productivity tools , you won’t need to be so stress-inducingly busy on the days that you are working. Joe Sanok says that it can.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

However, many people run around stressed because they’re saying yes to everybody but themselves. Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action! Even if we can use this word with our spouse and children, we still have a hard time saying it to other people.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Develop strategies for coping with stress and hardships. psychologytoday.com) How to be Content in Your Life (socyberty.com) Related Posts: Renewal: Tips for Life Changes There’s More to Productivity Than Time Management How to Change Your Life The Simple Life Did you enjoy this post? There is no avoiding hard times.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

Work on difficult jobs first, or at a time when you’re at peak performance, saving the less stressful tasks for when you have less energy. Related Posts: How to Clean and Organize Your Desk Organizing Tip: Define the Problem Organizing Secrets: Eliminate Clutter and Disorganization Productivity Did you enjoy this post?

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

past, present and future), topical (try and keep to three areas, e.g., production, advertising and marketing ); the pro’s and con’s of an issue (useful in persuasive situations). Having set an organizational pattern and knowing where you are going takes some of the stress out of the situation. 4) Review the main points.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action! Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Powerful Results come from taking baby steps, one after another, day after day, until you reach your goal. Elusive Goals instead of Do-able Goals An elusive goal is “save $5 thousand for down payment for a house”. A do-able goal is “save $100 every week for one year, beginning this week.”

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 9, 2010

Do you keep reminding yourself to do things that you think you “should do” but don’t really need or want to do – like arranging your vacation photos into a photo album, alphabetizing your bookshelf, sending out holiday cards? Released Time Management Tip Productivity Did you enjoy this post? Do yourself a favour – delete them.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

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 Good time management skills can help reduce confusion, stress, and even workload levels, so there are many benefits to making sure that time is well spent. Really great tool for analyzing your productivity.

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