Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Have you been a bit stressed during past Christmas seasons? Does it seem like the holidays bring too much to do? By organizing Christmas this year you can help to make this a low-stress holiday. Here are a few Christmas organizing tips to get organized for Christmas. Automate your card list.

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

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

It was a horrible year; a stressful year; a depressing year.” Consider your commitments, schedules, things you need to do, holiday events, and block necessary time to reduce stress. Take advantage of any unused vacation or plan a personal day to organize your personal life before the holidays arrive. Let’s do it!

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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.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Your Life Organized Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 31, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Christmas organizing and planning links Here we are at the end of August, two-thirds of the way through 2010. In no time, we’ll be into the annual holiday season.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The list contains all the presents I have bought so far for Christmas, what I have left to buy and all the things I need to do before I take time off for the holidays. Here's a story I did for Gannett/USAToday on getting a better handle on holiday stress: Before the recession hit, work during the holiday season often slowed down a bit.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

I just received this article written by Lynn Gaertner-Johnston of Syntax Training and wanted to pass it along to you as it has some great tips for holiday messaging. I know you will be spending the holidays without your wife, Kathryn, for the first time. Words for Holiday Messages. Happy holidays! Remember them!

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Organize Your Christmas with a Christmas Countdown Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 27, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. If you want tips, tools and advice on an organized Christmas, visit Organized Christmas. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

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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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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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 12, 2012

With the holidays just around the corner (already, can you believe it?) Catering can feature local and organic foodstuffs, table lighting can be provided courtesy of beeswax candles or solar globe lights, and the entertainment can be of the “unplugged” variety. photo by: citymama.

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

. & Office Managers E-Learning Modules Outline E-Learning Modules: Part 1 Contact Us Enrollment Login All Posts, Organization, (0) Comments The plan for a successful project Submitted by Ethan on March 09, 2010 at 03:10 PM As an assistant, you’re going to be tasked with completing both large and small projects.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 25, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Get organized for back to school Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 25, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Here are some tips to prepare home and family for getting into the back-to-school groove. Organize your mornings. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 7 Tips for Decluttering Your Desk Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on September 8, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. If your desk harbours mounds of papers, books, files and personal accessories, you may be adding unnecessary stress to your day. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

If planning the annual Christmas party provides more stress than fun, you’re going to need to make some changes. Use this online party planning guide to get some quick tips and ideas to simplify your holiday routine and plan festive Christmas celebrations and parties for adults. Get Organized. Send out invitations.

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Office Organization Success

JANUARY 6, 2016

Whether it’s time taken off during the summer, a break during the Holiday season, or simply a week’s vacation, the first few days back at your desk are usually spent playing catch-up. There are also several other ways you can get back on track too … and I’ve got five great tips for you here: 1.

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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. Organize Your Gift List Sit down and review you gift list at the beginning of November.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 10 Tips for Being a Good Neighbour at Work Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 14, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. 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.

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BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 24, 2024

Dry promotions can often occur at start-ups or nonprofits because the organization can’t offer a full promotion with higher wages until they receive their next round of funding. It does give them a chance to prove themselves in the role and gain visibility with high-level leaders and decision-makers in the organization.

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Ian's Messy Desk

DECEMBER 14, 2010

You’re well into the holiday shopping season and these tips may be too little, too late for many of you. Make a list of everyone you plan to give holiday gifts to this year with an estimate of what you want to spend. Organize Your Shopping Time. Organizing Your Christmas Spending (1-2-3getorganized.blogspot.com).

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 9, 2017

Move the furniture, shift around the organization of equipment, or try a brand new layout. These days, many organizations are happy to let employees work from home one or two days a week. Share your insider tips for success, help them meet new people, and be a sounding board as they acclimate. Organize an office charity event.

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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.” 1) Organize Lack of organization is one of the major causes of anxiety.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2010

That’s why it’s important to position yourself as a valuable employee in your organization. 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. Be professional.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

Disorganization is so prevalent in the workplace that the Professional Organizers in Canada estimates a typical office worker wastes 150 hours a year – almost one month – searching for misplaced information. For someone earning $50,000 a year, that translates to a loss of $3,842 a year. Comments Trackbacks Weekly Cheat Sheet! |

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

Emotional blocks – boredom, daydreaming, stress, guilt, anger and frustration reduce concentration. Tips for making best use of your time: Post visual reminders about your goals and objective. When you enjoy what you are doing, it reduces stress. When stress is reduced, you work more efficiently.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 9, 2010

How you handle your regular holiday sales. Tip: Make sure your sales policy page opens in a new browser window so your customer doesn’t lose the sales page when going to review your sales policy. how-to articles, resources, tips, and tools, and sign up for your fr.ee “Office Organization Success Toolkit&#.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Here are some simple tips to help you deal. You don’t have to invite them to your house for the holidays. Anxiety, depression and stress can all influence the way you feel about your environment and how you react to others. Or maybe this organization just isn’t a match for your personality. Maybe they’re just different.

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Ian's Messy Desk

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. The fellow with the peg leg says to the other, “That’s nothing, let me tell you how I got this.”

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

If you know how to organize your thoughts, and you know your job, you’re most of the way to giving an effective impromptu presentation. You can effectively respond by taking the following steps: Stop and think : Take a moment to organize your thoughts. Choose a common pattern of organization. 4) Review the main points.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 24, 2010

In some organizations, it is women who have pushed for family-friendly policies since they are usually the primary caregivers, responsible for child care, eldercare and health care as well as primarily responsible for household management (shopping, meals, laundry, cleaning etc.) It won’t work for jobs with direct customer contact.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 21, 2010

There are six areas in your life that can be improved through effective time management: The physical – being healthy with less stress and fatigue. Being organized and prepared makes it easier to grab opportunities for personal development in all areas of your life. Time management is about getting results, not about being busy.

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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. I will try it, thanks for the tip.

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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. .’ I am thankful for the relationships I have created through my membership with professional organizations. Lets grow together!

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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

DECEMBER 19, 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 © Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 December, 2009 Meetings Plus: Taking them offline I organize a lot of meetings in a day, week, month; heck, even into next year. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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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 2, 2010

Prioritize: Next, you can organize the action steps into lists of what you’re going to do. Great tips. Whether it’s as simple as throwing a brochure in the garbage or as complex as planning a management retreat, you need to identify the steps needed to move the item forward. as many things as I anticipate needing attention.

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