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Raise your hand if you like automated phone message systems…

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The Art of Strategic Nothingness

Success

We hadn’t used phones or computers, listened to music, read books, or written. Only my phone knew how many texts and emails awaited me. Sometimes I even like my phone. When it got stressful, I’d pick it up again. The bell rang. Noble silence ended. We hadn’t even looked at each other in the eye. Hence my tears.

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How to Get Your Work Done, With Less Stress

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These distractions also cause stress, which makes work even more unbearable. The key to getting work done is to decrease your stress, which can develop from a variety of situations — from issues in your personal life to your workload at the office. No matter where it comes from, though, stress hurts your productivity.

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Could technology make Assistants obsolete?

ProAssisting Blog

Submitted by Ethan on February 05, 2010 at 01:05 PM Just downloaded a new app for my iPhone that the maker calls, “The Personal Assistant in your Phone.&# After thinking about it for a bit though, I realize that all of these technological advances (apps, cell phones, computers, google, etc.) Have an iPhone? Enjoy this post?

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Attracting Success: How to Make the Right People Recognize Your Talent

Success

The inspirational quote is in hundreds of Instagram captions, Twitter threads and TikTok videos. The stress of entrepreneurship can make even the most level-headed person want to scream, and that’s OK. Put your phone away and give people your full attention. It’s impossible to pinpoint who said it first.

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Preparing for the Phone Interview

Job Advice Blog

Many of my clients have asked me to help them prep for a phone interview. What do you do on the phone? Despite the limitations associated with a phone screen you can still make a powerful impression – powerful enough to get the real deal – an invite to the office. This is probably going to be your home and cell phone.

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Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter.

Stephanie LH Calahan

Work With Stephanie « Increase Productivity: Focus on What You CAN Control - Free Yourself from Feeling Overwhelmed/Stressed | Main | Check Out This Great Resource for Organizing Tips and Products (and maybe win some stuff too) » Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter & Facebook Experience - Do You Use Lists?

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