Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

How can I be more organized in the morning and not be stressed before I even get to work? Giving yourself enough time will make your commute into work less stressful. While other people are riding on the "stress mobile" you will be stress-free and enjoying your morning. Are those navy pants with your black jacket?

Clothes 100

Clothes Stress UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

They are probably under a lot of stress due to a deadline or a situation that may have happened and they are taking that stress out on you. I would give the person the benefit of the doubt and would assume that they normally would not behave like that. Don't argue. If you were unable to resolve the situation, tell your boss.

Stress 100

Stress Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 5, 2008

In one interview I went on it was stressed that they were looking for someone who had excellent communication skills, a great telephone manner and someone who was easy to get along with. I take the time to get to know them as we communicate back and forth either by phone, e-mail or in person. Of course confidentiality is a must.

Etiquette 100

Etiquette Stress Confidence Interviewing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Keep your sense of humour in tact Nothing relieves stress better than a good laugh and having a sense of humour - even when you are crazy busy. Yes, it would be nice if you could put the menu on glossy paper and roll them up with a nice ribbon, but is it necessary? You need to determine what is a need to have and what is a nice to have.

Stress 100

Stress UPS Administrative Professionals 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 7, 2008

If you work in a high stress office, laughter is a good addition to help relieve the tension. Laughter: The Best Medicine Laughter can get you through many of life's difficult situations and can be a great stress reliever. Some days it was like being in a Monty Python movie. It was the most fun working environment I had ever been in.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Stress Environment UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 18, 2008

If you are already an assistant I am sure you have had to handle stressful situations. I prioritize what I need to accomplish and as I complete it I cross it off my list. I maintain a to-do list for all projects. How have you handled them? Do you remain calm? Are you organized?

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Stress UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 13, 2007

Another interesting article is Stress: As Common and Contagious as a Cold which offers some real life examples of different things people do during their off times to help relieve the stress of their busy careers. There is an article on Organizational Churn, which is an article about going through changes in your organization.

IAAP 100

IAAP Administrative Professionals Stress Gifts 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Stay Stress-Free, If Possible. Do not let your desire to send holiday greetings bring stress into your work life. Thank-Yous for Holiday Greetings and Gifts. Ready to thank someone for a gift? Read my article " How to Say Thank You " for ideas. Start now, and work on a few cards or notes each week.

Holidays 100

Holidays 2012 Gifts 2011 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 7, 2007

It may be quicker and less stressful for everyone to do it yourself if you see the Mailroom staff are particularly busy. Having your Mailroom prepared ahead of time with this information will make everyone’s job less stressful. Do you really need that job done in the next 30 minutes. Be realistic in your expectations. Appreciate that!

Stress 100

Stress Forms Goals Email 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 10, 2008

Sometimes we are so busy and stressed it is hard to remember to say please and thank you, but remembering goes a long way towards avoiding those work toes. If you work in a team environment it is a good idea to work with your co-workers to come up with solutions. We spend a lot of time with our co-workers. Let's be kind to one another.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Stress Phones Environment 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 24, 2008

Sometimes your boss's body language may seem stressed or they seem to be avoiding you, but it has nothing to do with you at all. Here is an article that talks about that very thing, What the Boss’ Body Language Says. But as this article correctly points out - it is not always all about you.

Filing 100

Filing Stress UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 21, 2008

You're going on an interview, whether by choice or necessity You have to go in with confidence, and being prepared is the key When they say, "Tell me about yourself", that’s not the time to babble Don't talk about your kids and spouse or your financial trouble You could be asked things like, "What have you learnt from your mistakes?"

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Etiquette Confidence Stress 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

There is always going to be some social interaction and joking with each other - it can help to relieve some of the stress of a busy office. How can you handle it and continue to have good working relationships with your co-workers?

Stress 100

Stress UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 25, 2008

There is never an excuse not to be polite, even if you have to go back after a stressful work situation and say it later. Give a deadline when you need the task completed by so they can prioritize their workload. Always take the time to say please and thank you. Encourage questions. You want to make sure the instructions are clear.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring Stress UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2012

Talking about work at the water cooler will provide some benefits to employees, but having common happenings to discuss outside of work allows employees to relieve stress that may accumulate during the workday. Having a friend who is looking out for you during a tense time in the workplace can also help employees feel supported.

IAAP 100

IAAP Agencies Environment Holidays 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 21, 2008

I love laughing and I find it really helps relieve the stress of a busy day, but sometimes I have had to step back and evaluate what it was doing to my career. You are fun to have around, but you would never be considered for something more expert or challenging. I mean you are the jokester right?

Stress 100

Stress Promotion 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Sometimes this is a stressful period for a new employee as they want to do well, but keep in mind the employer is expecting a time of learning so use this time to learn as much as you can about the job.

Learning 100

Learning Stress Forms Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 24, 2008

Sometimes my boss can cause a big ‘kerfuffle’ with stressful deadlines and we all go running to ‘get er done’. At work however I am a professional and don’t answer the phones with ‘G’day’ or say ‘see ya’ when I say goodbye. I try to keep my desk ‘organized’ and ‘co-ordinate’ my boss’s day.

Restaurants 100

Restaurants Stress Phones UPS 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 13, 2007

Making travel arrangements for your boss can sometimes be stressful. It is important to ask the right questions to get them where they want to go. I remember making travel arrangements for a boss who was travelling to New York City for a meeting.

Travel 100

Travel Agencies Policies Restaurants 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 7, 2008

You are not in a race, although at times it might seem so with the pressures and stresses of today’s office environment. Take ownership of the error, but don’t dwell on it. Learn from your mistakes and try not to repeat them. Take the time to look things over. You want to get it done quickly, but it also needs to be accurate.

Confidence 100

Confidence Mentoring Learning Stress 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 26, 2008

Work functions can sometimes be stressful to know what to say. I assumed she had either been trained in this art or because of her job of meeting so many people she had become good at small talk. She was a pleasure to have at the table and it helped to get everyone talking. I learned small talk when I was a hairdresser.

Etiquette 100

Etiquette Restaurants Interviewing Stress 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2008

Let's face it, we all sometimes take a sick day off when we are not sick, but may just need a break from a high stressful job. I think employees who abuse sick leave are onto that one and now the favourite day to take off seems to be Wednesdays, or any day other than Monday or Friday.

Medical 100

Medical Resume Health Phones 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 30, 2007

I thought it was an appropriate check list as we start this New Year to reflect and think about our work and home lives and how we can better organize and de-stress our lives. Please click here to read the article on her website (you need to scroll down just a bit to see the article).

2008 100

2008 2007 IAAP Email 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

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. Check: How much time is spent on e-mail? Manage: Try scheduling e-mail checks every two hours to minimize time spent with the e-mail account open.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. It will make my life easier.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work. We work in a very busy office so it was a nice surprise for her to receive it and helped put the stress of the office in perspective. She loved it! I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2008

The Changing Role of the Assistant With the increasing demands on the time of the executive at work and at play, the stresses are mounting as their workloads are increasing and they need the help of their assistants more and more. Concentrating on anything other than your driving is a danger to yourself and to others.

Filing 100

Filing 2007 Calendars Stress 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. Yes, it is always nice to have a work buddy. 23, 1 p.m.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

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Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. The good thing about keeping them all in a central spot is I always know where the paperwork is and can easily grab it when I need it. When a meeting is finalized, I put the scheduling sheet in a completed file.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. Its not that Im funny, because Im not, but I find a lot of things funny. Both of these positions were in the busiest offices I have ever worked in, but when the going gets tough, humour seems to abound!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays 2009 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

As an aside, pen and paper will suffice if I have to, but you can see that the checklist can help avoid any unnecessary stresses from happening. Another thing to put on your checklist if you are using a laptop is a memory stick. A memory stick is my back up if my laptop and I part ways.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. A firm but short handshake is all it takes. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

One of the things they stressed was to hire well. My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. A good reference can go a long way towards getting your next job. I read an interesting article on what management can do to prevent lay offs. They advised not to be so quick to hire someone just to fill the position.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. Keeping yourself organized will give your boss assurance that everything is under control and they will feel more secure that you are handling things for them.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2008 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. Then it is a simple matter of filling in the blanks on the day of the meeting. To prepare a minute template simply use your agenda and put it in minute format.

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

Perhaps we put a lot of the stress on ourselves because we feel that every e-mail has to be replied to immediately. When I have spoken to people who are extremely frustrated about the back and forth of e-mail, I have to wonder why they felt they needed to answer it so urgently in the first place.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International 2008 100