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Virtual Assistant…10 Years Later

Tips From T. Marie

At the time, it was a relatively unknown term and I wouldn’t find myself really investigating it until August of 2007 after receiving my first (and last) pink slip as the real estate bubble burst under the weight of predatory lending practices and the looming shadow of the Great Recession. . Literal tears. It was barely a blip on the radar.

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Are baby boomers suffering more than other workers?

On The Job

percent — since the official start of the recession in December 2007. Older workers can better handle the financial, personal and professional demands that are creating so much stress for them right now in a number of ways, Greenberg says. Don't self-medicate. million — or 9.3 She suggests they: • Plan realistically.

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Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention - Productive.

Stephanie LH Calahan

  Sometimes your focus obstacles could be caused by a medical condition.     In his article Benefits of Deep Breathing Can Include Improved Concentration , Keith Tennent (medical researcher and a fitness enthusiast) states: "Breathing relaxation techniques also help to slow down the death of brain cells.

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Get Organized and Lose Weight!

Stephanie LH Calahan

  Maybe you want to loose weight to save money on medical bills.    The National Association of Professional Organizers ( NAPO ) reports that 75-90% of all visits to physicians are stress related.    Having a workout and healthy eating plan can also reduce your stress

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Start the New Year off with a New Focus on Your Personal Affairs.

Stephanie LH Calahan

  I personally LOVE how easy it is to manage all of the complex medical information we have in our family.    Do you have some medical concerns that you have been ignoring?    Why be time-pressed and struggle when you can easily get more done with less stress. "  ~ P.T.

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Are you Sabotaging Your Productivity? The Most Productive Lunch.

Stephanie LH Calahan

This topic came back up the other day as I was working with an extremely successful medical professional.    Here is what some of them said: JaniceSimon Mostly at my desk but feel less stressed when eat lunch away from desk. How Do You De-Stress? Keep reading for more perspective. Need the break!

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Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out

Stephanie LH Calahan

I believe I have created an effective way to stay organized and on schedule while tracking symptoms & medication related to chronic illness.  They can carry the to appointments, allowing their physician to review it & connect symptoms w/factors such as stress/other environmental causes.

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