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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

This meeting was held out of town and those are a bit more hectic because I cant easily go to my desk to get what I need. 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. It will make my life easier.

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? She loved it! The importance of having someone to talk to Psst!

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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Laughing all the Way to Work

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. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Check: How much time is spent on e-mail? The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on.

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Kings and Queens of the Office

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2008 Kings and Queens of the Office A friend was telling me about an Executive Assistant who has taken on a superior attitude at work and seems to think she is the Queen, looking down her nose on all her subjects, the other assistants. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? 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.

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Working for the Disorganized.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 October, 2008 Working for the Disorganized. You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. Thanks, Richard Rinyai www.theprofessionalassistant.net October 12, 2008 Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Join me for a Webinar, Sept.

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Going Checklist Crazy

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 September, 2008 Going Checklist Crazy I am organizing a Board meeting and I have checklists and to-do lists coming out of my ears. 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.