All Things Admin

DECEMBER 18, 2020

I receive a lot of emails from admins who’ve lost their jobs unexpectedly. This makes a stressful time even tenser. Course agendas and certificates from continuing education. This most crucial part of your business cards is your contact information, such as your name, phone number, and email. It lies within you.”.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 19, 2013

Do you only email each other or speak briefly on the phone when you need something? You can put together an agenda so that the meeting isn’t just there for people to vent but actually talk about best practice, what can be improved in the office, frustrations, achievements etc etc. So how do we do this? Bond over shared experiences.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 17, 2014

I have often sent a section of the draft minutes to the person who was reporting on that particular agenda item to review and make any changes before I sent the draft on to the chairman. It can be even more stressful going into a Committee meeting to take minutes knowing you have an action that you haven’t completed! Be prepared.

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Productivity Bits

JULY 18, 2011

We have a lot on our agenda, and we carry an oversized to do list that limits our ability to use strategy and plan our day to achieve our goals. Instead, prioritize tasks that you need to clear from your agenda because they are more pressing. Please signup to my email list to receive free updates from Productivity Bits.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 27, 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Thinking Differently about Difficult People Dealing with difficult people can cause us to lose focus, productivity, and increase stress levels. The ability to handle people we have negative feelings about can cause the office atmosphere to become unmanageable, stressful, and in some cases hostile.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

JANUARY 27, 2021

Words have always mattered, but they are especially important in times of high stress, anxiety, and remote work. Find the people who have no other agenda besides your success. Can we all be mindful of not expecting answers to emails and texts in the middle of the night? Have the courage to show up, stand up, and speak up.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Our inability to control things causes us to stress out. The thing is – and I cannot stress this enough – you don’t try closing them out but must control them. The open loops can become constant source of stress if not controlled. GTD Agenda - This is one of the tools designed with the GTD system in mind.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 18, 2016

When most of our days are filled with meetings, emails, errands, and chores, it can be a relief to sit back and make all those mundane tasks look pretty on a piece of paper. She also has agendas where, if you want to, you can print and build your own papers.) I flock to anything “pretty” when it comes to office supplies.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 1, 2015

I provide extensive diary management including global travel arrangements, compile reports, agendas and for Committee and Board meetings. I also act as the central point of contact for both Directors which might include meeting clients/suppliers, telephone liaison and managing emails whilst they are away.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

Emotional blocks – boredom, daydreaming, stress, guilt, anger and frustration reduce concentration. When you enjoy what you are doing, it reduces stress. When stress is reduced, you work more efficiently. How you manage your time is part of your personal agenda. Use priority lists to focus attention.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

List Tasks (example) a- Plan Agenda b- Billy Bob’s Review c- Draft budget report d- Clean out my inbox 2. Compare tasks and put a check mark next to the higher Priority task: a to b then, a to c and then, a to d b to c then, b to d c to d Using the example above: Which is more important: “a-Plan Agenda” or “b-Billy Bob’s Review”?   

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

If you’re holding a meeting, draw up an agenda and circulate it to the staff attending beforehand. Work on difficult jobs first, or at a time when you’re at peak performance, saving the less stressful tasks for when you have less energy. invite as few people as possible to limit discussion.

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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. To prepare a minute template simply use your agenda and put it in minute format. Under each agenda heading you can then record the appropriate information when you are in the meeting.

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Success

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

office professionals surveyed agreed that they spend more time searching for documents and files they need than responding to emails and messages,” according to a 2021 survey conducted by Wakefield Research for Elastic. There’s a reason why people who are the calmest and least stressed are more productive. 54% of U.S.

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Allwork

JULY 21, 2022

So, he sent an email to I had an hour and said, hey, Christine, I’ve got this crazy idea. She apparently deleted that email because she’s thinking, I’m not having any of that. And then it’s also about making sure that you have an agenda. To workplace stress and mental health. 18 million workdays.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. I tend to keep my scheduling sheets in chronological order and each morning I go through them to see if there is any action I need to take, i.e. follow up to ask for an agenda or see if I can start scheduling.

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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. Quotations Marks Rules for numbers Saying thank you in an email Seasons greetings or Seasons greetings? Another thing to put on your checklist if you are using a laptop is a memory stick.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For example, you may allocate specific time periods throughout the day to check email or send out meeting agendas and reminders. During a board meeting prep week, for instance, email may require more time and attention for last-minute submissions and changes. At that point, it’s overwhelming and stressful.

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Productivityist

MARCH 29, 2016

Email is a terrible place to spend the majority of your time. Don’t get me wrong – email is a fantastic tool for communication. I know that email is part of what we need to do every day, but it isn’t the only thing we need to do. Option 1: Sort Email Differently. Let’s get you out of that inbox, shall we?

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

To many work is the central activity in their lives and the stresses and pressures of todays workplace are enormous, overtime, project pressure, sales targets, travel to and from the place of work, to name but a few. Social issues are clearly centered around the work-place, work life and private life. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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Men With Pens

MARCH 16, 2010

I did some work at the very end of the day, really stressed out because I’d put it off. Checking email, reading blogs, watching videos on Hulu. I am going to send a couple “I love you&# emails. Mary – “I love you&# emails… Now that’s a nice thought. I ate dinner. I watched TV. My last day?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. Below are a few tips so the task is not as daunting: Filling in the blanks I take minutes on a laptop so it is easy to make a template ahead of time which is based on the agenda. I use four columns with the headings: Item#, Discussion, Decision/Action, By when.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

" The playing field of the world is leveling off which means that the competition, pace and stress levels are at maximum. Tame Your Email 1. Turn off email alerts when emails arrive in your inbox. If you know that you will never answer an email, delete it right away. Thanks to Regina Lark,Ph.D. "Heads Up.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Dino Said on December 22nd, 2008 at 3:42 am I agree , I too work at home and I love it , no rigid dress code , no claustrophobic cubicle and no stress generating travel from home to work office. People are less stressed when they can adjust their hours or days to family or personal needs. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 15, 2012

It's not unusual that some people have hidden agendas and personal motives. And don't be surprised why people have hidden agendas and personal motives. As always, anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address. "She's really nice. I like her."

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