Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

In my weekly recap last Friday I pointed out a Lifehack.org article arguing that the current climate for hyper-productivity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. If I didn’t have a full day’s worth of tasks to complete I wasn’t being efficient enough. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Work With Stephanie « You Can Steal Time Back From Email | Main | Increase Your Positive Energy and Productivity by Being Thankful » Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention "I just can't focus Stephanie.    I've tried different systems and they don't work.  Get physical! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  They do not have systems for handling their most important areas of life.    They are not sure where their hard-earned money is spent and they don't have solid plans for the future.   Now is the time to let go of the excuses that you don't have time, are too tired or don't know how. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 22, 2010

" ~  CourtneyWilding  ~ Often we do it when we aren't thinking about it.    We create opinions about our systems and processes and convince ourselves that it is the only way to do something.    Now, only with time passing do we understand how limiting their belief systems were! 

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

See what you can change about yourself, don’t try to change others. At times, the person that conveys this tone doesn’t realize they are coming across in a harmful manner. Learn from them and build on your weaknesses to make them into strengths. Try to understand that change will happen, no matter what.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

I don't know of many people that would look at Jordan as a failure in basketball.    However, if you continue to believe in yourself and learn from those failures, your successes will outweigh them over the long haul.   Go out and do it and don't be afraid to fail.    (Go team Purple!) 

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Organization means implementing an appropriate filing system (electronically and paper) and utilizing your task lists and calendar effectively so that you can locate items quickly when needed which increases productivity. We are always fighting battles we can’t win. Learn something new. Lets grow together!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Here are 5 ways to score brownie points with your boss and get that promotion or raise (or both) a little faster: The one thing that I’ve learned over the course of my career is to try getting to know your boss. This doesn’t mean that you have to go out for beers or go to a movie. Don’t break your promises.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

  I have so many piles and I don't want to file it all."   In others, you may choose an electronic storage system rather than paper.  If you are going to go paperless, you need to also make sure that you have a good backup system.  Don't Let this Happen to You! 400 Gigs Gone!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

.  1 - "If it can't be perfect, why do it?"   This system worked for and I know I can make it work for me."   Assuming that the system is right and you are broken is not the right way to go.    Instead, find a system that works for the way you naturally think and learn. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

  We make lists so that we don't forget the things we want to do.    Just because a task management system works for your co-worker or spouse does not mean it will work for you.   I've tried my phone and outlook, but I find that I don't even look at those lists.    WAIT! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

| Main | Mon Motivation - 16 Failed Predictions - Limiting Your Beliefs Can Limit Your Success » 6 Areas of Your Business Life that You MUST Have Flow to Make More Money (be like Bamboo) How often do you wake up in the morning and say "ug, I don't really want to go in today"?  " Don't let this be you! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

  Keep reading to learn what I learned. Unfortunately we can't get around the 20 list limit.   Now, the system updates for me and I can recognize my awesome tweeps and stay in contact.   Keep reading to learn what I learned. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Productivityist

AUGUST 21, 2014

You can learn more about the event here. Sometimes they work for a while; sometimes they don''t get past the starting line. an app doesn''t sync correctly during the first five minutes of use), it''s likely dead to us. In an effort to create space for this to happen, I crafted my own personal day design system.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Tweet I have often said that New Year's Resolutions don't work and that you really should make solid goals instead.  The new year brings new hope for your small business!    Unfortunately, somewhere in the back of your mind you realize that the resolutions you have made in the past were not always realized. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

  Keep reading to learn more!   Keep reading to learn more! QUESTION: When you are stuck in overwhelm, how do you get unclogged?    My friends and colleagues on Twitter and Facebook gave me some great responses.  Then I take a step back from all of the little things that can seem to overwhelm me.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 28, 2008

After speaking with you and the group, I believe that I would be a perfect candidate for this position, offering the quick learning and adaptability that is needed for a diversified position. Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter! I appreciate your time and consideration in interviewing me for this position.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

.  I have also had clients tell me that their reminders don't work because they just ignore them.    Your response is crucial to the success of the system, so set up a system that you will actually use!  PS - Since you've gotten this far, why don't you subscribe! To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 27, 2010

When you don't know how long a task will take, you may either over or underestimate the amount of time needed.   (I learned this the hard way when I was in 6th grade and the adult I was with locked her keys in the car during a terrible snow storm.    Don't let this be you!) Assume they want to learn.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

First of all, there is not a perfect tool or a perfect system. So, this answer is based on my experimentation with the two main tools the question above refers to - a planner and a tickler file system. Anchor your system one place or the other, whichever seems most natural to you.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 1, 2010

  We've helped slews of clients implement the software along with other productivity systems as they claimed their Office Miracle ™ !   Keep reading to learn more.   Keep reading to learn more.   Keep reading to learn more. Beta testers will have direct feedback into the new product.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  Keep reading to learn what my colleagues and friends had to say about the "Great Calendar Debate. Your PDA is like a back-up brain, so you don't have to worry about forgetting or missing appointments! whereas paper planners don't!      How do you decide what is best for you? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

pamelahazelton    Franklin Covey - been using that system for 10+ years.   (Steph says: Learn more in Paul's book and DVD have them all - [link] mprice6   iPad with google calendar that I share with my assistant marj_asturias    Google Apps for me all the way. To-Do list! All at a glance.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

The article “ Don't Get Your Time Stolen -- 6 Mistakes to Avoid ” was terrific [.]   Since Art mentioned he had found a system that worked for him, I asked if he would be willing to share it with me.  But when I looked for my notes later, I couldn't find them. And they weren't in my notetaking program.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 22, 2008

Some e-mails are useful, but I don’t always have time to deal with them right away. Don’t worry, these e-mails do not get lost or are completely out of sight. Share what you have learned with your boss. This has been a great way to clear up a lot of unnecessary e-mails at work. It will be worth the effort.

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Some have lost jobs, didn’t get promotions or pay raises, or lost funding due to employer budget cuts. So you can’t attend every workshop or seminar, surf the internet, there are many FREE programs available online at sites like HP Learning Center and Microsoft. So what are you thankful for? Post your comment.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Know Yourself This sounds so simple doesn't it?    Get rid of the activities and projects (and sometimes even people) that don't fit.    Set Boundaries Do you say "yes" to everything, because you don't want to dissapoint someone with a "no"? 

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Don’t wait around the water cooler, listening to the rumor mill. and you don’t arrive until 9 a.m. This is frustrating because you have other projects you need to accomplish and you don’t like working last minute. Get the individual to talk to you by you talking to them. “Rules with an iron fist.&#

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 College May Not be for Everyone, but Education is So you’re thinking, “I don’t have time to go back to school&# or “I won’t feel right being in a room filled with people who could be my kids or at least a very young sister or brother&#. You may learn something.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 10, 2011

  I did not as work much with clients this past year and really concentrated on putting learning and habits into place that would support me being in a position to be at my best.    " The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn.   2010 my theme focus was CONSCIOUS HEALTH. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 20, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Free Yourself From Car Clutter: Five Easy Ways To Keep Your Car Organized When Traveling | Main | Learn 5 Secrets to Put Procrastination Off Until Tomorrow! The -- I can't help it because of XXXX story I have struggled with migraine attacks that were quite severe for a number of years. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

  You won't read that here.  "  We left the office and went out for our lunch and I learned that she usually skips meals, believing that she could get ahead in her paperwork if she skipped. Always been like this don't know why? What do you think? .  juliebavi   oh, I never skip!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

And they don't need prodding or cajoling. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 27, 2010

  Keep reading to learn the story.   I won't let these fears own me, but I am letting them instruct me.    Why shouldn't it?    Ordering your life means putting systems in place to allow you to focus on your priorities and to have presence of mind and to take action.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

  I can't afford to be fired. irritated that my co-workers aren't doing their share!   When you least expect it, those very tools can turn into "time suckers."    If you don't they can all too easily become an escape that you mindlessly participate in to avoid your to-do list.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 13, 2010

And if you find papers that have no logical home in your filing system, create a new folder with the appropriate category.   [Steph Says: You might even consider letting go of many that you don't reference anymore to free up space for new.] .  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk I wouldn’t use them for a first-contact presentation, but they’re getting better. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. You want a little more.

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