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

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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. If you don’t have e-mail folders, create some and sort messages as they are received. Check: Do you plan for tomorrow? Check: Are phone calls planned?

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Taking stock

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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. I also made templates for the minutes of the various meetings and those were wonderful to have. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

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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. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. What a convenient way to send cards. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Admin Buddies

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If it is a planned time off then you can meet with your buddy and give them any instructions or information they will need to handle in your absence and any contact names and numbers. Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

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An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. .© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 30 March, 2009 When working isnt fun: Ho hum, ho hum, its off to work I go. Do you ever get that ho hum feeling about your job and know it is time to consider moving on?

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Monty Python Officeland

Laughing all the Way to Work

Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. I hope you don't mind, but I added a link to your blog on my page. Both of these positions were in the busiest offices I have ever worked in, but when the going gets tough, humour seems to abound! Did I not bring them home? Where were they?

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Kings and Queens of the Office

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Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:37 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , kings and queens of the office , problems , professional assistant , royalty , stresses at work Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Lets enjoy our day together.©