Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Best Calendaring Programs. Best Electronics: Business Mobile Phone. Best Favorite Business Related Book. DeskDemon brings office professionals tangible benefits through savings in time, cost and stress from everyday tasks. Best Staplers. Best Label/Label Makers. Avery (for labels). Brother (for label makers). Hammermill.

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Staples 2014 IAAP 100

Success

JANUARY 7, 2023

According to a 2019 study published in Sleep Medicine , when night owls began to consistently shift their “sleep/wake timings” by two hours, they showed “significant improvements to self-reported depression and stress, as well as improved cognitive… performance measures,” among other benefits. The week already feels stressful.

Skills 245

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Success

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

One day about 10 years ago, I saw on my calendar a rare Saturday with nothing to do. O’Neil’s book title, we were where our feet were. A study by researchers at Cornell found that as few as 10 minutes in a natural setting helped decrease physical and mental stress in college students. He agreed, and that day changed my life.

Health 321

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. I have personally experienced stress in the past too! There are ways to decrease the stress levels and frustration though! Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation.

Goals 202

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All Things Admin

JULY 27, 2022

It worked out in the end, but I’ll never forget that moment of stress and panic. Turn off forwarding on phones. Check/review calendars for today: (executive’s name). My executive was leaving for a trip, and he was almost out the door before I realized I hadn’t made arrangements with a car service! Check voice messages.

Mentoring 98

Mentoring Administrative Professionals Travel 2022 98

Success

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Metabolizing fear, rather than allowing it to take root, is an exercise she describes in her most recent book, Redefine Wealth for Yourself. She has written five books, appeared on national TV shows, been featured in national media outlets like CNBC and Essence , and hosted her own radio segment on a nationally syndicated show.

Finance 312

Finance Confidence Budget International 312

Clutter Coach

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

In case you thought the Internet or cell phones were ruining life as we know it, rest assured, it was always ruined. Talk about stress. Is the phone calendar I use the best one? Or worse, they blew off writing a new book chapter or working on their big project proposal in order to fool around with this new gadget.

Calendars 100

Calendars AT&T Phones Goals 100

On The Job

OCTOBER 27, 2014

But with savvier planning, anyone can become more productive – and less stressed – while on the road. For example, some travelers say they find it a lot less stressful to stay at the same hotel chain – or even the same hotel if they’re often traveling to the same destination. Vow to keep the television off while working.

Travel 100

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On The Job

JULY 10, 2012

I had never tried meditation until a few years ago, when personal and professional stresses were giving me insomnia and constant headaches. It took me a few weeks to really see the payoff of meditation, but after a while I began to feel less stress. At first, I was impatient to get results. "OK, OK, I'm breathing, dammit," I'd think.

Stress 100

Stress Training Calendars Google 100

Ideas.Ted

JULY 8, 2021

After more than 2,500 workers moved to a 35- or 36-hour workweek and declared themselves happier, healthier and less stressed, the country is now moving to make this an option for the majority of its workforce. My book about the move towards four-day workweek, Shorter , was published in the US in early March 2020.

Carbon Footprint 145

Carbon Footprint 2020 Salary 2019 145

On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

E-mail doesn't have to dominate your life, and you can put an end to e-mail being nothing but a huge time suck and stress-inducing activity, they claim. In their new book, More Time for You , (Amacom, $18.95), Tator and Latson have several important steps to deal with e-mail effectively. The key is e-mail triage, they say.

Social Media 100

Social Media Calendars Email Filing 100

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 31, 2011

I’m excited about following a routine and getting to 5.30pm without too much stress and disappointed that I haven’t completed everything that I needed to and also being able to look back on a successful day. The train turned up on time, I managed to get a seat and was able to check my emails and calendar for the day ahead.

Email 100

Email Phones Calendars Training 100

Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

In theory, electronic tools are always in your pocket or just a click away—whether on your phone, tablet, or laptop. Things I had input on my phone wouldn’t show up on my computer and vice versa. It’s a Franklin Covey binder with the following elements: Month-at-a-glance calendar sheets (on 2 pages). Electronic Calendar.

Management 100

Management Basecamp Calendars Phones 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 10, 2010

Michael Linenberger, who’s been a leader in the field of productivity for the last 30 years, has written three bestselling books on the topic.  And best of all, it is all clearly laid out in his revolutionary new book, Master Your Workday Now !   (FTC note: we do not make any money off of the sale of his book.) 

Gifts 100

Gifts Goals Calendars Networking 100

Virtual Moxie

MAY 31, 2011

You’re in social media, blogging in at least two places, guesting on talk shows, coaching, leading classes and retreats, speaking at telesummits, reworking your entire virtual training program, writing a BOOK, and I want to know how you do it. I calendar (in Outlook) everything during my work day (generally 8a-6p, M-R). EVERYTHING.

Calendars 100

Calendars Filing Keyboards Travel 100

Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 18, 2016

Today, there are constant beeps, alerts, and dings from your phone and computer. She wrote that during “a busy work day, my online calendar is tucked away. Remember, paper planners are there to make your life easier, not more stressful. It can be a relief to disconnect and check your planner when YOU want to. And you’re right.

Doodle 100

Doodle PDF Agenda AT&T 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 1, 2015

I also get a lot of phone calls from an array of people about all sorts of things. Sometimes I need my bosses to tell me what they would like prioritised if I have a lot of work on so I don’t stress about what to do – I’m not afraid to reach out or ask for help. Busy – sometimes crazy busy! What do you enjoy most about your role?

Suppliers 100

Suppliers 2011 Agenda Lifestyle 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

For example, I actually have time blocked off on my calendar every week for reading - both for knowledge and for fun.    If I don't block it off on my calendar, then I would allow other things to take control of that time.      Closing.   Try it and let me know how it goes!

Calendars 100

Calendars AT&T Email Confidence 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps | Main | Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy? We use it to track the paperwork for my special needs daughter, articles, books, websites, etc. Smart Phone!! And it's a PHONE!

Filing 100

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 26, 2015

This will boost your creativity, reduce stress levels and even enhance your problem solving capabilities. The typed dictation is sent to my assistant who updates my calendar and assigns me tasks as needed. I’ve used both extensively, but decided to stick with Mobile Assistant because their smart phone app is fantastic.

2016 40

2016 Phones Budget Calendars 40

Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

But it was stressful for both us. “If they have great content, the reader stays longer and then picks up the phone or emails or places an order, right?&# “Yes – that’s what I offer. A website project for a company managing liquidation sales. The guy was awesome. The company terrific.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service 2009 2008 2005 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 14, 2012

I've written hundreds of blog posts and a couple of books this way! If I don't tackle them head on, they will stress me out all day so I try to knock them out as soon as possible. I look at my to-do list at the beginning of each week and schedule my tasks in my calendar as if they were a client meeting.

Calendars 100

Calendars AT&T Goals Training 100

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

They’ve been scheduled on their calendar as well. For years executives have asked me, “Isn’t there some kind of play book or operating manual for executives and assistants? Reduces stress for both the executive and assistant. I’ve suggested daily, even weekly “huddles” as you suggest. ’”.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Calendars Stress Phones 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

T hen I just review each night for the next day to make sure I am on task - I take my daily to-dos from my master and I schedule my to-do mistycb   @ StephCalahan using iPhone apps:etodo,calendar & www.hassleme.co.uk/ deusami   @ StephCalahan Trying out a moleskin plan. Notes from all areas of life in the front.

Management 100

Management Agenda Calendars Twitter 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

  Rather than having sticky notes all over your desk for things you want to get done, put the tasks on your calendar.    Make sure that as you schedule the activity (appointment on the phone, outside of the office or task you want to get done, etc) with enough time to come to a stopping point. 

Networking 100

Networking Email Phones Filing 100

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office. Tech glitches happen all the time and 2 people controlling one person's calendar is not the easiest thing.

Holidays 40

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Use the notebook for everything you want to keep track of: to do lists, grocery lists, client meetings, phone calls, dreams and goals. " The playing field of the world is leveling off which means that the competition, pace and stress levels are at maximum. Utilize your calendar to schedule tasks. In the calendar.

AT&T 100

AT&T Calendars Social Media Stress 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

My favourite to-do list is a calendar timeline so I can see at a glance where I am at and what I need to do to get there. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. To generate a calendar in Word 2007, click on the Office Button (in the top left-hand corner). No surprises!

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones IAAP Calendars 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

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. Check: Are phone calls planned? For each one, write down what you hope to accomplish with the phone call to help you stay focused. Check: How much time is spent on e-mail?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

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. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? Excellent material!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Holidays International 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

In addition to the name, phone numbers, company, and e-mail, include where and when you met the person, who introduced you, and why you might want to contact him/her in the future. Booking Notebook. Those that become personal friends, service providers, or consultants may simply be transferred to your personal address book.

Business Cards 100

Business Cards Networking ASAP Etiquette 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   When I asked him about the tiny papers, he said they all represented an item that he needed to take care of. 

Management 100

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 1, 2012

I can't stress enough how important I've found this to be--especially with people closest to you in your business. Every morning, for instance, I get out of bed, scan my calendar on my Blackberry to just remind myself of what's on tap for the day, do yoga. overwhelmed, have an "ideas" book--a place for you to put all the.

Learning 100

Learning Email Phones Mentoring 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

" That is what I heard from her as we were talking on the phone.  Oh, did I mention that your meeting confirmation hits your google, outlook or web calendar as well as generates a confirmation email. Record Your Phone Calls Like A Pro. Using phone or fax, with time changes and all the challenges involved was awful.

Credit Card 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. If that is not happening, schedule yourself in their calendar. Keep up to date on their calendar and look ahead to see what is coming up and what your boss might need to prepare for that. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2008 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

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. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. She loved it! Excellent material! 411 Look Up 411.ca

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100