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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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Boosting mental and physical health The impact of journaling goes beyond Leid’s personal experiences; it’s been highly documented as a tool for boosting mental and physical health. The Scheduler Tool: calendar Method: Write just a sentence or two in every calendar day’s box. This is a quick way to get in touch with yourself.

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Calendar Clarity

Laughing all the Way to Work

My current boss travels a lot so I put his travel schedule in the calendar as well. Undoubtedly if the meeting is put as an all-day meeting and someone is looking in your calendar to see if you are busy, they will probably not notice the all-day meeting that is at the top of the calendar.

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Being an Administrative Assistant for Two Different Types of Managers – Ask an Admin

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He does not use Google Calendar but has an iPhone. . The other Chief, older, but very organized and uses online calendars and his phone as well. I set reminders on my cell and Google Calendar. I prepare files with the documentation he will need for the meetings and leave on his desk. What are your thoughts?

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How to Find a Mentor Who Will Best Support Your Growth

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If you’re wondering how to ask someone to be your mentor, ask them in person if they live locally, or ask via email or phone if they live a significant distance away from you. Don’t ask for last-minute reviews of documents or projects, and honor their preferred method of contact. Remember that your mentor is likely very busy.

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3 Strategies to Become a Better Leader Through Writing

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Yes, I’m the co-founder of Calendar and a keynote speaker. Flying allows me to get away from the distractions of phone calls, Slack messages and Wi-Fi to reflect on industry trends, current events and my personal development. You don’t need to go back and edit the document before you get into the flow of writing.

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

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And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away. They are not paid the big bucks to manage a calendar and book flights. A great executive assistant looks at the entire calendar for a month—what happened last week?

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5 Productivity Apps You Probably Already Have on Your Smartphone

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While there’s certainly a case to be made for banning phones from the workplace – confidentiality concerns, Facebook faux pas, employees who spend more time on Snapchat than spreadsheets – some smartphone apps, when used properly, can make your job a lot easier. With a calendar app , you’ll never forget an important date again.