Clutter Coach

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

This episode is sponsored by Clean Email, the answer to email inbox overload. I’ve written about ways to clear out that clutter, but you can save time by using the Clean Email app. You can use my special link to sign up for Clean Email here with a 30% discount: [link]. This is podcast 132 and it’s about decision controls.

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Go Burrows

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Stressed about holiday gifting? She has an extensive background in strategic calendar management, planning international and domestic travel, event planning, onboarding of high-level executives among many other skills. Join my email list here if you want to get an email when a new episode goes live. CONNECT WITH LIZA.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2017

The aim is to be able to synergise with the Execs and colleagues, using emotional intelligence skills to achieve a thriving and motivating work environment and build solid partnerships. I rely heavily on Outlook to help with not only scheduling, but simple reminders, shared calendars, etc. Outlook gives me life.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 9, 2024

Executives very often find themselves tethered to smartphones, answering emails and messages, and taking calls long after office hours have ended. Although this constant connectedness is a huge benefit to communication in the modern business environment, it can serve to impede personal time and hinder true relaxation and unwinding.

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Worxbee

MAY 10, 2021

An EA is used to working with the C-Suite crowd and operating in that fast-paced environment. Calendar management falls under their job role and they’re quick to learn about what an “ideal” routine looks like for you. An EA will make sure your calendar is blocked with the buffer time you need to prepare for the next task.

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Worxbee

MAY 24, 2021

Ideal” means different things to different people, but for the sake of this post, we’re defining it as your most productive, least-stressful work week. When applied to work days, this theory suggests that employees will be most productive if their basic needs are met in the work environment. Is there any such thing?

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

One way to alleviate some of the stress is to work with an executive assistant. Read on to learn about how else an executive assistant can help you navigate through a changing, fast-paced startup environment. Why should startups hire executive assistants?

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Worxbee

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In the executive environment, work and life pressures can soon add up to exacerbate mental health issues and executive assistants are often at ground zero. Mental illness comes in different forms, but it’s well-known that stress can contribute to depression, which is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting 16 million U.S.

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Productivity Bits

MAY 5, 2016

You won’t stress out as much about finishing. The primary goal is to change your environment from workplace to anywhere else. When you start feeling stressed, overworked, underappreciated and exhausted, steer in another direction. Kayla Matthews is a productivity blogger and calendar-planning enthusiast. Assignments.

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BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 31, 2023

In traditional work environments, employees clock in and out using time clocks while on the job. No stress in hiring new remote workers. Without employee time tracking in place, there’s always a bit of stress involved in hiring new remote workers. In particular, you need answers to the following questions: Who are they emailing?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

"I check my email 3 times a day and will respond within 48 hours, if this is an emergency call xxx.xxx.xxxx etc." For example, I actually have time blocked off on my calendar every week for reading - both for knowledge and for fun.  PS - I invite you to sign up to get updates in your email. 

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Enhancing your worklife will increase productivity, reduce stress, and maintain focus on job tasks. 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. Be proactive.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

List #1 – The weekly calendar. 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. 3) Define Your Priorities Using the 3-List Method. Time is precious.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 5, 2010

While computers and the Internet are almost essential to perform any job in this digital age and therefore impossible to do without, utmost care should be taken to remove all other distractions from the working environment. You should choose an environment that is most relaxing to you. The solution, go paperless!

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 27, 2023

From app organization to calendar management, Angela provides actionable tips that can transform the way we interact with our digital tools. Her strategies not only promote efficiency but also contribute to a stress-free digital environment. Strategies for categorizing apps, decluttering calendars, and managing commitments.

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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!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Once a date is finalized I put it in my bosss calendar and confirm the meeting with the other participants. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back.

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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. Remind them verbally as well when you meet with them.

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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. It will make my life easier. ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. Yes, it is always nice to have a work buddy.

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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. She loved it! I dont often promote any businesses from my blog, but I thought this one was worth talking about.

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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. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

How can you survive in this kind of a working environment? 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. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Dealing in real time.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2007

They are penalized for having a family and this causes additional stress and anxiety. The reasons for this are quite predictable: No safe employment environment, even in big corporations. Have a more flexible work environment, to suit ones needs better. Desire to look after kids, family or friends. if you like.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I also handle his executive calendar and work in the office with him. I hated the mental stress and burden of putting everyone else first and getting only the usual thank you’s and words of appreciation. I also thought long and hard about why I was so unhappy and stressed at my job and why I had growing resentment.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Its not that Im funny, because Im not, but I find a lot of things funny. Dealing in real time.

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Time Zones IAAP Holidays 2009 100

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. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Minute taking made easier.

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Time Zones IAAP International Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

Perhaps we put a lot of the stress on ourselves because we feel that every e-mail has to be replied to immediately. In response to the email comment "why do we feel the need to answer an email/ or get an answer so quickly." Keep up the good work. Patty Buckner November 24, 2008 Anonymoussaid. Minute taking made easier.

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Time Zones IAAP International 2008 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. A firm but short handshake is all it takes.

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Time Zones Resume IAAP Interviewing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

One of the things they stressed was to hire well. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Her system for email management is outstanding. And while email is still not my strong suit…it’s much better because of the system she teaches. Your systems will need to evolve to match the personalities and work environments you are in. Regarding Email organization: Think of your inbox as your mailbox, not your to do list.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

Much has changed for the executive assistant and administrative professional, and in order to thrive in this new working environment, it’s up to both to operate wisely, using savvy to make the right decision regarding the right question at the right time. Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects.

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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. Utilize your calendar to schedule tasks.

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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. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Lets enjoy our day together.© ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? Dealing in real time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

I have a love/hate relationship with the email autofill. Tools Options Preferences E-mail Options Advanced E-mail Options Unclick “Suggest names while completing To, cc and bcc…&# My life is much simply now with less stress. so handy, but yet so dangerous! :) January 20, 2009 Patricia Robb said. I shut it off!

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