Success

MAY 3, 2023

You certainly don’t want to come back to a bursting inbox and stressful scenarios that completely wipe out the relaxation and peace of mind you just achieved, but taking a step back from work is important for your health and well-being. Physically leaving the home and office can be an emotional and mental release.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Companies must be intentional about reimagining their office environment to transition from a remote to on-site work model. This article was written by Melissa Pesci and Amin Mojtahedi and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. Our research offers suggestions for how to start.

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2021

What is rewarded in this particular environment is checking boxes, sending things, and activity where the motion can be seen by others,” Juliet says. Doing this regularly will help decrease your stress levels. Sometimes you’ll plan white space around your calendar. Are you happy with your job? Notice the natural pauses.

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Success

APRIL 5, 2023

Lauren Hobbs, a mother of two young children, is currently working in a hybrid work environment as chief marketing officer at Vivvi , a child care and early learning company focused on creating more affordable and accessible care solutions for working parents.

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Success

JUNE 2, 2023

She adds that though the employees can take action, it’s really on the leaders to create a psychologically safe environment for team members to air concerns. If you are approaching an already stressed boss with a problem at work, you are unlikely to get the reception and validation you want and deserve. Her advice for bosses? “Be

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Success

MARCH 22, 2023

To the company party, a friend’s wedding or maybe a community group outing—whatever it is, it’s on your calendar. A recent study published in Communication Research has found that those who engage in any of seven types of quality conversation experience increased well-being and happiness, alongside a reduction in their stress levels.

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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.

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C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

By nature, the environment of a startup is fast-paced and constantly changing, so your executive assistant recruitment strategy is critical to ensure the successful growth of your company. We take the guesswork and stress out of hiring an EA for a startup Get in touch with our executive assistant staffing & recruitment team today.

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Preparing for time out of the office for the holidays is frustratingly stressful. All kidding aside, most people see an uptick in workload both personal and professional around this time of year and as we look at the glorious “Out of Office” blocks on our calendar – we start to get overwhelmed. The audacity!

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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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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

JANUARY 9, 2024

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. The days of naturally clocking out at the end of a busy day and disconnecting to be present for personal commitments can seem like a distant past.

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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. I was truly inspired by Liza’s confidence and joy in spite of the hard times. CONNECT WITH LIZA.

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Clutter Coach

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

In high-stress environments, we also found ‘situational awareness’ was limited; commanders were operating very much in the here and now rather than anticipating what may happen next.”. It applies to any time you’re in a high stress situation. Okay, so you’re not a firefighter. This applies to anyone.

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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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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

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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Productivity Bits

MAY 26, 2016

Here are a few ways to supercharge your productivity and get everything done with minimal stress. A change in environment provides new stimuli for the brain. Regardless of how busy your day is perhaps the biggest impediment to productivity is stress. Eat Right A healthy diet is important for so many aspects of life.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2020

Fast forward to now; you’re vigorously putting out fires, redoing your Executive’s calendar, receiving cancellations and making them too. Earlier this month you may have been scheduling business trips, events and negotiating with vendors. Business priorities have shifted, tensions are flaring and expectations are doubling each day.

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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.

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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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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.    You are important and you deserve some of your own time!     Closing.

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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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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. Toggl Track also features the following: Calendar integrations.

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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

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

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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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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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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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

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

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

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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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. Yes, it is always nice to have a work buddy. Minute taking made easier.

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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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