Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 26, 2010

You don’t want papers to build up to the point where you look at it and you get discouraged. The easiest way to avoid that is to keep up to date. If you do keep stuff, keep it in a way so that it doesn’t jam up your life and you can find it again. Record meeting information on your calendar, then toss the memo.

Management 100

Management Filing Ergonomics Health 100

Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

10 Tips for Taking Back Christmas – If you find you are getting caught up in spending too much and want to change your focus this Christmas, here are 10 simple things you can do to “take back”the holiday. Advent Calendar Resources On-line – November 28 marks the start of the Advent season.

Holidays 100

Holidays Gifts Calendars 2010 100

Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 11, 2010

There’s a lot of common sense wrapped up in these steps. Unfortunately, our calendars and to-do lists often get in the way of common sense. Where you live, how much money you make, your job title and even your health have surprisingly small effects on your satisfaction with life. Count your blessings. Take care of your body.

Mentoring 100

Mentoring 2010 Health Ergonomics 100

Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Here are two areas where you can increase your value to your boss : (1) Be a problem-solver Problems crop up all the time in business. If you can relate the problem to another situation entirely, it can help you come up with answers not available before. Pick up on subtle cues from your boss’s behavior and adopt appropriate behavior.

Stress 100

Stress Ergonomics Health Medical 100

Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

We expend energy rushing through the day trying to keep up with ourselves. List #1 – The weekly calendar. Look for ways to free-up time. A few minutes saved here and there can add up to a significant portion of time. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting!

Management 100

Management Goals Ergonomics Agenda 100

Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Organize Your Food If you plan on entertaining during the holiday season, plan your meals and every time you go shopping, stock up on any non-perishable items or frozen items you will need. Take a stock of your pantry and fill it up with necessary items. Make sure that nothing will break down at a critical moment in your celebration.

Gifts 100

Gifts Holidays Stress Ergonomics 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2010

It might also have the effect of waking you up if nothing has been marked completed. A calendar is the easiest place to track such a list. Comment by Rhonda on May 14, 2008 @ 7:32 pm David, thanks for heads-up on the book. You will find this a more efficient use of your time. I’ll get a copy and see what he has to say.

2008 100

2008 Ergonomics Health Holidays 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

One statistic found that, “The average desk worker has 36 hours worth of work on their desk and wastes up to 3 hours a week just “looking” for STUFF!&# Round them all up and transfer their information to something a little more permanent, efficient, and user-friendly. You might be less inclined to mess up a shiny desk.

2007 100

2007 Filing 2009 AT&T 100