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JANUARY 23, 2023

A: In my early years as a real estate agent in Bellingham, Washington, life moved faster than I could keep up with. To me, productivity isn’t about mastering all the sections of your life into one manageable calendar. Quite frankly, don’t try that. What are some ways you build out micro routines in your schedule?

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Automated calendars replace monotonous back-and-forth email communications between community managers and prospective members. Workspace management systems free up receptionists’ time so that you can book a desk, meeting room, or phone booth in a workspace by yourself. The Alpha accelerator program facilitated by U.K.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

For example, many heated exchanges can be tamed through well-timed microbreaks, and cracking tough problems is much easier after a momentary personal battery recharge. Block off time on your calendar. Whether or not your colleagues can see your calendar, start blocking off periods of time to do something other than work.

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Success

JANUARY 26, 2022

Often, entrepreneurs are so caught up in the moment, in the day-to-day of their business, that they forget to look ahead. If you want to set yourself and your business up for success in 2022, read on. I’ll give you an example. What would you need to change, add or give up? Change your thinking.

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JULY 6, 2023

While lunchtime is an opportunity to break for some nourishment, part of the school lunch allure is allowing students a half hour or so to catch up with friends, cram for an afternoon test, buy a bake-sale item or win a trivia contest. Tell employees you’re taking lunch, block your calendar and then… take your lunch. Be the change.

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Office Organization Success

JANUARY 31, 2012

One thing that kept cropping up for me when I was teaching at a recent event was the fact that so many of you are getting overwhelmed with your marketing; not so much with the list building or connecting with potential clients, but your actual marketing planning. The Simple Marketing Calendar. c) 2012 Tracey Lawton.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Are there some monthly traditions, such as going over the calendar and the family’s schedule for the month ahead? Formalize them a little by writing them up on a chart or in a special book. For example, our Thanksgiving tradition had essentially been to eat way too much and watch football all day on TV.

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DECEMBER 10, 2023

Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. In 2020, more than a third of Americans freelanced — up 22% from 2019, CNBC reports. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 7, 2019

However, just because it’s expected, doesn’t mean you have to put up with it. Consider what is already on the calendar—your planned events, meetings and appointments—and how much time you realistically have available. Don’t set yourself up for disappointment; focus on the high priority items and define reasonable. Time Block.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 13, 2012

You’re going wake up on the Tuesday after Labour Day and realize you have three more people to get out the door in the morning. It’s a two-part system, a message board and a calendar (see images below). The dry-erase calendar is magnetic on the back and is stuck to our refrigerator. Setting up your system.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Just remember: Many people sign up to volunteer on Thanksgiving, so you might want to choose a different day to volunteer to ensure you’re helping when the soup kitchen or food bank is in need. Find volunteer opportunities to clean up your community on Thanksgiving Who doesn’t enjoy clean streets or pristine community parks?

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Success

JANUARY 5, 2022

What are the activities that are not in alignment with your purpose but suck up your time nonetheless? For example, many entrepreneurs enjoy being wanted and needed. and, “Which old habits do I need to give up?”. What are the pitfalls that you fall into that stop you from saying yes to the great things?

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

If you’re going to implement this across calendars and digital tools that overlap with others, it’s important to discuss it and create something that makes sense to everyone on your team. Here are two examples of this. In Microsoft Office, categories carry across email, tasks, and calendar.

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2021

Your brain is off the leash, and though what it gets up to is fun in the moment, it will lead to guilt later because you know you’re not supposed to be playing right now. Use your white space to think about the things that are cluttering up your day, making you feel overwhelmed , and plan how you can cut back on them.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Check out this great tool » Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out There are many ways to manage your time and activities.  What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why? What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why? Of all the calendar tools I know, this one handles tasks the best.

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MAY 3, 2023

You might just come up with a brilliant solution to a challenging problem during a meditative paddle boarding trip. Everyone in your organization should be aware of your schedule and hopefully help you pick up some slack while you’re gone. “Physically leaving the home and office can be an emotional and mental release.

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Success

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Feelings don’t obey the calendar,” says psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson, author of Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings by Letting Yourself Have Them. If you’ve always spent Hanukkah in a snowy destination, for example, move the celebration to the beach. Join a support group or enlist the help of a therapist.

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Success

JUNE 2, 2023

There are numerous reasons employees might not speak up at work, from fearing backlash from bosses in charge of their promotions and salary to worrying about how it will impact their reputation. Additionally, just because employees speak up doesn’t mean they’re sharing everything. And slow down, speak less and listen more.”

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JUNE 19, 2021

During the night, your unconscious mind replays and processes this late-night input up to six times more often than anything else you experienced during the day. For example, the first success is “I conducted a great staff meeting.” Once completed, transfer the action items into your calendar or planner. Creating Your Ideal Day.

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JUNE 8, 2022

It’s even made headlines for the sheer number of people who log into the app to pick up career advice from professionals and various job consulting agencies, with many acing interviews and landing their dream jobs. TikTok has quickly evolved past the 15-second dance routines and other short-form videos that ushered it into popularity.

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Success

AUGUST 19, 2021

The tense, anxious feeling in the air is almost palpable—it’s clear your colleagues aren’t happy but are afraid to speak up. One company I worked with, for example, had a fear-based culture perpetrated by its chairman. No matter how scary it might seem, speaking up is worth it. Back up your concerns with data.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Elements of their program include allowing employees to choose where they work daily rather than mandating office attendance, enabling staff to work remotely for up to 90 days per year from locations outside of their home base, and bringing teams together for regular “team gatherings” to bond and develop strategy.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

For example, Adobe offers comprehensive vision benefits to its employees; the company’s vision plan allows employees to spend up to $250 each calendar year to use toward frames, non-prescription sunglasses or blue-light filtering glasses. .

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MAY 13, 2022

For example, even if your workday leaves you feeling a bit drained, make it a point to dedicate time to your personal life. Proactively put a catch-up lunch on your calendar with someone you haven’t talked to in a while. Friendships need to be continually cultivated as well. Small gestures like this can go a long way.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

For example, we know executive assistants who had to find popular tickets to a game or dinner reservations at the last minute for clients. Here are some examples: Todoist - Todoist is a practical task list app because of its simplicity and portability. For example, you might follow strategies to get to I nbox Zero.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 25, 2015

So, what are you doing to follow up with the contacts once you’ve had that initial meeting? There are so many ways you can keep your name and face in front of your prospects, and the follow up process should absolutely be part of your overall marketing plan. Your next follow-up email should be maybe 7-10 days later.

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JANUARY 6, 2022

Growing up as the daughter of Russian immigrants, Kogan says, “there was no discussion of feelings—anywhere.”. Now, both companies and employers are wising up to techniques like Kogan’s when they encourage employees to do emotional well-being “check-ins.”. … That is the first step, because awareness gives us choices,” she says.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Try This Instead | Main | Be Smart About Using the Telephone » The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In We are in the home stretch of 2009 -- bring on 2010!!    One item frequently purchased at this time of year is a calendar or planner for the upcoming year. 

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JULY 25, 2023

Keep reading to learn more about this retirement plan and how it stacks up against other options. SIMPLE IRAs are relatively straightforward to set up and maintain. If you are older than age 50, the plan allows you to make an additional $3,500 in ‘catch-up’ contributions, or $19,000 total. What is a SIMPLE IRA?

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BMT Office Administration

AUGUST 17, 2022

Keeping up with a multitude of tasks, projects, and demands while staying connected with your team and clients can spread employees or business owners very thin. Keeping track of how you spend your time at work can help you identify where your time is being eaten up most. It can be difficult to manage your time well at work.

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MARCH 15, 2022

Most entrepreneurs are uncomfortable giving up roles and responsibilities, but to grow your business, you need to assign the non-primary work to a member of your team or outsource it to someone who can do it cheaper and faster than you can. If you aren’t the primary value creator of a given duty, then delegate it.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Secondly, many people are working hard to close out the calendar year that recently came to an end and are also in the process of kicking the new calendar year into action. Wrapping up and ramping up shouldn’t intersect nearly as much as they do in the early months of the year. Photo credit: bury-osiol via SXC.HU.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Today AwayFind just became more feature-rich, by introducing Alert Times and Calendar Exceptions into the mix. This feature allows for even more customization of your alerts and calendars, making your attention that much easier to manage.

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MARCH 19, 2023

And then I get to decide how to spend the rest of my Monday, and that usually looks something like self-care or doing something that would set me up to have a really good rest of the week …. There was a common theme bubbling up across the agency of, ‘I need time to do the actual work.’ She says it’s working.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Secondly, many people are working hard to close out the calendar year that recently came to an end and are also in the process of kicking the new calendar year into action. Wrapping up and ramping up shouldn''t intersect nearly as much as they do in the early months of the year.

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Allwork

AUGUST 30, 2022

As we communicate a consistent message over time, we can also provide specific examples of how the vision was brought to life,” said Sabina Nawaz, global CEO coach, leadership keynote speaker, and writer, in the Harvard Business Review. If you need to present the same content to teams globally, set up multiple meetings.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 14, 2013

So, what are you doing to follow up with the contacts once you’ve had that initial meeting? There are so many ways you can keep your name and face in front of your prospects, and the follow up process should absolutely be part of your overall marketing plan. Your next follow-up email should be maybe 7-10 days later.

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