Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

A Christmas Planning Checklist for November – One of the best ways to reduce the stress of holiday planning is to spread it over a number of months or even throughout the year. Advent Calendar Resources On-line – November 28 marks the start of the Advent season. Here are 10 gift ideas in small packages.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

If you want to reduce the stress associated with the holiday season, get an early start on holiday planning. Then December comes along and your stress level is higher than a mountain climber hanging off a cliff by his fingertips. To reduce holiday stress this year, create a holiday checklist to make the season go smoothly.

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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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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 11, 2010

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. Develop strategies for coping with stress and hardships. Count your blessings. Take care of your body.

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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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Productivity Bits

JUNE 10, 2011

Kristy Ramirez writes for Life Insurance Finder where she helps people to compare life insurance quotes and select the best policy to meet their needs at the best possible price. Blocking out these times on a calendar, turning off the phone and pronouncing ourselves unavailable helps keep any distractions away.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 15, 2009

. “Thought Appropriate Gifts&# One year I got my boss an interchangeable, 3-D calendar to put on her desk. Determine what your boss could really use in the office or home that would either relieve stress or increase their productivity. She is really date and deadline conscientious.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Add dated or calendar items to a tickler file system or a diary as soon as they arrive. Personally I prefer askSam and (either way) it takes time and effort to implement but for every hour I put into it, it probably saves me four (and reduces stress). To be more productive, allocate 15 minutes each week. Just a suggestion.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

I was stressed out from the pace of work and also the length of a couple of special projects with a long lead time. We also get a mini break when our boss is traveling as the stress level is generally lower and we can catch up on our workload. No job is worth your mental health, sanity, or general happiness and well-being.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2007

This has created not only many health problems like cardiovascular disease, a weaker immune system, frequent headaches, backache to name but a few, but also social problems in areas like child-care, care for relatives, increase in divorces and other symptoms of a social fabric breakdown. Work-Life Balance 2.0 Vol 1, No.

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