Productivity Bits

JUNE 16, 2016

These distractions also cause stress, which makes work even more unbearable. The key to getting work done is to decrease your stress, which can develop from a variety of situations — from issues in your personal life to your workload at the office. No matter where it comes from, though, stress hurts your productivity.

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Tips From T. Marie

APRIL 28, 2020

Anyone who follows me here on the blog or on social media knows that I have been working from home for 13 years. Until recently, many businesses didn’t really see the point in adopting online technology for things like file storage, calendaring, remote work options and communication. Rising stress levels.

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2021

That doesn’t mean more time for social media scrolling, though. Doing this regularly will help decrease your stress levels. Sometimes you’ll plan white space around your calendar. White space is unscheduled time. White space starts out as time in your day when you have nothing scheduled. Are you happy with your job?

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C-Suite Assistants

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In addition to traditional forms of administrative support, such as email and calendar management, they require a special combination of skills, qualities, and characteristics that are essential for success in the role. Startup EAs must be able to grow with the organization and “scale up.” .

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2017

Last month I asked everyone on the Practically Perfect PA social media platforms to give me their best tips on working with multiple managers. Building on social awareness and constructive work relationships. I rely heavily on Outlook to help with not only scheduling, but simple reminders, shared calendars, etc.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 23, 2010

What is remarkable, especially for business owners accustomed to working ten-plus hours daily, is that it is very possible to minimize your workload, cut down on stress, and enjoy more free time. These four tips will help you make your business empire less tiresome, less stressful, and significantly more per-hour profitable.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 14, 2016

Social media was really in its infancy then and not being using in the way it is today. Submit to social media – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc. Streamline as much as possible – WordPress has a plugin that will automatically share your new blog posts with your social media accounts.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Most achievers have no trouble codifying clear goals but then let time-sucking “opportunities” creep into calendars. Ginkgo biloba may reduce anxiety and stress, and omega-3s can improve sleep and protect you from disease. Be ruthless with your time in order to grow a business while balancing a full-time job and life responsibilities.

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Complex travel arrangements, calendar management, and keeping up with technical innovations are only part of what an excellent executive assistant needs to do for you. Time-Consuming Recruitment Until you have done it, it’s hard to imagine the amount of time hiring executive assistants can take.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

We know there’s a better way to do things and the idea of bringing in some help is more stressful than we could have imagined. Email, Calendar, Task Management, Document Management, Password Database. Email Marketing, Social Media, Website. But then it happens. We start to grow. Operational. Client Management.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

We know there’s a better way to do things and the idea of bringing in some help is more stressful than we could have imagined. Email, Calendar, Task Management, Document Management, Password Database. Email Marketing, Social Media, Website. But then it happens. We start to grow. Operational. Client Management.

Legal 52

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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. Some of the tasks that executive assistants can take on include: Become your right-hand gatekeeper by managing complex personal and professional calendars and scheduling internal and external meetings.

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On The Job

MAY 23, 2018

You may also tell yourself that it's less stressful to be connected, because that way you can head off any disasters that may happen while you're on vacation. Send a "for your calendar" email, letting them know that you're going on vacation. I've done the same thing. You need to: 1. Provide some early warning. Prepare your backup.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

E-mail doesn't have to dominate your life, and you can put an end to e-mail being nothing but a huge time suck and stress-inducing activity, they claim. Folders should be labeled "delete," "do it now," "respond today," "schedule a specific time on calendar," "waiting for response," "file it," "someday" and "freedom."

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Productivityist

APRIL 21, 2016

If you look for solutions on how to handle work overload, you’ll find plenty of articles that teach you how to deal with stress. Yes, these stress-management techniques can be effective when facing the chaos at the office. But what is the root cause of that stress? Arrange your calendar in a way that makes sense to you.

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Allwork

JANUARY 15, 2024

And that also feeds into social media sites that we engage in, where we’re looking at a lot of global issues happening around the world, which is also feeding into global levels of stress and impacting on economies. If your workforce is reporting levels of stress or burnout. You never want a tired airline pilot.

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 16, 2010

In both cases, I think we might re-evaluate the importance of stressing how right we are in favor of keeping a relationship with our customers. We can be right from morning until night but if that isn’t the perception of the customer, they will also exercise their Two Feet Right. And our sons.

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Office Organization Success

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Then you promote those articles via article directories, social media, maybe you record it as a podcast or YouTube video. These are the activities that you want to be thinking of building into your annual marketing calendar — maybe not every week or every month, but certainly several times throughout the year.

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Office Organization Success

MAY 22, 2015

But the reality of it is that it’s a lot of work to pull off: There are the speakers to schedule on your calendar. Plan your own promotions; to your list; your networks; your social media places — even consider some paid advertising to reach new people. Sounds great in theory, right? The promotions to keep track of.

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Make or Break Moments

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

In fact, “customer service&# is actually more closely associated with the stress and frustration of trying to resolve an issue with a company and receiving anything BUT service. Building relationships with our customers is the same as delighting them but over a sustained period of time.

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Virtual Moxie

MAY 31, 2011

You’re in social media, blogging in at least two places, guesting on talk shows, coaching, leading classes and retreats, speaking at telesummits, reworking your entire virtual training program, writing a BOOK, and I want to know how you do it. I calendar (in Outlook) everything during my work day (generally 8a-6p, M-R).

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 30, 2010

I Recommend These Premium Biz Resources "I cant say enough great things about the Certified Internet Marketing and the Social Media Marketing Specialist programs through VAClassroom. They will change your business!" Andrea I know, I know.it looks like all I want is for you to buy stuff.

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Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 15, 2010

But it was stressful for both us. A website project for a company managing liquidation sales. The guy was awesome. The company terrific. The challenge was in writing styles. He wanted Harvard Business Review and I offer People Magazine. We finally said “best of luck&# and I gave him a recommendation for a different writer.

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 15, 2010

In our classes, we always stress presenting a product that will bring value to the customer. Reading your post reminds me of what we deliver at the company I work for. The truth being, is that all customers, just like you and I, want to buy something that we will truly benefit from.

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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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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Customers and colleagues are using social media for business at alarming rates. Like many people, I didn’t feel the stress until I was so far down the rabbit hole that the only way out was to reach the bottom. and you can even use color coding in your calendar to indicate task types. But the burnout hit me hard.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 20, 2010

I Recommend These Premium Biz Resources "I cant say enough great things about the Certified Internet Marketing and the Social Media Marketing Specialist programs through VAClassroom. >> New Clients – START HERE Ready to get started? They will change your business!" Andrea I know, I know.it

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

  I hear it from my clients and workshop participants as well as my connections on social media sights.  " The playing field of the world is leveling off which means that the competition, pace and stress levels are at maximum. Utilize your calendar to schedule tasks. In the calendar. Not Really!"

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BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 31, 2023

Block inappropriate content and applications (like streaming services & social media sites). 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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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. Template images by luoman.

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Productivityist

JULY 11, 2012

Driving too fast is stressful (will I get a ticket? Because driving too fast is stressful, I don’t arrive ready — I arrive stressed. Here’s my mix of tech and tactics: Set Yourself Up to Succeed At the end of every day review the next day’s calendar and task list. will I get in an accident? Get up on time. So slow down.

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 25, 2019

Customers and colleagues are using social media for business at alarming rates. Like many people, I didn’t feel the stress until I was so far down the rabbit hole that the only way out was to reach the bottom. and you can even use color coding in your calendar to indicate task types. But the burnout hit me hard.

Customer Service 40

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 27, 2010

I Recommend These Premium Biz Resources "I cant say enough great things about the Certified Internet Marketing and the Social Media Marketing Specialist programs through VAClassroom. They will change your business!" Andrea I know, I know.it looks like all I want is for you to buy stuff.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

My smartphone empowers me to conduct my business better because: > I can communicate whilst on the move, e.g. voice, text & social media updates. > Triples My Efficiency On Social Media. I am so much more organized and less stressed. .         John Coupland @networkerplus.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Tech glitches happen all the time and 2 people controlling one person's calendar is not the easiest thing. Be mindful of your boss' preferences, perks, and style of working, communicating, and handling stress, conflict, bad news, good news, etc. The fewer cooks in the kitchen, the better.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Our organization uses Google Apps for our e-mail, calendar and cloud solution. People who have hundreds or thousands of emails in their in-boxes (and who have things falling through the cracks or high stress as result) typically use their in-boxes for 2 things for which it doesn't function well: 1. Lovin' Those Labels!

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Small Business Labs

JULY 1, 2010

Executives found it particularly difficult because, all of a sudden, their calendar was clear after years of jam-packed meetings and social events. Even women who had been housewives all of their adult lives felt trapped by a husband who was now at home much of the time. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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