Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Yes, it is always nice to have a work buddy.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Its either dead quiet or everyone needs you all at the same time. The best way to deal with stressful situations like this is to stop, take a breath and relax for a few minutes. Just getting out the tension will release any anxiety and stress you may have. Try removing yourself from the situation by taking a short walk.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. I dont want to miss a step so always go through the checklist on the travel sheet. The good thing about keeping them all in a central spot is I always know where the paperwork is and can easily grab it when I need it.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Filed Under: Organize A re you afraid to talk to your boss about your workload - if you really do feel stressed about the workload that you have? Youd be amazed of how well it works and helps you negotiate the only thing that you really can negotiate - time!

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Top Reasons for Working in Large and Small Companies By The Professional Assistant on Monday, February 25, 2008 Filed Under: Job Seeking , Productivity , Travel D o you work in a large company ? You can travel more, whether it be to visit clients locally or internationally. Trust me, it can be very stressful!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

You have to share your secrets with us, if you are not feeling stressed, which I hope you are not. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 I want to implement a manual so that it might make things easier and more consistent for all of the assistants in the town. Ok, I had to squeeze that in.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 14, 2008

Another point I would like to stress is to archive your e-mails for a certain period of time that either you or your company feels would be appropriate. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 At least you will have proof of it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

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. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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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. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 It’s understandable this has come about.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

If I forgot to bring my laptop with me to a meeting out of town, that would be an almost disaster for me because I prepare my minutes ahead of time on my computer and basically all I have to do at the meeting is fill in the blanks. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. A firm but short handshake is all it takes.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 7, 2008

In my particular field (Publishing), it can be very stressful when your boss asks you to fax something right away, since the time difference is substantial at times and you need to figure out how to decipher a fax number. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

One of the things they stressed was to hire well. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Then it is a simple matter of filling in the blanks on the day of the meeting.

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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. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. These independent sites are subject to change by their site operators and I have no control over the content on their sites.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

Perhaps we put a lot of the stress on ourselves because we feel that every e-mail has to be replied to immediately. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. Full Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog are the authors own views.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 6, 2008

Lifes too short to stress out! Until next time, T ake care - of your clutter! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Dont drive yourself nuts about these things. If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to comment!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. Below are a few tips so the task is not as daunting: Filling in the blanks I take minutes on a laptop so it is easy to make a template ahead of time which is based on the agenda. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

Thriving is where we find contentment, advancement and opportunity. And it is changing again as executives recognize that administrators aren’t just for typing emails or making travel plans. Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. How skilled are you in handling “offsite” support across time zones?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

Tools Options Preferences E-mail Options Advanced E-mail Options Unclick “Suggest names while completing To, cc and bcc…&# My life is much simply now with less stress. I am not responsible for the content on any sites I have linked to as a resource or linked to in my articles. I shut it off! How important is it, really?

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 30, 2007

Now you can show your boss the new presentation that they were asking for, without getting your stress level up. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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