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Another Christmas Planning Checklist

Ian's Messy Desk

Once you know what you can spend, determine what you can give in the way of gifts, what kind of entertaining you can do, etc. Prepare budget and plan projects: Figure out how much you are able to spend. Sit down with the family and decide who does what. Assign the shopping, the decorating, etc.

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How to stop procrastinating

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I conquer procrastination by working on tasks and my environment. Fight procrastination by eliminating distractions – Some of the ways you can adjust your environment to minimize the effect of distractions. As with any bad habit, I need to replace it with good habits. How do these three steps play out in practical ways?

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7 Tips for Decluttering Your Desk

Ian's Messy Desk

It’ll give you a feeling of greater control over your work environment, and that can translate to increased productivity. Label all files clearly and make sure they are easily accessible to prompt you to use them regularly. Keep the area under and around your desk clutter-free. You’ll also waste less time searching for things.

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10 Tips for Being a Good Neighbour at Work

Ian's Messy Desk

It is important that you do what is possible to create a fun and friendly environment to keep up moral and motivate strong performance. These are excellent tips to create a great working environment. I work in a call center and sometimes the stress of the job alone is enough to keep you on the edge.

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How to Manage Time

Ian's Messy Desk

Drop those lesser priorities, which do not advance you towards reaching you goal(s). List #3 – Goals and plans Avoid Distractions and Lack of Focus. Tips for making best use of your time: Post visual reminders about your goals and objective. It’s easy lose sight of long-term goals. Try positive self-talk.

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets A nice Christmas gift to her boss who is a dad of five children. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too!

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8 Ways To Eliminate Distractions When Working On A Computer

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Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. But as the gift of social networking brought us many benefits, the necessary evil that comes with it rears its ugly head: Distractions – lots of them. Be entertained by the natural environment in your office surroundings. Are they adding values to your overall goals in life?

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