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Another Christmas Planning Checklist

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Here’s a simple checklist to help you organize your Christmas holiday celebrations. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! Last year, I posted a Christmas planning checklist to use starting in November. Prepare budget and plan projects: Figure out how much you are able to spend.

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Manage Your Paper With a RAFT

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If a clean visual environment is important to you, use boxes and folders as you RAFT. You don’t want papers to build up to the point where you look at it and you get discouraged. The easiest way to avoid that is to keep up to date. Files can be kept in open piles on a desk or in folders, according to your style.

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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

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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

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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 be an Effective Mentor

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Working or living in an environment where they experience these things, a person’s motivation and commitment increases. Value the protégé’ s unique path and where they are along that path.� � Don’t have a pre-conceived plan for the final outcome of your relationship.

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How to Manage Time

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In order to save yourself a lot of time for more productive activities, ensure that you stay organized and that your environment is conducive to an effective lifestyle. You have the proper tools to manage your time effectively and within your energy cycles.