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MAY 19, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Say ‘No’ at Work Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 19, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. However, many people run around stressed because they’re saying yes to everybody but themselves. Thanks for visiting!

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

While you may find a couple of quiet days around the holiday, the rest of December can be quite stressful. Parties, concerts, shopping, visiting all add to an already full schedule. Don’t be afraid to ask for help: If you’re selected to plan the office Christmas party , put together a group to help you out. Ask for help.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

By breaking Christmas preparations down into small, easy-to-take steps, the Countdown gives you a holiday head-start for a stress-free Christmas season. Get Ready for Christmas with the Christmas Countdown How to Organize Your Christmas Organzing Productivity Did you enjoy this post?

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

If your desk harbours mounds of papers, books, files and personal accessories, you may be adding unnecessary stress to your day. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! An organized desk — at school, home, or in your private office — will help you relax and become more productive.

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APRIL 16, 2010

Anxiety is a natural state that exists any time we are under stress. Giving a presentation normally causes stress. Almost everyone experiences some stress before presentations, even when the speech is as simple as, “tell the group something about yourself.” Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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AUGUST 25, 2010

How would you characterize school mornings in your home; crazy and chaotic or calm and cheerful? Back-to-school adds a whole new layer of commitments and stresses on top of the things that regularly need to be done. Plan your morning routines the evening before. Tighten up current household systems.

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MAY 14, 2010

Be careful what you say in stressful situations. I work in a call center and sometimes the stress of the job alone is enough to keep you on the edge. Speak up : Greet you co-workers as you meet them through the day. Take an interest in others. Demonstrate a caring attitude. Make others feel they important to you.

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JUNE 28, 2010

The fellow with the peg leg says to the other, “That’s nothing, let me tell you how I got this.” In their book, Listen Up : How To Improve Relationships, Reduce Stress , Barker and Watson say that trying to top the other person’s story is one of those irritating habits that interferes with our ability to listen well.

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

Develop strategies for coping with stress and hardships. psychologytoday.com) How to be Content in Your Life (socyberty.com) Related Posts: Renewal: Tips for Life Changes There’s More to Productivity Than Time Management How to Change Your Life The Simple Life Did you enjoy this post? There is no avoiding hard times.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

How to Write a Christmas or Holiday Card – Writing Christmas cards should be fun, not daunting. 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. Here are 10 gift ideas in small packages.

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JULY 21, 2010

There are six areas in your life that can be improved through effective time management: The physical – being healthy with less stress and fatigue. It certainly boils down to the results we produce rather than how busy we are. We have to learn how to treat every moment we have on this Earth as a precious commodity.

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JUNE 2, 2010

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MAY 24, 2010

Many companies now have access to solid statistics about how family-friendly policies positively impact the bottom-line. If flexibility and empathy are given to the employee by the employer – then stress related absence could be reduced for a start. It won’t work for jobs with direct customer contact. The employee will give more.

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APRIL 9, 2010

I don’t want to tell you how to do your job,” Lynn began, “but I noticed you’re weren’t writing down any of your assignments.” “Oh, Lynn knew Bob was a competent guy. Yet, given the importance of this project, his casual approach concerned her. So after the meeting, she pulled Bob aside. “I

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Resource Information: Life Coach Kathy Gates specializes in helping people who are ready to create a simpler, less stressful, more joyful and meaningful lifestyle. Related Posts: Top Five Posts for May 2007 Top 10 Posts for 2007 How Niche Blogging Increased My Earnings Motivation Did you enjoy this post? » ???-LifeBang

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JUNE 1, 2010

The people leader role can also be stressful. Burnout is a state of physical, mental or emotional exhaustion caused by long-term exposure to stress. As well, it’s always a good idea to budget more time and resources to a project than you think is necessary to lessen the stress of unexpected setbacks. Set boundaries.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Don’t let the stresses of life control you. If you’re not eating properly, or your muscles are tight from too much time in one position, or your stress level is rising, your productivity will decrease. Take a 10 minute nap or a short walk to relieve stress. You need to take control of your life. Take a break.

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JULY 28, 2010

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