Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 7, 2010

  By learning and acting on a few organization tactics, you can get back on track just in time for swimsuit weather!    The National Association of Professional Organizers ( NAPO ) reports that 75-90% of all visits to physicians are stress related.  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Productivity Bits

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. If you heard the phrase “GTD System&# or “Getting Things Done&# from someone, chances are he’s referring to this book or its author, David Allen. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

  Today you will learn about 12 business productivity tools that they can't live without. when I conduct research, or just come across something I want to reference at a later date. I don't know of another tool that does all of this seamlessly, saving me time, money and stress.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

.  Here are a few tips to get started: Set up a filing system to store and manage your paperwork Your paperwork likely consists of three types of paper:  1) stuff you need to take action on 2) stuff you are saving for reference and 3) stuff that you should have tossed a long time ago, but haven't.    Avoid backlog. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 11, 2010

Now that you’re car is empty, it’s time to stock it and organize it for stress-free travel. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

  (Steph says: Learn more in Paul's book and DVD have them all - [link] mprice6   iPad with google calendar that I share with my assistant marj_asturias    Google Apps for me all the way. .  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!   How do you decide?

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Admins4Admins

APRIL 21, 2009

If you need to, download the pdf at the bottom of each set of instructions to help you learn with pictures. You can also file it and refer to it later on. Most of the stuff is easier than it looks. We know you don’t have the time to sit through an entire course. These are designed to help you pick up each piece as you need it.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 July, 2009 Monty Python Officeland One of my former bosses said working with me was like being in a Monty Python movie. With references like these how can I lose? Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Doing less will make you happier, because your life won’t be so hectic and filled with stress. Try to learn and understand more about their background, and why they react the way they do. You will become more productive, procrastinate less, be less stressed. Simplifying your finances greatly reduces your stress.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Increase Productivity: Focus on What You CAN Control - Free Yourself from Feeling Overwhelmed/Stressed | Main | Check Out This Great Resource for Organizing Tips and Products (and maybe win some stuff too) » Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter & Facebook Experience - Do You Use Lists?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

The Most Productive Lunch - Weigh in Your Thoughts How Do You De-Stress?   Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net , or call 309.826.5263. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Life Coaching Tips to Organize Yourself For Success Are you Sabotaging Your Productivity?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

Develop a process and strategy for how you will schedule your week, day, hour and you will have less stress worrying about getting things done.    Do you keep paperwork or reference material that you use on a regular basis far from your workspace?  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2008 Are you worried about job security? I can honestly say that even though it was a hard time to go through, I ended up getting a much better job and a better opportunity and can look back on it as a good learning experience. One of the things they stressed was to hire well. (New

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

After conducting a survey of about 4000+ of my Twitter followers, I learned that people have a real challenge figuring out where to pay attention and how to figure it out. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Do you struggle with figuring out how to focus your time and energy and work on what is truly important?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I create folders for @action, @waiting for, and then reference folders by subject. 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. For storage 2. For storage 2.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 10, 2010

And you’ll see even more reviews from other outstanding business leaders here: www.MasterYourWorkday.com in Books & Info Products | Permalink Reblog (0) | TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference What if You’re Working Harder Than You Need to Be? you're going to love this.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2010 Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks. I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work. We work in a very busy office so it was a nice surprise for her to receive it and helped put the stress of the office in perspective. She loved it!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well. .© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

"  We left the office and went out for our lunch and I learned that she usually skips meals, believing that she could get ahead in her paperwork if she skipped.   Here is what some of them said: JaniceSimon Mostly at my desk but feel less stressed when eat lunch away from desk. How Do You De-Stress?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Lets enjoy our day together.© Yes, it is always nice to have a work buddy. 23, 1 p.m. (New

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 February, 2010 Minute taking made easier. Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

" -- Melody Beattie Why Be Grateful Abundance coach Carol Look tells us that it is impossible to be stressed out while you're giving thanks.    Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net, or call 309.826.5263. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 22, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 November, 2008 I got an e-slap on the wrist - Ouch! Perhaps we put a lot of the stress on ourselves because we feel that every e-mail has to be replied to immediately. If you are not in, please let your callers know that and refer them to someone else who can help them in your absence.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 December, 2009 Meetings Plus: Taking them offline I organize a lot of meetings in a day, week, month; heck, even into next year. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. Never underestimate what you can learn from other assistants. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

  Not only has my productivity increased with your strategies, but I have also alleviated quite a bit of stress!   Not only has my productivity increased with your strategies, but I have also alleviated quite a bit of stress! Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? The Major Meltdown in Time Management - Have You Been Hit? Comments It Everywhere! Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

  It is OK to take a walk or participate in another activity to relieve stress.  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2008 Kings and Queens of the Office A friend was telling me about an Executive Assistant who has taken on a superior attitude at work and seems to think she is the Queen, looking down her nose on all her subjects, the other assistants. Lets enjoy our day together.© 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 14 June, 2009 Meeting preparation. This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. I have been learning on the job as far as minute taking goes, but I love writing so it is something I really enjoy doing. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

Motivation: Create a Work Environment that Enhances Your Goals (@GinaParris Video)   Filing So You Can Find it Again Disorganization Equals STRESS! Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!   Check out these posts: Mon. What About You? What is your morning routine? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

  Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net, or call 309.826.5263.   Just contact us to get one scheduled and you could be on your way to a more stress-free productive life.   Just contact us to get one scheduled and you could be on your way to a more stress-free productive life.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 January, 2009 10 Things = Frustration When one team member doesn’t want to play. 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. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

One thing that came up in this evaluation I did not expect was a trait referring to my communication style. The word blunt was referring to the form rather than the content. So at this point, I decided to start learning it. And we always can learn something new! It was labeled as: BLUNT. How could this be? Well, I dont.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 September, 2008 Going Checklist Crazy I am organizing a Board meeting and I have checklists and to-do lists coming out of my ears. As an aside, pen and paper will suffice if I have to, but you can see that the checklist can help avoid any unnecessary stresses from happening. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 October, 2008 Working for the Disorganized. You will also feel more in control of the situation and less stressed. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 23, 1 p.m.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 30 March, 2009 When working isnt fun: Ho hum, ho hum, its off to work I go. An interview can be as stressful on those conducting it as on the person being interviewed if the conversation does not flow. Lets enjoy our day together.© A firm but short handshake is all it takes. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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