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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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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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.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 7, 2010

  The National Association of Professional Organizers ( NAPO ) reports that 75-90% of all visits to physicians are stress related.    Having a workout and healthy eating plan can also reduce your stress.    Maybe you want to loose weight to save money on medical bills.    How are you doing?

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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? If you do have to leave, dont forget to ask for a reference letter. My former boss gave me an excellent reference on paper and by phone. A good reference can go a long way towards getting your next job. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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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. I dont want to miss a step so always go through the checklist on the travel sheet. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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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?    Try it and let me know how it goes!   4. . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

They can carry the to appointments, allowing their physician to review it & connect symptoms w/factors such as stress/other environmental causes. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   How do you decide?

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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

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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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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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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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! Art often travels between sites, from Texas to the Colorado self storage site, and in doing so has developed several strategies for staying organized while on the road.   In it he said: "Great site!

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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

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

The Most Productive Lunch - Weigh in Your Thoughts How Do You De-Stress? Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? Life Coaching Tips to Organize Yourself For Success Are you Sabotaging Your Productivity? What do you think?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   When I asked him about the tiny papers, he said they all represented an item that he needed to take care of. 

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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

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

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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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

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. When You Just Need An Extra Brain My favorite is: Evernote Because: It literally is like having a second brain.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 13, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Not only does this reduce their stress levels, but it also increases the amount of available time for them to dedicate to work. I was referred and contracted to him. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals.

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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. 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! 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. 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! Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

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! The Major Meltdown in Time Management - Have You Been Hit?

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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.  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   Be careful to not drive yourself harder just because you work out of the home. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

  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? Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? Need the break!

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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! Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? What About You?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

  Just contact us to get one scheduled and you could be on your way to a more stress-free productive life. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   I've tried different systems and they don't work. 

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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. Then at one point, working in HR, I got a 360 degrees feedback from my colleagues, my manager and some of my clients. It was labeled as: BLUNT. How could this be?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

In her post Does Your To Do List Reflect Your Passion , she states that there are 3 big reasons that can keep you stuck, stressed and disconnected from your inner energy and confidence: 1. Thanks to: Linsey Knerl of Wise Bread [link] or on Twitter: @LKnerl 10 - Your To Do List Should Reflect Your Passion!

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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. 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 Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Brilliantly Better

AUGUST 19, 2010

The about page should be the place where you should list all your credentials, testimonials and all the other references about you on the interwebs: interviews, collective projects, media appearances and so on. If you have a “shy” about page, you’d better not having it at all. Afraid that you have only a few?

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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

JUNE 22, 2010

Flow is not a measurable concept although we can refer to it as bigger, lower or we can define some quality of it. If focus will be the main tool for creating your reality we may refer to the flow as the master glue for keeping the pieces together. Reply 15 Traveling Magi June 22, 2010 at 9:07 pm Great post! You see now?

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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. You will become more productive, procrastinate less, be less stressed. Simplifying your finances greatly reduces your stress. Financially, this is a huge way to relieve stress and make you feel much more secure.   15. 

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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.  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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