Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Make all your outgoing phone calls at the same time. 5) Plan your phone calls Time spent on a phone call can easily get out of hand if you don’t have a plan in place. Don’t let the stresses of life control you. Take a 10 minute nap or a short walk to relieve stress. Save time by grouping similar tasks together.

Management 100

Management 2008 Ergonomics Stress 100

Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

However, many people run around stressed because they’re saying yes to everybody but themselves. Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action! It’s important to learn how and when to say no.

Assertiveness 100

Assertiveness Ergonomics Health Gifts 100

Ian's Messy Desk

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.

Stress 100

Stress Health Mentoring Ergonomics 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

When placing calls, respect the time of other employees by immediately asking if you have phoned at a convenient time or should call back later. Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action!

Filing 100

Filing Ergonomics Cubicle Agenda 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

Then, you’re back in the office after a long unplanned break: the message light on the phone is blinking; both your e-mail and hard-copy in-boxes are overflowing; last week’s next actions are now overdue; you staff and my manager all want a piece of you; and you just want to go home a crawl back into bed.

2007 100

2007 Ergonomics Health 2008 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Get a single notebook and use it to record notes, phone numbers, web addresses, ideas, to-dos, etc. Create a list or binder of regularly referenced material, such as phone numbers, and keep it accessible in a desk drawer. Zen to Done Productivity eBook Increase your AdSense Earnings Thesis Demo Site — See the Thesis Theme in action!

2007 100

2007 Filing 2009 AT&T 100

Brilliantly Better

JULY 17, 2010

I think that was also the day when I started to use my app as an excuse for not going out or as a standard answer at the phone. I admit I was incredibly stressed but somehow the stress motivated me. Frustration Level: 80 – The highest ever, because the stress of how the app would be accepted was incredible.

2010 40

2010 AT&T Learning Promotion 40