Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up? This, of course, can be a nightmare, since you could be walking up many flights. The other way is to get off on a lower floor and either walk the difference, which can be great for your health (read my post on Walk Into A Better Life for more tips) or wait for the next ride.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 6, 2010

So what I'd like to share with you today are my top 5 steps to setting up your core office organization systems. When setting up your filing system it's important that you design a system that fits YOUR style. Use the same system again to store and manage all your emails. CREATE a PC and file back up system.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

  Read on to learn how to clean up your Facebook stream -- getting rid of the games, while still seeing the funny/engaging things your friends talk about. Clearing up your Facebook stream is quite simple.   The hide command will pick up everyone playing that particular game and hid the game activity.   2. . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Productive & Organized Goes Audio in 3 Different Ways » 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To E-mail, it is the form of communication that we love to hate and love to love.    Multiple studies on business productivity will tell you that huge amounts of time are wasted on email.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Handbook for Life: 52 Tips for Happiness and Productivity | Main | Tips to Go Almost Paperless » Save Time Doing Simple Things that ADD UP to Major Time Savers There are a number of simple things that you can tweak to give you loads of extra time in your day, week, month and even year. 

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – C.V. You will operate through your website and have a number of options (e-mail, fax or phone) about the way you collate personal data (such work experience and qualifications) from your client. The overall start-up cost will range from £1,500 to £2,500 (2,000- 3,000 EUR, 3,000-5,000 AUD/USD).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

I turned off my email notification a long time ago (about 15 years) because I did not want to be taken out of the important state of concentration when working on projects.  100 emails a day x 220 work days a year.   So let's really do the math!  HOURS A YEAR LOST TO EMAIL PINGS!   Consider this one. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Procrastination, Email, Multi-Tasking, Family Management, Soc Media Backup Etc. Sign Up Today! Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Link Lineup! Tweet in News & Updates!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

To get unstuck I come back to 'now' And right now, I am sitting at my computer, writing this out, the sun is shining, there is a whole day before me with great connections lined up, and all is good and exactly as it should be at this moment. I had to "slow down to speed up." Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

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The Office Professionals Place

MARCH 4, 2010

Thursday, March 4, 2010 The ‘Bcc’- Friend or Foe On average, we receive over 100 emails per day. Friendly Uses • If your email has a large recipient list, you can use the Bcc to hide email addresses and protect recipients privacy. Lets grow together! Call the person or visit them in person.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Aren't we all fortunate that the people mentioned in this video did not give up?    Look up almost any successful person and you will see their history contains a number of failures. PS -  Click to get posts as we publish in email or you might be interested in less email?  To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

In under 5 minutes, I had my account set up and my first recording complete. PS -- If youve enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )? In under 5 minutes, I had my account set up and my first recording complete. It is called cinchcasting.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Sometimes we just have to laugh @ our procrastination (video from @AgentXPQ) | Main | Clean up the Clutter on Your Facebook Newsfeed » Mon. Your environment and how it is set up will always have a big impact on what you can get done in a day.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

savvyspaces Steph: birthdayalarm.com - sends an email reminder 1 week before and again a couple days. With the help of some super-talented developers, they built a system that requires no sign up or setup, and lets any user send or forward any email into the future. Mark the calendar everyday you get up early or hit the gym.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

5 Ways Disorganization Wastes Your Money - [link] - Monica Ricci cracked me up in this post.  E-Mail Five Best Email Clients - [link] - Lifehacker did a cool survey of their readers to find out what e-mail tools you like the best.  Click to get posts as we publish in email or you might be interested in less email? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 24, 2010

Go to [link]  and sign up to get resources such as e-books, tip sheets, audio programs, complementary consulting and more!    My amazing colleagues have really stepped up to the plate to deliver quality content just for you and it will cost you nothing! .  The Great Organizing Giveaway is Here!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Go to [link] You’ll be able to sign up for free resources such as e-books, tip sheets, audio programs and more, all on the subject of time management! Use a few minutes of your time to check out the website and pick up some great new ideas! Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 15, 2009

  I wanted to give you a little heads up about some short-term changes for my blog.    I wanted to give you a little heads up about some short-term changes for my blog.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? | Main | AboutOne is About YOU! Win a chance at an iPod Touch! To your success!

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

A large number of people that wake up in the morning need their coffee to jump start their mornings and help them throughout the day. This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. If this sounds like you, youre not alone. Some even drink way too much - 2 cups of regular strength coffee is enough.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Clean up the Clutter on Your Facebook Newsfeed | Main | Mon.   Then start by taking this self-assessment:  [link] You will get your results online and via email immediately and if you qualify for a strategy session, we'll contact you to set up a time to talk.  Interested? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 28, 2010

RT @ chris_bailey : it's okay to slip - @ StephCalahan : Self-Discipline & Productivity [link]     chris_bailey practice the 80/20 rule.it's okay to slip - @ StephCalahan : Self-Discipline & Productivity [link] /via:@ IleenieWeenie IleenieWeenie is SO NOT a slip-up!    Yet many feel that way. 

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I am thankful that I have my “workplace mental health&#. ’ In order to maintain workplace mental health(yes, workplace mental health- home mental health is a totally different subject) Some ways to maintain workplace mental health are: take breaks, meditate, and get organized in order to stay productive. .’

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 10, 2011

.  I'm sure that sounds odd -- maybe you were thinking the focus would be health; but I wanted to focus on figuring out the true cause of my illness rather than having doctors pump me up with meds.  Good news is we found the multiple causes for my health decline and began the healing.    How exciting! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Check out this great tool | Main | Getting Organized Helped Me Find Health and Lose 65+ Pounds » Can You Define Social Media Clutter? This post started with a direct message on Twitter from a fellow organizer (who shall remain nameless) that told me that she felt everyone that shared quotes on Twitter was "cluttering up the place." 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 7, 2010

So why do most people end up ditching their resolution?    How about for improved health?    Rather than giving up for a lapse in your weight loss plan, relax and start the next day on refreshed footing and back on track with healthy eating and exercising.    How are you doing? 

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2008

Obviously this has nothing to do with WinWeb , but never the less people call and email us about it, understandably angry and upset. I’m told that most antivirus products are up-to-date and can deal with this virus. The most important piece of advice is to keep your antivirus software up-to-date.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

newleafco   @ StephCalahan I'm a long-time fan of Now Up to Date for Mac. Backed up with alarm functions on my #palmpre QuietSpacing    custom-set Outlook and sync'd iPhone.  It's simple to keep my schedule, lists and important health notes in one place.  To-Do list! What Do You Do?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

Flu season can definitely be debilitating to your health. It happens each and every year, even if you end up getting the flu shot. If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 10, 2010

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Effectively Deal with Anger in the Workplace JetBlue flight attendant, Steve Slater was fed up. Posted by Dewoun Hayes at 6:41 PM Labels: Communication , Workplace Mental Health 6comments: ??? Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Lets grow together! ，????，??????。

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

» 6 Tips to Save You Time and Wasted Effort We are really close to wrapping up time management month!  Email the report to the boss while you're sitting by the pool. No need to load and check USB flash drives or email documents back and forth from work to home. Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email?

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 27, 2010

Everyone has different values, perceptions, and beliefs; these factors make up our personalities. Enter your email address in the ‘subscribe’ field on this page to get automatic updates from the Office Professionals Place Blog. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Enjoyed this article?

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 21, 2010

In order to be successful office professionals, we have to live up to that code of conduct. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Friday, May 21, 2010 The Office Professionals Code of Conduct In every aspect of business, there is a Code of Conduct. When the computer is not in use put it in sleep mode.

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The Office Professionals Place

DECEMBER 9, 2009

I know a company that has each department come up with a holiday routine as entertainment. Catch up on episodes of soap operas. So that means refrain from checking email, or other tasks that are work related, it the holidays.enjoy! Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Make time for yourself!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

  What will you not put up with?    Take Care of Your Physical and Mental Health Your physical and mental well being are crutial to your success.    You are important and your health is too.    You are important and your health is too.    What do you believe in? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

Getting Started Using Lists Twitter allows you to have up to 20 Lists.  Facebook allows you to have up to 100 Lists.    If you are on Facebook and are not using lists --> [link] will give you what you need to get them set up.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? To your success!

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 11, 2010

In the argument the boss brought up the job performance of the employee and how he wasnt showing productivity. Just as you would not send an email when you are angry or upset, dont ask to meet with the individual until you have a clear, strategic plan of how you will approach the topic and express your thoughts. said. ?????????

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

  My husband and I grew up cheering for the Bulls and watching Jordan sail through the air.    My husband and I grew up cheering for the Bulls and watching Jordan sail through the air.  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? A different take on the to-do list.

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