Karen Vivarelli

JANUARY 11, 2024

Tip: It’s how you can help them, your expertise, your values, it’s less about YOU and more about THEM and what you can do to make their lives easier! Video tutorial on how to [insert a task you do regularly for your client] 4. How-to tips eg how to use Asana or Trello with a VA 5. Your latest blog post 3.

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Success

MARCH 17, 2022

So I Googled “how to nap” for a little guidance. I kept wondering how much time had passed, because if I took 30 minutes to fall asleep, I wouldn’t nap in time. If I didn’t nap in time, I would lie there forever missing important emails and sacrificing deadlines. Practicing Rest. I could kiss a good night’s sleep goodbye.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 23, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Stress Management Techniques Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 23, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Living is inherently stressful, but how we manage it will determine the number and severity of the stress related symptoms we experience.

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MAY 31, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 6 Secrets of Stress Management Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 31, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. As I’m sitting here, enjoying a coffee and taking it easy, I’m thinking about stress. We all have stress; there’s no way to avoid it. How do you do that?

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Success

JANUARY 8, 2023

I’d spent most of the holiday scrubbing the cabinets of a rental home, fixing a crack in the ceiling and painting the living room. So when I moved into that rental house to start a yearlong separation, he was a dad who wanted to help, and knew how to help, but couldn’t articulate the help. This is a problem for a writer.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Plan Ahead for Christmas Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on November 1, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. If you want to reduce the stress associated with the holiday season, get an early start on holiday planning. Thanks for visiting!

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Go Burrows

DECEMBER 19, 2021

In episode 146 of the podcast, Mimi talks about what it’s like planning high-profile events, staying authentic in a world that can have a lot of “show business” elements, how to not take things personally, and more. Stressed about holiday gifting? You can email me at podcast@leaderassistant.com.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 25, 2012

You don’t have to invite them to your house for the holidays. Anxiety, depression and stress can all influence the way you feel about your environment and how you react to others. Email this to a friend? The post How to Deal with Annoying Coworkers appeared first on Eat Your Career. Maybe it’s not them.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to be of More Value to Your Boss Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 6, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. 2) Be a stress-buster Your stress level is directly correlated to the boss’s stress level. Thanks for visiting! Be professional.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Manage Time Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 12, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Emotional blocks – boredom, daydreaming, stress, guilt, anger and frustration reduce concentration. When you enjoy what you are doing, it reduces stress.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 21, 2011

These gifts have been created especially with YOU in mind, to help you reduce stress, get organized, grow your business and more. What you will find in your gift box: * How to Combat Holiday Stress – Lisbeth Tanz. * The Savvy Woman’s Holiday Survival Kit – Kim Nishida. Want a sneak peak?  Feeling Frazzled?

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Recruit CRM

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A peak hiring season can typically be seen during the new year from January-February and September-October, just before the holidays. With Holidays approaching and recruiting slowing down around November and December, it's easier to get lost in the chaos. Holiday events are also an excellent opportunity to expand your network.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

There are several holidays throughout they year that naturally lend themself to you taking some downtime — there is no need for you to continue to remain a slave to your business! For example, especially around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, don’t schedule in any teleclasses or other trainings; allow for that time away.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

For those of us in the US we are enjoying the Thanksgiving Holidays. I actually think Thanksgiving is my favorite time of year; it’s like Christmas but without all the stress … so for that I am thankful! I’d love to hear your story of how this is showing up for you in your business. Email me and let me know.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Please take some time out of your busy day to sit back, relax and learn all about how to manage stress and emotions in the workplace. Remember, we’re coming up to the holiday season. Stress is coming, whether you like it or not! This session IS NOT full of those generic stress management tips you’ve heard before.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Stress can make us nervous, irritable and angry; it gives us headaches, saps us of energy and keeps us up at night. The holidays are supposed to be joyful, not aggravating. Try these 10 natural ways to zap stress: Wash Your Face. Checking your email and reading social media do not help you relax. Avoid Using Electronics.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Give an Impromptu Speech Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on September 17, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Maybe you could say a few words about how this project got started, where it stands and where it is going.&# Thanks for visiting! Has this happened to you?

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On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

I spent the holidays with family and friends, and the one subject that came up over and over again (apart from the discussion that we were all eating too much) was about jobs. Don't use company voicemail or email; your employer can check both, and evidence of a search could be immediate grounds for dismissal.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to exorcise your demons of disorganization Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 9, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Work on difficult jobs first, or at a time when you’re at peak performance, saving the less stressful tasks for when you have less energy.

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Ian's Messy Desk

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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Ian's Messy Desk

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. If the idea of spending December enjoying the holiday appeals to you. List, gifts, decor and food—you’ll be ready for Christmas with time to spare.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

In no time, we’ll be into the annual holiday season. Here are links to Christmas and holiday related posts at Ian’s Messy Desk. Start Your Christmas Planning in August – Organized Christmas has a Holiday Grand Plan. Writing the perfect thought or holiday letter will make your Christmas greetings memorable.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 9, 2010

Before we get into what this is about and why you need it, let me just take a minute to ask you how you would handle the following scenarios: You offer a discount to prospective clients of either a dollar amount or percentage off the price of your product/program if they purchase before a certain date. What do you say? c) 2010 Tracey Lawton.

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Office Organization Success

JANUARY 6, 2016

Whether it’s time taken off during the summer, a break during the Holiday season, or simply a week’s vacation, the first few days back at your desk are usually spent playing catch-up. Having the right systems in place leads to consistent revenues, more clients, and less stress and overwhelm.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 10, 2019

As the instructor of a best-selling online course teaching individuals how to work from home as a virtual assistant, I get plenty of questions. Clients want to micro-manage or get upset if you don’t immediately respond to emails. Do you feel you can take vacations, observe holidays and rearrange your work hours if you need to?

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Ian's Messy Desk

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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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

If your desk harbours mounds of papers, books, files and personal accessories, you may be adding unnecessary stress to your day. Comment by Ahmad Fatoni on April 1, 2010 @ 3:39 am Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Thanks for visiting!

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 24, 2013

In last week’s blog I wrote about assistants working together as a team and part of the blog discussed how we should cover for each other when one of us is off sick or on holiday. Ensure you have access to the calendars and emails for all of the people you are assisting, even if they are highly senior.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I hated the mental stress and burden of putting everyone else first and getting only the usual thank you’s and words of appreciation. I would also volunteer at work and socialize with my co-workers during the holiday gift wrapping parties. I hated having to do EVERY LITTLE thing for my boss. I mentored other younger assistants.

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Ian's Messy Desk

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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Ian's Messy Desk

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. Comment by Frank on May 17, 2010 @ 9:59 am Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life!

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 24, 2010

Many companies now have access to solid statistics about how family-friendly policies positively impact the bottom-line. I went into total culture shock when I was handed a TSA US employee manual that told me when I’d eat lunch, when I’d take break, and which 12 days a year could be chosen for my “floating holiday.&#

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Now I am on holidays and preparing for a big move to a new home.

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Ian's Messy Desk

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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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. Yes, it is always nice to have a work buddy.

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Ian's Messy Desk

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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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

Good time management skills can help reduce confusion, stress, and even workload levels, so there are many benefits to making sure that time is well spent. Check: How much time is spent on e-mail? It gives you something to look at when you arrive the next morning and lets you know how to get busy right away. Excellent material!

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