Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 6, 2010

For example, my work can be categorized into these core groups: (1) writing (articles, my upcoming book) (2) coaching (3) workshop development (4) business development (5) administrative. Calls during this time are recorded and I contact them afterward if it’s something important. This helps me concentrate better.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

You forward it to, for example, tuesday@nudgemail.com. On Tuesday, it forwards the message back. Or, you have someone you need to follow-up with on November 22nd. You forward it to 11222010@nudgemail.com. Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 26, 2010

Learn from the example of others. If you take time to add these practices to your regular routine, you will quickly find your creative scope increasing. Suck it up. Creativity leads to more creativity. Take time every day to absorb new knowledge and information: read, listen and watch. If you want to be a painter, go to museums and galleries.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2010

For example, Dr. William Harvey made medical history by explaining how the circulatory system worked: He likened the heart to a pump and gave himself a new frame of reference—and from that he understood blood vessels as part of a unified pumping system. (2) You may find ways to save time and money. Find the analogy.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

In the example above, a chronological sequence fits. From the example above, you could simply say, “I would like to tell you about how we started this project, where we are today and our time-line for completing the project&# , which is a chronological sequence. Start to speak : 1) Give a few introductory remarks.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 13, 2010

For example: typing a 40-slide PowerPoint presentation: two hours, provided all the material is complete. Often, the boss will not know how long it took you to complete the rush job. You’re there until midnight, the boss went home at 5:00. Put together a list of tasks you commonly complete along with the time it takes to finish.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 26, 2010

For example, discontent with one’s weight can lead to diet and exercise. Get out in the community and give something back to someone in need. It is difficult to wallow in discontent, when you’re dealing with the challenges others are facing. Don’t get me wrong, discontent can be a useful thing.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

For example, remembering the number sequence of: 6-3-2-4-8-1-7-9 could be remembered easier if the sequence is chunked into: 63-24-81-79. Mnemonic devices boost memory through associations. Try chunking items into smaller groups. One way to improve memory is through a procedure called chunking.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 18, 2010

For Example: “Follow up to our conference call” or “Needing Information on Computer Disposal Policy” Avoid blank subject lines or overly general subjects.They are more likely to be ignored or overlooked when the recipient’s in-box has 100 new messages.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 30, 2010

For example if you worry a great deal about flying, know that plans land and take off safely, every second somewhere in the world. Once you start worrying about something it can quickly grow. It can often be challenging to keep small worries from becoming huge. One way to achieve this is working out the real odds.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 5, 2010

A leader shows others where to go, then sets the example for getting there. Realize that circumstances change and what you’re trying to do needs to change to keep up. Encourage others to greatness – Share the experience. If you want to energize your drive to greatness, bring others along with you.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 9, 2010

Do you keep reminding yourself to do things that you think you “should do” but don’t really need or want to do – like arranging your vacation photos into a photo album, alphabetizing your bookshelf, sending out holiday cards? Do yourself a favour – delete them. Right now, the “files” on your Download list are a jumbled list of To Do items.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 7, 2010

Look for examples in your life, your surroundings, in the media or in books of people who have done things against the odds and use those examples as symbols of what’s possible for you. ’ “I’m not good enough.&# “I’m too old.&# “I’m not qualified.&#

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

One writer gives the following example: Imagine that a friend is late to meet you. Consider, however that these feelings are not caused by your cranky boss, or the construction on the street, or your inconsiderate spouse, but rather your feelings are caused by what you TELL yourself about your circumstances.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 23, 2010

For example, take inventory each day of what went right, rather than focusing on the problems you had or mistakes you made. Focus on the Positive – A lot of stress is created by focusing on the negative in the world around you or in your own life. Train yourself to look for the positive.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2010

For example, if we have to deliver a document at an office and collect a document from another office which is on the same block, both these tasks can be done together. Once you have a list of the things you need to complete, set priorities and decide which jobs should be done first.

2008 100

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2010

You might, for example, offer to reschedule a meeting for a later date, or recommend giving an assignment to another qualified team member. If you’re too busy to meet with team members or take on non-essential new assignments, don’t be afraid to say no. Manage expectations.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

7) Set Time Limits on Tasks There are certain types of tasks, reading e-mail for example, that can occupy all your time if you allow it. It will keep you on track in your conversation and eliminate follow-up calls for missed information. Most tasks fall victim to Parkinson’s Law , expanding to fit available time.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

The trick for any of them is to learn to use MULTIPLE TAGS so that you can find them, otherwise – for example, your searches will pull up a thousand documents with the word ‘HTML’ in them. HTML Editors, Chicken Recipes, Fat & Diet, etc., and use a free program like Coperinic, Google Desktop to find them quickly.

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