Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

This article was originally published in Administrative Assistant’s Update newsletter. How to Organize Tasks Effectively How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Resizing Pictures in Microsoft Word 4 Ways to Cope with Difficult Colleagues Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

.  She shares some great insight in a humorous way about how we waste our time and money and what you can do about it. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2010

Barbara Brown, PhD shows managers how to improve employee performance by linking performance to results. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

  Often, when I'm working with clients one on one, I hear them tell me that it is easier to just skip a meal than figure out how to eat right.   Often, when I'm working with clients one on one, I hear them tell me that it is easier to just skip a meal than figure out how to eat right.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Find out how to make it the best ever. Mindset/Focus How To Build A Longer Attention Span [link] (post) -- Chris Edgar shares his technique for building focus.  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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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

  How are yours doing?   Keep reading for ideas on how to make sure your important vision gets attained! How to Create a Great Goal Make your goals vibrant - living - hold real meaning and you will attain them!   How are yours doing? Define no more than 5 major goals for the year.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 31, 2010

Want more ideas on how to set and manage your priorities?  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

  If you are among the growing crowd of people that avoid Facebook because you just don't have timeor don't care to scroll through the myriad of games your friends are participating in, today I'll share how to get rid of the clutter.  Clearing up your Facebook stream is quite simple. Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

  One of his frustrations was figuring out how to balance all of the important tasks that he had on his plate. Do you struggle with figuring out how to focus your time and energy and work on what is truly important? family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 20, 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? family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Jill Savage wrote a great piece on how to think about replying when you are asked to do something.  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   Consider "No" as an answer.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 21, 2010

  She shares simple, yet powerful strategies and tactics that will help you gain a solid understanding of why you do what you do and how to change the patterns that are not working for you – all in 7 minute increments!  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

" » "Clean up the Clutter on Your Facebook Newsfeed" » "How to Waste Time and Lose Money Networking" » "Automated Delegation - Good or Bad? It depends on how you implement." family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Answer: Both!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

How You Spend Your Time -- Even if you have a work schedule that is determined by someone else, you still have control in what you do in the other hours of your day.    If you want ideas on how to figure that out, check out the special report on Priority Setting.   Make them count. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 28, 2009

How to Use Both For Optimal Professional & Personal Productivity | Main | Work From Home Mother - How to Organize Your Life and Home to Succeed » Organize Your Ideas and Watch Them Unfold (Guest Post: Sheila Zayas) How many times have you had a product idea only to see someone else on a 30-minute infomercial promoting YOUR idea?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 6, 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? family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Be Realistic About What You Can Accomplish There are a slew of different strategies around how to identify the priorities for your day.  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 20, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Free Yourself From Car Clutter: Five Easy Ways To Keep Your Car Organized When Traveling | Main | Learn 5 Secrets to Put Procrastination Off Until Tomorrow! 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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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

  My process is to go out to each person and find out how to connect with them so that I can thank them for the follow.    Unfortunately, about 50% of the people that follow me do not identify how I can reach them outside of the Cinch platform and cinch does not have a way for me to communicate with one person specifically.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Work From Home Mother - How to Organize Your Life and Home to Succeed | Main | Office Organization - 5 Steps to Setting Up Your Core Systems » Life Coaching Tips to Organize Yourself For Success (Guest Post: Natalie Dee) Nothing succeeds like success. Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 10, 2010

He knows how to eliminate frustration, lack of progress, and that downward spiral into overwhelm. He can show you how to make it a thing of the past, once and for all. You will discover how to get more done in less time without anxiety and frustration.   (FTC note: we do not make any money off of the sale of his book.) 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

  But it’s only a tool when you understand where and how it originates, and how to effectively manage it.    Just as you can be conditioned to fear certain things, you can learn how to effectively and powerfully respond to fear in just 5 simple steps.   Yes, fear can be helpful. 15, 2010 ).

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

The Most Productive Lunch - Weigh in Your Thoughts In our focus for more productivity, you might think this post is about how to use your lunch hour to work more efficiently and get more done.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

  Now, I just need to figure out how to use it." " If you purchase organizing containers and tools without knowing how you are going to use them, it is likely that the containers will become clutter!  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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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? family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 .  Just comment in the comment section below.    To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  I personally LOVE how easy it is to manage all of the complex medical information we have in our family.    It is important to learn how to manage your time effectively and get organized so that you can focus on the most important things in your life.  Who do you choose to be?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

Not sure how to develop a strategy that will work for your situation?  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? .  Document mismanagement is estimated to cost business 12% to 15% of corporate revenue.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

  Check out the article to get detailed instructions for how to try it yourself! Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   Sound interesting?  Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 22, 2010

Whether it is writing a chapter in a ‘how to’ book, cleaning your kitchen, or doing a blog post, you should try to do something each day. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? This is action.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 28, 2011

    I work w/ intelligent, highly motivated, busy entrepreneurs, executives, producers & other pros… You learn how to do more w/ your time, space, information & thoughts - you get focused & get things done. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

How do you intend to build the business? If you are not sure how to answer these questions, begin by writing down what you don’t want!   Consider how you will feel.    For ideas on how to get started building your reference system, see effective physical "finding" system.   Write it out. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 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? family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 .  Just comment in the comment section below.    To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 13, 2010

  [Steph Says: Check out these posts if you want more on how to avoid interruptions. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? Feel free, but please give me proper credit and let me know so that I can thank you!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 21, 2009

How to Use Both For Optimal Professional & Personal Productivity » Cause and Effect - Productivity is an Action, Not a Result @QuietSpacing (Guest Post: Paul Burton) Discussions on "productivity" often focus on leverage or other financial management measurements. Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 5, 2011

.  This month's magazine is excellent and all focused on how to get the most work done. How to: Give your iPhone a Spring Clean [link] -- OK it is not spring, but the start of the new year is a good time for clean up too. Mom, this is how twitter works. What Have You Read? Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Tweet How to use this handbook This handbook is not meant to be a step-by-step guide, nor should you adopt all the tips below. I talked about this recently in my post  10 Benefits of Rising Early, and How to Do It. See  How to Pare Your To-do List Down to the Essentials. .  One of them is ZenHabits.net. 

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