Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 25, 2010

Sort – everything into boxes/containers according to what needs to be done: file , shred, recycle , refer, toss, etc. Remove everything else - pens, stapler, toys, gadgets, phone, monitor, etc. Organizer ( paper or electronic) to enter to-dos, addresses or calendar data. Dust and polish - give your desktop a cleaning.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  Here are a few tips to get started: Set up a filing system to store and manage your paperwork Your paperwork likely consists of three types of paper:  1) stuff you need to take action on 2) stuff you are saving for reference and 3) stuff that you should have tossed a long time ago, but haven't. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

5 Steps to Meal Planning Success There is no denying that there is a strong tie between your health and your productivity or ability to focus and get things done.    As I have shared my health journey in the past few years, many have written me to express frustration with their ability to manage their time and eating right. 

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 22, 2010

Sunday, August 22, 2010 Miscommunication, Misfiled, and Misplaced = Misrepresentation A work day consists of filing, answering phones, greeting visitors, and a host of communication efforts with coworkers, supervisors, and customers, plus other duties and responsibilities that can get overwhelming. Lets grow together!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 19, 2013

Evernote is software designed for note taking and archiving, which is available for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone, as well as for OS X and Microsoft. You can also include file attachments. Author Bio: Sandra Mills is a freelance writer and health enthusiast. She enjoys writing about health, technology, and business.'

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

Manage paper effectively – Barbara Hemphill, author of The Paper Tiger, offers the FAT principle for paper burden: file it, act on it, or toss it. Reference Files: store in a convenient location close to your desk. Archive Files: store in a filing cabinet or an off-site location.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 13, 2010

» There is an App for That -- Productivity Apps for iPhone and Android I am constantly amazed at the new and creative applications (apps) that are on the market today for smart-phones.    It means that if you can think of something you would like your phone to do, it probably can if you find the right app!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps | Main | Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy? It houses so much more than a file index. This allows them to keep it within site, but all projects are kept in an organized file. Smart Phone!!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 8, 2011

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Tweet in News & Updates! 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

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! .  Smead is trying to grow their Facebook presence and they have cool products and I love telling you about ways to get great info and maybe win some stuff too.    Seems like a win win to me!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

  I have so many piles and I don't want to file it all."   If your computer files are organized, you will be able to do a search and find what you are looking for quickly.   Statistics show that 80 percent of the information we keep, we never refer to again.    I share a few ideas on both.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Check out these Great Reviews by @JanetBarclay » Be Smart About Using the Telephone How much time do you lose playing "phone tag?"  I   Before you pick up the phone to make another call, consider what you are going to say when you get voice mail.    Start Today!

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 31, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity A re your co-workers annoying you at work by talking to loudly? Taking a break is good for your health, but its not a bar or a club. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Permalink Reblog (0) | TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Steph in the Media : Comments Steph in the Media   The past few weeks have been active for me with interviews.    I love it!    I thought I'd share some of them. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Permalink Reblog (0) | TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Oh No! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! .  So, if you contacted us and have not heard from us, please let me know. To your success!

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, January 10, 2008 Filed Under: Client Service , Networking , Productivity A re you stuck at home because youre sick? Flu season can definitely be debilitating to your health. You can connect to all network drives, network printers, even your own files.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 5, 2010

in Link Lineup , Time, Productivity & To-Dos | Permalink Reblog (0) | TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference 16 Productivity-Enhancing Websites : Comments 16 Productivity-Enhancing Websites Today I was out on PC World's web site and found a great article by Robert Strohmeyer. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 6, 2010

CREATE your paper-based filing system. Having an efficient filing system in place will enable you to find the information you need, when you need it! First of all invest in your filing storage, whether that's a dedicated filing cabinet or plastic filing crates. CREATE your PC filing system.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 29, 2007 Filed Under: Productivity D o you feel like you need a coffee fix every day? This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work? If this sounds like you, youre not alone.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 25, 2011

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! .  Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net   Tweet     in News & Updates!   John will interview Steph for 60 minutes.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 24, 2010

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Comments The Great Organizing Giveaway is Here! 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 30, 2010

  In the picture above you see a standard file cabinet on the left and one that is open and on wheels on the right.    Both are containers for holding files, but one would work better for an "innie" and the other would work better for an "outtie."

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

"  That was one of the first things she said to me on the phone.  Use your 5-10 minute file Do you keep a 5-10 minute file ?    This is a file that you have that contains activities that would only take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.    Some simple stretches will do.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Technology-related procrastination is relatively easy to stop by implementing a no-phone policy during the workday. If managers catch employees constantly playing on their phones instead of working, they can take disciplinary action. How can you remedy this issue at your organization? Procrastinating Due to Anxiety.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Sign Up Today! Tweet in News & Updates! 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 9, 2011

» Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps February is Time Management Month, so today I'll share some great articles to help you make the most of the time you have.    This is a quick scan article that highlights a short list of highly productive smart phone tools. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 17, 2008 Filed Under: Travel Y ou’re standing in the elevator and everyone is crammed like a can of sardines. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work? Home About Me Advertise Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Today is a continuation on that theme.   Or, follow us on Twitter !    Or connect on Facebook !

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 19, 2011

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! .  Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net , or call 309.826.5263.   Every other Wednesday, I share links to a number of different blogs and sites. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Tweet in News & Updates! 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 21, 2011

Podcasts--Audio | Permalink Reblog (0) | TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Rather Listen? Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! .  It has been fun. in News & Updates!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

  Click to get a weekly digest every Friday   Subscribe in a reader   in Mindset , Motivation & Inspiration | Permalink Reblog (0) | TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Mon Motivation - Do You Believe What You Are Told, or What You Know to be True?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

in Decision Making , Mindset , Motivation & Inspiration | Permalink Reblog (0) | TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Mon. Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!   Or connect on Facebook !

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

, Books & Info Products , Concentration & Focus , Mindset , Planning , Time, Productivity & To-Dos , zcp | Permalink Reblog (0) | TrackBack TrackBack URL for this entry: [link] Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy? Then get in on this giveaway. Then get in on this giveaway.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 29, 2010

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!   @AgentXPQ decided to do just that! 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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

It's simple to keep my schedule, lists and important health notes in one place.  We also both have android phones and when I add appointments on my phone it syncs online and vice versa. Since we both have gmail calendars it automatically adds to the hubby phone/calendar. I added hubby on to view and edit.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! A different take on the to-do list. Comments What is Your Done List Telling You? A different take on the to-do list. Have you ever considered looking at your "Done List"?

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