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. Set up a good filing system. Colour–coded files are especially helpful — they show you at a glance where something should go. Put items that must be looked at in a special folder or file.

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On The Job

MAY 23, 2018

You may also tell yourself that it's less stressful to be connected, because that way you can head off any disasters that may happen while you're on vacation. It's not enough to just expect a colleague to pick up your work or assume he or she will be able to locate any important files if necessary. I've done the same thing.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

  My friends and colleagues on Twitter and Facebook gave me some great responses.    Check out Increase Productivity: Focus on What You CAN Control - Free Yourself from Feeling Overwhelmed/Stressed Tell me more!   Or, follow us on Twitter !    Today is a continuation on that theme.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Well along with the usual stresses of travelling your boss also has to attend meetings and act professionally when in many cases they are dealing with jet lag and the continuous business activities back in the UK office. Following me on twitter @PracticalPA. Filed under: Travel , Uncategorized. Happy travel planning, Nicky x.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

Work With Stephanie « The Big Secret to Time Management and a More Fulfilling Life | Main | Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter & Facebook Experience - Do You Use Lists? It seems the more people I talk to, the more I hear about stress, frusteration and the inability to concentrate due to overwhelm. 

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Office Organization Success

JANUARY 12, 2016

If you’re active on Facebook and Twitter and other social networking sites, create a link to your newly posted blog article and let your social networks read your article too. A podcast is simply a digital recording that is made available on the Internet so that people can listen and download the files to their iPod or Mp3 player.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2012

Senior members of the team may not be aware of how much you have to do before someone joins the company, so share your checklists with them and stress that you need to know as soon as the role has been filled. Follow me on twitter @PracticalPA. Filed under: Induction Process , Tasks. Start early.

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 31, 2010

In their lives, everything is filed away for future use. In their offices there are papers, files, books everywhere. Alex can be reached at: 609-333-8866 alex@landingexpert.com www.landingexpert.com Follow me on Twitter. YELLOW stands for structure. Yellow types are constantly taking notes. Yellows are naturally good organizers.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

After I spoke with Bill Morrison, a former investment executive, I started thinking about the stress faced by leaders in the workplace and how some of them -- already with a growing addiction problem -- find themselves in very deep trouble when it gets out of control. I decided to look at the issue of stress and the C-suite.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

E-mail doesn't have to dominate your life, and you can put an end to e-mail being nothing but a huge time suck and stress-inducing activity, they claim. Folders should be labeled "delete," "do it now," "respond today," "schedule a specific time on calendar," "waiting for response," "file it," "someday" and "freedom."

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Job Advice Blog

MAY 23, 2010

Based on that information, the ATS extracts appropriate résumés from the ones on file. Alex can be reached at: 609-333-8866 alex@landingexpert.com www.landingexpert.com Follow me on Twitter. Human resources departments that use ATSs base their queries on keywords they lift from job descriptions or receive verbally from hiring managers.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 9, 2010

Delete unnecessary files: With a computer, you can free up space by sending unnecessary files to the trash. How about all those “junk files” on your mental hard drive? Download: Many “must keep” files that don’t need to reside on your hard drive can be downloaded onto a disk. Delegate whenever you can.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

It can be a stressful job, particularly if you are not used to organising events, and it can sometimes be pretty thankless as it is one task where it can be hard to please everyone. Follow me on twitter: @PracticalPA. Filed under: Christmas Party , Events.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Lately, I have been watching on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn as various coaches share quotes and tips on TAKING ACTION.  If your checked is not greater than your unchecked, fix it tomorrow and see stress diminish.   Now, you know that I'm a fan of stepping in and taking a chance.  What is your ratio?

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 31, 2011

I’m excited about following a routine and getting to 5.30pm without too much stress and disappointed that I haven’t completed everything that I needed to and also being able to look back on a successful day. Follow me on twitter @PracticalPA. Filed under: Uncategorized. Here are the results of day one: Monday.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

By using labels in combination with filters, I am able to automatically sort and label (file) most of my e-mail before it arrives in my in-box. I'll read and delete and save those of interest in a file. What remains in your in-box is actionable items, not filing. File the e-mail, either in a folder or saved as a document. -

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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."   Don't know where to start? 

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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.    Avoid backlog. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

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. Once the project is completed, the whole pile of that particular project can be filed away; out of site. Thanks to Ellen Delap of Professional-Organizer.com 3.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

5 Steps to Meal Planning Success WHO : Stephanie LH Calahan hosts Jill Hively WHEN :  LIVE January 25, 2011 -- 7:00 pm CST  (5:00 pm PST and 8:00 pm EST) WHERE : At your home or office - you can listen to the recording right on our site or download the MP3 file to listen to on your computer, iPod or other MP3 player.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Little Things Really Can Make a Big Impact | Main | Want Help Making Lists on Twitter? They can carry the to appointments, allowing their physician to review it & connect symptoms w/factors such as stress/other environmental causes.   Or, follow us on Twitter ! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 7, 2010

  The National Association of Professional Organizers ( NAPO ) reports that 75-90% of all visits to physicians are stress related.    Having a workout and healthy eating plan can also reduce your stress.    Or, follow us on Twitter !    Or connect on Facebook !

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

After conducting a survey of about 4000+ of my Twitter followers, I learned that people have a real challenge figuring out where to pay attention and how to figure it out. It is not getting a drink or seeing what your buds are up to on Twitter/Facebook.   Or, follow us on Twitter !  That's it!

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

During my most recent interview for an Insurance company, I said: “I’m very organised, I don’t get stressed out easily and can deal with most situations. Follow me on Twitter: @PracticalPA. Filed under: Interviews. I’m also very intuitive and can juggle lots of different tasks” 4. What are your weaknesses?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

  It is really easy to get caught up on Facebook or Twitter all day and say that you were "networking."  Motivation: Create a Work Environment that Enhances Your Goals (@GinaParris Video)   Filing So You Can Find it Again Disorganization Equals STRESS!   Or, follow us on Twitter ! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

Thanks to: Hillary Hutchinson from Charleston, CS of HHA, LLC  [link] or on Twitter: @chaos2order   2 - Use a Time Log to Keep You Focused Keep a time log. link] or on Twitter: @OrganizerGodess 3 - Just Say No Saying "NO" is really hard for a lot of us - especially women. What gets scheduled is what gets done! (Om.)

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

So I asked my "Tweeps" (friends on Twitter ) what they did.    Here is what some of them said: JaniceSimon Mostly at my desk but feel less stressed when eat lunch away from desk. How Do You De-Stress?   Or, follow us on Twitter !  Keep reading for more perspective. To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 13, 2011

OneNote: My Filing Cabinet In The Clouds. create notebooks and files just like I would with paper, but now it is all organized on my computer. I use both TweetDeck (on desktop, laptop, and iPad) and MarketMeSuite, as well as Twitter's own interface. Find here: steph.bz/EZBackup. Triples My Efficiency On Social Media.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 27, 2010

Complete the New Client Questionnaire Subscribe to the Blog by Email Subscribe to the Blog by RSS 10 Most Popular Posts More silly little alt code symbols for Twitter - 35 comments Time to Jazz Up Your Website Social Buttons? -

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

The Most Productive Lunch - Weigh in Your Thoughts How Do You De-Stress? My Tweeps & FB Friends Give Us Answers - Twitter Tuesday Did You Know That You Already Have One of Your Biggest Focus Tools? Life Coaching Tips to Organize Yourself For Success Are you Sabotaging Your Productivity?   Comment and Share! What do you think? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

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.    Just contact us to get one scheduled and you could be on your way to a more stress-free productive life.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

  It is OK to take a walk or participate in another activity to relieve stress.    Check out the list of "VAs" that I have on Twitter  [link].    Or, follow us on Twitter !    Be careful to not drive yourself harder just because you work out of the home. 

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Admins4Admins

MARCH 25, 2010

In the simple act of taking an inventory of your assets and plotting an action plan, you’ll find that your worries and stress have been reduced immensely. Worry and stress find a way of dissolving when you’re absorbed in action. This post was mentioned on Twitter by Sunday.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

Develop a process and strategy for how you will schedule your week, day, hour and you will have less stress worrying about getting things done.    For some people that is a traditional filing cabinet system, but others might find more success with cubbies in their office.    Let me know. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 11, 2010

Now that you’re car is empty, it’s time to stock it and organize it for stress-free travel. By the time you’re done, you want your car totally empty--just like how you received it from the dealer. Here are five easy tips to get you started and to keep your car organized when traveling: 1. Stock the glove box and side pockets with necessities.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

2 - Stop the "time sucking" activities -- Email and social networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Digg, etc.) .  Take action - some kind of action.    One of the worst things you can do is do nothing. are important tools in today's business environment.    You need to be careful, however! 

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