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What I Learned the Year We (Nearly) Skipped Christmas

Success

She loathes whining in all of its forms, always emphasizing the value of dealing and doing. Jimmy Buffett’s island-inspired tunes became a staple in our house as she yearned for palm trees and warm sand. I learned a lot that Christmas, including that even the toughest, coolest moms feel overwhelmed sometimes.

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Discover the Best Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

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But the benefits of personal development, professional development and learning soft skills are amplified due to their age. Volunteering gives teens the opportunity to better understand their worth by learning new skills, expanding their network in a positive environment and gaining confidence through positive engagement.

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Why changing with the seasons is key to the all-weather workplace

Workplace Insight

Many people feel the winter blues in some shape or form; each year around 2 million people experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which can affect the production of important hormones such as melatonin and serotonin, as well as disrupt the body’s internal clock.

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Peace and quiet at work? Here are ten of the best and most far out solutions

Workplace Insight

So it will come as no surprise to learn that the same surveys usually find that employees believe that peace and quiet and freedom from distractions is the most important factor when it comes to getting some decent work done. For smaller scale offices this meant the widespread adoption of breakout spaces, private work rooms and other zones.

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A 4-Question Guide to Unlock Your Creativity

Success

That is, even the folks who couldn’t think of anything to do with the paper clip besides holding papers together were just as likely to write and direct a successful play as the people who had loads of MacGyver-type tricks for the humble office-supply staple. Divergent thinking doesn’t always predict creativity. But it still counts.

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3 Easy Tips for Keeping Your Client Information Organized

Office Organization Success

This file will contain things like the agreement form from your client, assessment forms, or details of any projects that you’ll be working on. Once you’ve printed out the Client Contact sheet, staple it to the inside left cover of your client folder. Share and Enjoy:

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Answering Reader Mail: Creating a Good Relationship with Other Assistants

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Be willing to learn a lot, wear a lot of hats, not complain, and follow their lead. It’s best not to gossip or form secret alliances. Learn to walk the fine line of having initiative but not stepping on anyone’s toes. First, for the business aspect, mirror them. Just be a good person and be you.

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