Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The post 10 Christmas Organizing Tips appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Have you been a bit stressed during past Christmas‘s? Does it seem like the holidays bring too much to do? Does it seem like the holidays bring too much to do? By organizing Christmas this year you can help to make this a low-stress holiday.

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Eco-Office Gals

OCTOBER 12, 2012

With the holidays just around the corner (already, can you believe it?) But you might also want to involve employees in the process, and organizing a green gift exchange is a great way to do so. But how do you go about organizing an eco-friendly exchange of holiday gifts? photo by: citymama.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

I just received this article written by Lynn Gaertner-Johnston of Syntax Training and wanted to pass it along to you as it has some great tips for holiday messaging. I know you will be spending the holidays without your wife, Kathryn, for the first time. Words for Holiday Messages. Happy holidays! Happy holidays!

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Have you been a bit stressed during past Christmas seasons? Does it seem like the holidays bring too much to do? By organizing Christmas this year you can help to make this a low-stress holiday. Here are a few Christmas organizing tips to get organized for Christmas. Have a gift-wrap center. Ask for help.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 8, 2011

The list contains all the presents I have bought so far for Christmas, what I have left to buy and all the things I need to do before I take time off for the holidays. Here's a story I did for Gannett/USAToday on getting a better handle on holiday stress: Before the recession hit, work during the holiday season often slowed down a bit.

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Success

DECEMBER 4, 2023

So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. Exhausted Americans are saying enough to the holiday extras.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 23, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Stress Management Techniques Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 23, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Living is inherently stressful, but how we manage it will determine the number and severity of the stress related symptoms we experience.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 31, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 6 Secrets of Stress Management Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 31, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. As I’m sitting here, enjoying a coffee and taking it easy, I’m thinking about stress. We all have stress; there’s no way to avoid it. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Yet we allow it to become the most stressful time of the year. In an attempt to head off the holiday hassle this year, here are a few tips on creating a personal holiday checklist to make the holidays go as smoothly as possible. Set limits for gift giving and spending. Buy gifts early on-line.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

If planning the annual Christmas party provides more stress than fun, you’re going to need to make some changes. Use this online party planning guide to get some quick tips and ideas to simplify your holiday routine and plan festive Christmas celebrations and parties for adults. Have a Gift Exchange. Get Organized.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

If that seems too early for your taste, go with December 15th or 20th so you have a few stress-free days before Christmas. Holiday preparation should not be a one-person job. Make sure the holiday wardrobe is ready. How to Avoid Holiday Stress and Burnout. Trade tasks. Hate baking, love to shop?

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

If you want to reduce the stress associated with the holiday season, get an early start on holiday planning. Then December comes along and your stress level is higher than a mountain climber hanging off a cliff by his fingertips. Order Christmas gifts online to save time and avoid the local shopping crowds.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

In no time, we’ll be into the annual holiday season. Here are links to Christmas and holiday related posts at Ian’s Messy Desk. Start Your Christmas Planning in August – Organized Christmas has a Holiday Grand Plan. Writing the perfect thought or holiday letter will make your Christmas greetings memorable.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 7 Tips for Decluttering Your Desk Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on September 8, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. If your desk harbours mounds of papers, books, files and personal accessories, you may be adding unnecessary stress to your day. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

DECEMBER 14, 2010

You’re well into the holiday shopping season and these tips may be too little, too late for many of you. Make a list of everyone you plan to give holiday gifts to this year with an estimate of what you want to spend. A gift card or homemade Christmas baking work well for these situations. image via Wikipedia.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 27, 2010

If you want tips, tools and advice on an organized Christmas, visit Organized Christmas. By breaking Christmas preparations down into small, easy-to-take steps, the Countdown gives you a holiday head-start for a stress-free Christmas season. List, gifts, decor and food—you’ll be ready for Christmas with time to spare.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 10 Tips for Being a Good Neighbour at Work Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 14, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Be careful what you say in stressful situations. I work in a call center and sometimes the stress of the job alone is enough to keep you on the edge.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Plus, in honor of the holiday season, she’ll have some special gifts to share for lucky attendees! Don’t miss out on the holiday fun…Get jolly with Joan, Jasmine, and the rest of the Office Dynamics team! Join us as we reflect upon and celebrate the year that was. What to expect from Office Dynamics in the coming year.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 6, 2010

2) Be a stress-buster Your stress level is directly correlated to the boss’s stress level. But you can put a plan in place that will reduce your boss’ stress and, therefore, your own. Your boss will see you are saving her time and see you as a stress-reducer. Your calm demeanor will lower everyone’s stress level.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 25, 2010

Here are some tips to prepare home and family for getting into the back-to-school groove. Back-to-school adds a whole new layer of commitments and stresses on top of the things that regularly need to be done. In fact, schools on alternate schedules have started back already. Have a Centralized Calendar.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 28, 2010

In their book, Listen Up : How To Improve Relationships, Reduce Stress , Barker and Watson say that trying to top the other person’s story is one of those irritating habits that interferes with our ability to listen well. The fellow with the peg leg says to the other, “That’s nothing, let me tell you how I got this.”

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

Emotional blocks – boredom, daydreaming, stress, guilt, anger and frustration reduce concentration. Tips for making best use of your time: Post visual reminders about your goals and objective. When you enjoy what you are doing, it reduces stress. When stress is reduced, you work more efficiently.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

For those of you have been in a shopping mall recently, I'm sure you've noticed the holiday decorations that hit the stores sometime after Flag Day in July. 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. Intrigued?

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Develop strategies for coping with stress and hardships. psychologytoday.com) How to be Content in Your Life (socyberty.com) Related Posts: Renewal: Tips for Life Changes There’s More to Productivity Than Time Management How to Change Your Life The Simple Life Did you enjoy this post? There is no avoiding hard times.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 24, 2010

Through employee attitude surveys, focus groups and pilot tests, senior management know that employees with lower work-family conflict have less stress and anxiety about “doing it all&# and are better able to focus on their jobs and their customers. It won’t work for jobs with direct customer contact. The employee will give more.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets The cards are all made with recycled paper and you can even include a gift if you like and this company will send it off for you. I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

However, many people run around stressed because they’re saying yes to everybody but themselves. Even if we can use this word with our spouse and children, we still have a hard time saying it to other people. It’s important to learn how and when to say no. I’m not saying that you should be selfish and never help anybody out.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

Great tips. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software unique christmas gifts - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc furniture shipping Miami Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 21, 2010

There are six areas in your life that can be improved through effective time management: The physical – being healthy with less stress and fatigue. Time management is about getting results, not about being busy. The intellectual – learning and knowledge growth and management. The career – your calling and work.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 30, 2013

Granted, the work stuff is always easier to digest and apply in terms of tips and suggestions. What tips or advice do you have to make a good impressions your first day/week/month? And since we are on the topic of appreciation. I usually try to mix it up by writing about work and also personal stuff. A: Congrats on the new job!

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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? Released Time Management Tip Productivity Did you enjoy this post? Do yourself a favour – delete them.

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 27, 2022

Although it worked, that meant that I was constantly getting business communication even on weekends and holidays. I was totally surprised at how much stress this took off my shoulders and how much more I enjoyed my weekends and holidays. Do you enjoy the home business tips here on my blog? 3 Business Coaching.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Where will you get flowers, baby gifts, birthday cakes, catered lunch, a venue for the holiday party, wine, a list of all the hot restaurants in town? Be mindful of your boss' preferences, perks, and style of working, communicating, and handling stress, conflict, bad news, good news, etc. Filing Set up a great filing system now.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Organizing an office gift exchange can be an opportunity to create meaningful memories with your coworkers, or, as a recent article on The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) blog makes clear, a potential minefield of stress and unintentional offense. Good Gift Lists. Yankee Swap.

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Productivity Bits

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Chances are you are in the middle of your Holiday shopping. Perhaps it’s quite easy to find gifts for family friends and close friends because we’re familiar of their likes and dislikes. Get It Done Guy’s 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More (Quick & Dirty Tips). Visit the original article at [link].

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

I hated the mental stress and burden of putting everyone else first and getting only the usual thank you’s and words of appreciation. I would also volunteer at work and socialize with my co-workers during the holiday gift wrapping parties. I hated having to do EVERY LITTLE thing for my boss. I mentored other younger assistants.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 10 Tips to Help Keep Your Desk Clean Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on July 28, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Here are some tips to help keep the desk clean: Sort your mail and toss junk as it arrives. Thanks for visiting! Just a suggestion.

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