Success

JUNE 19, 2023

Business leaders have a new solution to alleviating employee burnout and helping them create more balance —hiring virtual assistants (VAs) to free up employees’ time and creative energy. Business leaders, then, must think about whether their workplaces are conducive to employee happiness and health. Their answers can be revealing.

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Success

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

So if you take a spill, don’t try to stand up. Stand up, man.”. Just stand up.”. I stood up, looked around, and sank under the laughs from the group. My goal is to conquer it today, camp at Naked Ground, then hook up with another trail that takes a less-strenuous 8.5-mile No worries.”. But you said…”.

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Success

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This is the ideal gift for someone who travels often and doesn’t want to waste precious carry-on liquid space. The Good Time Hydrating Hair Duo includes vegan, color-safe shampoo and conditioner bars that each replace the equivalent of three plastic bottles—which can stick around on our planet for up to 450 years. Cosori’s Lite 4.0-Quart

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

It’s this distribution of talent across geography, lifestyles and interests that makes up the virtual assistant model’s “secret sauce” and helps companies increase profit margins and productivity while boosting enthusiasm and satisfaction for employees. Most leaders could benefit from an assistant, but why virtual ?

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Productivityist

APRIL 19, 2024

This piece reveals a myriad of ways that an anchored evening routine can enhance overall well-being, supported by research and insights into human behavior and health. According to studies, routines can significantly impact mental health, reducing anxiety, stress, and the risk of depression.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 5, 2022

It may be up to the employer to decide on what benefits they offer (subject to local rules and laws). There are also some countries and cities that are legislating reimbursements for remote work costs and putting the onus on employers to ensure health and safety for remote workers. That involves monthly fees, which can also mount up.

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Productivityist

JUNE 22, 2017

Planning your trip ahead of time will remove so much of the stress that comes with travel. You could also try something for the first time, such as yoga, while you’re away — you’ll de-stress and perhaps pick up a new hobby to bring back home with you. Prioritize Health — Even on Vacation. Plan Ahead. Disconnect from Work.

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Success

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It’s a saying parents invented to beguile picky children into eating their crusts or preventing too many leftovers from cluttering up the refrigerator. Idiom dissection wasn’t how I had planned to begin this story before my phone interview with Daron Babcock. “Children in Africa are starving,” goes the dinner-table proverb.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Top 5 Tips for Safe Business Travel by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 26, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Elevator Etiquette 101: Going Up? 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. This, of course, can be a nightmare, since you could be walking up many flights.

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Ideas.Ted

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But in the last year, as the pandemic radically reoriented so many parts of everybody’s lives, I was reminded painfully of what economists call “opportunity costs” I’ve always been productive and disciplined, so I was under the impression that even with all my traveling and various projects, I wasn’t suffering much for it.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The Most Productive Lunch - Weigh in Your Thoughts » Mon Motivation - Build up your courage to take action!   Build up your courage!  Comments Mon Motivation - Build up your courage to take action!   Build up your courage!  Work With Stephanie « So, How Are Your Resolutions Going?

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Productivityist

JUNE 15, 2020

It can be difficult to keep your mornings consistent when traveling – especially if you’re traveling from one time zone to another and are dealing with jet-lag. The simple fact is that inconsistency, especially with how you wake up in the morning, can pile the stress onto the body. Travel can mess with your daily schedule.

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Productivityist

JUNE 15, 2020

It can be difficult to keep your mornings consistent when traveling – especially if you’re traveling from one time zone to another and are dealing with jet-lag. The simple fact is that inconsistency, especially with how you wake up in the morning, can pile the stress onto the body. Travel can mess with your daily schedule.

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Success

MARCH 4, 2023

I always wanted a baby girl , I think as tears well up in the corners of my eyes. After kindly putting up with 10 minutes of my stifled crying, the sonographer offered to put the gender in an envelope. After a few minutes of warm cuddling, I check my phone to see the time. But we’re in the midst of a pandemic. It’s 6:30 a.m.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

  Read on to learn how to clean up your Facebook stream -- getting rid of the games, while still seeing the funny/engaging things your friends talk about. Clearing up your Facebook stream is quite simple.   The hide command will pick up everyone playing that particular game and hid the game activity.   2. . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 6, 2010

So what I'd like to share with you today are my top 5 steps to setting up your core office organization systems. When setting up your filing system it's important that you design a system that fits YOUR style. CREATE a PC and file back up system. and that's your managing. CREATE your paper-based filing system.

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Virtual Moxie

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

It’s the time that I get to curl up on my sofa wrapped in my favorite blanket, with my favorite coffee and my laptop and write to you about the items that made this year’s list of awesomely-appropriate gifts for clients and colleagues. If you have a traveler on your list, you cannot go wrong with one of the boxes.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 11, 2014

From the time we wake up until the time we go to sleep, we are bombarded with information from all avenues. This comes from a man who is extremely successful, travels extensively and addresses 250,000+ people annually. Do not turn on your cell phone as soon as you awake. Please do not get me wrong. I love technology.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 11, 2014

From the time we wake up until the time we go to sleep, we are bombarded with information from all avenues. This comes from a man who is extremely successful, travels extensively and addresses 250,000+ people annually. Do not turn on your cell phone as soon as you awake. Please do not get me wrong. I love technology.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 11, 2014

From the time we wake up until the time we go to sleep, we are bombarded with information from all avenues. This comes from a man who is extremely successful, travels extensively and addresses 250,000+ people annually. Do not turn on your cell phone as soon as you awake. Please do not get me wrong. I love technology.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 11, 2014

From the time we wake up until the time we go to sleep, we are bombarded with information from all avenues. This comes from a man who is extremely successful, travels extensively and addresses 250,000+ people annually. Do not turn on your cell phone as soon as you awake. Please do not get me wrong. I love technology.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Handbook for Life: 52 Tips for Happiness and Productivity | Main | Tips to Go Almost Paperless » Save Time Doing Simple Things that ADD UP to Major Time Savers There are a number of simple things that you can tweak to give you loads of extra time in your day, week, month and even year. 

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Also include your mobile phone plan (or a portion of it) if you use that for your business. You may also consider health insurance as an expense, especially if you had to buy your own after leaving your job to work for yourself. Travel and Transportation: Do you do a lot of consulting, or offsite meetings? Gas isn’t cheap!

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan. She and I had a lot of opportunities to interact because of the work we did and my executives reporting up and we physically sat near each other. Also, your mental health is very important.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 11, 2010

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, the automobile is still the most common means of getting to your destination. To avoid traveling in a perpetual mess, do a little pre-planning. Now that you’re car is empty, it’s time to stock it and organize it for stress-free travel. It’s a place to store traveling essentials.

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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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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

January 20, 2011 2:00 PM CST (12:00 PM PST- 1:00 PM  MT- 3:00 PM EST) For 60 Minutes Learn how to battle the top time-stealers and take control of your office once-and-for-all with expert advice from productivity consultant and coach Stephanie LH Calahan Mark Your Calendar and Sign Up Today! Sign Up Today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 2, 2014

As I was thinking about writing this post, I came up with a rather large list of blocks to our visibility that either, my colleagues, my clients or I have struggled with.  Those of you that have read my blog for a while know that a few years ago I had a major health crisis.    A visibility block cropped up.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

A large number of people that wake up in the morning need their coffee to jump start their mornings and help them throughout the day. This is actually good for your heart and has many health benefits as well. If this sounds like you, youre not alone. Some even drink way too much - 2 cups of regular strength coffee is enough.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

To get unstuck I come back to 'now' And right now, I am sitting at my computer, writing this out, the sun is shining, there is a whole day before me with great connections lined up, and all is good and exactly as it should be at this moment. I had to "slow down to speed up." Archive Network with Steph Is This You?

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Having a database of names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and other personal information gives you the tools to connect personally with current and potential clients, business associates and even competitors. Donna Toothaker is CEO, founder and coach of Step It Up VA Coaching, and the creator of the 6 Steps to 6-Figure VA Success System.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 30, 2014

One of the reasons I became a Virtual Assistant was the flexibility to allow me to travel for longer periods of time, I now have the freedom of being able take my laptop and work from any location around the world. Is your work backed up? Have a contingency plan, what happens if you drop your laptop in the hotel pool?!

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On The Job

APRIL 13, 2009

But hold the phone -- jumping from a "battleship to a fishing boat" as one small business owner put it may not be that easy. If the phone rings here four times, then that means the receptionist is doing something else and you need to pick up the phone. They said they’d rather have the health benefits, so that’s what I do.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 24, 2010

Go to [link]  and sign up to get resources such as e-books, tip sheets, audio programs, complementary consulting and more!  Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! The Great Organizing Giveaway is Here!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 5, 2011

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. Megan Berry offers some great tips for cleaning up those unused apps and making your smartphone more productive. .  Every other Wednesday, I share links to a number of different blogs and sites. 

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 10, 2008

Flu season can definitely be debilitating to your health. It happens each and every year, even if you end up getting the flu shot. If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access.

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