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Taking stock

Laughing all the Way to Work

Before I left I went over my checklists a few times to make sure I had everything and it was stress free each day as I reviewed the lists and checked off the items to bring. The meetings were stress free and I was able to depend on my checklists and templates. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I sent another assistant a comical card about being stressed out at work. We work in a very busy office so it was a nice surprise for her to receive it and helped put the stress of the office in perspective. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? She loved it! ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?

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Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Good time management skills can help reduce confusion, stress, and even workload levels, so there are many benefits to making sure that time is well spent. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Check: How much time is spent on e-mail? ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared? ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Admin Buddies

Laughing all the Way to Work

Having a buddy can take some of the stress off and give you assurance that you have someone you can depend on. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. Dealing in real time.

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Kings and Queens of the Office

Laughing all the Way to Work

Posted by Patricia Robb at 11:37 AM Labels: Administrative Assistant , kings and queens of the office , problems , professional assistant , royalty , stresses at work Reactions: Newer Post Older Post Home Join me for a Webinar, Sept. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. Minute taking made easier.

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Meetings Plus: Taking them offline

Laughing all the Way to Work

Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? I also do not claim to give any medical, financial, psychological, veterinary, retail, personal training or HR advice, although at times it may seem like I think I know what Im talking about, it is just my opinion.

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Monty Python Officeland

Laughing all the Way to Work

Humour is a powerful stress reliever if done in good taste, but timing is everything. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Its not that Im funny, because Im not, but I find a lot of things funny. I think because I am over 50 I am not afraid what people think as much as I did when I was younger. Minute taking made easier.