Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

I have observed hundreds of assistants travel and heard numerous stories about their travel experiences both while in transit to Las Vegas and during their stay in Las Vegas. What is most interesting is that administrative professionals are the ones who are very involved in their executive’s travels yet are not road warriors.

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Office Dynamics

MAY 6, 2015

Women Traveling Alone Should Enjoy Themselves. Traveling alone has many benefits. I have been traveling for business for 25 years and 90% of the time, I travel alone. Most of my work as a female professional speaker and corporate trainer takes me across the United States with little international travel (by choice).

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2014

10 tips for stress free annual leave - Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires. Although I do travel quite a bit, for work and for pleasure, I always find the build up to my trip quite stressful. Here are my top tips for stress free annual leave. Turn off your laptop and phone!

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 15, 2015

With Assist Travel coming up in September in London I wanted to share one of our most popular blogs with you – The Ultimate Travel Itinerary. A well organised travel itinerary is an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers. One of my directors travelled from Sydney to Tokyo on the same trip.

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

Talkspace and BetterHelp each provide convenient, affordable remote access to top therapists who will assist you with family and marital counseling, grief and depression, addiction issues, stress and anxiety , overall well-being and much more. A phone call may better suit you. Also, your own time and travel expenses factor in.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

A well organised travel itinerary is an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers. Think about all the different bits of paper you have to keep with you – tickets, hotel details, travel guides. One of my directors travelled from Sydney to Tokyo on the same trip.

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AUGUST 18, 2021

Maybe you end up giving too much time to your personal life, causing your job to suffer, or maybe you spend so much time focused on work that you miss opportunities to connect with family and friends , work on hobbies or simply de-stress. Take advantage of your phone. What about while traveling? Andy Karuza, FenSens.

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Allwork

JANUARY 24, 2024

Some younger workers accustomed to remote working see this time as part of their workday, working en route and traveling slightly later to avoid the mental toll of rush hour. Going for a walk before work provides innumerable benefits to calibrating your circadian rhythm, whether in the office or working from home.

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Productivityist

APRIL 19, 2024

According to studies, routines can significantly impact mental health, reducing anxiety, stress, and the risk of depression. One study investigated the effects of restricting mobile phone use before bedtime on sleep quality , finding that such restrictions could improve sleep by reducing pre-sleep arousal and promoting earlier sleep times.

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Success

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Once I realized that travel made my brain dump sessions easier, my team helped me organize my writing around my flight schedule. Flying allows me to get away from the distractions of phone calls, Slack messages and Wi-Fi to reflect on industry trends, current events and my personal development. Find your place. Throw out the rulebook.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Are Eu-Stressing or Dis-Stressing? Do you feel tired and stressed throughout each work day? Unfortunately, stress is always going to be a part of our lives. The only people that are not stressed are the ones that arent alive. Eustress is the type of stress that makes you feel good.

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Productivityist

JUNE 22, 2017

The stress-relieving qualities of vacation are well documented. Now, all you have to do is make sure that the process of planning and enjoying said vacation comes without stress, too. There are so many steps you can take to make your next trip the most stress-free experience you’ve ever had on the go. Plan Ahead.

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Eat Your Career

MARCH 21, 2022

When facing a stressful situation, writing about it will often help you reframe it to a more positive light. If I’m traveling, I take my notebook with me. You’re able to really capture information and process it, rather than simply letting it go “in one ear and out the other.” I then add it to my journal when I’m back at my desk.

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MARCH 13, 2023

But, as a freelancer, having someone who knows what they’re doing take care of your taxes can help you avoid added stress. But the IRS has many rules about when and how you qualify for a deduction. Get some help Preparing your taxes yourself is cheaper.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Contest: Best Stress Tips - Win $1500 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 02, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity D o you feel stressed at work? People get stressed all of the time. Getting rid of stress in your life can make you more productive , keep you healthy and even keep you sane.

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AUGUST 29, 2022

And then the phone rang. As the words “We have a problem…” came through the phone, the blood drained from my face and a sharp pain pierced my stomach. I traveled the world from Australia to Switzerland, selling tickets and packages to corporate clients for the world’s largest sporting events. It was my partner.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel! I have observed hundreds of assistants travel and heard numerous stories about their travel experiences both while in transit to Las Vegas and during their stay in Las Vegas. It is for this very reason that I had Nancy Fraze, an Office Dynamics journalist, write, a list of Travel Tips.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

While it seems like everyone should be in a jolly mood around the office because it's the holiday season, there is also a lot of stress. The Repel Windproof Travel Umbrella is the one that other people will try to borrow -- don't let them. Travel charger. And here's some reasons why: Do you buy the boss a gift?

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Success

JULY 29, 2022

Virtual events also saw a rise in popularity, as they allowed audiences to attend without paying for travel or worrying about exposure to COVID-19. Although friends often understand gaps in communication, when receiving messages from employers and managers, even after hours, it’s often more difficult to stay away from the phone.

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Success

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It also includes every way you communicate, whether it’s in person, by phone, by email, by text or on social media. She gives me the flexibility to travel the world as needed and to go out and meet people, but she doesn’t necessarily want to go to all of the events I attend. Do you want to have a really great marriage ?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 6, 2011

Anyone that travels frequently knows that a well organized set of travel documents makes the trip much less stressful.    Some that I made myself and some that were pre-manufactured for travel. When you purchase a travel organizer package from Smead, you get 2 different organizers.  What You Get.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Smart phones provide a palm-size window to the world, enabling us to do almost anything at the touch of a button. Maybe if we put down the phone a little more, we would have the time to actually cook those recipes we watch online. Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. So we should have more free time.

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Success

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While the holidays are certainly joyful, shopping for others can sometimes add more stress than you’d anticipated, especially if you’re trying to purchase Christmas gifts on a budget. This is the ideal gift for someone who travels often and doesn’t want to waste precious carry-on liquid space. CHI Lava Travel Flat Iron $79.99.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 18, 2019

Starting early also means you avoid stress by having plenty of time to get to work and do anything else you need to do. Turn off your mobile phone, close the door to your office, and avoid useless meetings. If you travel frequently, you should travel in as comfortable surroundings as you can so you can do work.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 20, 2012

The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel! I have observed hundreds of assistants travel and heard numerous stories about their travel experiences both while in transit to Las Vegas and during their stay in Las Vegas. It is for this very reason that I had Nancy Fraze, an Office Dynamics journalist, write, a list of Travel Tips.

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On The Job

AUGUST 24, 2020

Workers are stressed as they worry about the next paycheck, caring for their family or feel the pain of ongoing isolation. Say to yourself: "I have to make changes if I want to stay healthy so that when this pandemic is behind us, I can travel. on your phone or prop your laptop on your bed to "catch up" if you can't sleep.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

That’s a lot of screen time, but data I wasn’t necessarily surprised by having often travelled on the train into university in 2017 – 2020. I was always shocked at how many people were looking down at their phones on the commute rather than looking up and taking in their environment. And nobody was communicating with one another.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 7, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Trying to Phone/Fax Internationally? In my particular field (Publishing), it can be very stressful when your boss asks you to fax something right away, since the time difference is substantial at times and you need to figure out how to decipher a fax number. There’s a really easy solution to this.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Because with the latest economic news making most of us feel like we're on some sadistic new ride at Disney World, stress is catching up with most of us in one form or another. Of course, sometimes it's hard to recognize that you're going off the deep end, so here are 10 signs that you may be under a bit of stress on the job: 1.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 27, 2014

No one would ever claim that business travel is loads of fun, and much of that is because road warriors often get frustrated trying to stay productive while away from the office. But with savvier planning, anyone can become more productive – and less stressed – while on the road. Vow to keep the television off while working.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2014

Ensuring our boss is able to get from A to B without any fuss or stress is a key task for assistants. The fuss and stress shouldn’t be felt or seen by the boss but we can certainly feel it! If we are doing this in the office imagine our stress levels when the boss has to leave the building for a client meeting or business trip!

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

When you prepare for a road trip, a little foresight before and during the trip can result in a great time devoid of stress. Take Time to Research and Use Travel Apps. Especially in the year 2016, when we have a variety of travel apps to give us directions and help us find attractions. Then confirm everything is packed.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Assistants spend hours putting together travel itineraries for their Executives. So how can we ensure our Executives have support when travelling on a business trip when we can’t be there to support them? Firstly when my Executive was travelling through a notoriously difficult airport – Dubai.

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MARCH 4, 2023

And I’m not on speaking terms with my own mother, which adds an additional, often stomach-turning layer of stress and sadness to an already trying time. After a few minutes of warm cuddling, I check my phone to see the time. I can’t meet other moms at the local pregnancy support group or visit my in-laws in Texas. It’s 6:30 a.m.

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ProAssisting Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

She would travel with Mr. Hicks, sit in on important meetings, help get things done. And then this too: Later, the phone rang. It was January 1990, she was 31, and the offer felt like a dead-end. “Why would I ever want to do that?&# she answered, assuming that the title meant secretary. The job was much more, of course.

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JANUARY 8, 2023

For my own experiment, I used a fairly basic spreadsheet and phone alerts. When my phone buzzed to remind me to record my score, it was as if I was being evaluated in front of a live audience of one. I got to make up my own schedule and travel on assignments. It’s nice to know the professor of happiness had a sense of humor.

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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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