Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Our inability to control things causes us to stress out. The thing is – and I cannot stress this enough – you don’t try closing them out but must control them. The open loops can become constant source of stress if not controlled. GTD Agenda - This is one of the tools designed with the GTD system in mind.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Operation Shower is a non-profit organization that honors the sacrifices American military families make by producing and coordinating unit-wide baby showers for expecting military families in a deployment or high stress situation. The One Million for $1 Million site ( [link] ) provides information on the party agenda and prizes.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

List #1 – The weekly calendar. Emotional blocks – boredom, daydreaming, stress, guilt, anger and frustration reduce concentration. When you enjoy what you are doing, it reduces stress. When stress is reduced, you work more efficiently. How you manage your time is part of your personal agenda.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 1, 2015

I provide extensive diary management including global travel arrangements, compile reports, agendas and for Committee and Board meetings. Sometimes I need my bosses to tell me what they would like prioritised if I have a lot of work on so I don’t stress about what to do – I’m not afraid to reach out or ask for help.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. Below are a few tips so the task is not as daunting: Filling in the blanks I take minutes on a laptop so it is easy to make a template ahead of time which is based on the agenda. I use four columns with the headings: Item#, Discussion, Decision/Action, By when.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 18, 2016

She wrote that during “a busy work day, my online calendar is tucked away. She also has agendas where, if you want to, you can print and build your own papers.) Remember, paper planners are there to make your life easier, not more stressful. It can also help to have something physical in front of you. – T.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Once a date is finalized I put it in my bosss calendar and confirm the meeting with the other participants. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

As an aside, pen and paper will suffice if I have to, but you can see that the checklist can help avoid any unnecessary stresses from happening. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Minute taking made easier.

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Success

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This year, in addition to financial goals—which are incredibly important when you have five kids and shouldn’t have calculated how much college will cost in 18 years—I’m prioritizing stress management, exercise and going outside more. But… what do you DO all day as a freelancer? Sometimes that mindset works and sometimes it doesn’t.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

" The playing field of the world is leveling off which means that the competition, pace and stress levels are at maximum. But ironically, all that unfinished "little stuff" can stress us out more than the big projects we haven't gotten around to yet. Utilize your calendar to schedule tasks. In the calendar.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

My favourite to-do list is a calendar timeline so I can see at a glance where I am at and what I need to do to get there. It is simply using an on-line calendar with space on each day to enter what needs to be done. To generate a calendar in Word 2007, click on the Office Button (in the top left-hand corner). No surprises!

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