Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 9, 2010

Don’t worry if there is an overlap of strengths from one success to another, that is to be expected. If you can’t find three types of strengths for each success, at least try to find three different strengths over the five successes. Ask someone for help with this exercise. Look at your current work and activities.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 21, 2010

Don’t burden or depress those around you by dwelling on your minor aches and pains and small disappointments. Discuss but don’t argue. Don’t be too anxious about the credit due you. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life!

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

I got carpal tunnels syndrome/tendinitis in 2000 & 2001 because I didn’t have good ergonomic advice, & didn’t take any initiative back then to seek it out. The problems can range from minor muscle aches that last less than a few hours to persistent tendon problems that can last for years.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 3, 2010

R-e-s-p-e-c-t Everyone wants to be treated with respect. For individual rewards, how about gift certificates for DVD rentals, music CD purchases, theme park tickets or “Dinner for 2″ at a local eatery? What you need? You know I got it! You are limited only by your imagination and budget. A WIN-WIN-WIN situation for all.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 14, 2010

Video clip: “Gotta get my stuff done” Procrastinators actively look for distractions, particularly ones that don’t take a lot of commitment on their part. This is post 6 of my series: Inside the Mind of a Procrastinator. Checking e-mail is almost perfect for this purpose. Get rid of the knick-knacks, games and toys tools.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Don’t scribble it at the back of an envelope or a bill. Don’t write one message at the edge of another one. If the pen stops working in the middle of the call, you shouldn’t be putting the caller on hold to go searching for a replacement. Here are some tips on how to take a proper, accurate telephone message.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 21, 2010

But it doesn’t mean that I can’t control it. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Nothing was important enough to interfere with my television watching. just to be irritating; a variation on the previous reason. not being able to say no.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 4, 2010

However, you don’t have to wait for ideal conditions or tools to get started. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 26, 2010

Don’t worry – Every time you start to worry about things you don’t have, ask yourself this question, “How much difference is this going to make in five years?” Don’t get me wrong, discontent can be a useful thing. When did you start noticing the dents and rust; the scratches in the paint job? It’s not worth the effort.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

.; April 2008;$19.95US/$21.99CAN; 978-0-470-25746-3 Copyright © 2008 Steven S. Let’s can the empty slogans, take down the banners, and throwaway the T-shirts. Facing reality isn’t merely a good idea; it’s an imperative. Why couldn’t that be a leader like you? And I know they truly mean it.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

Don’t sacrifice information for the sake of brevity. Sent from my Android phone Comment by VTR1000 Lady on May 29, 2010 @ 4:02 am Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Answers after the jump. Answers Answer a ringing phone by the third ring.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 27, 2010

  I won't let these fears own me, but I am letting them instruct me.  In order to live full and giving lives, we must acknowledge the blessings and gifts that have come our way.  What are the gifts you've received?   Why shouldn't it?    Keep reading to learn the story.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

5 Ways to Deal (lifescript.com) Workplace Democracy: Corporate Style (seeingtheforest.com) Related Posts: 7 tips for Stronger Self-Discipline 24 Time Management Tips 10 Things you Don’t Want to Hear from Your Real Estate Agent Communication Did you enjoy this post? Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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Productivity Bits

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. It’s easy to forget to pay this bill or think that you’ve already taken care of another bill when in actuality you haven’t. Although SmartyPig is free to use, there is a processor fee for gift cards. Please signup to my email list to receive free updates from Productivity Bits.

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Spouse hopped back under the covers (no, it wasn’t what you’re thinking!) But, if you do this at your office, you’ll be noticing that the office phone isn’t ringing, and that you aren’t getting any biz emails. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Loose Ends.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

Three rules for effective time management : 1) Don’t Create Impossible Situations. Don’t get trapped into doing too much. Don’t multi-task. Time Management Time Management doesn’t mean rushing | iThoughts.de Learn to say no. Figure out what is important for you and focus on that.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

JaniceSimon   @ StephCalahan No, I don't.   JaniceSimon   What clutters up Twitter -- convos between people who should either DM, email or talk on phone & those who repeat post several x's per day. We really don't need to read everyone's minute by minute plans for the day.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. Comments Trackbacks Tweets that mention Learn to Say No | Ians Messy Desk -- Topsy.com Set Healthy Boundaries at Work | Ians Messy Desk Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 18, 2010

T – Take control of your life. 10 motivational killers Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! F – Family and Friends – are life’s greatest ‘F’ treasures. Don’t loose sight of them. G – Give more than what is enough. H – Hang on to your dreams.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 7, 2010

If a visitor comes into your office, stand up to greet them and don’t invite them to sit down. With a little courtesy and the above steps, you shouldn’t have to resort to such drastic measures. Doesn’t alsways work so after a brief, pleasant chit-chat I simply tell folks that I am busy. Stand up for visitors.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 31, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2010 Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks. 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. Lets enjoy our day together.© What a convenient way to send cards. She loved it!

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 31, 2010

We’re going to drive to the west coast to enjoy a part of Vancouver Island we haven’t visited before. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software christmas gifts idea - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc furniture shipping - is easy with ShipSmart.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 21, 2010

After all, we only have a finite length of time but the snag is that we don’t know how long we have and when your time is up… As Jim Rohn said, “Time is more valuable than money. Comments Good Information. Time Management is very important. Please visit our website at [link] and check out of our ideas on Time Management.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 7, 2010

Make a list of all you can’t stand about work/life Those who are really stuck may complain that they don’t know what they want. Recognize that ALL change (good or bad) means loss The ‘evil’ we know is sometimes less scary than the ‘evil’ we don’t know. Reframe ‘I can’t!’

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

Comment by Ian McKenzie on May 30, 2007 @ 1:13 pm I’ve had similar experiences after trips; I travel to customer sites and while I’m onsite, I can’t typically keep up with the things I usually do when I’m in the office, so I find myself going through a similar process. Here’s where you can pull things back on track.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

This is a powerful gift and must be used wisely. All of the best thought out plans will turn into nothing if you don't take action. PS -- If you've enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )?  It is about HOW you use your time.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 9, 2010

That’s when she noticed that one member, Bob, wasn’t writing anything down. I don’t want to tell you how to do your job,” Lynn began, “but I noticed you’re weren’t writing down any of your assignments.” Lynn knew Bob was a competent guy. Yet, given the importance of this project, his casual approach concerned her.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 February, 2009 Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me Depending on where you work and the work culture, it can determine what you are called at the office. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. Lets enjoy our day together.© It is almost palpable.

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The Marq

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

I recently received a disconcerting email from the founder about how the organization may be failing due to lack of funds. I’ve posted the email message body below and I highly recommend we each take action however we can. Idealist has always been a community-driven site, and we can’t do this work without you.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 4, 2012

Last time I checked, though, the world isn’t perfect. I don’t want to be mean or unkind, but most guest posts my peers and I receive these days are so slap-together bad that NO comes out of my mouth so fast I nearly burn my tongue. Here’s another cold, hard truth: the average guest post isn’t a gift.

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Productivity Bits

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Perhaps it’s quite easy to find gifts for family friends and close friends because we’re familiar of their likes and dislikes. If you haven’t heard about “Life Map&# yet, you must read this book. Visit the original article at [link].

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Don’t charge by the hour! I don’t know this person, I don’t know how good he/she is at what they do? Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. You want a little more.

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Men With Pens

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Despite its initial appeal, the site appears dated and amateurish, which isn’t doing the business credibility any favours – and we’re pretty sure it’s also dragging down the reputation you *do* have, considering the quality of acclaims you have on your Press page. Let’s look at the left sidebar for a bit. Clear, yes.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 28, 2011

  technical difficulties again, can't tweet yet I need to know -- is there anything you find yourself doing that gets in the way of your OWN organization & productivity? This is a powerful gift & must be used wisely Attention! Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? or is that all show?

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Believe me, this is something you don’t find every day. He gave me his email and from that point, our message exchange speed changed from the speed of a pedestrian in a park, to a supersonic ariplane. And that is both among its readers and its colleagues from the self improvement blogging community. Complete 180.

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www.pickthebrain.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement Home Articles About Contact Archives 90 days 5 Ways To Work Smarter Written by Brett Hagberg - 12 Comments Categories: productivity tips , self improvement As much as workaholics like to claim that they’re superior because they work more hours, don’t listen to them.

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