Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 4, 2008

Or I could share my heartfelt excitement over working into the wee hours, creating homespun (handknit) holiday gifts. Going into a cave to escape isn’t the answer, though. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Or I could explain how my child’s recent health scare derailed my focus. Happy Holidays!

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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. Let everyone you meet, however humble, feel that you regard him as a person of importance. Be cheerful. Keep an open mind.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Don’t go overboard with personalization. Don’t allow things to pile up. If your desk harbours mounds of papers, books, files and personal accessories, you may be adding unnecessary stress to your day. An organized desk — at school, home, or in your private office — will help you relax and become more productive.

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Productivity Bits

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. But as the gift of social networking brought us many benefits, the necessary evil that comes with it rears its ugly head: Distractions – lots of them. When you confront the distraction head on, that doesn’t mean turning off the internet connection.

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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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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 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

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

APRIL 21, 2010

But it doesn’t mean that I can’t control it. Nothing was important enough to interfere with my television watching. wanting control; being unhappy with the person in charge; feeling I should have been the boss, so procrastination gets a passive-aggressive twist. just to be irritating; a variation on the previous reason.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The other day we shouldn’t worry about is tomorrow, with its impossible adversaries, its burden, its hopeful promise and poor performance. All the money in the world cannot bring back yesterday. We cannot undo a single act we performed. Nor can we erase a single word we’ve said – yesterday is gone!

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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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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I see Christmas lights going up faster that lightning strikes, and people have started asking me, “Bought your kids any gifts yet?”. Other people are supposed to buy you gifts! I decided one day that I needed to give to myself first – and I made that a literal gift. I choose gifts I knew would improve my quality of life.

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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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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

I can’t make anyone change anything, as is true for me. Do you push through difficult tasks and assignments that you normally don’t like? Don’t be influenced by people who might be negative about the administrative profession. ©Copyright Office Dynamics International 2013. The ideas is.

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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. Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Increase Productivity Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 4, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. 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

MAY 28, 2010

Don’t sacrifice information for the sake of brevity. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software ideas for christmas gifts - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc shipping furniture Dallas Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 28, 2010

Don’t send spam. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software great christmas gift ideas - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc small movers Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house. Respond efficiently.

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Loosely Speaking

JANUARY 2, 2009

And even if you didn’t knit them yourself, the hand-knitters in your life will be impressed that you appreciate these special gifts enough to preserve them. The pair I will use as my example were knit (by me) of yarn that isn’t really suited to socks but I loved it and made them out of it anyway. Loose Ends.

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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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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 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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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software unique christmas gift ideas - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc shipping furniture Miami Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

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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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2007 Ergonomics 2010 Health 100

Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 18, 2010

T – Take control of your life. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software anniversary gifts for mom and dad - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc shipping furniture Seattle Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

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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

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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2010 AT&T Ergonomics Health 100

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

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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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 10, 2012

This won’t be a shock to any of you regular Men with Pens readers or anyone who has taken one of my Damn Fine Words writing courses. But my love of fine wine isn’t common knowledge. Didn’t they know that nothing I do has anything to do with wine? I like a fine Shiraz. And they’d done their homework.

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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. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest-Post.

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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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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

JaniceSimon   @ StephCalahan No, I don't.   Buffy Perry Ater I think what clutters up FB is all the " going to the store now, gotta pick up something for supper" "gonna clean house today" isn't this twitter material ? .  don't play why are they sending it to me?

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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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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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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Don’t leave half-completed projects sitting on your desktop. If you aren’t joining sheets of paper with tape, move the dispenser off the desk. It doesn’t take much “neglect&# for your workspace to fill up with things that eat at your productivity. Thanks for visiting!

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2007 Filing 2009 AT&T 100

Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2010

Leading the Way to Better Boundaries Burnout doesn’t have to be part of your job description. Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Set Healthy Boundaries at Work Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 1, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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