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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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. 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

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 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

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

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

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. 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 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

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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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

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 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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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

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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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

OCTOBER 18, 2010

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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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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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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 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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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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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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Productivity Bits

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. Chances are you are in the middle of your Holiday shopping. Perhaps it’s quite easy to find gifts for family friends and close friends because we’re familiar of their likes and dislikes. Visit the original article at [link].

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 6, 2010

There’s a shimmer that doesn’t come from this world. I’m not really sure – maybe it’s social conditioning, maybe your emotional dependence on the outside, heck, it doesn’t really matter. I don’t know about your area, but where I live people don’t really have passion when they talk.

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 7, 2010

The few who don’t are easily picked out of the bunch. If you want to impress, you can’t let up as quickly as others. In this post by Bud, he mentioned how Glen said that he was “so unreliable&# when he didn’t come through on his plans for him. Taking it easy is easy. This is something to keep in mind.

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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? Happy holidays, to all of you. I like a fine Shiraz.

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Men With Pens

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Sure, someone might stumble on the post in a year and leave a comment, reminding you that it exists, but for the most part, if that post isn’t on the Recent Posts list in your sidebar, it’s as good as gone. In fact, a friend of mine wrote out that last post by hand in blue and gold pen as a gift to me.

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Men With Pens

JANUARY 10, 2010

So when I see someone come out and make a false statement that I know isn’t accurate, I can’t help but get a little angry at that “expert”. They don’t have to like the person they’re buying from. Many people don’t even care. People buy from people they don’t like every day.

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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

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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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 6, 2010

You’ve heard your speech…your audience hasn’t and needs time to process it. This doesn’t mean blubbering like some over-mascara-ed televangelist, or uncontrolled laughter at your own jokes. Nothing will destroy your credibility faster than inappropriate emotions. Silence is better than idling. Pace, pace, pace.

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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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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 22, 2009

No matter who you are, what you do, or why you’re here, we want to tell you this holiday season that we’re glad that you are here, and we hope you’ll continue to come around for years to come. From all of us at Men with Pens, have a wonderful holiday season, full of joy and merriment and laughter and love and wonder.

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Men With Pens

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

You have plenty of time left for that client. Establish Core Business Hours Your core business hours can be flexible insofar as when you’re generally most productive, but they’re set in stone after you’ve chosen them. If you can barely make a cup of coffee at 5 a.m., start your day at 10 a.m. If you work more than that, you cease to be productive.

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