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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. N o matter what your boss thinks, standing around the water cooler isn’t a waste of time. As well as the benefits to your health there are also some good business advantages to be gained. And if you’re healthy and more productive, your boss isn’t going to complain, is he?

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

If you don’t stop the alarm, Nag will remind you every minute until you acknowledge the alarm. Nag’s controls let you set an alarm at the top of the hour, or at a set time away – such as, in 5 minutes, or an hour from now. If you want to fine-tune the alarm time, then simply press the time buttons again to add to the elapsed time.

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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

MAY 18, 2010

Try a “pick-me-up&# – Listen to high-energy music, so long as it doesn’t disturb co-workers or workflow. Instead, use these five tips to boost your energy. Get the morning right – Start your day with exercise. This will give an all-day energy boost. Eat a good breakfast for fuel and to avoid overeating at lunch.

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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

AUGUST 4, 2010

However, you don’t have to wait for ideal conditions or tools to get started. Others carry on self-directed learning in recreational arts and hobbies, matters of health, family and community, or simply to increase their intellectual resources. 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 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

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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Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 4, 2008

Or I could explain how my child’s recent health scare derailed my focus. Going into a cave to escape isn’t the answer, though. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Can you say “sidetracked?&# I’m so envious of you, Katie!

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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

AUGUST 30, 2010

Stop exaggerating I’ve said it a million times, don’t exaggerate! Even if you process 1,000 sheets of page this week, you won’t have done much more than ten pounds worth of work. Related articles by Zemanta Why Worry About Something That You Can’t and Won’t Change?

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

Make sure the person doesn’t already have a full plate, and give them a deadline. If you’re on the receiving end of delegation, learn to say no if your schedule is full, or find out what isn’t urgent and leave it for another day. If you don’t have a choice, ask for guidance on priorities.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

Don’t sacrifice information for the sake of brevity. Answers after the jump. Answers Answer a ringing phone by the third ring. Set up your voice mail to answer after the third ring. Saying “hello&# may be quick, but it’s not useful. At the very least, answer with your name. Harvey Trailer speaking.&# and 9:00 p.m.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 28, 2010

Don’t send spam. Words such as “you&# , “your&# , and “yours&# let the recipient know you’re thinking of them specifically. This includes forwarding every bad joke and poem your second cousin sends you. People don’t like receiving junk paper mail at home and they don’t like the electronic version either.

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Entrepreneur.com

JUNE 6, 2025

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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 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

OCTOBER 22, 2010

T erritorial zones/touch – Find the appropriate balance of distance; too close invades personal space, while too far may seem like you’re not interested. Don’t slouch; but don’t sit like you’re at military attention. Stay relaxed and lean forward a bit. By avoiding eye contact, you appear anxious, uninterested and bored.

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Eat Your Career

JULY 28, 2010

At first, I assumed I would be focusing on menu adjustment, working with the clients to make sure they were getting the right nutritional balance, and monitoring caloric intake and changes in health. Nutrition and health can’t be managed without also addressing career and stress and every other aspect of life that could be impacting success.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

If something like this happens to you, you don’t need to panic. Don’t leave your presentation hanging. Comment by Lauren Elder on July 1, 2008 @ 8:33 am Got a wedding coming up and couldn’t even comprehend doing a speech without planning it out. 5) Conclude the presentation.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. T he best things in life have been planned and prepared; travelling around the world is definitely no exception. Visit the original article at [link]. Whether a single country trip, like England, Ireland, and Scotland – or a multiple trip like from UK to Europe, and perhaps beyond. Protect Yourself.

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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. You can easily set the right tone in the workplace by learning to respond to a basic need we all share… which is to be respected and valued. What you need? You know I got it! Or once-a-month, spring for dessert treats in honor of those celebrating birthdays in that calendar month.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day. Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Say ‘No’ at Work Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 19, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!

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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

AUGUST 31, 2010

If you didn’t start planning Christmas in August, you can relieve some of December’s pressure by putting these on your November to-do list. Christmas organizing and planning links Here we are at the end of August, two-thirds of the way through 2010. In no time, we’ll be into the annual holiday season.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 11, 2010

Get Out in Front Don’t hide behind your material. You can’t buy confidence on eBay. If you really want your confidence to sky rocket, be totally and thoroughly prepared. The more prepared you are to give a talk, the more confident you become. Try to memorize your opening, your stories, and your closing.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Don’t expect it to happen overnight, but expect it to happen. Don’t give up. One of my favourite cartoons shows the character contemplating Spring, and she says, “Time to go out in the garden to see if the bulbs I didn’t plant, didn’t come up.&# It will happen. Fix it later.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 18, 2010

T – Take control of your life. F – Family and Friends – are life’s greatest ‘F’ treasures. Don’t loose sight of them. G – Give more than what is enough. Where does motivation and self improvement take place at work? When you exert extra effort in doing things. H – Hang on to your dreams. Remember, it wasn’t raining when Noah build the ark.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

I’d like to post links to your articles from my blog but don’t see where to link them to! Like what you’ve said if there is an interruption then I don’t need to worry because I still have the time. However, you will not effectively move forward if you are constantly looking backwards.

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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. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! I’m on vacation right now. As I’m sitting here, enjoying a coffee and taking it easy, I’m thinking about stress.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Stay at home mothers have SO much stuff that pushes for space in their schedule that working mothers just don't have to deal with. " If the answer to either of these questions is NO, then don't do it! Our own mothers are the worst at not taking our work from home seriously. See you there!

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 28, 2007

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. The small business health-check questions for this episode are: Do I know what is going on in my business in all areas or have I abdicated some responsibility to staff? On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™ allows you to run your business online.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You?   Today is a continuation on that theme.   My friends and colleagues on Twitter and Facebook gave me some great responses.    Keep reading to learn more! Then I take a step back from all of the little things that can seem to overwhelm me.

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