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The Tremendous Tiny Tech Stack: A Client Case Study

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A cluttered desk, a flashing screen filled with double bookings, and a clock ticking away the minutes of your sanity. Enter the stress of time zone calculations for clients in different time zones, and her calendar was more of a chaos chart! Just two tools: TidyCal and Google Calendar. No bulky software, no complex systems.

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Time to Set Goals? How to Have a Successful Year

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Every successful executive assistant we know is a goal setter. There’s something about good goal setting that helps to ensure you give more thought to where you’re going and what you need to do to get there. They’re stated like a goal, but don’t have a plan to back them up. A good goal has a plan.

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15 Ways To Treat Yourself: How Rewards Can Help You Succeed

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And while a day full of luxury might be a bit much, treating yourself to little rewards as you pursue a big goal can help you stay motivated and positive. Rewards are often seen as something that comes at the end of a big project or goal. It’s not just personal goals that need rewards, either. Why should I reward myself?

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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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According to Paul Osincup , corporate trainer, humor strategist and author of the forthcoming book, The Humor Habit , we are all suffering from a condition he refers to as “chronic seriousness.” Start by collecting and consuming funny books, podcasts, movies, YouTube videos, etc. Lighten up” or “You’re too sensitive.”

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5 Must-Have Skills for Progressive Assistants From Joan’s book, Who Took My Pen… Again?

Office Dynamics

Think of the future in terms of: new projects outcomes goals your executive’s calendar important upcoming event potential business Consider trends and changes in technology. The post 5 Must-Have Skills for Progressive Assistants From Joan’s book, Who Took My Pen… Again? Decide and then evaluate your decision. Use your head.

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How to Create a Personal Financial Plan

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You’ve heard of entrepreneurs and executives creating a business plan to help them cement and guide their long-term strategy, but did you know that creating a personal financial plan is an excellent way to keep your long-term goals on track? Write your financial goals. Goal : Traveling.

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These Are the 45 Most Important Minutes of Your Day

Success

They focus on the next action steps they need to take to get them closer to fulfilling their goals rather than all the other distractions that life presents. This time is to acknowledge your successes, review your goals, focus on your successful future, and make specific plans for what you want to accomplish the next day.

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