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Jan 5, 2015

15 Tips to Stick To Your New Year Resolutions 2015

New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. However, New Year’s resolutions are tricky. When they are too specific or too unachievable, we inevitably abandon them. Popular New Year’s resolutions around the world •Lose weight •Manage debt/save money •Get a better job •Get fit •Eat right •Get a better education •Drink less alcohol •Quit smoking •Reduce stress overall and/or at work •Take a trip ...

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Dec 17, 2014

Prepare for The New Year: How to Resign, Plan Job Search and Know Your Value.

After the festive period, employees tend to take new resolutions which often involve changing job. Here are a few tips on how to resign in a calm, calculated and diplomatic manner. Be clear about why you’re leaving What you need to focus on is being clear about why you’re leaving. If your employers are surprised, angry or emotional, don’t panic; calmly and logically explain your reasons. Be positive As a PA or EA, you know the importance of maintaining good relationships with everyone you meet, and especially everyone you work for. So, when you resign, emphasise the things ...

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Dec 9, 2014

10 Practical Tips To Simplify Your Life

There are a few certain habits that can really simplify your life. I believe simpler is better, and that’s why I’m doing my best to get rid of excess stuff in my life. Happiness lies in small, little things, so why make life so complicated? Simplicity reduces heaviness in your life and makes it happier and lighter. Here are ten incredible habits to adopt to make your life simpler and happier. Live in the present Forget about the past and don’t think about the future. Live in the present! Learn how to enjoy the present moment and be thankful ...

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Dec 4, 2014

12 Quick Tips for Obtaining Your Next Promotion at Work

Have you ever been promoted? If so, congratulations. If not, there might be something you can do about that. Follow these simple workplace tips to help you gain a promotion and impress at work. Go the extra mile Giving up just five or 10 minutes at the start and end of your day will barely impact on your schedule, but will definitely be noticed by your superiors who may just be looking at who is deserving of promotion. Create an action plan The next step is to create an action plan. You should plan to close any gap ...

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Dec 2, 2014

December Indulgence… start planning in advance!

Party season is here – hooray! Your dance card may be full… but that doesn’t mean your stomach has to be. We all over-indulge around this time of year – it’s difficult to avoid. But I have put together one or two tips to make fighting the fat a little easier when it comes to January. Don’t abstain – just plan ahead a little (after all, it is what us PAs are good at doing!). Office snacks If you work in an office, it is very likely that there will be bowls of sweets, chocolates, perhaps the odd Christmas ...

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