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Feb 24, 2014

16 Tips for Improving Monday Morning Blues

Arrrrrgh days (Mondays) are the most difficult transition for most of us. We just had two glorious days off doing stuff we chose to do. Now we are back at work and doing stuff other people are telling us to do. Here are 16 tips that can help you rid yourself of the blues. According to psychologist Shawn Achor’s, happiness inspires productivity, thus contributing to our everyday work. While there may be no shortcuts to acquire the much-desired emotional state, it’s comforting to know that our beloved brain is able to re-wire itself. Scientists call this ability neuroplasticity, and it is ...

Feb 24, 2014 | 1 Comment

Dec 10, 2013

Tips for Effective Delegation

Delegation is a key tool in the effective management of people, time and resources. Here are a few key elements of any delegation. Click here for our guide on how to improve communication skills Determine what you will delegate.    You decide which task(s) you want to delegate. Keep in mind that delegating is different from simply assigning someone a task that is already a part of the normal job requirements. When you delegate, you give someone else one of your job tasks; but you maintain control and responsibility. Select the person to whom to delegate the responsibility, taking time ...

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Dec 10, 2013

The Best Apps to Help You Boost Concentration

While technology has made it much more possible to get things done quickly and efficiently, it has not necessarily made it easier. In fact, the progress of technology has served as a bit of a double-edged sword. The following is a list of useful apps to help you stay focus and productive. Check out these useful article> 12 tips on how to stay focused at work and get things done Click here if you need advice with personal assistant interview questions or PA interview questions. Concentrate (For Mac, paid) Concentrate is a utility designed to help you focus by getting rid of ...

Dec 10, 2013 | 4 Comments

Dec 10, 2013

12 Tips on How to Stay Focused at Work and Get Things Done

Modern life is full of distractions. Our lives are constantly being interrupted by notifications, computer screens and social networks, and it is easy to whittle away the hours procrastinating. Staying focused at work isn’t easy; all of us get distracted or feel uninspired at some point during the working day. I found some good apps to improve your focus> http://pa-prive.com/the-best-apps-to-help-you-boost-concentration/ There are lots of ways to stay productive at work and here are my top tips to help you stay focused while at your desk, ensuring you get all your work done on time. Click through to also find out how ...

Dec 10, 2013 | 2 Comments

Nov 10, 2013

Appointment Setting Effectively

Recently one PA contacted me and requested if I could write any tips about Appointment setting. So I did a research and found some basic general tips, I hope it helps! Click here for our guide on how to improve communication skills Appointment setting is simply calling as many people as possible, qualifying them as a prospective customer, and asking them to set an appointment with a salesperson or representative. Professionals and businessmen do not want to waste time or money meeting people who have no intention of buying their product or service. These businesses rely on appointment setters to make sure ...

Nov 10, 2013 | 3 Comments

Sep 14, 2013

Types of Office Chairs

The office chair was strategically designed to increase the productivity of clerical employees by facilitating long hours of comfortable sitting. Sitting in an office chair at work is almost inevitable with the growing number of desk jobs and steady increase in office related positions. If you are going to be sitting for the majority of the work day, it is important to be sitting in a chair that is going to be adjustable enough to allow you to sit comfortably for hours a day. Types of office chairs Tub chair This kind of office chairs will definitely catch your ...

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Aug 16, 2013

Common Business Travel Problems and Solutions

So what’s the worst that could happen on a business trip? Let our statistics be your guide. Cancelled or Delayed Flights Have a private jet ready? Otherwise, spend your time waiting for the next flight wisely. Start making phone calls to your company, the people you’re flying to meet, and to your travel agent to figure out a new schedule. Get booked on the next flight out and try to reschedule important meetings if you’ll be late. If it’s an option time-wise, try another form of transportation: cars, trains, buses, etc. Always try to fly out the day before ...

Aug 16, 2013 | 1 Comment

Aug 15, 2013

How Important is Taking Time Off

As an employee, taking a holiday gives you well-deserved time off from work. Holidays have been shown to increase physical and mental well-being as well as productivity and focus. Taking a “work-free” holiday by not responding to e-mails and voicemails increases the benefits of taking time off. #1. Don’t wait for the perfect time The nature of many jobs is that there will never be an easy time to take time off, no matter how well you plan for it in advance. But that’s no reason to not go at all. It’s in your employer’s best interests to have well-rested and ...

Aug 15, 2013 | 2 Comments

Aug 14, 2013

Boost Your Confidence at Work

Confidence and self-esteem are fundamental in achieving success in both your personal and work life. Lack of confidence can be a real hindrance in your job. It could be preventing you from progressing in your company, or having a negative effect on your relationships with colleagues. Developing your confidence means you can be more in control, and enjoy things that you were previously too scared to do. Some of the typical issues that break down our confidence while at work are: ▪ Doubt we can do the job/task ▪ Too many competing opinions ▪ Politics ▪ Difficult people ▪ Difficult conversations ...

Aug 14, 2013 | 1 Comment

Aug 13, 2013

14 Top Mental Tricks to Stop Cravings at The Office

What causes food cravings? Understanding what causes your food cravings is the first step toward controlling them. Though the exact cause of food cravings is difficult to pinpoint, many doctors and nutritionists alike believe that they develop as a result of a complex medley of biochemical processes and a variety of hormonal and emotional factors. There are many additional theories as to the causes of food cravings, some of which can be found below: Lack of nutrients If your body has inadequate nutrients, it will produce odd cravings. For example, inadequate mineral levels produce salt cravings, and overall inadequate ...

Aug 13, 2013 | 1 Comment