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Keep your desk clutter-free: Only keep items you reach for more than once throughout the day on your desk.
Use the spacebar to scroll through internet browser pages. Press spacebar while reading a website and it will scroll down in full page chunks. Hitting shift + space will take you back up.
There is definitely no shortage of “to do” apps. If you are still looking and evaluating, GQueues is one to take a look at.
Take a look at your apps and see how they can work double-duty for you! AnyList is a great list app for shopping lists – why not use it for travel lists, to do lists, and any other lists you need to keep.
I have shared HaveIBeenPawned once or twice before and it’s well worth bringing up again. With security breaches happening every day, it’s a good reminder to keep checking your email addresses to be sure you are not being compromised.
Concerned about website security: Terms of Service, Didn’t Read – gives you a quick snapshot of how your information is used. It rates and labels sites and social platforms.
Blog
Being Doer of All, Could Be the Downfall of Some
I’m always cautious in my blog posts to not say things that may offend some, but I have a calling to write a little differently this time. Of course, I don’t want offend anyone. I want to build an awareness because as the title states: Being doer of all, could be the...
10 FREE Things You Can Do During Slow Times
I read a blog the other day that made me think more positively. Rather than dwelling on the things I can't do right now or the challenges I face, this blog hit home and made me think of the things that I can be doing right now! So I created this list of FREE...
How to Handle Uneasy and Chaotic Times
Feeling like your drowning? If you are not used to working at home, it's not an easy transition especially when the kids are home, possibly your spouse or partner is home & there's no where to go to get some quiet time. Here are some thoughts on structure,...
Why Are You Making it Harder on Yourself?
Do you ever read an article and it's "bang-on" with what you are experiencing?That is what happened to me when I read this article on www.themuse.com. Here's a quick snapshot of 4 Ways You're Making It Harder Than It Needs To Be: Outdated process Everybody's stamp...
Are You in the Cloud?
After my last blog, A Dog, A...
A Dog, A Lake and An iPad
You’re probably wondering what all 3 have in common and what they have to do with a virtual assistant. Well, I must say it’s nice to be able to work virtually especially sitting by a lake. However, this story is about computers and back ups. A few weeks ago, we were...
Is a Messy Desktop Dragging You Down?
I knew that a messy desktop can distract from the task at had, but I had no idea how much. I recently read a post that said: Participants at a UBC study took 10% more time to perform tasks when sitting at a messy desk (compared with control group at clean, organized...
We’re Adaptable, Reliable and We Make You Happy
Being an executive assistant for over 30 years, and now working as a virtual assistant, I'm always reading articles about the admin profession. I'm passionate about what I do and my goal is provide the best support I possibly can. I came across this article recently....
Money Can Buy Happiness
The true old saying tells us that money can’t buy happiness. I have to disagree. Money can buy happiness. Top health problems are related to stress – heart disease, asthma, obesity and headaches are all stress-related ailments. Stress is one reason for arguments,...
Is it time for a Virtual Assistant?
When I tell people that I’m a virtual assistant, I almost always get a reply of, “oh, I need you!” That is a great feeling – to be needed. And that is a wonderful way to start a conversation about the “needs”. So when does a business owner really need a virtual...
In or Out?
Is it more important to do everything "in house" or outsource it in order to get it done? We often feel that we want to do everything ourselves for many reasons - it gets done the way we want, we don't want to give in and admit that we don't have the time or that...
Change in a Small Moment
As I sat out on our boat watching my husband guide us through the beautiful Callander Bay, I focused on the ripples of the water as he made slight movements of the tiller. I could barely see his hand move as a spectacular glistening effect occurred behind us. It made...