The Authentic Assistant

How To Enjoy A Stress Free Thanksgiving

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Can there be such a thing as a stress free Thanksgiving? While it is an exciting holiday celebration, most people are looking forward to some time off work and school. Some may travel to visit and spend time with family and friends.  It feels like a happy time. Yes of course, black Friday is also […]

Why You Should Be Your Own Personal Assistant.

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Just who is the authentic assistant? Well the simple answer to that question is you! Whether you are an entrepreneur, successful or not or even just starting out, working for someone else, managing your family or even your own life.  Who knows you best? You do, of course.  The perfect personal assistant to help you manage […]

What Happens If You Change Something?

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If I change something will it have any effect on my life?  Ah that is a very good question. The thing you should also consider is  “If you don’t change something nothing will change.” You will never know if that one thing you changed has any effect at all on your life if you don’t […]

How To Complain Without Complaining

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We are all guilty of complaining about things in our everyday life. Some do it more than others. Who doesn’t know of someone in their lives who seems to get a thrill out of criticising something or someone else.  Whining about things is a hobby for some. Others hate having to confront an issue and […]

What Organisational System Are You Using?

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It doesn’t matter what organisational system you are currently using, the important question to ask yourself is, is this method working for me? “Implement whatever organisational system works best for you, but then be sure to review your to-do list at least once a week. Cheryl Barker Don’t be afraid to change the organisation system […]

Things To Do With Empty Notebooks

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Do you have a pile of empty notebooks and don’t know what to do with them? In this digital age where there are apps for almost everything you can imagine life can feel even more overwhelming. Do you need these notepads anymore? You have finally got around to organising your home. Maybe you have cleared out […]

The Best Time To Start Organizing

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When is the best time to start organizing? Organization begins with the awareness of what doesn’t work for us.  So what does organization actually mean?  It can be understood as the process or act of organizing or being organized.  It is so easy to be caught up in the whole green eyed monster feeling of […]

Learn How To Be Productive Not Busy

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What does it mean to be productive not busy? So many people are saying they are too busy. They seem to have no time to do anything.  The question to ask is what are they busy about? Scrolling through social media soaking up all their time. FOMO and trying to keep up with the latest […]

The Secret to Achieving A Tidy Desk

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Congratulations, if you are reading this then, yes, you do want to find out about the secret to achieving a tidy desk. Maybe it is the curiosity of whether it is that simple. Or could I achieve that goal of having a tidy and organised desk?  Whatever it is that piques your interest, grab hold […]

How To Have A Tidy Desk

How to have a tidy desk

Have you ever sat at your desk and looked around at all that is on it and wondered why can’t I enjoy a tidy desk? Other people make it look easy and organised. What are they doing? How do they manage it? What am I doing wrong?  How about trying out something simple and fun. […]