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Once again, I find myself turning to my favourite tool - the calendar. After spending a few weeks moving from one location to another and working on different priorities, I now find tranquillity in sorting through my upcoming weeks on the calendar and making sure that everything has its allotted time. What is your favourite work/life tool? #calendar #planning #calendartool

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This time-blocking strategy from My Business On Purpose is game changer!!! Try it out to make more efficient use of your time instead of just adding more hours to your work day! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gEVcg25x #time #timemanagement #timeblocking #calendar #productivity #maximizeproductivity #business #businessowner #businessstrategy

I had a former colleague who would share their vacation time with the team and ALWAYS forget to make sure that their considerate notification did not inadvertently block off their teammate calendars. Since I was recently asked to write this up for my team, I thought why not share it here too. (you're welcome! 😂) ================= How to create an out of office event in Outlook that is considerate of your colleagues' calendars. Let's break down the steps to create an out-of-office event and ensure it doesn't block their time: Create an "Out of Office" Calendar Event to Others:  - Open your Outlook Calendar.  - On the "Home" tab, select "New Meeting".  - Add a title for the event and choose the start and end dates.  - To block out the entire day, click the "All day" toggle on.  - In the "Attendees" group, select "Response Options", and clear "Request Responses" and "Allow New Time Proposals" from the drop-down.  - In the "Options" group, choose "Free/Busy", and from the drop-down list, select "Free".  - Add the intended recipients in the "Invite attendees" section.  - Use the suggested text in your event message: "I will be out of the office from [start date] to [end date]. During this time, I will have limited or no access to email and may not be able to respond promptly. This meeting is marked as 'Show as Free.' Accepting it will NOT block off your calendar." By following these steps, your colleagues will receive a visual reminder without any impact on their own work schedules. Feel free to customize the message to fit your specific situation! 😊🌴. (you're welcome! 😂)

Started to schedule time blocks in my calendar - too early to say it's a 'gamechanger' but the walkies have been pleasant! Always felt that it's better to organise things than to tidy them - need a place for everything, so you can easily put everything in in its place, so about time to do it with time... Unplanned work blocks have proven helpful to make sure the planned work remains uninterrupted! #TimeManagement #Calendar #TimeBlocks

🎄 Holiday Hacks Every EA Needs Here are 5 quick and actionable tips to keep you (and your exec) on track this season: 1. Create a Time-Off Master Calendar 📅 - Consolidate everyone’s schedules into one easy-to-read calendar. - Highlight critical deadlines before and after the break to avoid confusion. 2. Delegate Like a Pro 🏆 - Identify low-priority tasks that can wait or be handed off. - Loop in key team members early so they’re ready to step up. 3. Send Out a Pre-Holiday Checklist ✅ Draft a list of what needs to be done before the break: ✔ Important meetings scheduled? ✔ Reports submitted? ✔ Inbox cleaned up? 4. Automate What You Can 🤖 - Set up auto-responses for emails and reminders for tasks that require follow-up. - Use tools like Zapier or Asana to streamline workflows while you're away. ✨ Save this post and share it with your EA besties to help them prep for a stress-free holiday! #ExecutiveAssistantTips #TimeManagement #WorkLifeBalance

If your calendar is stressing you out because it's too full, here's an idea... ❌ STOP booking in clients/work back to back! Remember that white space is your friend (yes, really!) And if you don't like white space, then schedule in periods of: 🔸down time 🔸you time 🔸outdoor time Whatever you like to call it, schedule it into your calendar in between client work so you always have at least 10 minutes to catch your breath, grab a cuppa or go for a quick walk around the block. It will give you chance to refocus and refresh, I promise! Use colours to make it easier to see what you have on each day, for example: 🔵 1:1 work 🟠 Group coaching/training 🟢 Admin 🟣 Downtime Oh yeah, also block off time for lunch too, so nobody can sneak a meeting into your calendar when you're not looking 😎 What tips do you have for managing your schedule? #calendarmanagement #googlecalendar

I'm quicker than you are. When new Clients come on board, they often overestimate how many hours they’ll need me each week. Why? Because the task that takes you hours to do, in between running your business, takes me minutes. As a Virtual EA, I specialise in streamlining your admin work—things like managing calendars, organising inboxes, preparing documents, and handling those daily time-consuming tasks. These are the areas where I focus on, and because of that, I can get them done quickly and efficiently. The result? You get back your time, and you don’t end up paying for more hours than necessary. It’s all about working smarter, not harder, and that’s the value I bring to the table. #VirtualAssistant #ExecutiveAssistant #TimeManagement #Productivity #WomenInBusiness #EfficientWork

Don't eat tuna fish at work... Are you THAT person? It's not that difficult to be respectful: * Keep your calendar updated with PTO * Cancel meetings if you don't need them anymore * Let people know if you can't attend or will be late * DON'T schedule meetings that can be a quick call or DM to start with * Use slack or Teams or whatever messaging frequently but not too frequently * Have a backup plan, if possible, for when you're on PTO * Put an out of office message on email it just makes working together SMOOTHER and helps to get things done. Whether you work for a startup with 10 employees or a huge company with 10,000.. communication = success. So just update the calendar.. because it's annoying when you schedule calls and people say "Sorry I'm out that week." Be a good human. Office etiquette works PS: If you're in an office working, PLEASE don't bring the tuna fish sub or leftover fish for lunch.. Really.. Please.. What's one of your work/office pet peeves? #worklife #workfromhome #remotework #meetings #leadership

An occasional snack at work can give you a nice boost of energy, making you more productive for the day! 🙌 Do you have a favourite work snack? 👀 #DigitalAgency #DigitalAgencyUK #DigitalAgencyWarrington #WorkSnack #Snacks #TheOffice #Office #OfficeHumour #Relatable