Effective Work Habits

How to Change the color of a Note in Outlook

By 40skydiver

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Color coding your notes in Outlook is easy and handy... more »

How to Commend Employees - 50 Different Ways That Work

By TheStorm

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How do you say more than "You have done a good job" to your employees?.. more »

How to Communicate Effectively and Clearly

By jpwriter

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Effective communication is important in every aspect of life. It allows people to get their needs met, conveys confidence, empowers self and others, and can help prevent many problems. To communicate stronger, clearer, and more effectively, ... more »

How to complete a task

By klnygaard

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Life is fully of daily tasks. Sometimes they can be overwhelming. In addition, some people have difficulty completing a task once they start. This may leave multiple tasks uncompleted. Here are easy strategies to help you complete a task... more »

How to Create Positive Affirmations

By Jennifer Kelly

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Positive affirmations can help boost your mood and self confidence. Learn how to create positive affirmations with these 7 tips. An affirmation is a statement of truth. Whether you think it in your mind, say it aloud, or write it down, if done ... more »

How to Deal with a Bad Commute

By Sadie's Mom

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I live in the Baltimore/Washington, DC area and have an 90 minute commute each way. Let's face it, that is one horrible commute. If your commute is as bad as mine, clearly you understand the need for some sort of sanity during this part of your day... more »

How to Deal with a Bad Mood at Work

By meemee67

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We all get days where we are frustrated , cranky, anxious, impatient and wish we could crawl back into bed and escape the world. But we still have to deal with people go to work and live our lives. SO, if you would like to know how you can turn ... more »

How to Deal With A Crazy Boss

By ValM

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If you haven't already, at some point in your career, you will be faced with the challenge of a crazy boss. Take it from someone who has already been there - save your time an energy trying to change the crazy boss - you won't be able to. You can ... more »

How to Deal with a Jerk at Work

By Therese Haberman

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Every workplace has a certain quota of jerks that like to make other people unhappy, because they are either miserable themselves or insecure. Here are some ideas on how to cope with your particular dope... more »

How to Deal with Dominating Personalities at Work

By jodihill

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Could be you have a great job, but your coworker isn't anyone to write home about. They have a dominating personality which bleeds into your work. Maybe always interrupting you or guilting you into doing work as a favor? Here are some ... more »

How to Deal With Passive Aggressive People

By SetApart

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You always know where you stand with people who are outwardly angry because they often blow up and are quite direct with their bitter words. It isn't always easy to deal with, but typically, there is no question as to how they are ... more »

How to deal with your first day on the job

By Elizabethknows

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Everyday someone somewhere is starting a new job. This article will be about a how to deal with your first day at a new job... more »

How to decide to use a flashlight in self defense as a Security Officer

By J Lee Kenser

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To decide to defend yourself can be in most cases avoided if you take into account your situation as a whole... more »

How to Defeat the 5 Major Career Killers

By Althea DeBrule

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There are many factors that influence how you feel about work and career; but there are five major predators that will keep you squandering your time and efforts in a career that doesn't match your talents or desires. Procrastination, ... more »

How to Develop a Presentation

By Therese Haberman

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So you have been asked to stand up in front of a group of your work peers and give a presentation on a topic that you specialize in. Here are some ideas to get you started... more »

How to Develop Communication Skills

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Communicating is the key to interacting effectively with your supervisors and coworkers. You may excel in verbal communication but find it difficult to express yourself in writing. On the other hand, emails, memos and letters may come easily to ... more »

How to Discover Your Higher Purpose

By mikana

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Life seems to be easier when we are on a path that leads us to our higher purpose. Here are some ideas on how you can discover your higher calling... more »

How to do anything for 15 minutes!

By coachmac4

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Are you a great procrastinator? Do you enjoy crafts, hobbies, writing? Do you want to get your life organized? Do you want to get out of debt? All of these things you can accomplish if you will just make a pact to start a routine! You too ... more »

How to DO What You SPEAK

By Althea DeBrule

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Have you ever really thought about the phrase – “Actions speak louder than words?” Basically, it means that if you say one thing and act in an opposite way, your words will be ignored and only the actions will be remembered. We learn more from ... more »

How to Do Your Best in Customer Service

By Eve York

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A companie's best asset is its customer service staff... more »

How to Dress Your Way to a Promotion

By Therese Haberman

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People make the mistake of equating “casual day” at work with a chance to wear their sweat suits and pajama clothes to the office. Be careful how you dress each and every day. Though it is not accurate to state that you are what you wear, it is a ... more »

How to earn respect at work and in personal relationships

By SetApart

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Earning respect is not what most of us believe it is. It is often difficult to accomplish because it requires us to have a foundation of principles that we believe in, and then it requires us to hold true to them often in the face of criticism ... more »

How to Enhance Freelance Writing Skills

By Misti Sandefur Sandefur

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I've been freelance writing for over 8 years now. I'm still learning something new to enhance my freelance writing skills. To enhance freelance writing skills, follow my advice. Both new and veteran writers should follow these tips... more »

How to Ensure Tips Despite a Slow Economy

By Amy K

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Times are tough, especially for those of us who rely on tips to supplement our incomes. I relied on tips while working my way through college as a waitress. So when the economy took a turn for the worse and fewer people were eating out, it forced ... more »

How to Fail at Working From Home

By HS Schulte

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Telecommuting is becoming more common. Many companies are hiring people to work from home. The customer service industry commonly employs at home workers. The jobs are available! How can you fail at working from home? Follow the steps ... more »

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