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Do you feel like December is just a blur of days? Monday runs into Tuesday, Tuesday runs into Wednesday and so forth? Are things lightening up for you at work, or at they actually intensifying?

Well, just like we have the 12 Days of Christmas, I have my 12 Survival Tips for the Hurried Holidays!

1. Delegate as much as possible.
2. Get those you support at work to support you.
3. Set realistic goals for yourself. It’s better to under promise and over deliver.
4. Search for alternatives. Is there a simpler way, a faster way, a better way to do things.
5. Focus on tasks of high value. Don’t get caught up in a lot of busy work.
6. Take a break! This will help cope with your overload at work. Stand, walk, get away from your desk for a little bit.
7. Remember that you are human and you can only do so much.
8. Keep a good, positive attitude! Be upbeat.
9. Take a break at home, too! Sit down and relax. Enjoy some hot chocolate.
10. Get the kids involved.
11. Get away; don’t have everything at your place this year.
12. Just focus on today, it’s all we have. We can only get so much done in a day so just focus on today and tomorrow will come naturally.

I hope you have enjoyed my survival tips for hurried holidays.

I’ve watched all the videos and find them very refreshing and valuable. 
Seeing and hearing Joan helps me to feel connected with her and reminds 
me of all that she’s taught me and that she stands for, her presence alone 
gives me strength! ~Peggy V.

I have loved the webinar/video series that you provided. They are so 
informative. I especially enjoyed the 26 Weeks to Administrative Excellence.
I listened to each one of them. Even though I have been an Executive Secretary, 
Administrative Assistant, or whatever they decided to call us at the time, for 
44 years now, I was still able to pick up on new ideas/strategies from your series. 
~ Linda C.

I enjoyed the videos in this series. Thank you for a great job! ~ Cynthia

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