Category Archives: Office Productivity

3 Things to do When Writing Email

3 Things to do When Writing Email

By: Audrey Thomas My Entangled in Email session is one of our most popular sessions I deliver. Regardless of your age, you probably have received very little training or education when it comes to using email. This video is Part …
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How to Color Code your Calendar Today

How to Color Code your Calendar Today

By: Audrey Thomas If you like the Categories feature within Outlook, then chances are you’ll like the ability to assign a color to your calendar appointments. Did you know Outlook can automatically turn an appointment a specific color based on …
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4 Ways to Organize your Calendar

4 Ways to Organize your Calendar

By: Audrey Thomas I recognize that many reading this are practicing social distancing and working from home. Whether you’re used to working from home or not, I encourage you to practice being organized in your new work world. Today I’d …
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2 Ways to Get More Energy Today

2 Ways to Get More Energy Today

By: Audrey Thomas We’ve all had those sluggish moments while sitting at our desk or in a boring meeting, and we feel as if we could very easily go into a very deep sleep. Complete with drooling and snoring! Today’s …
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3 Ways to Make Outlook Run Better

3 Ways to Make Outlook Run Better

By: Audrey Thomas If you’ve ever received what I call Hate Email from the IT Department, informing you that it’s time to free up some space in Outlook or face banishment from email services, then you’ll be interested in this …
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1 Good Reason Why Dual Monitors Stink

1 Good Reason Why Dual Monitors Stink

By: Audrey Thomas I’d like to address some questions I’ve recently received regarding using dual monitors. First of all, they aren’t for everyone. If you already use them, are they as productive as you’d hoped they’d be or are you …
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Today’s Most Common Interruptions

Today’s Most Common Interruptions

By: Audrey Thomas It’s estimated that the average office worker is interrupted every 4 minutes. What??? Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, found people spend an average of 11 minutes on a project before they’re interrupted and it takes …
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4 ways to get organized in the new year

4 ways to get organized in the new year

By: Audrey Thomas It seems that when the New Year rolls around, the most popular new year’s resolutions include losing weight and getting organized. What if you combined the two? What if “losing weight” meant getting rid of material possessions …
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3 Ways to make your next meeting fun

3 Ways to make your next meeting fun

By: Audrey Thomas Video Length: 2.5 minutes Think about the last meeting you attended. How would you rate it? Was it well-run, interesting and productive? If you frequently host meetings, why not earn the reputation as someone who does all …
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5 Ways to practice wellness at your desk

5 Ways to practice wellness at your desk

By: Audrey Thomas As the weather turned cold recently here in Minnesota, my mind turned to staying healthy during the upcoming winter months. TV commercials promote the flu shot and other cough/cold remedies that are smart to stock up on. …
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