The conclusion from the longest (75 years and ongoing), most expensive (20 million USD) and most extended scientific study about happiness (The Grant Study, named after its main funder), conducted by Harvard, was: the ONLY great factor defining happiness in our lives is the quality of our relationships! Furthermore, another …

In our 24/7 society there are many distractions, things to do, things to read, things to Google and of course there are all the social media channels to explore and indulge in. And all that coexists with our crazy schedules and responsibilities. No wonder there are so many relaxation techniques…mindfulness …

Not surprisingly, what assistants do is not exactly clear to others. There are a few reasons for this. First, we don’t promote ourselves correctly. Then, there is the issue of too many different titles. Some research says that there are over 150 variations of what we Assistants do. And the last …

In our world where good is never good enough we all strive to be perfect. We want to get the maximum out of every minute, every penny, every contact, every employee, every meeting and every task. But then, somewhere along the way we realize – we are exhausted! This ‘burn …

Do you know why things don’t happen the way you want them to? Most probably it’s because of miscommunication. Even a slight variation will result in a very different outcome. The well-known butterfly effect. It’s your Personal Assistant’s job to make the communication easy and smooth for you. But even …

Countless research keeps telling us that the secret to success lies in our EQ: our ability of being and acting Emotionally Intelligent. There are guidelines and coaching sessions available. The thing is, if you aspire to be truly successful there is no way you could use your EQ to its …

Each year we start off strong and jolly by making New Year’s resolutions and making lists of new and exciting goals. We analyze our past efforts, draw conclusions and we are audaciously motivated to get all of planned goals achieved this year. Yes, this year will be your year! Now, …

We all flourish when we feel acknowledged and appreciated. But the expression of such can have many forms. Some see financial gratifications as the main source of acknowledgement. Some need gifts and compliments. Some praise for even the smallest of things. The simple THANK YOU is the easiest and most …

Usually, people don’t like feedback. But as your Assistant, we need it as a breath of fresh air. Your feedback provides us the ‘how to’ and the better we understand your request – the better support and deliverables you will get from us. Here are some DO’s and DON’Ts of …

Communication gaps Personal Assistants are not mind readers, although we surely try to be. We will be well informed on the recurring topics, but there is no way we can know it all. There are ever changing preferences and sudden changes of heart. Take a second and let your PA …