Have you experienced the same feeling? Does it seem
as though we missed the entire summer? If we were
fortunate, we took advantage of the long, pleasant
days and invited friends for deck parties or small
intimate gatherings outside. If our days were filled with
responsibilities (like many of you to whom I've spoken),
we have some regrets. We were so wrapped up with
the details and duties we rarely got to sit outdoors and
enjoy the sights and sounds of summer ourselves, let
alone invite and entertain friends. Never fear, we hope
and pray there is always next year.
Make it a goal to schedule some downtime for yourself
so you don't miss next summer. Perhaps the upcoming
holidays will slow down for you if you slow down for the
holidays. Have you heard the old adage, take time to
smell the roses? I bought a beautiful bouquet of white
roses at Costco yesterday. Since I, myself, have not
entertained many friends this summer, I vowed to stop
now and smell the last roses of summer. Mmmmmm,
how beautiful.
Get Out and Vote
No shortcuts and no excuse - do your part to create
the government you want. REGISTER TO VOTE. GO TO
VOTE (in PA on November 2nd).
Click on the link below to see your deadline dates for
registration, absentee ballots, etc. If you need a
Pennsylvania voter registration form or any other voting
form, send me an e-mail and I'll send you the correct
form. For my out of state subscribers, visit your local
State Senate or House of Representatives office or
your County offices to pick up the appropriate forms for
your own state.
You've heard it previously, I'm sure. It's a responsibility
for all of us. We can't complain about the government
if we aren't willing to go out twice a year to our local
polls and vote for the candidates we choose as the
best. There's no way around the fact that laws are
made by the individuals we place into office. Let's
make certain we make the best choice for our
legislative leaders. They represent US!
This is not a job your personal assistant can perform
for you. It's one you must take the time (a few
moments) to handle yourself. It is, however, a
worthwhile and important one.
PA 2004 Election Calendar
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TRIP ROUTING- My Outlook calendar each day includes
the jobs I need to do and the people I need to see. I
have my list and I have my stops scheduled in order.
Think of your schedule like a large circle. When a new
job or stop needs to be added to your daily schedule,
think of the location and plug it in according to that
circle. Avoid running to one end of town, back home or
to the opposite end and then back out of town again.
Each time a new request or errand needs to be
planned, think about the circle of stops and insert your
new one accordingly. By driving in a large loop,
keeping all stops in order, you save minutes. These
minutes add up to hours saved for yourself. If you find
this hard to do, draw yourself a map and connect the
dots. After a few weeks, you'll find yourself doing it
automatically and you won't even need that picture
anymore.
NEWS FIX - Put a portable radio in the bathroom (or a
water proof radio in the shower). While shaving or
putting on your makeup in the morning, have KYW news
radio 1060AM playing. Every 15 minutes you'll hear the
top news stories of the day along with the weather.
You'll know how to dress for the temperature, perhaps
avoid a traffic jam that makes you late for your
appointment (traffic at 02, 12, 22, 32, 42 and 52
minutes after each hour) and make your plans based on
the weather. Most importantly, you'll know what's
happening in the world without being bombarded by
negative visuals. You'll also save that 1/2 hour of
TV news time to do something more interesting and fun
with your family.
KYW Newsradio 1060 »
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YMH in the News |
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Recently I received a call from a staff writer at the
Reporter newspaper. He was writing an article on
home-based businesses. He was working with an
associate and friend of mine, Deborah Moses. He had
some questions and I had some answers. The same
answers, it seems, as most people beginning a business
on their own. Many businesses lend themselves nicely
to working outside of an ordinary office. Service
businesses, in particular, are good choices because
most of the time you will be out of the office with your
clients or doing jobs onsite for them. Your needs for a
home office are minimal. The most important item for
you is a cell phone. More on that later...
THANK YOU NOTE: Thanks to all who have given me
such positive feedback on my piece in the Lansdale
1804-2004 Open Door to History commemorative Book
recently published in The Reporter. It was fun to
reminisce about the good old days growing up in
Lansdale.
Area Professionals Reap Benefits of Working from Home »
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Most of you are very familiar with the work I do. Some
of you know WHY I do it. Our population is growing
older and everyone in this high tech world is so very
busy. Despite the fact that many labor and
time saving appliances exist, we still don't seem to
have any extra time. Why is that? Because work
multiplies to fill time available. Surely you've heard
retirees say they "don't know how they ever had time
to work."
I created my personal assistant and concierge service
to help with this time crunch. It is not a matter of
selling myself, it is a matter of offering a service which
many people need. It is my pleasure to be available to
assist my clients with their needs be it administrative
work, errand runs, computer assistance, house-sitting,
etc. Their appreciation when the job is finished (and
sometimes even during the process) makes it more than
worthwhile. You don't recieve appreciation and
gratitude like this ANYWHERE in corporate America. Any
personal concierge will tell you the same thing.
This was a topic of discussion at my last Mid-Atlantic
Concierge and Errand Association meeting. The 18
members in attendance agreed. This is a TERRIFIC field
in which to work and we get such FUN jobs to do.
Mission Statement »
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Avoid Cell Shock |
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Routinely review your cell phone bill and usage. If
someone else set up your plan, if you did it so long ago
you don't remember how many minutes your plan
includes, or if you have had a dramatic increase in
business and calls, PLEASE REVIEW YOUR PLAN.
A simple call to your service provider will allow you to
discuss better options for your mobile phone. There
are so many different plans available for your individual
needs. Don't wait until you receive a whopping bill for
calls made outside of your allowed minutes or radio
time. This will be a VERY COSTLY surprise and you will
be responsible for the payment of the complete bill.
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Gracious Generosity |
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My thanks to Hal Kodikian for his support of The
Wellness Place for the Cancer Community. Hal is the
owner of several businesses including: Rental World and
A-Z Party Rental. Hal is on the Board of Directors of
the North Penn Chamber of Commerce. He has
graciously assisted with special requests for TWP.
Rental World »
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Montgomery County Women's Conference |
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Last September I attended the Montgomery County
Women's Conference for the first time. The day ran
from 9 am through 4 pm. Attendees chose three
workshops from an entire list of sessions. There was
something for everyone. Lunch was provided among
new friends and networking opportunities.
During the lunch break, women-owned businesses
displayed their wares, services and information. The
information and workbooks received that day, as well
as the business contacts were well worth the $30.00
registration fee.
This year the event takes place on Saturday,
September 18th, 2004 at Montgomery County
Community College. Make it a date for YOU. Review
the website (the hyperlink is listed below for your use),
choose the workshops you wish to attend and get
ready for a pleasant day well spent on helping you feel
great!
Montgomery County Women's Conference »
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© 2004 Deborah Stanek Reast - Yours, Mine and
Hours - Personal Assistant and Concierge Services
To reprint any portion of this newsletter, send a
request to deb@yoursmineandhours.com and I will
forward you a brief note to attach to the article.
Do you have suggestions to make this newsletter even
better? If so, e-mail me and become eligible for a $20
gift certificate to Bennigan's Restaurant.
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