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Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants last blogpost for 2011. It's been a challenging yet rewarding year where time was spend re-inventing and re-strategising a brand new chapter in this exciting journey of life!
Affirmation to end 2011 - "We are the product of the choices we make NOT the circumstances that we face" - Roger Crawford - Priceless!!!
Today, I anxiously await news from London on the birth of my new nephew or niece. How cool is that, possibly a New Year's Eve and even N... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+I allows you to type italics in documents, paragraphs, sentences in Word and across applications.
Affirmation for the week: To continue making a difference in people's lives whether at work, home or through social interaction!!!
Quote: "You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." ~ Christopher Columbus
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
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Thank you for visiting Jillof Virtual Assistants blogpost. Quote: 'Never give up on life for your faith, hope, love, peace, joy and belief will see you through the many challenges and hurdles you will face.' Today, as I sympathise with my girlfriends over the death of their incredible father, I am reminded of the phrase 'True Friendship - the bonds that tie forever.' I've been away from home for close on to 10 years yet I return as the prodigal friend welcomed to open arms and hearts. Their fat... Continue reading ...
Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants blog. Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+I allows you to type italics in documents, paragraphs, sentences in Word and across applications.
Affirmation for the week: To still continue reinventing myself on this very exciting journey called LIFE!!!
Quote: "You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." ~ Christopher Columbus
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de WaalBefore You Judge The Book
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Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants blogpost. 10 Years ago in August 2001, I was in transit from Johannesburg to Cape Town. I had finally decided to relocate to New York to marry my then boyfriend and live happily ever after. Well, I still remember the day one of my colleagues came over to my desk and said 'Arlene, we just heard the news that the Twin Towers in New York had been bombed by terrorists.' I stared at him in disbelieve as if to say 'you got to be kidding, I'm supposed ... Continue reading ...
Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants blog post. Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+S allows you to open up the 'Save As' function across all software applications.
Affirmation for the week: To suffer fools for just a while longer....... Priceless Quote: "Before you judge a man walk a mile in his shoes. After that who cares, his a mile away and you've got his shoes." ~ Bill ConnellyYour Virtual Assistant, Arlene de WaalJudging A Book By The Cover
I recently had the displeasure o... Continue reading ...
Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants "under construction" blog post for 2011. I look forward to catching up soon. Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+Alt+Delete allows you to open up the Task Manager function across applications.
Affirmation for the week: To embrace change with all that you have and all that you are, you just never know what will happen if you don't take the risk and turn the corner or cross the bridge as the opportunity may just be there lying in waiting!!! Qu... Continue reading ...
Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants final blog post for 2010. I look forward to catching up in 2011! Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+O allows you to open documents in Word and across applications.Affirmation for the week: To appreciate the little things in life! Quote: "Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible." ~
St. Francis of Assisi Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de WaalMerry Xmas ~ Happy New Year 2011Before I j... Continue reading ...
Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants blog. Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+C allows you to copy words, paragraphs, sentences in Word and across applications.Affirmation for the week: To accept the things I cannot change and change the things I can! Quote: "Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character" ~ Albert EinsteinYour Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal Today, I am publishing an article from our Founder of VACOC (Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce), Danielle Keis... Continue reading ...
Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants blog. Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+C allows you to copy words, paragraphs, sentences in Word and across applications.Affirmation for the week: To accept the things I cannot change and change the things I can! Quote: "Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character" ~ Albert EinsteinYour Virtual Assistant, Arlene de WaalPay What You Owe - Part 2Last week I wrote about VA's who sub-contract other VA's and then renege on payment. Well,... Continue reading ...
Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants blog. Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+B allows you to bold text in documents, paragraphs, sentences in Word and across applications.
Affirmation for the week: This new unchartered chapter in my life is already looking promising! Quote: " Try not to become a man of success but a man of value" ~ Albert EinsteinYour Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
Pay What You Owe
Another though-provoking article written by my fellow-VA, Danielle Keister. I... Continue reading ...
Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants blog. Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+I allows you to type documents, paragraphs, sentences in italics in Word and across applications.
Affirmation for the week: As I close one chapter in my life, I look forward to this new unchartered chapter in my journey of life! Quote: "You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." ~ Christopher Columbus Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de WaalWhen You Believe!... Continue reading ...
Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants blog. Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+I allows you to type documents, paragraphs, sentences in Word and across applications.
Affirmation for the week: To still continue reinventing myself on this very exciting journey called LIFE!!!
Quote: "You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." ~ Christopher Columbus
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
Kiss & Say Goodbye
This is the song playing on the ca... Continue reading ...
Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants blog. Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+O opens a new document in Word and across applications.
Affirmation for the week: To still continue reinventing myself on this very exciting journey called LIFE!!!
Quote: The most rewarding things you do in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done ~ Arnold Palmer
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de WaalBliss: What Every Woman Needs4 blissful hours spent @ the spa. What did us women
do b... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+End takes you to the end of your document in Word and across applications.
Affirmation for the week: To continue reinventing myself on this very exciting journey called LIFE!!!
Quote: "If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary." - Jim Rohn
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
You’re Not a Newbie
This article follows on from Week #42 post on Unethica... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+Home takes you to the top of your document in Word and across applications.
Affirmation for the week: To continue on this very exciting journey in life and the many opportunities it will present!!!
Quote: The height of madness - doing the same thing and expecting a new result - Jim Rohn
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+Enter creates a hard page break in Word and across many applications.
Affirmation for the week: To continue on this very exciting journey in life and the many opportunities it will present!!!
Quote: The height of madness - doing the same thing and expecting a new result - Jim Rohn
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
My 10 Dumbest Money Moves -- And How You Can Avoid Them
By: Stacy Johnson - Thu... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+Alt+Del in Windows Vista allows you to open applications like Task Manager, to change a password or logoff and logon as a new user.
Affirmation for the week: To continue on this very exciting journey in life and the many opportunities it will present!!!
Quote: The height of madness - doing the same thing and expecting a new result - Jim Rohn
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
How To Avoid Being A... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+O allows you to open a new document in Word and across many applications.
Affirmation for the week: To continue on this very exciting journey in life and the many opportunities it will present!!!
Quote: Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
(I promise this is the last time I will use this quote :-) lol xoxo it is just so relevant a reminder that you are all... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+Alt+delete is the shortcut key that takes you to the Task Manager menu allowing you to change things like password, lock your computer, log off, switch users amongst others.
Affirmation for the week: To accept that there are certain events in life that you just cannot control!
Quote: Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+F is a shortcut key that allows you to find words, sentences, paragraphs in Word and Excel and in many other applications.
Affirmation for the week: To accept that the current economic recession is merely there to catapult you out of your comfort zone giving you an opportunity to reinvent yourself to accept even greater things in your life you never thought possible!
Quote: Make the most of yourself... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+S is a shortcut key that allows you to save documents in Word and Excel and in many other applications.
Affirmation for the week: To accept the things I cannot change and change the things within my control that I can!
Quote: Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
Demolition of Athlone Cooling Towers........
Today, August ... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+P is a shortcut key that allows you to print documents in Word and Excel and in many other applications.
Affirmation for the week: To let my hair hang lose & have a fabulous holiday break! I deserve it!
Quote: Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
Idyllic Mozambique .......
Our morning didn't start very well. We got to th... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+N is a shortcut key that allows you to start a new document in Word and Excel and in many other applications.
Affirmation for the week: To accept that there comes a time when you simply have to say 'enough is enough', to here and no more!
Quote: Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
The Saga Finally Ends.......
As I sit i... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+P is a shortcut key that allows you to go directly to the print options menu.
Affirmation for the week: To be happy with the way my life is right now and persevere until the day I turn my dream into reality.
Quote: Make yourself necessary to somebody. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
Acceptance or Submission
What a rollercoaster ride these past 2 months have been mixed with loa... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+S is a shortcut key that allows you to quick save your document on-screen.
Affirmation for the week: To accept the things I cannot change overnight........
Quote: "Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want - Jim Rohn"
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
Flexibility and Change
Just when I thought I had made peace with being back in the corporate world, I get my world... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+F allows you to 'find' words or phrases in a document, 'replace' misspelt words or phrases or even to 'go to' a specific page, bookmark etc... in a document.
Affirmation for the week: To continue being grateful for each new day......
Quote: "Work harder on yourself than you do on your job. ~ Jim Rohn"
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
Perseverance
Since writing about sadness and gratefulness and th... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+I allows you to make letters, words, sentences or paragraphs in documents italic.
Affirmation for the week: To be grateful for each new day......
Quote: Courage is grace under pressure. Ernest Hemingway
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
And Work Goes On
Now that I've made the decision to re-enter the corporate world, I realise that it may not be as bad as I thought. The upside to earning a good sal... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Ctrl+I allows you to make letters, words, sentences or paragraphs in documents italic.
Affirmation for the week: To be grateful for each new day......
Quote: Courage is grace under pressure. Ernest Hemingway
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
Being Grateful
The recent loss of my colleagues relatives, made me once again realise just how short and precious life is. How many of us wake each morning happy to... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: #WordJill Tip: Alt+Shift+C removes the document window split whereas Alt+Ctrl+S splits the document window
Affirmation for the week: To be grateful for small mercies and appreciate my many blessings!
Quote: "All that we are is a result of what we have thought" - Buddha
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
Myth: Opportunity Only Knocks Once
Today I started my new position as an Asst. Company Secretary. Way back when in ... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: F8 allows you to increase the size of a selection whilst SHIFT+F8 allows you to reduce the size of a selection (press F8 once to select a word, twice to select a sentence and so on)
Affirmation for the week: To continue to make a difference in people's lives whether at home, work or through social interaction!
Quote: "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow." Ralph W... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: F8 allows you to increase the size of a selection whilst SHIFT+F8 allows you to reduce the size of a selection (press F8 once to select a word, twice to select a sentence and so on)
Affirmation for the week: To remember & embrace Jesus dying on the cross & be thankful for this great sacrifice he made that I may be saved!
Quote: "To achieve the impossible, one must think the absurd; to look where everyone else has lo... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: Ctrl+G allows you to find, replace & 'go to' specific pages or sections in both a word & excel document
Affirmation for the week: I realized that I can be all I want to be and give all I can give without expecting anything in return
Quote: "Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt"~William Shakespeare
Debt – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
I love re-publishing the Corpora... Continue reading ...
Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants blog. As promised last week you, my client, will now find an opt-in box should you wish to receive notifications of new posts via email. You will also receive 'freebies' as my way of saying 'Thank you' for taking the time to read this post, it is greatly appreciated. Tip for the week: F6 - allows you to move to a task pane from another pane in the program window. You may need to press F6 more than once.
Affirmation for the week: To accept that ... Continue reading ...
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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - SABI SABI
What started out as an adventure to the Kruger National Park to catch sight of the Big 5 (Elephant, Buffalo, Hippopotamus, Rhinoceros and Lion) turned out to be one of the most deeply spiritual journeys I was to make in my lifetime. In addition to the Big 5, I was to experience another 20 animals and bird species (Zebra, Springbok, Crocodile, Vultures, Snake, Monkeys, Baboons, B... Continue reading ...
Posted by Arlene de Waal - Jill of Virtual Assistants on Sunday, March 14, 2010,
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Thank you for visiting Jill of Virtual Assistants blog. The next time you visit, there will be an opt-in box for you, my virtual client, to complete so that you can start benefiting from your visits and allow me to say Thank You!
Tip for the week: F6 - allows you to move to a task pane from another pane in the program window. You may need to press F6 more than once.
Affirmation for the week: To remain humble and modest in the face of adversity
Quote: ''It’s the moment you think you can’t t... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: Ctrl+Y - allows you to 'Redo' the last action if you decide you no longer want the text you retrieved using Ctrl+Z - to 'Undo'
Affirmation for the week: To remain humble and modest in the face of adversity
Quote: "Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion" - G. W. F. Hegel
Your Virtual Assistant, Arlene de Waal
WHY NOT ME?
I was first introduced to Sherri Garrity from the Corporate Fugitive on Nov... Continue reading ...
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Tip for the week: ALT+SHIFT+T - inserts a TIME field in a document
Affirmation for the week: To be all I can be and to give all I can give
Quote: "The poor man is not he who is without a cent, but he who is without a dream" - Harry Kemp
BUILDING CREDIBILITY AND TRUST (contd.)
As I mentioned last week, the credibility and trust you built in the corporate workplace doesn’t automatically spill over into your virtual business however there... Continue reading ...
Posted by Jill of Virtual Assistants on Sunday, February 21, 2010,
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Thank you for visiting my blogpost. I am a day early, as they say ‘the early bird catches the worm.’ :-)
Tip for the week: F12 – Display the ‘Save As’ dialog box
Affirmation for the week: To be all I can be to my client and those I come into contact with
Quote: We often underestimate the power of the smallest act of caring, which has the potential to turn a life around. ~Leo Buscaglia
BUILDING CREDIBILITY AND TRUST (contd.)
As I mentioned last week, the credibility and trust you built in... Continue reading ...
Posted by Jill of Virtual Assistants - www.JillofVirtualAssistants.com on Monday, February 15, 2010,
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Thank you for visiting my blogpost. I will make sure to follow the KISS principle (keep it short & simple :-)
Tip for the week: CTRL+K - inserts a hyperlink in document
Affirmation for the week: Continue to make a difference in people's lives whether in work or during social interaction.
Quote: Reputation is what people think you are. Character is who you really are. Take care of your character and your reputation will take care of itself.
BUILDING CREDIBILITY AND TRUST
Over the past few weeks I... Continue reading ...
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About Jill of Virtual Assistants a.k.a. Jill - The Motivational Speaker | Facilitator
| Arlene de Waal |
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Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to read excerpts from my blog. It is always greatly appreciated and I hope it makes for interesting reading.
I love DIY as I find it mentally challenging and stimulating and enjoy seeing how my designs and creations come together. I also love Zumba, Belly-Dancing, V-Box, swimming, Yoga and Zen-Pilates as it's so important to balance mind and body with spirit. I thoroughly enjoy the therapeutic nature of gardening, love travelling and experiencing diverse cultures. Above all, I am passionate about life and people.
I have extensive experience in the project, administration and office management industry sectors.
I look forward to partnering with you and helping you grow your business.
Sincerely yours, Arlene de Waal (Ms) - Jill of Virtual Assistants
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