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The Office Elf
Sep 28, 20221 min read
Who is The Office Elf?
It’s been nearly a year since I’ve started The Office Elf so I think it’s time to re-introduce myself. Hello! I’m Dorothee. I’m...
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The Office Elf
Sep 21, 20221 min read
What are the 3 things you like the most about your job?
It’s always important to take time to reflect on what you like about your job, especially when you set up your own business. You can...
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The Office Elf
Sep 14, 20221 min read
Have you ever heard of the Pratfall Effect?
So, the Pratfall Effect “states that people who are considered highly competent are found to be more likeable when they perform an...
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The Office Elf
Sep 7, 20221 min read
How do you deal with stress?
It’s only Wednesday, but it’s been one of these busy weeks when sometimes life can become a bit overwhelming. So, I thought I’ll jump on...
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The Office Elf
Aug 31, 20221 min read
What is your carbon footprint?
As an individual, we have our part to play to fight climate change, the first step, for me, is acknowledging what our impact on the...
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The Office Elf
Aug 24, 20222 min read
Is it OK to give up?
Earlier this month, I decided to join my partner on a bit of the Cleveland Way. He has been chipping away at it for months, doing a bit...
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The Office Elf
Aug 17, 20221 min read
Awesome app alert!
I have been struggling with one thing since I started the Office Elf: what to do with my notes? How to keep them organised? How to make...
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The Office Elf
Aug 10, 20221 min read
God! I am not missing the commute!
Last month, I had a great time visiting my customers down south. I really like long train journeys as I find that they really help my...
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The Office Elf
Aug 3, 20221 min read
What is your favourite Podcast?
I came across the wonderful world of podcast about a year ago. In - what now seems like a lifetime ago - I use to have a 20-minutes...
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The Office Elf
Jul 27, 20221 min read
Let’s talk social media!
So as you can probably see, The Office Elf is not the most active on social media. 🙄 I hear you; you must be present on here, consistent...
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The Office Elf
Jul 20, 20221 min read
I’m just going to leave that here!
This game is so challenging and eye-opening “Can you reach net zero by 2050? See if you can save the planet from the worst effects of...
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The Office Elf
Jul 13, 20221 min read
A month of mindfulness
I’ve discovered the “31-day mindfulness challenge” cards through a lovely friend of mine. She shared the cards for a few days on social...
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The Office Elf
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Music at work – Yes or No?
Depending on the tasks, I do enjoy background music when working. What about you? Any playlist to recommend? I love listening to Binaural...
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The Office Elf
May 11, 20221 min read
Is Multitasking the enemy of Productivity?
One of my customers shared this interesting article with me a few weeks ago: "Want to Improve Your Memory? A Decade-Long Stanford Study...
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The Office Elf
Mar 18, 20221 min read
A long way from home...
I’ve questioned whether to share this article - Working in my native language requires empathy - as it doesn’t really reflect a lot of...
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The Office Elf
Jan 17, 20222 min read
My “Unique Selling Point” – Part 1: Carbon Literacy Project
I have already mentioned the famous “Unique Selling Point - USP” in one of these posts a couple of weeks ago (see the previous post here...
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The Office Elf
Jan 11, 20222 min read
Discovering new tools
One thing I like about freelancing is getting to work with different customers on different projects every day. It keeps you on your...
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The Office Elf
Jan 2, 20221 min read
New Year's Resolutions, yes or no?
Here it comes, New Year’s resolution time! I know it’s really cliché but there is something about the start of the year that makes it...
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The Office Elf
Dec 1, 20212 min read
My Eureka moment: Scarcity VS Abundance Mentality
When it comes to taking the leap of leaving a full-time job to start your own business, most people will probably experience a lot of...
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The Office Elf
Nov 23, 20212 min read
When art is the best climate change advocate: CastAway
I think that getting to know your customer, or your supplier, is a crucial part of developing a long-lasting professional relationship. So,
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