Many studies have shown numerous benefits of taking breaks at work—but many people don’t even take a lunch!

Today we’re breaking down the common barriers to breaks, why you should take breaks, and most importantly, how to turn those breaks into a productivity tool!

This simple concept can help you get more done, perform better, improve your job satisfaction, and even help you achieve work-life balance! It might sound too good to be true, but we at 33Vincent use this method every day.

This primer will summarize the ideas behind deep work, explain its benefits, and provide a quick guide so you can start using deep work today!

Whether you call it the “Sunday Scaries,” the “Back to Work Blues,” or just a “Holiday Hangover,” one thing stays the same–you struggle to ease back into work after time away.

Luckily we’re here to help with real, science-based tips to help you beat those back to work blues!

At 33Vincent our Executive Virtual Assistants prioritize progress and productivity, so we decided to scour the internet for a solution to the New Year’s Resolution problem. We’ve gathered some of the most up-to-date scientific research and advice to help you stick to your good intentions.

Preparing for your time out of the office is essential. By planning ahead, you can proactively relieve a huge amount of stress that otherwise may have been waiting for your return.

Here's what you need to do to make sure that taking time away from work is as seamless as possible!

You may be scratching your head thinking “Effective” and “Efficient” are basically the same thing.

However, we would emphatically argue that while both are respectively important, they are actually quite different—and knowing the difference is critical.

Looking for the perfect gift for your Assistant? The look no further!

Here are the top 10 gift recommendations for Assistants — written by an Assistant!

One of the most persistent inequalities in the workplace is gender bias in communication.

Here’s why that might be happening — and how to make your workplace more conducive to ideas from everyone!

At 33Vincent, we have extensive experience with both full-time and part-time Executive Assistants, so we know the nitty-gritty details of how different types of employment will affect your level of support.

This full list should help you decide which is right for you!

Multitasking seems like a great time-saver because you kill two birds with one stone, however, you are actually wasting time.

In order to multitask, we sacrifice quality, memory, and effectiveness.

So, what should you be doing? The answer is "single-tasking.”

Many different assistant positions have similar job titles, but differing responsibilities. One that often causes confusion is Personal Assistant VS Executive Assistant.

So we’ve decided to create an entire series dedicated to explaining the differences (and similarities!) between the many types of assistants. 

Many business leaders beginning a relationship with their first Executive Assistant ask the same question: “What can I delegate?”

To help make the transition a bit easier, we’ve put together this list of the top ten tasks leaders should delegate to an Executive Assistant—and perhaps more importantly—why.

Not only is it harder to stay focused during online meetings, but they also seem to wear us out—both physically and mentally.

Here are our best practices for staying focused during those online meetings, and how to combat the dreaded “Zoom Fatigue!”

We scoured the net for the best, research-backed advice on actions that hurt overall productivity–and how you can avoid them.

By avoiding these common pitfalls, you should be able to elevate your work, get more done—and still have time left over to smell the daisies!

Here’s the lowdown on what it takes to become an EA.

We’ll cover the skills you’ll need, what jobs are best suited to help you grow those skills, and how to finally snag that dream Executive Assistant position in the C-suite!

Work burnout is reportedly at an all-time high, impacting the performance and overall well-being of employees.

Burnout is an issue that we’ve faced before, and we’ve found several effective solutions. Read this blog for our top methods of ending virtual work burnout!

Digital clutter affects your workflow by eating up storage space, slowing down your device speed, and hampering your productivity.

If you or your executive are getting bogged down by digital clutter, it may be a good idea to put digital minimalism into practice!

There’s a simple and easy way to avoid the stress of that never ending to-do list and improve work efficiency at the same time!

With the right combination of mindset, desire, development, and opportunity, an Executive Assistant has highly transferable skills to succeed in the C-Suite. Both Executive Assistants and CEOs think proactively about how today’s efforts will produce tomorrow’s results.

As a community of high-caliber Executive Assistants, we know firsthand that having a rockstar EA is a game-changer in helping you add both time and money back into your own “bank.”

We’ve seen three key ways EAs add this value to an executive’s personal and professional life, and to companies at large.