Weekender #132

☀️ Vacation: Jumpstart your summer vacay planning.

♏️ Astrology: See how April’s pink moon is affecting your sign.

👗 Fashion: Trendy Spring work outfits to inspire you.

🏠 Home: The best eco-friendly cleaning products.

🍝 Cooking: The best way to cook pasta.

Have you ever had your executive’s back in a way they didn’t appreciate?

Many years ago, I worked in the private wealth management space for the only non-family member of a family office.

During my time there, my executive decided to leave, which required her to sign several documents removing her from entities set up as investment vehicles.

Upon faxing (totally dating myself here) these documents to her vacation home for her to sign and return to me, I received an extremely annoyed and exasperated phone call.

“Annie, why didn’t you just fax me the signature pages?!”

I pointed out to her that she was signing away a 20 year relationship with this family office and she needed to read and understand what she was signing before she signed it.

I also explained to her that I had her back whether she realized it or not.

Whether she realized it or not…

I had a sturdiness in that moment that served to anchor my executive, and remind her of the bigger picture.

Sturdiness in your role is important for so many reasons:

1. Sturdiness will help you show up more strategically.
2. Sturdiness will help keep you out of people pleasing territory.
3. Sturdiness will keep you anchored in what you can control, and release you from the things you can’t.
4. Sturdiness will help you hold space for a frustrated executive while simultaneously showing up in service of them.

Here’s the secret to becoming sturdier in your role…

**Decide to serve the work, not your executive.

If I had chosen to make my executive “happy”, and just sent her the signature pages, she may have signed something that wasn’t in her best interest.

I wouldn’t have been showing up strategically for her.

When you decide to serve the work, your contribution will no longer be based on the whims of someone else’s shortsightedness or mood (Can I get an amen!), but rather on the long game.

When you serve the work, decisions will be made with much more clarity and sturdiness.

Annie helps executive assistants unlock their badassery.

To schedule your complimentary coaching discovery call, click here.

To learn more about Annie please check out her website WholeAssistant.com.

If the Sunday Scaries are hitting you this weekend, consider planning out your work for the upcoming week.

Doing this helps take the stress out of the unknown and can give you a sense of control over your schedule.

We recommend using this to-do list template from monday.com.

It’s perfect for anyone who is struggling to…

• Prioritize tasks
• Fight overwhelm due to the amount of projects flying around
• Keep teammates on the same page
• Manage time throughout the work day

You can customize your space, color code, set deadlines, collaborate with teammates, and more.

Like any tool, we suggest you try it out for yourself to see if it covers all the bases.

💡Get started here for free.

As Mother’s Day approaches, we’re curating our favorite finds to show some love to all the incredible moms out there.

Whether she’s a homebody who treasures comfort, an artsy soul with a penchant for creativity, or the outdoorsy type who finds peace among the petals, we’ve lined up gifts that speak her language:

• Comfy lounge set
• Foot massage machine
• Artisan chocolates (use code THEASSIST15 for 15% off)
• Turkish linen waffle robe
• Paint by numbers art kit
• Aura Carver digital frame
• 8-in-1 facial tool
• Garden tool set

“Under the Bridge” dives deep into the haunting and complex case of Reena Virk, exploring the shadowy lives of those accused of her murder.

As viewers, we enter a hidden world marked by deception, societal pressures, and the chilling dynamics within a troubled youth group.

The series not only seeks to unravel the mystery of Reena’s tragic death but also challenges us to confront the darker, often overlooked corners of community and adolescence.

For fans of: Making a Murderer, The Jinx (Part 2 now out!), Serial S1, Unbelievable

Pair it with: A cozy blanket and a mug of hot tea to soothe your nerves as you unravel the mystery

Watch it with: Your true-crime loving besties

If you’re looking for a fun way to bond and connect with your remote or hybrid team, look no further.

This spin on the classic game show format divides your coworkers into two teams to battle it out in a multi-round survey game to guess the most popular answers.

When should you plan this virtual event?

How about to celebrate any of these upcoming workplace events and holidays:

• Mother’s Day (May 12th)
• First Day of Pride Month (June 1)
• Juneteenth (June 19)

Sign up for free to start planning and customizing your event.

P.S. If coworker feud isn’t your thing, they offer plenty of affordable options at less than $20 per person!

Carson is a 8.5 year old rabbit who was a contestant on “Bunny Bachelor” in Columbus (with Columbus House Rabbit Society) to find a new friend.

He lost his bonded mate named Harley and was so sad being alone.

But this past January Carson chose TWO young ladies — very excited for him to have 2 new friends to bond with!

💌 We’re huge pet lovers at The Assist and want to feature a pet each week — fill out this form for your fur baby to be featured!