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Admin Night with Melissa Tydell

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Join About Time Bookstore & Melissa Tydell for a "check it off your to-do list" night!Wanting to tackle your never ending to-do list but struggling to find the time? SAME!Join us at About Time Bookstore on August 12th from 6-7:30 pm as we host an "Admin Night" alongside local Faye Family Advisor, Melissa Tydell.What is an Admin Night? A low-pressure gathering to check off items on your to-do list, and enjoy some friendly accountability and motivation, refreshments, and good music! Think of this as a social, less stressful way to turn your boring tasks into a fun night out.What to do during Admin Night? Aim for 2-3 realistic things you can check off your list during the event. Examples:Book a flightApply for jobsUpdate your resumePay billsOrganize and respond to your emailsDeclutter filesResearch an upcoming tripBuild a vision boardUnsubscribe from spam emails and cancel subscriptions you don't useCreate a packing listUpdate your online dating profile& whatever else you've been wanting to get to but haven't made the timeLet's turn these boring tasks into something you can enjoy. Bring yourself and whatever you need to check items off your list (laptop, notebook, book, etc.). We will provide the food and drinks, music, and motivation! Plus, every attendee will head home with a notepad from Faye to keep the momentum going.

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About Time Bookstore is a cozy woman-owned bookstore in the heart of Libertyville. We’re dedicated to connecting people through books, from the latest releases and timeless classics to enchanting children’s stories.

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