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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| How can I maintain a balance in my life. | 12/22/2011 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: I am a student. I am also doing a part-time job. My studies are very tough. I have also some ... A: I would be glad to help. ive me an idea of your time schedule for classes-day and times. Then give ... | ||
| Work is draining | 3/28/2011 | Levya Braman |
| Q: I recently took on a new job where I am using my skills in a clinical setting. I teach Tai Chi and ... A: Al - It sounds like you were picking up on the energy of this person quite accurately and that you ... | ||
| Work is draining | 3/21/2011 | Levya Braman |
| Q: I recently took on a new job where I am using my skills in a clinical setting. I teach Tai Chi and ... A: I can offer some suggestions but think you may want to ask people who are in a similar position as ... | ||
| feeling drained | 3/21/2011 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: I recently took on a new job where I am using my skills in a clinical setting. I teach Tai Chi and ... A: What a worthwhile cause although-it is draining! It is hard trying to sty positive for two ... | ||
| feeling drained | 3/21/2011 | Jeni Hooper |
| Q: I recently took on a new job where I am using my skills in a clinical setting. I teach Tai Chi and ... A: You are doing something very worthwhile but not easy. Hope and optimism are what sustain wellbeing ... | ||
| work life balance | 1/24/2011 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: I am 23 year old Indian girl. Being Indian, in our society, it is only accepted that children, ... A: I think I understand the way that you feel, but let me give you a few insights that I can see that ... | ||
| mental conflict | 1/24/2011 | Jeni Hooper |
| Q: I am 23 year old Indian girl. Being Indian, in our society, it is only accepted that children, ... A: Many young people whatever their culture want to be more independent and to have some autonomy over ... | ||
| parents / career balance. | 1/24/2011 | Levya Braman |
| Q: I am 23 year old Indian girl. Being Indian, in our society, it is only accepted that children, ... A: I understand that you feel conflicted. It sounds like you want to be true to who you are but don't ... | ||
| after college | 1/21/2011 | Levya Braman |
| Q: I’m only in college but I have been wondering lately about life after college. I love hanging out ... A: I think it's great that you are looking ahead. Here are some of my thoughts: You will be the one, ... | ||
| after college | 1/21/2011 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: I’m only in college but I have been wondering lately about life after college. I love hanging out ... A: You have a whole new world waiting for you out there. What you have been doing so far is like a ... | ||
| Suggestions please? | 8/12/2010 | Levya Braman |
| Q: Any suggestions you could offer would be appreciated. I am a 51 year old male. I have a fairly ... A: Working at your job sounds stressful, yet also enjoyable. I can understand that when you get home, ... | ||
| Young adult balancing home and career | 7/3/2010 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: I'm currently 20 years old and on the verge of getting my GED but my mom is elderly and I want to be ... A: Hey Amanda, your in luck, you live in the good ole USA!!! There are tons of things available to help ... | ||
| Young adult balancing home and career | 7/1/2010 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: I'm currently 20 years old and on the verge of getting my GED but my mom is elderly and I want to be ... A: Your a very wonderful daughter to think that much of your mom to want to do this for her. First of ... | ||
| Young adult balancing home and career | 7/1/2010 | Levya Braman |
| Q: I'm currently 20 years old and on the verge of getting my GED but my mom is elderly and I want to be ... A: I can tell that you love your mom very much and want to be there for her. That is very honorable and ... | ||
| Young adult struggeling between home responsibility and career and life outside | 7/1/2010 | Jeni Hooper |
| Q: I'm currently 20 years old and on the verge of getting my GED but my mom is elderly and I want to be ... A: I am sorry to hear that your mum is unwell, she must be proud of your willingness to help her. ... | ||
| Home sickness | 5/30/2010 | Jeni Hooper |
| Q: I am Mohamed from India, I am 24 now and I started working in a software firm and I am away from ... A: Firstly can I say that homesickness is both normal and healthy and is not cowardly at all. Because ... | ||
| after 9 years professional life i want to make balance in career and family | 4/23/2010 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: I am working as a set designer in an event agency. I daily travel 45 km one side from my home to ... A: I did a little researching for you to see what is available and you are open to lots of ... | ||
| Dealing with an irrational mother | 8/19/2009 | Lana Hingle |
| Q: First of all, thank you :) I will try to make this as short as possible. I am 28 years old, my ... A: Working as a waitress is a perfectly legitimate job. A lot of college girls put themselves through ... | ||
| Dealing with an irrational mother | 8/10/2009 | Lana Hingle |
| Q: First of all, thank you :) I will try to make this as short as possible. I am 28 years old, my ... A: You have surrounded yourself with negative, depressive people who are sucking the life out of you. ... | ||
| busy schedule dinner dilema | 1/2/2009 | Michele Dortch |
| Q: My husband and I both work full-time outside the home. We have three children: 15, 8, and 7. All ... A: There are options for food-on-the-go outside of traditional fast food. On the evenings when your ... | ||
| Switching to rotation shifts | 12/23/2008 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: Here is my situation. I am fresh out of university and am looking for a better job. Until I find a ... A: My first thought is to take the position and to get yourself ahead in life. You have to keep in mind ... | ||
| Family time | 9/22/2008 | Jeni Hooper |
| Q: I am a journalism student at Ball Stat University. I am writing an article for a magazine class. ... A: I'll offer you some pointers so you can research this further and develop your own opinion. Most ... | ||
| Moving to IN | 9/5/2008 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: I am torn. I want to go to IN to be with my dad and family. At the same time if I do go I will loose ... A: Well, you are at least looking at things realistically and not only thinking with your heart. I know ... | ||
| Only wants seasonal work | 7/29/2008 | Jeni Hooper |
| Q: Jeni My husband, 45, has held a seasonal job in horticulture (spring-fall for seven months) for the ... A: Many of us begin to re evaluate our lives as we get older and wonder whether our lives could be ... | ||
| Trouble getting a promotion at work | 5/20/2008 | Michele Dortch |
| Q: I have two kids (4 and 8) and work as a supervisor for a bank call center. I'm trying to get ... A: There's no doubt about it -- it's becoming increasingly difficult for working mothers to advance in ... | ||
| kids not listing is stessing me out | 5/12/2008 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: I have 3 kids.My boyfriend and I have been together for over a year now and been living together for ... A: It will be a little more stressful, but only until the kids figure out that 'Mom really means what ... | ||
| kids not listing is stessing me out | 5/9/2008 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: I have 3 kids.My boyfriend and I have been together for over a year now and been living together for ... A: Welcome to the world of mommy's with kids getting older! Ugh! Isn't it terrible? They are normal, ... | ||
| To much on my plate. | 5/8/2008 | Jeni Hooper |
| Q: I am a mother of three beautiful little girls ages 7,9,and 10.I have a boyfriend but still I am a ... A: First of all I am impressed by how much you do achieve and with so little help and support. You ... | ||
| Keeping the Balance with Family life | 3/3/2008 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 years, and living together for over 1 1/2. He has a 5 ... A: There is no need to apologize for the lengthy letter, I am very glad that you wrote it. It gives me ... | ||
| helping out a young mothers website | 11/30/2007 | Michele Dortch |
| Q: My name is Samantha Graham and i am currently running a website for young mothers (like myself). My ... A: Currently, the best way to access my advice free of charge is via this site, AllExperts.com. My ... | ||
| no stamina for studies | 9/28/2007 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: I am preparing for a competitive exam of bureaucracy of Pakistan. The fundamental problem what I am ... A: I am not really sure that I am the only one that you should be asking this question too. I would get ... | ||
| I leave home at 4 AM arrive back at 7 PM | 9/7/2007 | Jan Hayner |
| Q: I miss my family but we need the money daughter going to college three kids I make 57,000 wife makes ... A: I hope I can help: You sure are overworked, I am thinking that you are also including travel time to ... | ||
| Family Night | 9/6/2007 | Michele Dortch |
| Q: I would like to start having a "Family Night" tradition. My kids are little right now but I thought ... A: Perhaps the easiest way to create consistent family traditions despite an inconsistent work schedule ... | ||
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Balancing Career and Family
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Jan Hayner
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Expertise
I can give you all of the shortcuts needed to help you relieve the stress of taking care of a home, family,cleaning,time management,and all of the stress builders in your life. I have been balancing a family and an outside job for over 30 years and loving every minute of it.
Experience
I am a Professional Organizer (9 years), a mother of 4 and grandma of 8, I have worked either out in the workplace or running my own business for over 35 years and have volunteered in different areas too.
Organizations
Faithful Organizers, past member of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers,past Den Mother, Bluebird Leader, Member of Money Smart, WIM (Women in Management,and past member of Chamber of Commerce.
Publications
Articles throughout the Internet.
Education/Credentials
Life teaches all!
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