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About Jan Hayner
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I can give you tips and hints on how to use your time efficiently, shortcuts to make this possible and the importance that great time management can have on every aspect of your life, home, job and family relationships.

Experience
I am a Professional Organizer and one of my specialties is 'time managment'. I am an advocate of the saying "Work Smarter-Not Harder' and I show you ways to accomplish this through smart and efficient time management.

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NAPO Faithful Organizers

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School of hard knocks, 6 years of being a Professional Organizer

   

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In Category  Managing Your Time Effectively

SubjectDate Asked

Middle school time management help10/11/2008
  Q: I am 11 years old and have a quite busy life,so I hope you can help me because if I continue like ...
  A: Don't worry about the length of the letter, you have given me some great detail in order to help me ...
Study Skills10/5/2008
  Q: I need help studying! I just can't get myself to do anything. I don't really like writing down stuff ...
  A: There is one hint in life that you haven't learned---no work-no pay! That doesn't only mean school ...
How 2 manage time?10/1/2008
  Q: Can you please tell me some ...
  A: According to the time of morning that you sent this question in, you aren't getting enough sleep ...
Just can't get into studying!9/19/2008
  Q: I have read some of your previous answers so I was hoping may be you could help me too. I was never ...
  A: Hey, look at the bright side, for as interested as you are in world affairs, you could become an A- ...
Stove Inquiry9/16/2008
  Q: Just sourcing expertise on Given a choice between Induction stove (Hot Plate) and Microwave And ...
  A: I know that there are a lot of pros and cons to each, so it basically comes down to an individuals ...
umm algebra ! ekkkk9/11/2008
  Q: okay ummm im in algebra for the first time ever and its a highscool course and im in 8th grade. I'd ...
  A: Well Kerri my first thought is that you aren't confident in what you know. You have some self doubt ...
Time...Where does it go?9/2/2008
  Q: I actually am witting you two questions. I just realized you are a volunteer in two of the places ...
  A: Well, you opted for the new house, Congratulations on your new endeavor!! You sure do have your ...
help !!!9/1/2008
  Q: Heey, So pretty much I'm starting grade 9 and I need to achieve over 80 in my 4 cores. Now LA & ...
  A: WOW!!! What a power-packed question! It is great to see students that care and I applaud you for ...
study habits8/19/2008
  Q: I feel really pathetic in asking you this, but my grades havent been great, just the average.. and ...
  A: Good Job!! You recognize that there is a problem and are asking for help to correct it. That is ...
help with parents8/11/2008
  Q: she just thinks she is doing nothing wrong she is up all night sometimes talking 2 them on the ...
  A: I am just guessing, I am not a doctor and their may be other things connected to this that no one ...
summer studying7/8/2008
  Q: I'm heading into my third year at university, and I've been trying to convince myself to get some ...
  A: I know exactly what you mean. For me to sit down with a book when I could be getting three other ...
STRESS5/31/2008
  Q: I am in year9, not sure whether its grade 7 or 8. I seriously need tips on maintaining the balance ...
  A: Sorry it took so long, I was sick for a few days and the computer screen killed my eyes. I can ...
STRESS5/31/2008
  Q: I am in year9, not sure whether its grade 7 or 8. I seriously need tips on maintaining the balance ...
  A: Ok Penelope, I get what you need. Basically it is the same concept. Your studying time becomes ...
STRESS5/29/2008
  Q: I am in year9, not sure whether its grade 7 or 8. I seriously need tips on maintaining the balance ...
  A: From the sounds of it, you have the worst part of the job already solved. You admit that you are ...
Balance5/9/2008
  Q: I have a part-time job and I'm in grade 9 with so much homework and exams coming up soon.I don't ...
  A: You sure do have a busy schedule and at this time of year, I know it can be frustrating. Exam time ...
hey5/7/2008
  Q: i have my exams in a week and three days time. now i spent 4 weeks studying, so firstly i want to ...
  A: Your friend is right, but only to a certain degree. A week in between is too long of a time span. ...
Not enough time5/3/2008
  Q: I'm an 11th grader trying to get ready for college. I've taken the PSAT but need to find time to ...
  A: Besides taking advanced classes, it sounds as though your whole life is in the 'advance' mode! I can ...
Where does the time go?5/1/2008
  Q: How are you? Thanks for helping out on this site :) I have a very intense job- working 10plus hour ...
  A: You are doing all of the right things, the only thing that you forgot on your list is 'Stop and take ...
I have so much going on and on top of that...homework? I need major help4/30/2008
  Q: Right now Im having love problems, family problems, and ugh. My grades are totally dropping all of a ...
  A: Your problem isn't unique, I get a lot of these, especially at this time of the year. It is the end ...
i need help4/18/2008
  Q: my exams are starting in less than three weeks and though ive started studying , ive been ...
  A: it helps a lot, as far as the answers and tips that I am going to give you. To start off with, you ...
Too Long4/17/2008
  Q: I simply take too long to do the simplist of homework assignments. My dad describes it like a gas: I ...
  A: I like your Dad's explanation and he is right. UGH! Imagine that, a parent actually being 'right' ...
need to manage my time4/9/2008
  Q: I am stuck up with a very serious problem.Its like reaching nowhere.I am working for an MNC and I am ...
  A: In other words----you like music!! Well, I am with you on that one, I have the radio going morning ...
Sea World is depending on it!3/24/2008
  Q: I am in a fix! I am homeschooled, and am a few weeks behind on all of my courses. I go to sea world ...
  A: I know how it is when you get side-tracked and can't get back on course. It happens to all of us! ...
Tired All The Time3/24/2008
  Q: I'm currently a freshman in high school. I'm taking two honors classes and am a two-season athlete. ...
  A: I know what you are talking about, believe it or not, I think most of the freshman class in every ...
my 2 and half year old2/29/2008
  Q: I am 23 year old single mother of a 2 and a half year old. I work Mon-Fri 8-5 and Sundays from ...
  A: I agree, you sure do have your plate full at this time and I believe that you are tired, stressed ...
Motivation2/27/2008
  Q: I was hoping that you might help me with my school work. I am 19 years old and it is the second ...
  A: Ok, here is your 'strategy'; decide what it is that you want to become in life and why you spent all ...
time managment2/21/2008
  Q: OK, HI and i appreciate grownup-ups like you are willing to help us kids. I have the FCAT ( Florida ...
  A: First of all, SLOW DOWN! I think you have got a case of high anxiety right now. You are trying to ...
tests2/20/2008
  Q: Whats the best way to study for a test?
  A: This is a BIG question to answer because it all depends on what kind of notes that you took. If you ...
My Mind2/18/2008
  Q: Basically, I'm fifteen and in high school, and I can't get things done in a normal span of time. ...
  A: I do understand your problem, as best as an 'outsider' :) can! Let me see if I can explain it to ...
The Right Time???1/22/2008
  Q: hey... i've got a little problem here... the thing is that im a student of eleventh grade and am ...
  A: Well, I am not a doctor, so it is hard for me to tell you from a medical standpoint, but I can tell ...
Wasting Time1/17/2008
  Q: Lately I find my self to not be using up my time wisely. I have decided to take a winter class, and ...
  A: It sounds to me like you are bored with your life or you are so overwhelmed that you have lost focus ...
Checking things off my "to-do" list12/11/2007
  Q: I have such a problem getting things done. I'm married, work out of the home 4 days a week and have ...
  A: You think you have had a bad day. I just spent 30 minutes writing an answer to your question and hit ...
time11/24/2007
  Q: Okay I'm a cheerleader and I have practice 3 time a week 6to9pm plus having competion on weekend ...
  A: Let's see if I can give you a few pointers that will help make life easier. First of all, on the ...
planning11/22/2007
  Q: I am having difficulty finding time to get everything done that I want to or need to do. I am a full ...
  A: You not only have a hard schedule to maintain, you also have 'no life'! You will go into automatic ...
i need tips11/22/2007
  Q: usually i have a only a little time to study because i usually get home from school at 7pm. and i ...
  A: The major, #1 tip is to, Use Your Time WISELY! I know this doesn't explain much, but I will go into ...
Procrastination/Lack of Motivation11/16/2007
  Q: I would like to know how to stop procrastinating and motivate myself to concentrate and not get ...
  A: I agree, you have a problem that needs looking into. But, all is not lost, you just are off on a ...
Procrastination11/8/2007
  Q: I have read some of your other answers to procrastination, and I know I am asking the right person. ...
  A: I am glad that you took the time to read some of the other answers, that tells me that you are ...
Distractions are getting harder to deal with11/4/2007
  Q: I'm a junior in high school trying to manage a high GPA and hope to increase it by a few points by ...
  A: You sure do have a ton of things you are trying to succeed at, while trying to do it all at one ...
Procrastination11/3/2007
  Q: How to eliminate procrastination? How to live a planned life and finish important tasks first? ...
  A: I am a Professional Organizer. My areas of expertise are for people that already have committed ...
Procrastination11/2/2007
  Q: How to eliminate procrastination? How to live a planned life and finish important tasks first?
  A: Boy, did you come to the right person! I wrote the book on procrastination, only I never published ...
ayuda10/19/2007
  Q: please help me, I am a 44 years old man living in venezuela and I have lost a job because I did so ...
  A: It sounds like you are totally confused about what it is you want to achieve (objective). So let's ...
studying tips10/18/2007
  Q: this schooling year has been hectic and school has this habit of being three steps ahead of me. To ...
  A: I am glad that you are taking such a great interest in your studies. That is great! I sure do have ...
Making myself Work!!10/18/2007
  Q: im in yr 10 and exams are in 4 weeks!! Lets just say im not the smartest person in math (but im not ...
  A: I know what you mean, I wasn't a whiz at math either, but I made it through. A hint for you on that ...
time management10/15/2007
  Q: I just started college this fall, I am doing 20 credit hours in the pre-pharmacy program in all ...
  A: Congratulations on starting college! That is a big step in someones life and it sounds like you are ...
question10/13/2007
  Q: when i come home from school i make a schedual oh how to get my homework done but i always break it! ...
  A: Don't feel so bad, this happens to a lot of students----even the MOST organized. The reason for ...
homework10/12/2007
  Q: How can I get out of this habit_
  A: Good choice, you recognize that this can turn into a major problem and you want to do something ...
I am in a hectic stressful life.10/6/2007
  Q: Right now I am taking 15 hours college school work, I work 40 hours a week or more for my ...
  A: I agree, you have a stressful life. You should be tired, I got tired just reading your letter. But, ...
ayuda10/6/2007
  Q: please help me. I am a disaster...I work in a plant here in venezuela and my boss does not ...
  A: You do have an organizing and time management problem, but number one, I think you have a boss that ...
How do I get my homework done fast?9/3/2007
  Q: As a freshman to high school, I am starting to get a considerable amount of homework, much more than ...
  A: I commend you for caring enough about your study habits to ask the question you did, after all, good ...
free time8/27/2007
  Q: I am 48,in good health. During the day I am busy with work,and in the evening I go for a run and veg ...
  A: You have a problem that I bet a million people would like to have! It is called boredom!!! ...
time mangement7/27/2007
  Q: i go for schools at 6:30 in the morning come back at 2:30 in the afternoon . i am a 8 grader and i ...
  A: I must say; I am pleasantly surprised that you care enough about your time and responsibilities. ...
Organizing Classes7/14/2007
  Q: Jan, Before the school year starts I always have to opportunity to buy school supplies. There are ...
  A: Boy, this is a hard one because the answer is determined on your own personal preference. I will try ...
Rising Junior6/21/2007
  Q: Although it's summer, I've been thinking about school alot. I'm going to be a junior in high school ...
  A: Congratulations on becoming a JUNIOR! I love to get questions from students that care about where ...

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