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Tips for juggling the class room, family
room and conference room
(ARA) - As the slowed econ- amount of time they currently be successful at managing time them to maintain the balance implementing time manage- requirements while pursuing
omy has fueled a very competi- have available for their class well if they admit that any sys- between school, work, family, ment strategies,” says Smith. their educational careers.”
tive job market, more and more and study time. For students to tem is better than none, choose friends and financial responsi- “They realize they don’t have to Courtesy of ARAcontent
adults are making the decision effectively manage their time, one, and commit to using it. Of bilities. “Students see value in sacrifice work and family life
to go back to school to build they must first understand how the many planning tools avail-
upon their skills and obtain the they use their time.” able, find one that works for
knowledge required to strength- To start, students complete a you, and commit to it.
en their career prospects. personal time survey that maps • Establish priorities - Use a
Many of these students head- out an entire week of activity. “to-do” list to place items in
ing back into the classroom are Identifying how each student order of importance.
working to earn their bachelors, spends each of the week’s 168 Understanding how many hours
or obtain a second degree while hours is critical in determining you can devote to typical daily
they juggle class and study time how many credit hours are real- activities allows you to plan your
with their work, life and family istic for their schedule and pin- school schedule accordingly.
responsibilities. Many educa- pointing specific days and times • Keep the schedule flexible -
tional institutions are taking that can be set aside for study- It is best to be proactive in plan-
notice of this, and encouraging ing. Students also choose their ning a schedule for each semes-
students to fully understand the preference of class-type, as ter as soon as you meet with the
time and effort required to pur- DeVry University offers a class and receive the syllabus.
sue their education. unique opportunity to pursue a Keep in mind that life will pres-
DeVry University’s Senior quality education on-campus or ent unexpected demands, and
Career Services Advisor and online, or in a combination that that means you will need to re-
adjunct professor Kim Smith fits their lives and schedules. evaluate and adjust your plan
teaches a critical thinking and “The main focus of this each week to meet your goals.
problem-solving course that assignment is to give students a • Be realistic - Can you sus-
introduces campus resources realistic view of how much time tain a grueling school and work
and academic information to they are spending on daily activ- schedule until the end of the
help students “conquer obsta- ities, including sleep, prepara- semester? Can you really write
cles that can prevent the tion time for meals, travel time, an essay in just an hour? Be
achievement of their education- work, school and socializing,” realistic. Be sensible about the
al goals” - shortened as the says Smith. “The goal is to have amount of time a certain task
acronym COPE. students create an individual- will take, and plan study breaks
“Most student responsibilities ized course schedule that allows with small, beneficial rewards
include work, family and finan- them to maintain a healthy bal- for yourself. Planning time to
cial obligations in addition to ance between school and other see a movie or talk with a friend
completing their degree, and, as obligations.” brings mental and emotional
a result, it can be a difficult Specific time management rest to prepare us to tackle
challenge to find the right bal- lessons addressed during the harder tasks again the next day.
ance between them,” says course that can apply to all The goal of this activity is to
Smith. “This course helps stu- adult students include: provide students with the infor-
dents develop a plan toward • Admit and commit - The mation necessary to make
graduation based on the key here is that people will only sound decisions that will allow
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Victoria Ross, ABR, CRS
Email: victoria@mclean-realtors.com Website: www.mclean-realtors.com
Kendra Strasburg is a Nutritionist at the Berkshire
Wellness Center and the co-owner of Crave Health.
Kenya C. Smith
Having always been an active person, the one thing I
had trouble getting my arms around was food. The
Victoria has been licensed in real estate since 2003. She Kenya Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial
has consistently been the Top Producing Agent for McLean more I would exercise, the more my addiction to
Realtors since 2005 and this year was named the firm’s cookies, cake and ice cream needed to be fulfilled. Services, Inc. She graduated from Pittsfield High School, Berkshire
Relocation Director. She holds two highly coveted national When my immune system started to give out on me Community College and Mundelein College at Loyola University/
designations as an Accredited Buyers Representative every time I got on an airplane or had less than 8 Chicago. Kenya has spent most of her business career in the financial
(ABR), and a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), through
the National Association of Realtors. Victoria is results hours of sleep, I knew it was time to change my ways. What I didn’t field, first as an assistant vice president at Multibank and for the last
oriented and works with Buyers and Sellers throughout understand at the time was the undeniable link between what I was eating 18 years as a financial advisor. She is a member of The Financial
the Berkshires striving to provide the highest level of and my overall health. Through a journey of personal growth, finding the
professionalism, knowledge, integrity and care to all her Planning Association and the Estate Planning Council of Berkshire
right food for me, and learning how to nourish my life cravings, I have been
customers and clients. Her professional memberships
healthy and antibiotic free for several years. I have given my body the County. Ms. Smith brings many years of experience to her clients by
include the National Association of Realtors; the
Massachusetts Association of Realtors; the Berkshire opportunity to heal from the inside out, and my purpose is to support you helping them achieve their financial goals with expert advice and
County Board of Realtors; Berkshire Business & Professional Women; and CIAO of the in doing the same, no matter what your health goals are. I strive to help prudent planning. Kenya lives in Dalton, has 4 grown children and is
Berkshires. Call Victoria for all your real estate needs!
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and inspire you to feed your life with the best food and life choices for you. active in community affairs.
McLean Realtors
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At The Village Center ~ 68 Main Street ~ Lenox, Massachusetts 01240 Berkshire Wellness Center Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Office: 413-637-9070, ext 4 Mobile: 413-822-5363 (413) 499-1109 berkshirewellnesscenter.com 247 South Street, Pittsfield 413-499-0788
Meg Ward contact info.: 0001365893-01
REAL
ESTATE
Direct Line: 413-443-9650
Cell Phone: 413-446-6381
EMail:MegWard413@aol.com
Maggie Bittman,
Signature Associates Inc:
413-443-3441 Ext. 15
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
MEG WARD
Meg Ward has been providing professional real estate
Specializing in Life and Relationship Issues
Psychotherapy
• Individuals of all ages
services in Berkshire County since 1987. She recently
joined Signature Associates Inc. in June of this year. • Families
Prior to that Meg was a Broker Associate with Mary • Couples
McDermott Realty in Pittsfield and Lenox for over Group Facilitation
twenty years.
Consulting Services & Peer Supervision
In 1979 she and her husband chose to move their
family to the Berkshires from the New York City area Moderate fees. Most insurance plans accepted.
“This is our home and we feel fortunate to be a part Practicing in the Berkshires since 1988.
of this community and all it has to offer”
As a full time Realtor she is able to provide the compre-
hensive service her clients need to manage their busy
Maggie Bittman, Psychotherapy
lives and responsibilities while making the important deci- 45 Walker St., Lenox, MA 413.743.1520 413.329.3407
sions about buying or selling real estate. Email: maggiebi@maggiebittman.com www.maggiebittman.com
JUDY TURTZ Lynn Arseneau
Judy Turtz, originally from New York and New Jer-
sey, has been a Massachusetts resident since 1969.
CBR, ABR, GRI, CRS
After graduation from Boston University School of Lynn Arseneau began her real estate career in 1987. Al-
Law, she embarked on a 25 year career as a real es- ways having lived in the Berkshires, Lynn appreciates
tate attorney. For 23 of those years she had her own the beauty and the quality of life this area has to offer.
law firm on Cape Cod. In 1997 she left her law A top producing Realtor, Lynn has helped hundreds of
people realize their dreams of homeownership. Gradu-
practice and the Cape to become a mortgage spe-
ate of the Realtor Institute, Lynn has also earned the
cialist. She is currently a residential loan officer for Certified Buyer Agent, Accredited Buyer Agent and
Poli Mortgage Group, one of the largest privately Certified Residential Specialist designations. A member
owned mortgage companies in Massachusetts. Al- of the Chamber of Commerce, Lynn has been active in
though she has been a full time Berkshire resident raising funds for American Cancer Society, The Jimmy
for only 1.5 years, she has owned her home in Lee Fund, American Lung Association and The Cardiac
for the last 20 years, loves living here and plans to Rehab Unit at Berkshire Medical Center. An area en-
never leave.” tertainer, she has been in several productions and has
produced “Broadway to the Berkshires” 2006 and 2008
Judy Turtz 781-801-1409 direct with a third to debut in March 2010 at the Colonial
617-680-0640 mobile Theatre.
Sr. Loan Officer
781-998-0060 fax
MLO#20382
413-243-1922 home office
LynnMovesYou.com
Mass Mortgage Lender and
Mortgage Broker No. MC 1823
judy.turtz@polimortgage.com Signature Associates Inc.
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DR. KATHLEEN M. FAVALORO
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Diane Donovan Ziemlak Tonia L. Scalise, Real Estate Consultant Dr. Kathleen M. Favaloro has 20 plus
Diane has been a Realtor for 17 years with her husband Joe, Tonia L. Scalise, Broker GRI ABR CRS, with 22 years of real years of experience in the healing field. She
they’re known as the Z Team. Diane’s professional achievements estate experience established her own real estate firm began her career as a physical therapist,
include several awards for being a top producer and having Scalise Realty Inc. Realty for Real Lifesm to add a specialized
outstanding sales. approach to real estate. Tonia embraces her clients Real Life then added Shiatsu after graduating from
To help the environment and to educate her clients in energy and situation with careful guidance and protection to creatively the Ohashi Institute. She studied advanced
environmental concerns she became the first and only ECO/ shape the purchase or sale to reach their personal and cranial sacral therapy and visceral massage
BROKER in Berkshire County. She earned the designation of financial goals amidst their changing lives. She
Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and Certified Seller’s Agent enthusiastically and honestly works in a way that work
at the Upledger Institute and later added
(CSA). She is a member of the Multiple Listing System, the relationships develop into long term friendships - this is her Myofascial Release and deep tissue work.
Berkshire Board of Realtors, Massachusetts and National Assoc.
of Realtors, Realtor Community Service Committee, WWF, Breast greatest achievement. She is proud to hold a BS degree In 1998 she graduated Valedictorian from
Health Team and Cheshire Garden Club. from MCLA, Graduate Massachusetts Realtor Institute, Sherman Chiropractic College with special training in
Diane values her family, friends, clients and business
Certified Buyer & Seller Representation from Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
Tonia is a dedicated single working mom and lives in Pittsfield with her beautiful Gonstead, TBM, Activator, N.E.T., Applied Kinesiology,
relationships. She believes in strong work ethics, aggressive
marketing and honesty. When it’s time to buy or sell real estate daughter, Cassandra and their golden retriever Capri. She loves gardening, tennis Network, and full spine x-ray. She has integrated soft tissue
call her at RE/MAX., the #1 Real Estate Company. and the arts. Contact Scalise Realty Inc. Federico Office Park, 2 Federico Drive, work along with chiropractic to provide a biochemical
Pittsfield MA 01201 for personal and professional real estate sales consulting.
approach to adjust the spine, relax the muscles and relieve pain.
RE/MAX Integrity Realtors, Inc Scalise Realty, Inc. CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE WELLNESS CENTER
154 Elm Street, Pittsfield (413) 443-7274 ext 23 www.SCALISERealtyInc.com 413.499.4324 tonia@berkshire.rr.com
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