HOW TO JUGGLE WORK AND HOME EFFECTIVELY

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HOW TO JUGGLE WORK AND HOME EFFECTIVELY

• BY SALLY LOW

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AREAS COVERED

• PROFILE OF A WOMAN
• STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
• STEREOTYPING OF WOMEN
• ROLE OF A WIFE
• ROLE OF A MOTHER
• BALANCING THE TWO ROLES EFFECTIVELY
• TIPS OF A HAPPY FAMILY

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STRENGTHS

• Resilience/perseverance
• Tolerance can take nonsense from anyone
• Acceptance/ ability to read between thoughts
• Propensity for hardwork
• Willing to sacrifice

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ONE BIG WEAKNESS

• HEART TOO SOFT MOST OF THE TIME

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CONNECTED TO THE HEART

• EMOTIONAL BRAIN TOO BIG
• CRYING TOO OFTEN
• TOO CHIN CHYE WITH LOVED ONES
• CAN KEEP SECRETS FROM FATHERS AND SPOUSES

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ROLES TODAY

• AS A WOMAN
• AS A WIFE
• AS A MOTHER
• HAVE THE ROLES BEEN CHANGED?

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Role as a woman

• Part of a mans life
• Second fiddler walking behind the man
• Support role assistant function
• Be pretty and seen not heard

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ROLE OF A WIFE

• OBEDIENT AND SUBSERVIENT
• DOING HOUSEHOLD CHORES WITHOUT COMPLAINT
• LOOKING AFTER ELDERLY AND YOUNG ONES
• SUPPORT SERVICE IN ALL MATTERS

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ROLE OF A MOTHER

• NURTURING THE YOUNG
• MAINTENANCE OF A HARMONIOUS HOME ENVIRONMENT
• LISTENING AND CARING
• CHILDRENS PUNCH BAG AT TIMES

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THE HOMEMAKER

• This delicate function is often misunderstood by
  many as merely looking after the house
• Free and easy job!

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PERCEPTIONS OF ROLE OF A HOMEMAKER/HOUSEWIFE

• MUST BE LAZY, ETC..
• Unhealthy expectations
• Self esteem problem

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THE WORKING WOMAN

• EXPECTATIONS TO BE A SUPER WOMAN
• MUST BE AMBITIOUS AND CAREER CONSCIOUS

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WHY WOMEN WORK?

• HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
• WOMEN HOLDING HALF THE WORLD
• RISE OF WOMENS MOVEMENT
• TRENDS
• WOMENS EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
• EMANCIPATION AND
• EXPANSION OF THE WORLD PRODUCTION CAPACITY
• NEED TO SUPPLEMENT FAMILY INCOME
• FUTURE OF THE WORLD
• - BATTLE OF THE SEXES?

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ORGANISATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN MAKING WORK EASY FOR
WOMEN

• FAMILY BENEFITS- WORK/LIFE FRIENDLY POLICIES BY
  GOVT
• PROMOTIONAL PROSPECTS
• CORPORATE ENLIGHTENMENT
• PRODUCTIVITY HIGHER FROM WOMEN
• ADDING THE FEMININE TOUCH TO BUREAUCRACY

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BALANCING ACT

• REGARDLESS OF WHICH ROLE YOU PERFORM , THERE IS A
  DELICATE BALANCING ACT

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THE MEN DONT GET IT!

• THE ROLE OF A WOMAN IS EVEN HARDER AND TOUGHER
  TODAY.
• MORE ARE EXPECTED BECAUSE OF THE EMANCIPATION OF
  WOMEN INTO THE LABOUR FORCE

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TIPS ON HOW TO HAVE A HAPPY FAMILY

• COMMUNICATION
• LIFESTYLE CHANGE
• QUALITY AND QUANTITY TIME

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HOW TO SUCCEED IN BOTH FAMILY AND WORK

• MULTI TASKING (SPEED)
• OPENNESS BE SINCERE AND OPEN ABOUT YOUR
  PROBLEMS AND WEAKNESSES
• DISCIPLINE IS VITAL
• KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT LET FAMILY KNOW WHO IS
  BOSS?
• TEAM COLLABORATION NO ONE CAN SUCCEED ALONE
  (MAN OR WOMAN)
• LOVE AND PATIENCE FUNDAMENTAL TO GREAT HAPPINESS
• KEEP IMPROVING YOURSELF AND ENVIRONMENT

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CONCLUSION

• SHARING SESSION

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HOW TO KEEP IN TOUCH

• Email to me atsallyklaus_at_yahoo.com