Going to school is like a full time job, and
if you already have a job and/or family responsibilities, you probably
need a little help juggling it all. We’ve got some tips for balancing
school and life that should help keep you from feeling overwhelmed.
Take Care of Yourself
This
may seem counter intuitive, but the most important thing you can do to
keep up with your responsibilities is to take some time for yourself.
Get enough sleep. Relax. Eat well. These things are imperative to
keeping yourself healthy, a necessary precaution if you want to minimize
downtime. Don’t neglect yourself because you are too busy or your body
will rebel, leaving you unable to do anything until you rest
sufficiently.
Get Organized
If
you are super busy, you might know all about making lists, but how
organized are you really? Do you have a physical planner, a Google
calendar, and a whole bunch of stuff swimming in your head? Stop
spreading it all out. Compile all of your important dates and
information in one place. Whether you go digital or physical is a matter
of preference, but whichever you choose, it should be with you at all
times.
Plan Your Meals
Figuring
out what you are going to eat (or what to feed the kids) takes its
mental toll and plenty of time each day. Stop stressing about it every
day and plan your meals
out weekly or monthly. Take things a step further and make your meals
ahead each week by bulk prepping lunches and breakfasts and making
freezer meals. When you’re balancing school and life, minimizing the
time you spend thinking about and preparing meals is a great way to make
more time for yourself.
Put First Things First
The
key to balancing school and life is knowing what your priorities are.
Your job is important because it pays the bills, and your education is
preparing you to pay the bills well into the future. Your family means
the world to you, and you just feel like you don’t have enough time.
With each day comes an endless list of choices, and it can be
overwhelming to know you can’t do it all. You are only one person.
Prioritize to the best of your ability, and remember that sometimes you
will drop the ball. As long as you are doing the most important things
on your list each day, you will be advancing towards your goals.
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