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Natalie
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What are some tips to help balance school, work, and home-life when having to complete school work, get work hours to pay for school, and making time for friends and family #Spring25?
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Dr. Harmony Mark-Ewa, PhD
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Dr. Harmony’s Answer
Finding a balance between school, work, and home life can be challenging, especially when fee payment and good grade acquisition are involved. I would suggest the following;
1. Effective Time Management: study your activities from school, work and home and create a schedule that can allow you to prioritize tasks. Remember to use an event planner or calendar to stay organized and keep track of deadlines.
2. Set Clear Boundaries to maintain a healthy balance between school, work, and home activities. Learn to say no and communicate effectively with others.
3. Incorporate Self-Care into your Routines; take breaks to avoid burnout and fatigue, exercise and eat well(don't neglect yourself while chasing deadlines), and get enough sleep for optimal functionality. As long as we live, there will be deadlines.
4. Learn to Seek Support, talk to your employer or employee, as the case may be, Reach out to loved ones, friends and family, use campus resources and take advantage of resources at your disposal.
Review, adjust, and be flexible with your schedules. Embracing a growth mindset could be a plus.
1. Effective Time Management: study your activities from school, work and home and create a schedule that can allow you to prioritize tasks. Remember to use an event planner or calendar to stay organized and keep track of deadlines.
2. Set Clear Boundaries to maintain a healthy balance between school, work, and home activities. Learn to say no and communicate effectively with others.
3. Incorporate Self-Care into your Routines; take breaks to avoid burnout and fatigue, exercise and eat well(don't neglect yourself while chasing deadlines), and get enough sleep for optimal functionality. As long as we live, there will be deadlines.
4. Learn to Seek Support, talk to your employer or employee, as the case may be, Reach out to loved ones, friends and family, use campus resources and take advantage of resources at your disposal.
Review, adjust, and be flexible with your schedules. Embracing a growth mindset could be a plus.
Chinyere Okafor
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Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
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Chinyere’s Answer
Hi Natalie,
First of all, you deserve praise for seeing what wasn't appropriate for you and taking the brave decision to try something different; that requires bravery and discernment. It can be difficult to juggle employment, school, and family obligations, particularly when you're attempting to make enough money to support your education while still finding time for your people. Maintaining organization and establishing clear limits are crucial.
Start by making a weekly calendar that allocates time for everything, including study sessions, job shifts, classes, and even leisure time. Consider study time as an essential appointment, similar to how you would a class or a job shift. To keep your week flexible, try scheduling your shifts around your busiest school days if your employer allows it.
Having a prioritized to-do list also helps you understand what must be done right now and what can wait. Break things up into smaller tasks and work on them gradually if something seems too big for you. Ask for help when you need it; most people, whether they are family, friends, or coworkers, want to help you when you're juggling a lot.
Even though it may be difficult, make an effort to prioritize self-care and time spent with loved ones. A 10-minute walk outside or a quick catch-up with a buddy can significantly reduce your mental burden. You've already demonstrated your willingness to put in a lot of effort and make wise choices for your future. You can discover a rhythm that suits you if you have a little structure and some freedom. You're capable!
Best wishes!
First of all, you deserve praise for seeing what wasn't appropriate for you and taking the brave decision to try something different; that requires bravery and discernment. It can be difficult to juggle employment, school, and family obligations, particularly when you're attempting to make enough money to support your education while still finding time for your people. Maintaining organization and establishing clear limits are crucial.
Start by making a weekly calendar that allocates time for everything, including study sessions, job shifts, classes, and even leisure time. Consider study time as an essential appointment, similar to how you would a class or a job shift. To keep your week flexible, try scheduling your shifts around your busiest school days if your employer allows it.
Having a prioritized to-do list also helps you understand what must be done right now and what can wait. Break things up into smaller tasks and work on them gradually if something seems too big for you. Ask for help when you need it; most people, whether they are family, friends, or coworkers, want to help you when you're juggling a lot.
Even though it may be difficult, make an effort to prioritize self-care and time spent with loved ones. A 10-minute walk outside or a quick catch-up with a buddy can significantly reduce your mental burden. You've already demonstrated your willingness to put in a lot of effort and make wise choices for your future. You can discover a rhythm that suits you if you have a little structure and some freedom. You're capable!
Best wishes!