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Nazareen
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Glendale, Arizona
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How can I manage school, work, and sports once I reach college?
Well I am not really sur but I am hoping someone else can help me figure it our? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Padma Lingam
Software Engineer
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Orlando, Florida
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Padma’s Answer
Hi Nazareen!
It's fantastic that you're already focusing on time management to succeed in everything you do. If you're considering a career in sports, try to sign up for classes early and choose times that won't clash with your training. Staying active is a great way to keep your mind sharp, which will help you finish assignments and get ready for tests. Also, try to find a group of friends who support and motivate each other. This will be valuable for your career and life.
Wishing you all the best and good luck!
It's fantastic that you're already focusing on time management to succeed in everything you do. If you're considering a career in sports, try to sign up for classes early and choose times that won't clash with your training. Staying active is a great way to keep your mind sharp, which will help you finish assignments and get ready for tests. Also, try to find a group of friends who support and motivate each other. This will be valuable for your career and life.
Wishing you all the best and good luck!
Cameron Vorhies
Business Development Representative
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Totally normal to be stressed about trying to figure out a plan for balancing all of that - and hats off to you for being so driven and doing it all! As someone who worked full time, started modeling and was also in a masters program - I can truly relate. My best piece of advice would be to learn how to use a schedule and not only that, learn how to adjust it! Having a schedule is great until you see all of the things you need to get done in a week. I would block 15, 30, or 1 hour incriments using your iphone calendar and adjust those tasks throughout the day. That way you can still be a little spontaneous but you also wont let any assignments or practices slip through the cracks.
Joanna Haller
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Joanna’s Answer
You've gotten some great advice! Remember, you can't do everything. You're only human and can't make more hours in a day. Focus on what's important and see what's taking up time that doesn't match your goals. Don't forget to set aside time to rest!
Rebecca Tang
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. This is a question about uiur time management. Firstly, you need to find a time management tool to help, eg ms outlook, Google calendar, phone cal,etc
Below are my suggestions :
1 . Put down the time you need to attend classes
2. Assign some time every day on your projects and assignments . Review the material covered in the class every day. If you have questions, ask the tutor in next tutorial .
3. You can then allocate the time for part time job and sports activities
4. Make sure you have enough sleep
5. You may heed to assign more time for revision and start early
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty Gid bless you !
Below are my suggestions :
1 . Put down the time you need to attend classes
2. Assign some time every day on your projects and assignments . Review the material covered in the class every day. If you have questions, ask the tutor in next tutorial .
3. You can then allocate the time for part time job and sports activities
4. Make sure you have enough sleep
5. You may heed to assign more time for revision and start early
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty Gid bless you !
Niya Hitch
IT Analyst
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Niya’s Answer
This is a skill you'll always need in life, and it's great that you're learning it now because it will be very helpful in the future. Don't worry about everything at once; just focus on one day at a time. There's no need to stress about tomorrow since it will have its own challenges.
Start by planning your day. If you like visuals, try using a physical calendar; it helped me a lot in school. Look for breaks between your activities to fit in things like homework, rest, and meals.
Remember, you're only human and can't do everything. It's okay to say no, and it's okay to ask for help when you need it.
Start by planning your day. If you like visuals, try using a physical calendar; it helped me a lot in school. Look for breaks between your activities to fit in things like homework, rest, and meals.
Remember, you're only human and can't do everything. It's okay to say no, and it's okay to ask for help when you need it.
Maddie Strout
Senior Cybersecurity Business Analyst and Project Manager
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Auburn, Maine
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Maddie’s Answer
Hey Nazareen, just wanted to add something on here and also echo support for these other great answers. Something my athlete classmates would often do is use the available tutor office hours if your school has them and also talk with their professors candidly about their obligations. Many professors are a great tool or even your academic advisors can help you manage your work load and in times where things maybe are especially time/effort heavy they can sometimes offer extensions. Always helps to be proactive and talk early so your professors can help you! It's also how you build a great support network from your school. I still to this day go to some of my old professors to ask questions and chat about the industry and life.
You got this!
You got this!
Ryan Johnson
Professional Services
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Ryan’s Answer
Hi Nazareen,
As you grow, it's natural to focus on what truly matters to you. Time management is something we all learn, and no one is perfect at it. Balancing a busy schedule like yours requires some sacrifices, but being present in the moments you have is essential. Make the most of your time with friends, colleagues, and teammates. Instead of feeling like you're missing out, focus on the opportunities you have. This mindset helped me find balance and enjoy the things that matter most. It's not always easy, but for the moments that count, it's definitely worth it.
As you grow, it's natural to focus on what truly matters to you. Time management is something we all learn, and no one is perfect at it. Balancing a busy schedule like yours requires some sacrifices, but being present in the moments you have is essential. Make the most of your time with friends, colleagues, and teammates. Instead of feeling like you're missing out, focus on the opportunities you have. This mindset helped me find balance and enjoy the things that matter most. It's not always easy, but for the moments that count, it's definitely worth it.
Ilan Marouani, Esq., LL.M.
Tax Attorney
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Ilan’s Answer
Hi Nazareen,
It does sounds like a lot, but also it depends on how much time is spent on each one of these different parts.
Are we talking about full time school, full time work...
If you are a full time student, the goal should be the make everything line up around that schedule. Meaning that you ought to pick your classes in a smart way too, otherwise it wont work at all.
It requires a lot of planning, making sure you are not just blocking your entire schedule making it impossible to fit anything in it.
If you have a class everyday at 2PM, it might be hard to find a job to hire you for a 9-5. If you pick a class at 7PM, but your team has practice or games at that time, it might not be the best.
It is all a game of prioritizing, scheduling, and making sure you can make it work.
For some people school comes first, so they don't focus on anything else until they figured that out. For others sports might be the most important, so they will start at looking at practices, games, trainings, amount of time they need to spend a day at the gym.... and then decide which classes to take that would fit that lifestyle.
I managed to take classes everyday from 9AM-4PM, Monday through Thursday, was on both a fencing and volleyball team, was working as a student athlete at my school for several teams, and still had time to chill at home, go out with friends.... everything that I wanted to do I could, just needed to prioritize and work around that.
Hope this helps!
Good luck!
It does sounds like a lot, but also it depends on how much time is spent on each one of these different parts.
Are we talking about full time school, full time work...
If you are a full time student, the goal should be the make everything line up around that schedule. Meaning that you ought to pick your classes in a smart way too, otherwise it wont work at all.
It requires a lot of planning, making sure you are not just blocking your entire schedule making it impossible to fit anything in it.
If you have a class everyday at 2PM, it might be hard to find a job to hire you for a 9-5. If you pick a class at 7PM, but your team has practice or games at that time, it might not be the best.
It is all a game of prioritizing, scheduling, and making sure you can make it work.
For some people school comes first, so they don't focus on anything else until they figured that out. For others sports might be the most important, so they will start at looking at practices, games, trainings, amount of time they need to spend a day at the gym.... and then decide which classes to take that would fit that lifestyle.
I managed to take classes everyday from 9AM-4PM, Monday through Thursday, was on both a fencing and volleyball team, was working as a student athlete at my school for several teams, and still had time to chill at home, go out with friends.... everything that I wanted to do I could, just needed to prioritize and work around that.
Hope this helps!
Good luck!
Deergha Naik
Senior Manager
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Dallas, Texas
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Deergha’s Answer
Time management is important, and while it can be tough, you can definitely handle it. Choose subjects that are a mix of challenging and easy so you can also enjoy sports. If you're into sports, practice every day and set aside some time for studying. Avoid cramming right before exams. This way, you can do well in everything you do.
Candice Birks
Consultant
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Cedar Hill, Texas
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Candice’s Answer
Greetings Nazareen!
It very important to be realistic about the time needed to successfully manage each of those roles.
As you begin to learn what each of those roles require of you, it will become more clear how to make it work.
As others have stated, it's important to figure out the organizational tools/resources that are a good fit for you.
Personally, I use multiple tools to record and organize my tasks, such as my phone's calendar and reminder apps.
Believe it or not, I still use a spiral planner to write out my daily or weekly to-do lists and tasks - this is my foundation.
My sons are track athletes and I've observed how they learned the importance of completing assignments early when they know a track meet is coming up. It was a lesson learned to not assume they'd have the energy to complete homework or project work after they've been running or jumping most of the day (in the heat).
Also, make sure you are upfront with any manager or supervisor about your other responsibilities and those time requirements. They'll appreciate you communicating with them early. This gives them the ability to proactively manage your work schedule and support any special circumstances when your school or sports activities may need to be priority.
Lastly, give yourself some grace because we all have experienced the adjustment phase when working to figure it out and it can feel like a lot.
Continue to ask for help and ask for it as soon as you feel uneasy or unsure, so that you can work to resolve any challenges as soon as possible.
I hope you obtain all of the success you desire!
Be Well!
It very important to be realistic about the time needed to successfully manage each of those roles.
As you begin to learn what each of those roles require of you, it will become more clear how to make it work.
As others have stated, it's important to figure out the organizational tools/resources that are a good fit for you.
Personally, I use multiple tools to record and organize my tasks, such as my phone's calendar and reminder apps.
Believe it or not, I still use a spiral planner to write out my daily or weekly to-do lists and tasks - this is my foundation.
My sons are track athletes and I've observed how they learned the importance of completing assignments early when they know a track meet is coming up. It was a lesson learned to not assume they'd have the energy to complete homework or project work after they've been running or jumping most of the day (in the heat).
Also, make sure you are upfront with any manager or supervisor about your other responsibilities and those time requirements. They'll appreciate you communicating with them early. This gives them the ability to proactively manage your work schedule and support any special circumstances when your school or sports activities may need to be priority.
Lastly, give yourself some grace because we all have experienced the adjustment phase when working to figure it out and it can feel like a lot.
Continue to ask for help and ask for it as soon as you feel uneasy or unsure, so that you can work to resolve any challenges as soon as possible.
I hope you obtain all of the success you desire!
Be Well!
Marty McElroy
Audit & Assurance Partner
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Marty’s Answer
Nazareen,
That's a fantastic question, and even seasoned professionals often wonder about it. Remember, you are the leader of your career. This means you should clearly communicate what matters most in your personal life and your work life. Share important events, like family gatherings, weddings, or sports events, with your colleagues and bosses ahead of time, so everyone is on the same page.
It's also great to have interests and activities outside of work. They can really boost your overall happiness.
That's a fantastic question, and even seasoned professionals often wonder about it. Remember, you are the leader of your career. This means you should clearly communicate what matters most in your personal life and your work life. Share important events, like family gatherings, weddings, or sports events, with your colleagues and bosses ahead of time, so everyone is on the same page.
It's also great to have interests and activities outside of work. They can really boost your overall happiness.