Leah
How to balance college, a social life and part time job?
I recently finished my first semester at Cal State Fullerton and found it difficult to manage new rigorous courses and still manage to stay active in our school's RSA meetings(it is like student government and I type up what happens at all our meetings). Recently, I have (luckily) acquired a part time job as a cashier at a Dollar Tree and am now wondering how will I manage to keep my grades sky high, help plan activities and be responsible at my job :)
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Rachel Resnick
Rachel’s Answer
You have to set a routine for yourself and stick to it for the most part. Once you get into the groove of a routine it will be much easier for you to manage your time and have enough time for everything you need to do (including relaxing). Make yourself to-do lists on a weekly basis, use Google calendar or a planner to keep track of events, deadlines, and due dates. In addition to setting a routine and sticking to it, plan out relaxing activities into your day. Or set aside a time, after everything is done for the day, that you can have "me" time. I have also personally found it essential to not only find time for myself but also make use of that time in a way that is best for me and my holistic wellness. I have found the HeadSpace app to be an essential tool in helping me relax and generally feel more relaxed throughout the day, Guided meditation, even if you have a busy schedule, will make you feel more at ease and relaxed throughout the day as a whole (not just when you have the time to relax and focus on that "me" time).