How do you balance school, work, friends, and family?
I started working a couple months ago and I'm having a hard time doing everything. I feel like days need to have more hours and months to have more days. #school #motivation
5 answers
Junnie’s Answer
Hi Sujeong, I can understand to balance school, work, friends and family can be challenging, especially you need to work to survive at the same time keep your grades up at school. My dad used to tell me, in different stages of our life, different things play a major role in our life, if schooling and working is the main focus at this stage of your life, spending less time with your friends will have to be sacrificed. Spend quality time with your family once a week, even it’s just an hour. Send text messages to your friends and family wishing them a wonderful day, let them know that you are thinking of them.
Steffanee’s Answer
Gwen Hardin, MS, PPS, APCC
Gwen Hardin,’s Answer
Hi Seujong,
Work, school and life balance can be difficult but not impossible. Always keep self-care in mind order to not burn out on all your responsibilities. In order to do that, take time to take care of your health and exercise and/or meditate regularly. Gain support from you family and friends and let them know that school and work need your time and attention for now and let them know you are not purposefully neglecting them. Create a schedule so you are able to see ahead of time when you have open pockets of time to spend with them and time for yourself as well. Creating a little structure and carving out space for yourself will help you avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Chhavi’s Answer
Few things I find helpful.
1. Understand what motivates you at work and outside of work and to make sure you make time for both.
2. Compartmentalize - not bringing work home and leaving personal stuff behind while at work is often is very effective/efficient and productive.
3. Make a list of things that one needs to do (again, work and non work related) , ideally spend a few minutes in the morning, or evening to plan the upcoming day and park things for other days of week/weekend
Steward "Tony" Pacheco
Steward "Tony"’s Answer
Sacrifice some fun today and party like crazy after success has graced your life. Embrace this time of learning and developing great habits. Be rested, be fed, be ready for another day of knowledge, and be content that life after you have successfully accomplished your goals, will come with new goals to strive for along with great rewards.
P.S. Always take some time to reflect before you sleep. Calm your mind and heal your body.