Nobody ever
said it would be easy, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Balancing a work
and study lifestyle has its challenges, but with determination, organization
and proper time management, you can prepare for a better future while
maintaining a steady income at the same time.
Here are
three tips that can help you find that perfect balance:
Time Management
Your days
and weeks need to be carefully planned. Make sure you set time aside every week
for studying, but also for fitting in other commitments like family time,
athletic activities, leisure time, etc. Since weekends might be the best time
to get in a quality study session, try to plan for early Saturday or Sunday
mornings to free up the afternoons and evenings for other activities.
Organization
Create a
space in your home where you can slip away from any distractions that can
mentally take you away from your study time. Keep your textbooks, notes,
computers, pens, etc., in this study space for easy access and retrieval
whenever you need them. Having all of your study essentials organized and in
one place can improve your study sessions and productivity.
Rewarding Yourself
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your three tips. It really helps to have a good time management; I am actually studying full time and working part time, juggling between university and work every day really required it.
Being organized, I would say that it is the most important thing. To be able to go to university, do assignments, go to work, eat, and sleep, in one day; organization is a really important factor, otherwise productivity will not be achieved.
The part I loved the most is the self- rewarding one, what I usually do; is manage to finish my targeted plan before Friday night, even if I need to spend one or two sleepless night (even if not advised) I’ll do it to have my week end free
I would like to add another tip to your list;
Get yourself motivated by staying in contact with your classmates. Use the e-mail to share ideas and brainstorm responses to assignments. When studying and working, it can be easy to lose motivation without constant student contact, so make the most of technology to "cybermeet". Personally it really helps to stay in contact with classmates as not being able to be always around at school, you’ll be up to date, always!