Whether you’re achieving secondary education online or at a local university, you’ve probably started to feel frazzled and frayed. Are you wondering how you’re going to get through it? Millions have felt the same way and luckily there are ways to get through this challenging time.
The words “I’m going to earn my degree “ are easier said than done, right? No one tells you how hard it is to do it. The best way to find balance between school and family is to form a plan. Start out by waking up 30 minutes to an hour earlier each day. This alone time allows you time to study, read email, or do chores without interruption. Set aside time for homework each evening. If you have small kids, put them to bed a little earlier to give you a little more quiet time. A housework chart that includes family members can help.
Instead of tackling all your studies on Saturday, try to do a little each day, so your weekends can be spent with your family. Keep track of daily to-do items on a list, but don’t stress if something gets moved to the next day. Put the most critical things at the top of your list each day to ensure nothing important gets left undone.
There are some things you can do to keep your family from feeling neglected. Set aside one evening a week during which you don’t do any schoolwork at all. Schedule weekly movie nights and have picnics in the living room or weekly ice cream dates. The break will be good for you and for them.
