Tips for Balancing Life, School, and Work

Have you figured out a perfect balance between work, life, and school? If so, that’s amazing! For the rest of us, we understand the struggle of trying to spin all the plates of life while still trying to make time for rest and relaxation.

In fact, over half of Americans try to balance multiple things at once—be it college, work, family, or something else.

In the wake of the pandemic, it feels like life is busier than ever as we try to make ends meet. Add to that the difficulties of working from home and it can be hard not to let everything blur into one busy mess!

Balancing life is something we all need help with, and we’re here to give you some tips on getting the most out of every aspect of life, so keep reading.

Be Intentional With the People Around You

There’s a saying, “you can’t choose your family but you can choose your friends”. It’s often spoken as a way of saying you have to put up with your family, but the converse is that choosing your friends makes a difference to your life.

If you surround yourself with people who will demand your time and energy, you’ll find yourself chasing your tail trying to keep everyone happy.

Find a genuine support network of like-minded friends who want to go on the journey of life with you.

Make Use of Technology to Help With Balancing Life

Lots of people believe that you just can’t beat pen and paper when it comes to writing, creating, and planning. While it’s true that it’s almost impossible to replicate that, sticking to the old methods are really restricting you.

There is some incredible technology at your fingertips that can help you organize and plan your life. Whether it’s an app that pings you simple reminders, or a fully-fledged planner, you can really take the stress out of finding a balance between areas of your life.

Establish Your Priorities

If you’re going to college and working, it can be difficult to decide what to prioritize, and when. The college-work-life balance often leaves rest and relaxation by the wayside, but this should be a priority too!

While it’s possible to work full-time and study, it takes a lot of good time management. Continue reading to learn more about how to achieve this balance.

Set Some Boundaries

Setting boundaries is more important than ever, with lots of us doing both study and work from home.

Try not to let study time bleed into work time, and try not to let work or study bleed into rest. Set specific times for yourself and stick to them.

It may feel very regimented and forced at first, but over time you’ll find your own natural flow.

Don’t Be Too Hard on Yourself

Life goes in seasons. Some will be busy, stressful, and full-on. It might seem like balancing life is a never-ending struggle but there will be another season around the corner where you have more time to yourself.

Beating yourself up about how busy you might be, or how you’re struggling to balance things will only add to the stress. Give yourself a break!

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