Going to school and working full-time can be extremely challenging, and there are many times that you will want to quit before you graduate in order to make life easier on yourself. But rest assured that, whether you are going for your master of public health degree from the University of Arizona or you are getting your MBA from a local college, the effort will be worth it. To stay sane along the way, though, keep reading for a few tips that will help you manage studying and working.
Dedicate Time in the Evening to Studying, No Matter What
You already have your schedule for your job, and you know what time you need to report to your job and what time you can leave to put in enough hours. The same should hold true for your study time, especially if you are getting your public health degree online and you do not have as much of a firm structure as you would in a traditional classroom setting.
Set aside the days of the week during which you will take a couple of hours in the evening to study. The weekend is also the perfect opportunity to catch up on homework and studies. Just make sure that you let everyone, from your family to your friends, know about these hours so that you will not be disturbed. But with this schedule in place, you can make yourself accessible during other hours of the day and week and still have a good work-life balance.
Take Naps
If you are too tired when you get home from work to do some studying, consider taking a power nap for about 20-30 minutes. This should give you a bit of a boost to get some studying done in the evening before heading to bed, and it will also ensure that you are getting enough rest and not putting your body through too much stress.
Study During Your Commute and Lunch Break
Provided that you take public transportation, you can use that time to get some homework and studying done. If you don’t take public transportation, you can still get some study time in while you are at work during your lunch break.
Find a Quiet Place to Work, Even If It’s Not at Home
Finally, set aside a study area in your home where you can work quietly without any interruptions or distractions. This might be your home office, your bedroom, or any other area of your home where your family members will be able to leave you alone for a while as you get work done.
In the event that you do not have any areas in your home that are conducive to studying, head to the library, where you are guaranteed to have a peaceful and quiet space to concentrate.
If you can follow the tips above, you will be able to balance your work life, your life as a student, and your personal life with greater ease. Just remember that the hard work will pay off.
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