Working and socialising whilst managing your study commitments can present plenty of challenges.
We’ve broken it down into 3 key points to help you find a healthy balance between studying, your personal life, and work commitments:
👉 Organise a manageable and effective schedule.
👉 Maintaining healthy habits
👉 Having the right mental preparation
Plan a schedule with set goals.
We always say it, and we probably always will…. That’s because it really works!
At the beginning of each semester make the time to sit down and schedule all of your assessments dates, along with work and social commitments. Put it on a big board if that helps, and be prepared to change things around as new assignments pop up.
On a weekly basis, aim to plan the amount of time you can devote to each subject, and which ones need to be started earlier.
Don’t forget to add a few key goals into your weekly planning. This is a great motivational tool that will help you stay focussed and improve your results. This can be anything from improving marks, find new search sources, joining a study group, or making it to yoga twice a week.
Check out our previous blog articles on ‘Goal Setting’ for more helpful tips.
Be social and active.
For many of us it’s easier to lock ourselves away and become consumed by work and study, however, interaction with other students will benefit you in so many ways. Going to classes and lectures is far more enjoyable if you know there will be some familiar faces there.
Look after yourself.
This is the most important part…you!
Although making new friends, organising your schedule and setting motivational goals is important,taking care of yourself tops them all.
Ensure you are eating a balanced and healthy diet, keeping hydrated and investing in deep sleep.
When things are getting stressful, walk away from your desk and get outside in the sunshine. Meet a friend for a walk or find a quite place to sit and meditate, anything that gives you a break from screens and other distractions.Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help alleviate stress and stop you from burning out as the semester progresses.