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Not enough time in the day?
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Hi all,
I'm having some major scheduling issues right now... I'm 20, going to college, working, taking karate (Am working hard as I am near black belt), trying to mange to keep my friends, as well as a girlfriend. I live with my parents right now, and they're getting tired of me not having enough time to spend with them, and are saying that I need to get my priorities straight and put them ahead of everything...
The thing is, is I visit my ailing Grandmother weekly, try to at least see my girlfriend every few days, and get the occasional friend outing in, but other than that, I work, practice, study, and go to school 99% of the time. I just can't appease everyone! I'm going crazy! They're response was to at least cut back on some things, but I just can't see anywhere where I can.
Work needs me as much as possible, and I'm already cutting that down and it's hurting my job already.
My sensei is a real tyrant when it comes to karate, therefore if I miss a class, it could put me months up to even a year behind schedule for my black belt which I need before I finish College (Criminal Justice Major).
I have to keep my grades up to get into a four year university, so I can't cut down on studying. I have nearly zero downtime, and it's just starting to get to me!
Any ideas on what I could do? I don't dislike them or anything, it's just I have too much asked of me from all sides, and it's pulling me apart. :nervous:
I'm having some major scheduling issues right now... I'm 20, going to college, working, taking karate (Am working hard as I am near black belt), trying to mange to keep my friends, as well as a girlfriend. I live with my parents right now, and they're getting tired of me not having enough time to spend with them, and are saying that I need to get my priorities straight and put them ahead of everything...
The thing is, is I visit my ailing Grandmother weekly, try to at least see my girlfriend every few days, and get the occasional friend outing in, but other than that, I work, practice, study, and go to school 99% of the time. I just can't appease everyone! I'm going crazy! They're response was to at least cut back on some things, but I just can't see anywhere where I can.
Work needs me as much as possible, and I'm already cutting that down and it's hurting my job already.
My sensei is a real tyrant when it comes to karate, therefore if I miss a class, it could put me months up to even a year behind schedule for my black belt which I need before I finish College (Criminal Justice Major).
I have to keep my grades up to get into a four year university, so I can't cut down on studying. I have nearly zero downtime, and it's just starting to get to me!
Any ideas on what I could do? I don't dislike them or anything, it's just I have too much asked of me from all sides, and it's pulling me apart. :nervous:
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8 hours sleep, 8 hours work and 8 hours play (well hobbies, social, travel, domestic etc) a day, if you plan it out you'll probably find you've got more time than you think. If you're determined to keep up everything then you need to get organised.
Sounds like your doing a good job of keeping everything together. Maybe speak with your parents and let them know them wanting to see you all the time is putting pressure on you.
Trying to please everyone else and keep them happy is impossible.
Just do whats best for you.
Good luck
:thumb:
if you start to schedule everything, you'll find you have a lot better time management skills :yes:
I think the timetable thing is a great idea, also....your in college and you work - maybe give up the job for a little while? I dont really know the situation too way it be out of the question. If you talk to you parents then im sure theyd understand and if you needed the extra money hopefully you can rely on them to lend it to you until after exams are over? and then you can get a job?
Hope it turns out OK im sure youll be fine - im just counting down the days till the summer and I can catch up on sleep!!!
Either that or get a bigger watch.
I failed all my exams because of the fact I just could not devote nearly enough time to my subjects, but this was probably the kick in the rear that I needed. I now work around 18 hours a week, and can now plan my time better. My assignment results are great, and I am much more relaxed. Just remember your well-being and education are the 2 most important things in your life right now!!
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