Students who work and study seem to enjoy the best of everything. They get their education and at the same time are able to keep their jobs and get a pay check.
However, it isn’t as easy as it sounds and studying at the same time as working is probably one of the hardest things you’ll ever do in life. Here are 5 steps tips to make your work and study enjoyable.
Key #1: Have good time management. Set up a daily or weekly plan for yourself and ensure that you set aside time for your studies daily. Vary the study times to fit in with other commitments such as family, sports etc. Be aware, and accept, that your weekends are likely to be eaten into by at least some regular study. Depending on your commitments and need for sleep, early Saturday or Sunday mornings can be a good choice to allow you free time later on both days for family, religious observation, sport, friends, other activities etc.
Key #2: Get yourself motivated by staying in contact with your classmates. Use our online forum to share ideas and brainstorm responses to the weekly questions. For instance Free question and answe discussion Forum. When studying and working, it can be easy to lose motivation without constant student contact, so make the most of technology.
Key #3: Set goals and reward yourself when you attain them – this is a great self-motivating habit. Always reward yourself after attaining your study goal for the day.
Key #4: Set up a quiet place for study away from home life distractions, such as the television, phone calls or other family members. Always keep your textbooks, notes, computer etc., in this one place for easy access and retrieval when needed. It saves worrying where things are after a long day at the office, store or workshop when you’re feeling tired!
Key #5: Make room for play. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy and Jill a dull girl. Play rejuvenates our soul and gives us greater purpose in life. Get out there and enjoy yourself; continue a hobby, go hiking, see a film, spend an afternoon lying with the kids on the floor. These are moments as precious as anything and while you are playing, your mind is resting but subconsciously computing the study you’ve learned and is also rejuvenating your working self. Always put down recreation time in your timetable.
Just use the 5keys and you won’t only pass your exams but also make your life easier.
See you soon………..
Tayo Stephen ACA
