Balancing a full time job, a part time job, and college has been one of the hardest things I’ve had to handle. There are plenty of times where I experience ”burn out” and just want to give up but I stay for my future. For a better life. Here are some of the things I swear by to help make my college/ work life easier.
Colored Pen Set
Since I started taking notes in different colors, it has been a game changer.
One color for titles, one or definitions, another for important key words.
It helps the important stuff stand out and makes studying easier.
Smart Notebook
This notebook is absolutely amazing!
It comes with erasable pens and paper. you simply write your notes and upload them to your smartphone or ipad.
Then you have your notes wherever you go, and you can erase the book and start over again.
Sticky Notes
I have sticky notes on everything! to take notes on my textbook, to flag important pages in a book, to leave myself reminders. I would be lost without them .
Planner
Going to school while working long hours is stressful. I use a planner to help plan work time, homework time and most of all, self care time(to prevent burnout)
It is so much easier to handle when you can see your schedule in front of you.
Hot Cup
Caffeine, Caffeine, Caffeine.
The only way to survive full time work and school is caffeine.
Simple modern has the most AMAZING cups ever. They keep things hot or cold for HOURS.
Plus, they have beautiful patterns. I have about four of these cups.
Studying while working might seem impossible, but it is very possible! I promise you. Keep the motivation, think of the degree, and the bigger picture. Accomplishing your dreams will feel so much better when you work as hard as you do.
Happy Studying!
Amanda.xo