Explain the unique strategies to help balance work, family, and school?

Question

responsibilities.

Answer 1

Sometimes we take on so much that there's not time enough, it seems, for everything. The only thing I can tell you is to work fast. If you see something on the floor don't think you have to vacuum the whole floor, just go pick it up.

Another good tip is to get into a routine. Set aside blocks of time for all your responsibilities. A block here and there, where needed, for school and homework, The blocks of time you're at work, Blocks of time you're with family, ie-meals, home time, house work, etc. That way you can say," I know the bathroom needs scrubbed, but I'll be doing that Saturday morning,,, or whatever time you have set, so I'll keep to my schedule and help son or daughter or husband with something they're needing. You get the idea. Organize, and keep to a schedule. Huge help!

One other tip is to notice if you are quarreling a lot with your spouse. It could be a simple thing like a vitamin deficiency. I wonder how many marriages went awry due to anemia, or a B12 deficiency. That may sound goofy, but these thing DO make a world of difference. Especially if one of you is on and off diets, or trying to be a vegetarian. A lack of protein can mess with the oxygen going to your brain!

But the best way to make your life go smoother and happier, however, is to keep a close relationship to God. :-) With Him we are able. Without him we fall. As the saying goes,"If God is for you, then who can be against you?" And it's one sure bet we aren't going anywhere without Him.

These are words of wisdom from someone who has been there, and done that.
So hang in there!
Sounds like you're off to a great start!

Answer 2

I was in your situation 30 years ago. I was going to school, working between classes, and then at night my wife went to a part time job while I minded our three boys, two of which were in diapers. It was a struggle but we learned to share responsibilities. There were times I had one baby in each arm and flipped pages in my textbooks with my nose!

Seriously, if you have children you need learn how to discipline them to help out and stick to a regimented schedule. I actually took a course on Child Development while in college just to learn how to do that. I was able to get the kids used to going to bed at 8:00PM sharp, and after that it was study time for me. My wife and I shared responsibilties to keep the household going. There needs to be a balance and your spouse needs to understand that and support you.

I wish you the best of luck.