How To Manage Everything When Working And Studying At The Same Time

By Leticia Jensen


Finishing a baccalaureate degree is not an assurance that you will be getting a job related to it. Sometimes we fall into a different path and we realize that we really are good at it. This is why others are taking continuing education for substance abuse counselors because they think that they really are destine to guide these poor souls.

You can choose to have a formal or informal one. Formal are those which are in self study, training and workshops. Formal ones are those in which you really have to finish a session such as two months for you to earn a certificate. Or getting into online classes for virtual learning. Taking a second course is also a formal one.

But getting into such activity is a bit crucial because you are both studying and working so without proper organization such as time management. You will be creating a mess that can no longer be fixed. So in this case, you should know some ways on how to keep yourself organized even if you are very busy and do not have leisure moment.

It is advisable to have a fixed time with your work and studies for you to establish a routine. Establishing a routine is the best way for you to keep yourself fast and effective. This is also for you to determine the time in which you really are free and where you can chill and enjoy. A two hour assignment and study time a day is enough.

As much as possible download your articles and print them out so that you can bring it anywhere. Unless you have a tablet or a phone that can show articles. As much as possible avoid reading it thru computer to avoid some temptations such as networking sites and porn. This is for you to keep yourself focused.

Know where to put your work related files and stuff and where to place your school supplies and test sheets. You have to separate both because it might confuse you which is the most common issue encountered by most continuing students. Mixing stuff is not ideal especially if your work and school is somehow identical.

You need to buy yourself a planner if you still do not believe that they are effective. If you think they are not effective at least buy something where you can take down notes all your present and upcoming activities for you to keep yourself guided and for you to have control of your time and pleasure. Both factors go together sometimes and the result is always waste.

Focus on one work only, one step at a time. If it is time for you to study, the study and never turn your head into something related to your job. If you need to work then never turn on the tablet unless it is break time or you are don with your shift.

Undergoing further education for substance abuse counselors can be very tiring. But if you really think that you are destined in this work, then you have to be determined enough to face all of those difficulties.




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