Deciding to head back into education as an adult is a huge commitment. It’s also a wonderful thing; deciding to better yourself and improve your job prospects or complete a course simply for personal growth is extremely admirable. However, if you have children the balancing act between education and family life can feel a little daunting. Is it possible to study effectively and still be able to give your little ones the attention they need? Is it possible to juggle everything? Am I actually going to enjoy my studies?
In order to help you find the answers to these questions, Here are 4 tips to help you get back into studying.
Make full use of study aids
If the last time your spelling and grammar was checked was back in high school then the idea of someone marking your work is pretty daunting. And if you’re a little rusty with citations, APA guidelines and have no idea where to begin, then it can feel like you’re going to fall at the first hurdle. Luckily, there are study aids like scribbr’s APA formatting guidelines available to help you. Not forgetting online proofreading services, grammar and spelling checks and plagiarism checkers too. Setting yourself up with the right tools can make a real difference to your confidence and your productivity.
Ask for help
Let’s be realistic. There are going to be days where you’re completely swamped and probably a little bit overwhelmed, thanks to a stressful mix of studying, deadlines and children. You might not realise it, but you’ll probably have plenty of people who are willing to help out and who want you to succeed. Ask grandparents to entertain the kids for a couple of hours. Ask a friend if they’ll run some errands for you. And don’t forget to approach your physics tutor and professor if you need help with your studies.
Get organised
As a parent you’ll probably used to some kind of organised chaos! However, when you add studying into the mix then you’re going to need to step your organisation skills up a gear. Make full use of the calendar apps on your phone, make lists, write down your deadlines, invest in a white board so you can write down your study goals for each day and move things around if needs be. Be flexible, but organised.
Create a study area
You’re going to have stationary, a laptop, your materials, books and so much more around you when you’re studying, so you need to keep everything you need in an organised place that’s just for you and your studies. It could be the kitchen table, your desk in your bedroom, a space on the landing or somewhere else, just ensure that your study area is kept clear of clutter and that little hands cannot reach all your books and study materials!
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