I Stress About Stress Before There Is Stress To Stress About

So, I am practically a full-time student, work over 20 hours a week, and on the other days, I go to church. My friends don't understand why I am stressed. They just say "manage your time better. It's not hard." And it pisses me off. I need down time, too. Do I have a right to be a little pissed about that? Sorry this isn't really a story, I'm just honestly looking for an honest answer.

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Sueisright · 31-35, F

Don't waste time at church that can be far better used

marilynmichelle · F

@Sueisright I like going to church.

Sueisright · 31-35, F

Ok then you should as anything you enjoy will help you relax better

marilynmichelle · F

JimmyS · M

This is normal, the average needs equal parts of
Me Time,We Time and Work/School Time

marilynmichelle · F

@JimmyS I suppose you are right. I've gotten better at balancing it since the semester has continued.

JimmyS · M

@marilynmichelle I'm glad you're doing better with it,

NudasPriest · 46-50, M

If your studies have a good chance of leading to a reasonably well paid job, I would suggest considering reducing your work hours, or leaving the job entirely - if you are to access debt to cover your expenses. A higher paid qualified job in the future, combined with holiday work, could clear this debt relatively quickly, and save your sanity. I realize though that this debt may add to your stress. I wish you well.

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NudasPriest · 46-50, M

Ah, tricky. If you've just added this 20 hours on top of your previous routine, then yeah, it will be stressful, but it will be worse at the start. Things may well 'shake down' and find a new equilibrium. New jobs are always worse at the start too, until you 'learn the ropes'.

marilynmichelle · F

@NudasPriest I suppose that's true.

NudasPriest · 46-50, M

Hopefully it is, but unfortunately you'll just have to wait and see. Hang in there!

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