Determining Work/Family/School Priorities
Another important part of planning for your education or training is figuring out how to find time for all the parts of your life – education, work, family, friends, and fun time. It can be difficult to juggle all these things as you enter a program or college or university! Here are some things to think about:
| Parts of My Life | Education | Work | Family | Friends | Community/ Leisure |
| What are the current demands on my time? | __Attending classes __Studying __Commuting __Other _______ |
___Taking care of a family member ___Arranging childcare |
___Volunteering ___Schools ___Recreation ___Other |
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| How much time do they take weekly? |
Now that you have a good idea of your time commitments, you can prioritize them and use your time management skills to help you decide how to achieve your health care career goal. Below is a weekly calendar for you to fill in about how you will spend your time each day. Don’t forget to include time for eating and commuting!
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