Alumni-approved tips for work-life balance

#1: Think about why you want to study

When it comes to studying later in life, you need to ask yourself how much you want the end goal. And that goal is different for everyone.

It could be a career change, the next step up the ranks at work or a way to fulfil your passion. Once you’ve worked out your compelling ‘why’, you can focus on ‘how’ to find what balance looks like for you.

For Master of Public Policy student Kathy Bates, “I love my course, so it doesn’t feel like work. I don’t need to prioritise study because I want to do it. When you find things you enjoy, you just make it work.”

#2: Communicate with those invested

When it comes to studying later in life, you need to ask yourself how much you want the end goal. And that goal is different for everyone.

#3: Research the benefits offered by different universities

University support services could have a huge impact on the way you’re able to achieve work-life balance while studying. For instance, you can book a consultation session with a Wellbeing counsellor or if you must stay late at the campus to work on assignments, drop by the library for free coffee and snacks.

#4: Plan your schedule in a way that reflects work-life balance

Being realistic with your expectations is the first step in planning a balanced schedule.

“Be reasonable about what is doable in the time you have. Make sure you build in some down time. Life events have a habit of getting in the way of study, and that’s OK,” says Professor Charlesworth.

Master of Design Futures alumnus Georgina Lewis said “I started to manage my time so that I'd give myself Sundays off and that was a lot better.”

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