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avatarJoseph
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how do I balance swimming and school work?



Question applies to ages: 16, 17, 18

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avatarryandoom
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School Policy and Education Issues # of Thumbs Up Received (4)		 I feel there are different types of things to balance. Often things like school & swimming are just showing up. You show up for school, you show up for practice, you show up for meets. You just have to be there.

But, then you have to manage the time that you don't just need to be somewhere as best as you can. This time should probably first be used to do homework, study for tests, then look at the rest of the items you would like to do. Working, spending time with friends.

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avatarJenny.eduguide
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Top 5 in: Discipline, Families and Relationships, Family Activities, Financial Aid for College, Growth and Development, Health and Wellness, Parenting Support, Parents and Schools, School Policy and Education Issues, Study Skills and Academics, Transitions and Readiness, Study Skills and Academic StrategiesTop 5 in 12 Topics		 If it was JUST swimming and school work, I'm sure this question would be whole lot easier to answer, but I would be willing to bet it is more like:

How do I balance swimming, school work, friends, sleep, everything my parents ask of me, etc.?

I'm guess that since you mentioned swimming and school work that those are what you consider to be the two most important things to you right now. So, here are some suggestions.

1. Squeeze in homework whenever you can. It isn't the most ideal situation to be working in, but you take what you can get. If you have time in between when school lets out and when practice starts, or on the bus when you are traveling to meets, anywhere time allows get done whatever you can.

2. Get a good night's sleep. I know it is hard to put the books down when you have an assignment due the next day, but when you don't get enough sleep, everything suffers. Lack of sleep can effect your concentration, eating habits, and mood, among other things.

3. Prioritize. Don't spend three hours working on a project that's due next week when you have a test the next day. Do what has to be done first and worry about the rest later.

Also, and most importantly, remember that swimming is just swimming and schoolwork is just schoolwork. The world will not come to an end if you don't do your absolute best every single time. So go easy on yourself. Have fun and good luck.
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avatarTaknesha
# of Thumbs Up Received (6)		 while if u have swmming and school u need to work time after school 4 your work and get cought up on it if u miss something. and u can doing swmmimg on the week ends. and have more time for school becaues that if is more improtant. but if u like swmming u need to set a plan and get the right time and try to have the same time 4 both. and u can go to sat day school for more help in school
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