I just completed an accelerated MBA degree from a top-6 school while working a full-time job and married with 3 kids. Before enrolling, I was a high achiever at my work and an attentive parent. One semester in, I realized that I was suddenly not very good at anything--barely keeping up with work, only available for major crises at home, and struggling at school. The way to manage it:
1. Keep your eyes on the prize. You'll have to remind yourself and your mate often of why you are putting yourselves through this hell.
2. Concentrate on only the most dire need at the moment. Sure, school takes time management and discipline, blah, blah, blah. But a perfectly designed schedule doesn't jibe with real life. Whether you are up against the wall for a test, or at work, or your spouse is in tears, pick the priority that would be most damaging to your life if you don't fix it RIGHT NOW.
3. Give up on being perfect, or even very good, at anything. For a while, you are going to have to settle for "just good enough" to get through it.
Good luck!
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I just completed an accelerated MBA degree from a top-6 school while working a full-time job and married with 3 kids. Before enrolling, I was a high achiever at my work and an attentive parent. One semester in, I realized that I was suddenly not very good at anything--barely keeping up with work, only available for major crises at home, and struggling at school. The way to manage it: 1. Keep your eyes on the prize. You'll have to remind yourself and your mate often of why you are putting yourselves through this hell. 2. Concentrate on only the most dire need at the moment. Sure, school takes time management and discipline, blah, blah, blah. But a perfectly designed schedule doesn't jibe with real life. Whether you are up against the wall for a test, or at work, or your spouse is in tears, pick the priority that would be most damaging to your life if you don't fix it RIGHT NOW. 3. Give up on being perfect, or even very good, at anything. For a while, you are going to have to settle for "just good enough" to get through it. Good luck!