How can I effectively manage my time and responsibilities to balance a full-time professional role with youth leadership positions?

I have recently started a new full-time position alongside my volunteer roles and am having some difficulties maintaining the happy work-life balance, any tips and advice would be much appreciated! Thanks, Steph

  • Hey Steph, so I'm in full time education and this is something that I really struggle with! I found that one thing that works for me is to block out one evening and one full day each week when I won't do any work - for me it's Wednesday evening and Saturday. I use this time to get my household bits done (laundry, groceries, etc.) as well as just relaxing. I hope that helps!

  • Hey Steph, as somebody else who is in full time employment with a 9-5 job, as well as other commitments with refereeing and my other volunteer roles this is something that can be very tricky to balance. 

    Something I find very useful is to schedule out my weeks, including when I’m at work, when I’m at the gym, what football games I have going on, and then you can really start to see where the gaps are and where you can add extra time in for other life or work elements. 

    With this, it is really important to understand your priorities first and foremost as well as things that cannot be moved, and work down the schedule in that order. 

    I hope this helps, keep up the great work!