How do I balance all this stuff?!?!

Question

Hi new adult here, I’m about to be 20. I work full time as a manager, I’m a full time student, and I pay all of my bills. I still live at home though, because I don’t get paid enough to move out yet. I’m also a full time girlfriend. And I eat all the time because I’m stressed. How the HELL do I balance out my school, work, relationship, and exercise at the same time?!?! I’ve gained so much weight because I haven’t had time to take care of myself. Does anyone have advice on how I can help myself do better? Thanks!

Answer

time and stress management. they're the biggest factors. my bf and i both have multiple jobs on top of extracurriculars and taking the maximum number of units. it's incredibly stressful but we set boundaries both with ourselves and those in our lives. ex. wednesday and saturday nights are spent with my bf/friends/family, while m-th evenings are for sports and hobbies. it helps with managing my stress. i micromanage my schedule to make sure i'm on top of everything. it's better to be running early than running late. 
nobody has time to do everything they want to do in the day. people make time for things that are necessary and/or important. it helps to organise your priorities and schedule around the most important tasks. also try to prep for things as much as possible. taking some free time to prep saves a ton of time (ie meal prepping, keeping supplies stocked, extra copies, an overnight bag with [almost] everything you need for the day if you sleepover at your bf's, etc. and try to combine as many things. if i'm particularly busy i study with my bf so we're getting time together while also completing our other tasks.

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It's little things, when you eat, eat good food like fruits and veggies, drink tons of water and make small changes to keep active. Park far away, take breaks and power walk for 10-15 minutes, get your boyfriend involved like hikes ams try to do more active things. It is harder when you feel that you have no time but you have to build it into your day. Start small and it will get easier. Seriously though it's all kitchen so if you eat try eating stuff that is healthy. I read somewhere that there is no way to over eat apples and calorie dense food.

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Set aside time everyday to do school work. Work ahead when you can, I know this isn't always possible but it can really help! When you do your work, make sure you're doing the work. If your Bf texts/calls, ask him to wait until so and so o'clock, he'll understand. Work on school an hour or two after work, exercise for 10-30 minutes...then text him the rest of the night. On your off days, work on school work for a few hours of the day, exercise 30 minutes to an hour, then hang with him. I know this makes it sound real easy, and I also know it isn't always that easy and sometimes you don't have the energy.....but I believe in you girl!

How do I balance all this stuff?!?!

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