Work/life balance crunch time - anyone else?

[RedMapleLeaf]

I work full time, and travel away from home about two nights per week. I am doing part time research degree associated with my job and a part time course in a completely new career direction. And I'm just hitting a bit of a crunch point at the moment.
Last night Word started crashing and not saving my work. Then EndNote just screwed up and suddenly it all became a bit too like hard work .

Is there anyone else struggling to keep all of the plates spinning?

[lurkingnonparent]

Completely. Am at two different unis both part time, am also away from home two nights a week, doing PGCHE and also supposed to be doing some other industry work as well. Every weekend is currently a work weekend and guess who will be hosting Christmas? Gah! Luckily I'm enjoying the work but I'm beyond knackered and am literally making myself ill. 3 weeks til term ends, right?

[Lovelyskin]

Everyone has a virus at my work, it's one long sniffle. End of term not quite in sight, but must be coming!

[RedMapleLeaf]

Well, on reflection I think that starting this thread should have been a warning shot across the bows for me. I've just had two days off sick - the first time I've been off sick in five years. It's a bit of a wake-up call that I've taken too much on. It's starting to take its toll on my health.

Struggling to see where I can find space for myself in the next three weeks but then my calendar becomes a bit more flexible. Perhaps 2017 will be the year I get my priorities right?

[Viewofhedges]

Are you still alive Red Maple Leaf? I have just been to Drs for stress related palpitations! Fun! :o)

[RedMapleLeaf]

Alive and kicking but the same cannot be said for my thesis that is being dragged along!

How are you feeling now? What advice did the doctor give?

[lurkingnonparent]

He thinks I should have a rest at Christmas. So do I ! Good luck with your thesis. I have only just started lecturing and haven't had the time to even begin to think about research etc - maybe next year! Good luck reaching the end of term. 2 weeks to go!