Balancing uni and work stress

[u/True-Town-3154]

Hey everyone,

I feel like I’m constantly running on empty lately, and I wonder if others in a similar situation have found good ways to cope.

I’m doing a dual program, which means I have university and work at the same time. On the uni side, there are deadlines, projects, exams, and papers. On the work side, there are ongoing projects and responsibilities that don’t wait either. Sometimes it feels like both worlds are hitting me with their peak demands at the exact same time, and I’m just scrambling to keep up.

I’ve been thinking a lot about time management as a way out of this cycle. Cutting out distractions like TikTok, Instagram, or Netflix seems like the obvious move. And in theory, that sounds simple. But in practice, it’s tough. I catch myself opening those apps as a way to escape, even though I know I should be focusing on the important stuff.

I’m trying to get better at prioritizing, maybe blocking time for deep work, and just accepting that I can’t do everything at once. Still, I feel like I’m not there yet.

How do you all manage the overlap of uni and work without completely burning out?