🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

3.28 – Balancing School and a Job: Working while studying builds responsibility but can quietly drain your energy. Late shifts and long commutes steal sleep and focus. To manage both, structure becomes your safety net. Map your weekly hours to see where time disappears. Communicate with employers about test weeks or heavy projects. Use small study windows—bus rides, lunch breaks—to stay ahead. Learn to protect at least one full rest day each week. Nutrition and hydration support stamina when life feels nonstop. Avoid guilt when saying no to extra shifts; education is long-term investment. Teachers may offer flexibility if you share your schedule honestly. Prioritize tasks by impact, not noise—focus where effort matters most. Track deadlines visually so surprises don’t steal peace. Financial stress is real, but burnout costs more later. Remember, ambition without rest collapses. Balance means making choices aligned with your future, not just your paycheck. Consistent boundaries turn chaos into sustainable progress.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

Our platform is HIPAA, Medicaid, Medicare, and GDPR-compliant. We protect your data with secure systems, never sell your information, and only collect what is necessary to support your care and wellness. learn more

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