School, be it public or college has had a great influence on my life. I have always loved it, from when I was very young all the way through high school and still to this day. Now, I feel that it gives me purpose to my days aside from the everyday tasks of childcare and housework. Don't get me wrong, I love my children and I'm really very domestic, so I don't find "keeping house" to be a menial task at all. However, I do greatly enjoy learning and having expectations put upon me outside of the home. Knowing that what I am doing will eventually lead to a degree and a job in the field that I love is hugely helpful in keeping my self-esteem and general mood in a good place.
Having schoolwork to do also insures that my schedule is never lacking. Not that this is a problem with two small children, a husband, a house and lots of family nearby, but I like to keep things just on the edge of being too much. Otherwise, I'm likely to get bored or feel that, since I have lots of free time, I can put tasks off until a "better" time. If I don't have all that free time, things get done right away and I am far more efficient.
So college right now has an extremely positive impact on my life right now. Although it is occasionally a source of stress it is more often a source of purpose and focus.
Heidi
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Heidi, I too have to the tasks of family, school, and household. Sometimes it does get overwhelming for me. I find myself wanting a job just so I can leave for a few hours and not deal with kids and housework. I do love my children but my home needs lots of work with organizing and throwing things out that it gets overwelming. Do you have any tips for not getting so overwhelmed? I agree with you when you say that school can be more stressful than a source of purpose but I know someday I will be finished and able to focus on my new career!
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