When I returned to school as an adult, I quickly realized that trying to juggle everything—classes, assignments, work, family, and daily responsibilities—often left me feeling stretched too thin. I spent so much time trying to keep up that I forgot what it felt like to truly rest. The turning point came when I began learning how to manage my time and energy in ways that worked for me, not against me. I discovered that balance doesn’t mean doing everything—it means finding what matters most and letting go of the rest. By setting priorities, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and creating routines that allowed space for rest and reflection, I was able to succeed in school and life without being in a constant state of overwhelm. Now, I help others do the same—because your education and your well-being should not have to compete.