Family problems are an inevitable part of the daily challenges that we encounter in life often causing us some level of stress. But in fact, studies show that a certain amount of stress is necessary for our survival for it can help a person meet daily challenges and motivates someone to boost their memory, accomplish tasks more efficiently and reach their goals. Striking a study-family-life balance is a two-front battle which requires constant concentration because ignoring one can lead to mediocrity. Nonetheless, the kind of problems and the extent to which you are affected by them bear a huge implication on your studies and the overall mental and physical health. Whatever the level of your problems and stress, learning to keep them manageable is essential to reduce the worries that would otherwise affect your performance at school and this will most likely benefit your overall mental and physical health. Don’t accept your present dilemma to shape your destiny. Your studies should be your top priority to push yourself forward and fulfill your educational goals. There is no universal formula for attaining a balanced life between your family problems and academic tasks. It’s a personal approach how you combine all these roles into an integrated whole to strike an equilibrium between these two significant undertakings. The key is to develop creative solutions as you approach the task of balancing these responsibilities and the pleasure of your multiple study roles. The strategic skills of planning, organising, communicating, setting limits and problem solving, if fully utilised on the family-front could help you achieve a satisfying and fulfilling life both socially and academically. Coordinate with your family members to find out what generates these problems and collectively develop strategies that suppress them to be converted into more constructive activities and provide you with the necessary financial, moral and academic support to succeed in your studies. Explore the hidden potential in you and utilise it maximally to excel and often find time to relax, relieve tension and minimise stress. Use your free time to dive into the creative pursuit of your choice by designing a time schedule that will help you to ensure self-sufficiency in academics and family challenges. This should be incorporated into all levels of prevention, addressing the diverse needs in different aspects and learn to ignore those that seem to be far beyond your control to keep moving forward. You will soon realise that these problems become your driving force to greater academic success.
