Do you have free time on school days?

[annoyinggirl]

So since you're on this site, I'm going to assume you're a science nerd who gets a relatively good GPA. Do you usually have free time on school days? How do you balance fun and work? Do you do work before play? Do you play time to have fun or just lay whenever you feel like it? How do you avoid procrastination?? Do you have any days of the week where you don't do any studying/homework/work at all? What do you use your free time on? And how many hours of free time do you give yourself? Or do you just devote every single living minute to studying to get the best possible grade? Do you think free time is important?

 

[Ryan_m_b]

Free time to chill out is definitely important for me. Everyone is different and some people are genuinely happy working every hour of the day but most people need that time to take a break and do whatever. Whether that be going to the pub, watching trashy tv or whatever it is you find is good for unwinding.

Success in ones career is not synonomous with devoting all available time to it.

 

[annoyinggirl]

Thanks for your post, Ryan. Wow. I never knew there were such people who are happy with working every hour of the day. Is there like a gene for that trait? lol

 

[turbo]

Flash-back to 40+ years ago. I made enough money playing music at frat parties to cover lots of my expenses. When I was getting burned out by course-work, it was easy to grab the guitar and chill for a bit. I also bought, restored, and sold tube amps, and when I had a bit of extra time I would grab an amp and tweak it for resale.

I could work every waking hour of the day, but not on the same thing for hour-after-hour.

 

[LudusRex]

I can say that free time is crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. While it is important to prioritize academic responsibilities and achieve academic success, it is equally important to allow for breaks and leisure activities. In fact, studies have shown that taking breaks and engaging in enjoyable activities can actually improve academic performance by reducing stress and increasing motivation.

Personally, I do have free time on school days, but it is limited. I make sure to schedule my time efficiently and prioritize my tasks so that I can have some time for myself. I believe in the saying "work hard, play hard" and I make sure to adhere to it. I do work before play, as I find that completing my responsibilities first allows me to fully enjoy my leisure time without feeling guilty or stressed.

To avoid procrastination, I use time management techniques and break my tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks. This helps me stay focused and motivated. I also have designated days where I do not do any studying or academic work, as it allows me to recharge and come back to my tasks with a fresh perspective.

In my free time, I enjoy engaging in activities such as reading, exercising, and spending time with friends and family. I believe that having a well-rounded life outside of academics is important for overall well-being and success.

I do not devote every single minute to studying, as I believe that it is important to have breaks and engage in other activities. However, I do make sure to use my time efficiently and effectively to achieve my academic goals.

In conclusion, as a scientist, I believe that free time is important for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and enhancing academic performance. It is crucial to prioritize responsibilities and use time wisely to have enough time for leisure activities.