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Studying while you hold down a job is tiring, so keep the goal small. Pick one short course and give it a fixed slot each week, even if it is only 40 minutes. Tell your family and your manager so they know when you are unavailable.
Finish the first module quickly. That early win helps you keep going.
Small, steady effort finishes more courses than big bursts of enthusiasm. Thabo Mokoena, Padkaart CareersTurn off notifications while you study. Take notes by hand if that helps you remember. If you fall behind, do not quit. Restart with the next lesson and carry on.
Protect your study time
Choose a time when you are least tired, like early morning or just after supper. Put it in your calendar like a meeting. Study at the same spot each day so your mind settles faster.
Use what you learn at work
Try one new skill at work each week. An Excel shortcut or a clearer email counts. Practice at work makes the lessons stick and shows your manager the effort you are making.
Nomvula Dlamini
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Riaan Petersen
Very helpful article. The practical advice on planning your next step after school is exactly what our family needed. Thank you for explaining it so simply.
Lerato Khumalo
Clear and honest advice about study and career choices. I shared it with a few colleagues who are thinking about changing careers.