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Author: Laur
Date: 2001-03-14 21:15
How do I find a balance between time ? I mean.. I'm currently involved in Music Theory, Music Composition, Band, Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, Lessons on both Clarinet and Saxophone, Jazz Band, and All State.. I'm going crazy ! That's just my music stuff.. Because of my chair and rank, i cannot slack off, and I cannot priortize because they all are equally important..So ~What do I do.. Help Me please !!!!!!
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Author: Francesca
Date: 2001-03-14 21:58
I don't know if there's any one correct answer, but I've certainly run into the same thing. I've found that it's actually best to rotate what you work on. One night I'll practice only orchestra and lessons, and the next focus on some other things. At first I was afraid that I'd lose some quality of work from not practicing everything everyday, but actually the opposite occurred. I've found that after a maximum break of 2 days, I still retain all of what I worked on before (with some bonus clarity from actually listening to what I'm doing), plus the lower level of stress is very helpful. Hope this helps!
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Author: Meri
Date: 2001-03-14 22:27
I think you can prioritize. Which of those things are really important to you (and/or truly enjoy), and which ones can you afford to give up, at least temporarily? For example, you might want to give up lessons for a while, at least on one if not both instruments.
Meri
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Author: Dee
Date: 2001-03-14 23:18
Also budget your time and don't exceed that budget no matter how tempting.
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Author: Ginny
Date: 2001-03-15 00:37
I have found that a schedule, in hour or half-hour increments each day has gotten me through time crunch periods the best. I just made a grid using excel and then planned my time, including breaks to eat and goof off. It helped me relax, I forced myself not to think about the undone things during the time allotted for each thing to be done. I did not have to think about homework problems whilst taking a shower for example.
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Author: Bob Curtis
Date: 2001-03-17 02:32
Laur:
I can sympathize AND empathize with you as I had the same problems in High School many (53) years ago. Things have not changed, only the way we handle them. Yes, you do need to get a handle on the many things in which you are involved, and take CONTROL of them - do not let them control you. Once you learn to do this, things will get better. It is important to have a period of relaxation where you can do a few items which YOU want to do. In other words, take a break every once in a while,. and you will feel better and come back with a fresh outlook. Ginny and others have given you some good ideas - now see which ones fit your situation and apply them. Plan your practice to cover the items you need to work on rather just practice for practice sake. Do your homework, set time for your practice, time for you plus the other necessities, and STICK TO IT!
Good luck!
Bob Curtis
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