Dear Carli’s Corner,
I really like this guy, he’s really sweet and I’ve known him for a while. I see him a lot around school, but I find myself staying up late and blowing off homework just to talk to him more. We text all the time and I put getting to know him as my first priority, rather than schoolwork. I play sports as well so I already have a lot on my plate, and adding a guy in the mix is really testing my time management capabilities. I know school should always come first, but talking and spending time with him is much more exciting. I end up having to scramble during lunch or in the mornings to finish my work, and my grades are starting to suffer especially with the fourth quarter laziness. I like him a lot, but don’t know how much longer I can balance everything and prioritize. What should I do?
-Stuck in between
Dear Stuck in between,
You’re situation is a matter of prioritizing; balancing school work and your social life is a key life skill. I understand where it could be hard because when you do your homework and study, you might often think about him or want to talk to him. Keep in mind that if you finish all your schoolwork and anything else that you need to do early in the afternoon, you’ll have the rest of the day to talk to him; worry free! You’ll feel a lot better about finishing you’re work and you can still make time to talk. Plus, I’m sure he has plenty of homework of his own, so he’ll get a chance to complete his as well. Just make sure you know how to prioritize the important things in your life; school, then sports, then your social life.
-Carli
