Hi Natasha, using time management techniques like Pomodora Technique work for me. I do the most important thing, even if hard, first. Focusing on the outcome for each time block. Finding a ‘study mode’ trigger is also helpful for me, a particular piece of music , particular study place and or study time so it become routine.

Hope this helps

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In reply to Vanessa:

Thank you Vanessa. This is very helpful.

Hi, I am also a working mother and I am a life long learner. I get up early and take 15 to 20 minutes power nap after lunch. It helps me to stay productive till 11pm.

Be realistic about the time you have available Natasha otherwise you will feel like you're failing before you've even begun. I read over breakfast time (usually only a chapter or two) and whenever I was waiting in the car for family. I always had sticky notes to tag anything of interest if it was in paper format and bookmarked anything and everything so that I didn't waste time searching back for things. Find yourself a study buddy and use this site to connect with like-minded colleagues. Be kind to yourself, remember there is an end in sight. Would your workplace offer study leave of any kind or could you use annual leave for a few hours if there's a particular assignment deadline. I used to avoid late night working as it was usually unproductive for me. Set schedules with family and friends and get them to help you - my children knew when they could/couldn't disturb me. Good luck