All In on Me: Balancing Six Classes, Two Jobs and a Dream

Analesa Continenza | Writer

Some days, it feels like I’m living three lives at once — full-time student, double employee and dream chaser. I’m taking six classes this semester while working two jobs, and time management has become my survival tool. 

It hasn’t been easy. There are nights when I finish homework at midnight and mornings when I’m out the  door before sunrise. There are days when I feel like I’m running purely on caffeine and determination. But I’ve learned that when your goals mean everything, you find a way to make it all fit. 

I plan my week every Sunday, set small goals and remind myself that saying “no” to distractions is saying “yes” to my future. Some weeks are still messy — but I’m learning  to give myself grace. Balance doesn’t mean perfection; it means showing up, even when it’s hard. 

What keeps me going is my “why.” Every long day is a step toward my dream: graduating, traveling to Italy and creating a life that finally feels like mine. I remind myself that this chapter is temporary, but the lessons and strength I’m building will last forever.

Being “all in” on yourself means trusting that every ounce of effort matters — even when no one’s watching. It’s about believing that the version of you you’re working for is already proud of how far you’ve come.