I have a really crazy few weeks leading up to Christmas. Multiple projects, team responsibilities, and 3 certifications. Plus holiday stresses, fitness, and a sick family member. I find myself unable to focus some times and just tune out and waste time on TV or other things, and what suffers is my certification studying. Any recommendations for time management or advice on how to get through this month

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It sounds like you already know how much you can reasonably do and what will need to slip. Are the deadlines hard or your own ambition? Not the end of the world to push it off. Take care of yourself as holidays, family, and leisure mean more than anything work related.

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Workout in the AM/Study in the AM (Try 3-4X working out a week 30 minutes). Your family member comes first and make that be known. Juggle the projects as best as you can from specific times. If you need to push back the certifications, take one at a time. Keep away from the tv.

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Sounds like you have too much on your plate and should push some of the lower priorities into January

What certifications are you prepping for?

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