College students who can figure out a way to be flexible regarding the numerous demands that multiple responsibilities can bring are benefited in many ways. Try to keep your books and study materials with you both at home as well as work or in your car in case time opens up and you are unexpectedly able to study. If you have a job that requires you sit still while on shift, ask your boss if you may read or review school-related material as long as you don't neglect work responsibilities.
You will find yourself less stressed out in general if you can manage to create a sense of balance regarding your work, school and family responsibilities. Each person's manner of accomplishing this is different, but perhaps setting aside 10 minutes in the morning for quiet personal time is an option. Holding down a job that allows you to take shifts at different times of the day or nigh will also allow you to occasionally attend special events with your loved ones. Incorporating productive, creative tasks into your "free time" zone also enables you to unwind while still getting goals accomplished.
One helpful way to create more time for your family and personal interests while attending college is to keep to a strict schedule. Sit down at the onset of every week and determine first in your head, then a notebook or phone task area your prominent activities, goals and projects for that week. Set aside at least two hours a week as "unwind time," which you can opt to spend alone, with your kids or with an adult partner. Creating a sense of order over your time and commitments will better allow you to be flexible throughout the rest of your week when unexpected circumstances cause stress.
Asking for help is an ideal way for you to ensure that your work, school and family responsibilities all receive the attention they equally deserve. The more organized you can be about how you divvy out your time and energy the calmer and more accomplished you will feel after completing your goals. Loved ones will most likely understand that you would not be asking for their assistance unless necessary. Explain to them that by helping you with your request that they are enabling you to open up more space in your busy calendar to do fun things with them.