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Paralegals are sought after to help the lawyers do their jobs and help justice served. In a court of law, it is the lawyers who see that justice is being served but all the material used in the testimony as evidence, more often than not, are provided by Paralegals.

The faltering economy has made it very difficult for new job opportunities and there are only a handful of us who can afford to get a proper legal education from a prestige institution. Online degrees have made it possible for most of us to complete our education while at the same time do our job as we have mouths to feed and rents to pay. Current financial situation has also created doubts in minds of professionals, as they are not as willing to train you on the job as they used to. So to make sure that you do get a professional legal degree and keep your job, go for a Paralegal Degree Online.

An Online Paralegal Degree has many benefits. You can keep your job while complete your degree online. This will save you time and money. When you have completed your paralegal degree you stand a better chance of landing a paralegal job as opposed to those who do not have a paralegal degree.

Most times it seems that the deciding factor that could tilt in the favor of a paralegal degree online is the cost. This makes it possible for people to complete their studies via virtual classrooms under the supervision of trained professionals. Although it might not be an actual substitute of the real thing but it does come a close second. Also any kind of question is entertained by the instructor as if you were there. All this from the comfy of your home is a real compelling factor.

Paralegal instructors who have taken part in Paralegal Degree Online programs themselves have given positive reviews to paralegal degree online. According to them, it gives them a chance to communicate better and be more supportive.

Time can be your friend or your enemy.  For many people who have “free time” to accomplish long-term projects or writing tasks, it is a merciless tyrant.  It is just too easy to allow the slightly harder task to slide, as you fill in your day with the humdrum and the emergencies.

The Enemy You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You

In Procrastination:  Why You Do It; What to Do About It by Jane Burka and Lenor Yuen, the authors suggest that procrastinators (which I’m convinced means most of us) have a strange relationship with time.  They engage in “wishful thinking:” they believe that they can magically pull and stretch time to meet their needs. They act as if time is not finite and limited.

So if time perpetually controls you, it may be because you don’t understand it.  You think that small tasks will be endless (so you put off doing them,) or you think big tasks will just take an hour or two (so you don’t leave enough time for them.)

As a matter of fact, research has shown that most people overestimate how much time they have actually spent on their most important long-term projects.

Another reason time controls you, according to Burka and Yuen, is that you have no idea how much time you’re already spending on tasks such as commuting, shopping, cooking or emailing.  Therefore it’s a mystery how much free time is available for the difficult yet easy-to-put-off tasks that seem so overwhelming.

Or maybe you’ve voluntarily overscheduled yourself due to your “endlessly-expanding” view of time.  Little by little you’ve used up your free time.

The Unschedule

How can you tame time?

Enter the “Unschedule.”  The Unschedule is a time management tool developed by Neil Fiore, the author of The Now Habit.

To create your own unschedule, either download from the link in my signature file below, or use a weekly calendar that divides each day into hours.

Here are the rules to make the Unschedule work for you:
·    Use a pencil to allow for later changes
·    Write down everything you must do in the coming week, NOT including your long-term project.
o    Include everything, including meals, sleep, commuting, appointments, and classes
o    Estimate when and how long each will take and mark it in your Unschedule on the hours you most likely will do each activity
o    Include recreation, leisure and social activities (crucial!)
·    Look at your Unschedule at this point to become aware of
o    How much unscheduled time is actually available
o    What’s missing from your life – do you have enough time for fun, socializing, and just decompressing?
·    As the week progresses, each time that you work on your Project for at least 30 minutes, mark it in your Unschedule (Fiore insists on 30, but I say 15 is enough.)  Remember, you don’t mark it in ahead of time.  It works best if you can highlight those time blocks in color.  You can then total the amount of time spent working towards your goal at the end of each day and week.

Why Fill In the Time Blocks AFTER You Work on Your Project?

This accomplishes several things:
·    You avoid being disappointed in yourself (as you may have in the past because you scheduled so much Project time and then let yourself down by not accomplishing the work.)
·    If you have a rebellious streak, you will not having anything to rebel against, since you haven’t filled in the times you MUST work ahead of time
·    You will feel good about what you HAVE done as opposed to bad about what you haven’t done
·    You will be reminded to reward yourself by switching to a more enjoyable activity
·    You will more easily be able to track how much you have actually worked on your project each week, as opposed to how much time you wished you would work on your project.
·    You will prove to yourself that small blocks of time DO add up, and are worth doing.
·    You can look for patterns – e.g., discover your best work times or days.

If working with a schedule hasn’t worked for you, if you recognize that you have a distorted relationship with time, or if you’re just a garden-variety procrastinator like most of us, then the Unschedule may be for you.  Try it!

Depending on where you are in your nursing career, an online bachelor degree can prepare you to become a Registered Nurse (RN) or take your RN credential to the next level. If you wish to obtain a nursing degree, this introduction to the online bachelor degree in nursing will help you determine if online learning is best for you, and how you can proceed.

Is Online Learning Right for Me?

Online learning is a great way to obtain any degree, nursing included. Any introduction to the online bachelor degree in nursing should include information on the wide variety of programs available. Many schools offer online bachelor degrees, which is great news! This means that you have options to choose from and can find a program to meet your specific needs.

One area for consideration is your preparedness for online learning. These types of programs are just as rigorous as traditional classroom settings. In the online environment, however, you need to be motivated to continue attending class and keeping up, particularly if the course is structured so that you can attend class at any time. Many schools provide tools and resources to help you stay motivated, but your success in any program, particularly an online program, is entirely up to you.

Benefits of Online Learning

If you decide that online learning is a good option, your introduction to the online bachelor degree in nursing should tell you that there are many benefits to this learning option. For example, because there are so many programs available, you are not limited to the programs of a local school. Online learning also allows you to attend a school many miles away. If you live in rural area, for example, this is a great way to attend a top school.

Comparing Schools

As you research schools, consider using a variety of comparison methods. These can include school rankings, graduate statistics, and programs offered. While cost is an important factor, it should not be the determining factor. A school’s support system is also important, such as technical support and student advisory staff.