Is this normal?
Hi everyone, I’m 26 years old and I recently finished my bachelor’s degree in nursing. I’ve just started working at a private clinic as a nurse — it’s my first real job. Everyone at work is kind and supportive, but I’m still struggling to adjust to this new routine. I commute to work every day, and even though things are fine there, I often feel tense and overwhelmed.
I’m also a mom and a student again — I enrolled in a two-year master’s program in nursing. Twice a week, I take my child to football (soccer) practice, and my husband also works full time and studies at university as well.
Sometimes I honestly wonder — is it even possible for one person to handle all of this? How long does it take for this to become a new “normal” routine? When will that tight feeling I get every Sunday evening, before the new work week starts, finally go away? It happens every time before going to work, and I wish I could just feel calm about it.
I really want to learn how to enjoy everyday life, not just live from weekend to weekend. Because by the time the weekend arrives, it passes so fast, and then the whole cycle starts all over again.
How do you find balance and joy in your daily life, even when everything feels like a constant race?
Posted Oct 11, 2025, 7:37 PM UTC