What better way to prove to them the practical value of education?
Consider establishing a planned work schedule. This does two things, it lets the family know when you will be available, and it helps keep your work habits consistent (keeping you on track to finish it). Once started, don’t forget dinners out, long walks, helping the kids with homework, and bathing the dog. They all need you too. Have the number of the nearest florist on the shop wall, just in case. Then again, sometimes sanding the perfect finish on an elevator can make a lousy day disappear in a hurry…
