Higher Education and "ME" time.

Higher Education. College.  University.

I will be honest, I do not believe that one must have a higher education, such as a college degree, to become successful in life OR to have a successful career.  HOWEVER, I do believe that everyone should take every opportunity to educate themselves in all aspects of life (and what it holds).

I currently do NOT hold a college degree, BUT that does not mean I am "uneducated".  I actually feel that I am more "educated" than most because have taken opportunities to learn and familiarize myself with areas that I wasn't educated.  For example, if I am having a conversation with someone, and they start speaking of something that know nothing about, I will research the topic and learn about the topic so next time I will be familiar with the topic when it arises. I literally treat every opportunity as a learning opportunity!

The time has come (once again) that I am considering going "back to school" to obtain a college degree. NOT because I feel that getting a degree will "make me somebody", or "make me smarter", but literally because of the fact that the field I would one day like to work requires me to have a degree. I am a servant at heart, and would love to work with those in need. I would like to work within the counseling field, preferably within the military community.

IF I make this jump back into school, it will be my 3rd attempt.

I have ALWAYS put my family first. ALWAYS!

I have never put myself first.  During this season in life, I am starting to want to do something for "me", to benefit "me", to spend "my" time on. But I worry that it will take away from my family. Sometimes I feel guilty for wanting something for ME, and it NOT including my family.  It's not that I am just dying to have a college degree....or even to have a career outside the home.  However, I do think I would like some time committed to ME ...I just don't know how I will juggle my "me" time, along with my other family duties...and be successful at them ALL.