As others have already said, there are two important elements that need to work together. Priority and Time Management.
When I was about 13 I decided I wanted to be a barrister. So, I worked my arse off. I gave up socialising with friends (to a great extent), didn't participate in any sports, and focussed 100% of my time on achieving the ENTER score required to go to the university of my choice. Then, voi la, the score comes in, and it's where it needs to be. I start my law degree at Monash, and only then did I stop to re-evaluate my priorities. Bottom line - I absolutely hated law.
So, stop and think - Do you really want a holiday overseas? If yes, then do it. You'll stretch yourself thin - but it is ok if it's what you want (and there's light at the end of the tunnel).
Gareer - this is a simple process, which requires little thought and less procrastination. It doesn't take very long - so just do it, and stop stressing about it!
- Write down what you want
- Write down how many hours of sleep you need to function correctly
- Distribute your remaining hours between your priorities
I.e.
Sleep - 7 hours (17 hours to spare)
Uni - 6 hours
Work - 6 hours
Workout - 1 hour
Travel - 1.5 hours
Eating (and Prep) - 1.5 hours
Showering, Cleaning, Chores, etc - 1 hour
Oops! Where's the chill out time? Relaxing? Catching up with family/friends? Watching a movie? Reading a book?
Bottom line - you can't spend any more than 24 hours in one day!
I would suggest (as others have):
- Consolidate your jobs. You'll have less time management problems, and most importantly here (in your circumstance), you'll pay considerably less tax. Live 100% within your means.
- Delay the holiday by 12 months. Don't cancel it. We all have to have something to work towards.
- Remember, the concept of success is another form of failure if we forget what we really want.
All the Best,
Aaron.