Case studies

Case 1
Miss J is currently studying to achieve
her first degree. She pursues to do
postgraduate and excel in her career.
She has set her mind not to get married
since that she finds that marriage will
hinder her success.

Is she a balance person?

Yes
No

Her ambition is justifiable?

Yes
No

What are the pros & cons of her

decision?

YES

NO

1. she can pursue career and

marriage at the same time
2. since childbearing and
productivity has a limited
time. It cannot be postponed
to older age.
3. She can plan to do her

What are the pros & cons of her

decision?

YES

NO

4. She has to choose an

understanding partner who
supports her ambition
5. She needs family support to
achieve this

Case 2
Mr. T is working while studying. He
comes from a family with DM, CVD.
He is always under stress especially
before examination. He finds it
difficult to work and study. How do
you think he can balance his life?

How do you think he can balance his

life?

YES

NO

1. He needs to have proper care

for his medical problems
2. Time management is very
important
3. He needs family support to
implement work and studies
4. He has to be aware of his

How do you think he can balance his

life?

YES

NO

5. He may need to take a break

from work when he has
examinations.
6. He has to talk to his boss and
his lecturer
7. He needs a study group to do
active studying

Case 3
Sam always goes home every
weekend since his family
activities, social activities is
important to him. He does not
even look into his studies. You are
Sams best friend.

How will you plan activities with Sam?

YES

NO

1. Sam has to prioritize as a

student
2. Study comes first, he must
bring work home
3. Prepare a proper timetable
including weekends
4. Allocate hours for social and

Case 4 : Balancing act of studying 5 hours a

day
Time Breakdown
Study 5hrs
Eat/pray 4hrs
Classes 5hrs
Recreation 2hrs
Sleep 8hrs

Wakeup 06:00
Breakfast 07:30
Study/revise 08:30
Classes 10:30
Lunch & prayers 12:30
Lectures - 14:00
Recreation/exercise 17:00
Dinner 19:00
Study 20:30
Sleep -23:30

Can it be implemented?

Yes
No

Can you comply?

Yes
No

Check feasibility of this plan

YES

NO

1. It is feasible for me
2. I can have this time table and
yet make adjustment at any
one time
3. Time table normally dont
work that well
4. I prefer someone remind me

Yes
Likel
y
No
Not

What needs to change?

1. Include travelling time in the time
table
2. Include unforeseen
circumstances
3. Should be a 5-day or a 7-day plan
4. Should include events
5. Time table from the university is
enough

Make a balance prioritizing which

is most important to me?

1. Anything related to study

2. Immediate and expended
family
commitment/involvement
3. Maintaining good
relationship with friends
4. I will look after myself first