Wed, Oct-08-03, 18:53
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Senior Member
Posts: 2,320
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 185/151/145
BF:
Progress: 85%
Location: Adirondack Mountains, NY
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You have to find a new way of dealing with stress. Your old way is just not working for you, since you are trading one stress for another.
Try exercise, for instance. Or meditation. Maybe your stress level about tests can be reduced by better studying methods.
Here's how I maintained a good grade average:
I tried to stay organized and ahead of things. If I had a paper due in a month, I would start as soon as I heard about it, even if it was only setting up the document in my computer and putting my name on it!
For tough subjects, I would create a Wall of Learning. They have big sheets of poster paper on a pad with Post-it stickum on the backs. I would stick them up on my bedroom wall and with a fistful of different colored sharpies, I would transfer all my notes to the wall. It was always there, I was always looking at it, and just transferring it to the wall and figuring out the best way to organize it would help get the material into my head.
Use memory tricks. You can pick the first letters of the list and make your own acronymns. Make up your own songs using the material you want to learn. These tricks will stick in your head when you need them.
And remember, get enough sleep and the proper food (not tons of carbs that make you sleepy and dim!) You need to take care of yourself and be your best, and the rest will be much easier to take care of.
Good luck!
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