"How To" take good notes

Note-Taking is very important during college. Good notes will always be a keep sake for you for future reference. In my high school, St. Joseph Hill Academy, they taught me very good note-taking skills. Laptops were mandatory and in most classes we used them to take notes on. This helped me become organized, learn how to type and I also learned how to listen, understand and type down important key facts at the same time. Now I still have all my notes saved from high school on my laptop if I ever needed to refer to them.

Some tips on how to take good notes are to write down key-facts as I said before, don't overdo it and go crazy writing down every word your professor says, always ask if you missed an important point. After class it is beneficial if you organize your notes to make them more understandable. Also, if you have poor handwriting, typing or re-writing them is a good idea to make studying and reviewing easier.

Note-Taking is a skill that everyone will eventually master. It just takes time, practice and developing your own technique. Whether you learned how to take notes in high school as I had or if you are just learning now in college, you will use this task for the rest of your life even when you enter the career world.

"How To" cope with stress

Stress is a feeling that is created when we react to particular events. Stress is the body's way of rising to a challenge. Stressors are the events that provoke stress. Some stressors are violence, bad relationships, family problems, schoolwork, work, activities, friends, crammed schedules, not having time to rest and relax and always being on the go.

Some ways to keep your stress under control are to take a stand against over scheduling, be realistic and try not to perfect too much, always be sure to get a good night's sleep, learn to relax and have confidence in yourself. It is also important to keep your body healthy and in shape. Make sure you are getting the right amounts of nutrition, exercise and vitamins that are needed. Try not to be too pessimistic because that can lead to bigger problems. Lastly, it is important to solve little problems that may occur in your life because this will give you a sense of control.

My everyday schedule is very busy. I go to school, work two jobs and go to dancing school. I am on the go all the time. However, I am confident in my self and I enjoy what I am doing. My life is stressful at times when I need money or if any other problems arise. I always intend to overcome this and go on with my schedule of school and work. My weekends are the time when I relax and relieve whatever stress that is built up during the week by going out and enjoying myself. Then when the week starts I am refreshed and ready to being a new cycle. Cycles are what I consider my weeks being. Having plans also helps me get through stress. If there is something to look foward to, I tend to think about that event instead of worrying about other things that can cause me to become irritable.

Stress is an emotion every person has. Learning how to cope with stress is available, you just have to help yourself and make up your own cycle of time. Prioritizing your weekly schedule will help you plan and relieve overload that can develop.

"How To" apply sunscreen

Although we all love the sun and beach, it is a very dangerous part of our everyday life. Did you know sunlight helps our body create Vitamin D? Well if you didn't know, it does and Vitamin D is important to keep our bodies healthy. In order to protect the amount of sun exposure we may encounter each day, we wear sunscreen

Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 15, even if it's cloudy or you don't plan on spending a lot of time outdoors. If you sweat a lot or go swimming, reapply sunscreen every 2 to 3 hours. Choose a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Look for the words "broad spectrum protection" or UVA protection in addition to the SPF of 15 or greater. Select a sunscreen that says "nonacnegenic" or "noncomedogenic" on the label to help keep pores clear.
The sun's rays are strongest between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, so make sure you reapply sunscreen frequently and take breaks indoors if you can. Apply more sunscreen with higher SPF when you're around reflective surfaces like water, snow, or ice.

We all know that the sun can damage skin, but did you know it can contribute to eye problems, too? Protect your face and eyes with a hat and sunglasses that provide 100% UV protection. As I said before, many people do not realize how dangerous the sun is. If you wear sunscreen and apply often, and wear sunglasses you will be safe and enjoy a fun day in the sun!

"How To" take care of your skin

Your skin is one of your body's largest organ. That's right it is an organ even though many people do not realize how important it is. Your skin is fragile and needs special care to prevent cancer, acne and other dieases and problems it could catch. Some tips in order to keep you skin healthy is to watch your face twice a day with little soap and warm water, don't pop pimples because that can lead to infection. To keep your skin healthy, avoid touching your face because this could lead to irriated pimples. If you wear glasses make sure you clean them frequently to keep oil from clogging your pores. Always remember to move your make-up before sleeping. You always have to keep your hair clean and out of your face to prevent dirt from clogging pores. Lastly, remember to protect your skin from the sun. Always remember to protect your skin no matter where you are because if you start now, when you are older your skin will look much better than if you do not protect it.

"How To" write a paper

Putting together a strong paper involves a combination of things. Firstly, it is important that you understand the assessment and assignment that is given. Be sure to know the guidelines, length of the paper, if there is a given thesis statement and understand what the teacher wants the paper to be about. The next step is to research your topic and find out as much information as you could about this topic you were given or have chosen. Your research can come from textbooks, newspapers, journals and online resources. When you are doing online research, avoid people's personal pages. It is better to focus your research on sites with .gov, .org and .edu. Make sure you keep track of your sources because you will need this information later. The best way to start a paper is just put ideas on a blank page, then an opening paragraph will eventually develop. Staring at a blank screen for endless hours is a waste of time. Always be sure to organize your paper and write an introduction, supporting paragraphs and a conclusion. It is also a good idea to get a head start and avoid procrastination to allow you to have time toward the end to revise your paper. The last part of a paper is citation. It is very important to cite your sources to avoid plagiarism. Sources can be cited in many different ways like: footnotes, endnotes or a bibliography.

To avoid dealing with stress while writing your paper be sure to start as soon as the assignment is given this way you will have plenty of time of unexpected events. Brainstorming is also a good way to avoid dealing with stress. This helps you come out with ideas and bring them all together at once. Writing a paper sounds difficult, but it is a learning experience and the more you work on it and try, the better you will get.

"How To" stop overeating

Overeating is a big problem in our country. All we do is eat non-stop, 24-7. Overeating harm your body by making you over weight, diabetic and some other common diseases. The first thing to do is to figure out if your overeating is something that happens occasionally or all of the time. Holidays are a big time to indulge in overeating, but that is only a few times a year not everyday. But, if you are overeating often, there are somethings you can do to help yourself from eating. For example, instead of eating when you are not hungry find something else to do like watch TV, do homework or take a walk. Also, try to avoid eating while watching TV, because many people tend to overeat when watching sports events. If you have to eat while watching TV eat a piece of fruit or something nutritious, instead of chips and dip. If you do have a real serious overeating problem that you cannot control, there are treatments that doctors can give to help you overcome your problem.

"How To" have a healthy relationship

Sometimes one may feel that it is impossible to find the right person for you to date. But, when you do think you found that person you are most likely estatic. When you do find that person, it is very important that you make sure that your relationship is healthy. Mutal respect is number one in a relationship. It is important that you and your boyfriend or girlfriend value each other's beliefs, boundaries, likenesses and etc. In order to have a healthy relationship, you have to TRUST each other. Trust goes into the next idea of having a healthy relationship which is honesty. Trust and honesty are essential in growing closer and being comfortable with your significant other. In a healthy relationship, your boyfriend or girlfriend will be there with support with always having a shoulder to cry on when you are sad or happy. Supporting each other's accomplishments is important in keeping a relationship healthy. Fairness and equality is necessary in a relationship. This means taking turns in movies you see, things you do, places you go and etc. Lastly, good communication is most important to keep a relationship going. Couples need to learn how to communicate well and not argue when trying to get a point across. Bad communication can lead to a bad unhealthy relationship.

A Relationship is unhealhty when it includes mean, abusive, controlling and disrespectful behaivor. Many qualities like kindness and respect are absolute requirements for a healhty relationship. Here are some signs that you can look for to see if you are having an unhealthy relationship: if your boyfriend or girlfriend gets angry if you don't drop everything for him or her, critizie the way you look or dress, want you to quit an activity or push you to go further sexually even if you don't want to.

I am in a relationship for 11 months now, almost a year and it has been the best year of my life. My boyfriend has all the qualities to look for in a healthy relationship and I am so grateful I have someone like him. It is very hard these days to find a man who shows all good qualities, is respectful and will drop everything just to spend time with you. But, I am sure one day you will find "the one" as I have. My boyfriend is respectful, we communicate so well we never fight, we compromise and we are always having fun. My relationship is definately a healthy one and I am so happy that I have this boy in my life to create memories with.

"How To" take the right amount of vitamins

Vitamins are essential in one's life to stay healthy and are necessary in order to keep the body in shape. Vitamins and minerals are substances that are found in the foods that we eat. Your body needs these vitamins and minerals in order to work properly. Vitamin D in milk helps keep your bones healthy. Vitamin A in carrots helps you to see at night. Vitamin C in oranges helps your body heal if you get a cut. Vitamin B in vegetables helps your body create protien and energy. As you can see the body needs at least these 4 vitamins if not more. The body can not make vitamins, you have to give them to yourself. Your body is able to get the vitamins it needs becasue all the different foods we eat contain different vitamins. The hint is to eat a lot of different foods to get an assortment of vitamins.

Many children are not willing to eat different foods. This is not good for a child's growing body, so this is where taking vitamin supplements comes into play. As you were a child, I am sure your parents told you to take your vitamins and eat, etc. Vitamin intake begins when you were a newborn, when your parents put the liquid vitamin in formula. Then as a toddler, you would take the sesame street chewable vitamins and then as a teenager start swallowing adult vitamins. People of all ages are in need of getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals to function. Taking a viamin every morning can make you feel better, have more energy and prevent your body from being sick. Even if you think you eat the right amount of different foods, it does not hurt to take a vitamin or two to give your body extra vitamins and minerals it needs to stay healthy.

Many people today are working out. Working out takes a lot of energy from your body. In order for this to work, one needs to not only make sure their body has engough vitmains and minerals but PROTEIN is the number one. There are many protien supplements to take after you work out. For example, you can make protien shakes and have a protien bar. These things are not fatening if you are worried about weight, they can help you maintain your body shape as well as doing this in a healthy way.

So, I hope you realized how important it is to have the right amount of vitamins and minerals in your body. If you are or are not eating the right amounts of foods, I hope you go to the store and purchase vitamins to take because I am sure that the body becomes a lot more healthier if it has the right amount of nutrients it needs.

"How To" have enough energy to get through the day

Sleep is one of the most important things in one's life. If you do not get enough sleep, you will not be able to function. Most teenagers need about 9 hours of sleep every night. This is essential for students to be able to do well on tests, sports and other after school functions. However, many teens do not get the 9 hours they need. Teens are known for staying up late, oversleeping for school and sleeping in class. This is very unhealthy and can ruin their education and even their body. Sleep is so important because it determines one's mood and how well he or she can pay attention in class. Lost sleep leads to poorer grades and damages teen's ability to do their best in their athletics. Lack of sleep has also been linked to emotional problems that teens may encounter. Sleep helps us become physically healthy as well by re-energizing us to maintain our daily activities.

Here are some ways to see if you are getting enough sleep or not: if you have difficulty waking up in the morning, inability to concentrate, falling asleep during classes, and having feelings of moodiness and even depression. There are many ways to get more sleep and improve your sleeping patterns. To get better sleep you can set a regular bedtime, exercise regularly, avoid caffine stimulants, relax your mind, stay away from bright lights for long hours, don't nap too much(like me), avoid all-nighters, and lastly it is good to wake up with bright lights to get the body moving as you first open your eyes.

When I was in high school, I had to wake up at 6 a.m. and did not get home until 4 p.m. When I got home, I would always take a nap every day. Now in college, I get up much later and I feel more energized and don't really take naps anymore. So, the amount of sleep you get ech night definately affects your day and how well you concentrate and etc. It is important to have enough energy to get through the day and getting the right amount of sleep is one way to accomplish this.

"How To" write a memoir

Memoir's can be a journey into the past. In order to write a memoir, you can write about yourself or something that happened to you in your lifetime. These memoirs don't have to be about big things, often the littlest things make the most interesting stories. Every human being has their own memories that stick out in his or her own mind. You should make the facts short and elaborate when you have an interesting story. You can also include lifetime goals and career ideas as well in a memoir. It is also important to be sure names and dates are correct in memoirs. Even if you are not a writer, it is a good idea to keep a book of some short memoirs too keep a record of your life and accomplishments.