"Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.”

-Liane Cordes

I agree with this statement because when you put so much effort into something you will have the potential to do something in life. All your effort you put into something will encourage you to have the potential to achieve your dream goals and will get you far. For example when you are in school, you have to put a lot of effort to do well in your academic work. Once you’re done it will pay off later on because you will have the potential to become some one important in life.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 3-5

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

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3. Set Attainable Goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a Social Support Network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments

Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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"When you believe you can-you can" Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“When you believe you can-you can.”

-Dr. Maxwell Maltz

I agree with this statement because when you believe you can do anything, that is right, then you can do it. You just need to really believe in yourself; believe that you can do it. Having faith is also important because if you have faith in yourself, then you sure can believe that you can do anything. When you believe in yourself, you will have that strong and positive thoughts in you and it will motivate you to keep doing in what you believe you should do.

"You must live in the present to secure your future." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“You must live in the present to secure your future.”

-Reverend Robert Craig

What this statement means is that one should be living in the present in order to know what they will be doing in the future. When you live in the present you focus on what must be done in the present but you also prepare and make goals for you future. But in order to get where you want, you must first live the day day-by-day and just remember that there is something that you are wishing to soon strive for it.

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

This statement means that anything that lies around us does not really matter as much as what lies within us. There can be many things that surround us and it might not be important to us because it is not what you want to do or where you want to go. The most important thing that matters is the things that lie within us which are goals that we want to accomplish. By pursuing these goals nothing else around you will matter because you are only focused on what you want to achieve. For example if you are pursuing to become a doctor, you will only focus on what is needed in order to get there. It won’t and it isn’t necessary to focus on your surroundings because that is not what you want to do.

:A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.”

-Thomas Carlyle

This statement means that that if you don’t have something that pushes and helps you to go somewhere, then you won’t go anywhere. Having a goal is as important as a ship having a rudder. When having a goal, you know what the things you are required to do in order to get there. The ships needs a rudder in order to move and go where it needs to go. An example would be if you want to become a doctor, you need to know all the things that are required for you to do in order to get there.

"In life as in football, you won't go far, unless you know where the goalposts are." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

Goals

“In life as in football, you won’t go far, unless you know where the goalposts are.”

-Arnold Glasgow

I agree with this statement because you won’t have any sense of direction unless you have a goal you want to accomplish. If you don’t have a goal that needs to be accomplished then you won’t have something to work on to get there. For example if you want to become a doctor, you need to get classes that will prepare you for that career. You will also need extra help from professionals. You can go to a hospital and volunteer so you can gain some experience.

"Success is dependent on effort." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Success is dependent on effort.”

-Sophocles, Greek dramatist

I agree with this statement because when someone wants to be successful, their success will depend on how much effort they put in to get far. If you truly want to become someone important in life, then the biggest step to do is putting effort on your work. When putting effort, you will be rewarded with a better future. You will also be rewarded with a happier and peaceful life.

How to Take on College Studying Part 2

How to Take on College Studying

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Choose Where to Study

Where you should study depends on two factors: the environment in which you are best able to concentrate and the type of work you are planning to do.

·         The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature and enough desk space—usually your dorm room, your apartment or the library

·         For completing problem sets or brainstorming possible test questions, you may want to study with a group or at least in a setting where fellow students are available for discussion.

·         When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper you are probably better off in a less social environment.

Improve Your Study Habits

Here are simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying:

·         Have a routine for where and when you study.

·         Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.

·         Do things that are harder or require more intense thought at your most productive time of the day.

·         Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material but not absorbing it.

·         Get to know students whom you respect and can study with or contact to ask questions

·         Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it.

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10 Time Management Tips for Students Tips 5-10

10 Time Management Tips for Students

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Tip 5. Review Your Notes Every Day.

Reviewing helps you reinforce what you’ve learned, so you need less time to study before a test. You’ll also be ready if you get called on in class or have to take a pop quiz.

Tip 6. Get a Good Night’s Sleep.

Your brain needs rest to perform at its peak. Lack of sleep makes all day seem longer and your tasks seem more difficult.

Tip 7. Communicate Your Schedule to Others.

If phone calls or text messages are proving to be a distraction, tell your friends that you are only available at certain times of day and not to expect a response at other times.

Tip 8. Become a Taskmaster.

Give yourself a time budget and plan your activities accordingly. Figure out how much free time you have each week before you add any commitments.

Tip 9. Don’t Waste Time Agonizing.

Instead of agonizing and procrastinating, just do it. Wasting an entire evening worrying about something that you’re supposed to be doing is not productive, and can increase your stress.

Tip 10. Determine Your Priorities.

You can’t do everything at once. Establish the importance of each item. Then set realistic goals that are attainable.

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10 Time Management Tips for Students

10 Time Management Tips for Students

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Organizing Your Life

Managing your time well is an important element of success—especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities that fit your needs and lifestyle, you’ll have a better chance of achieving your goals. Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.

Tip 1. Make a To-Do List Every Day.

Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. And don’t forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.

Tip 2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely.

When you’re commuting on the bus or train, use the time to get some reading done.

Tip 3. It’s Okay to Say No.

If your friend asks you to go to a movie on a Thursday night and you have an exam the next morning, realize that it’s okay to say no. Keep your short- and long- term priorities in mind.

Tip 4. Find the Right Time.

You’ll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don’t wait to do it until late at night.

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Sarah from Central Washington Softball Team

Summary: This story was about a softball player named Sarah. She had never hit a homerun in her entire career. Her biggest goal was to be able to make a homerun, and at some point her dream came true. In her final game in the second inning, she hit a homerun. But by the time that she got to first base, she dropped to the ground because she was having a pain in the knee. Good sportsmanship was shown when two girls from the other team, Mallory and Liz, carried her to each base so Sarah can finish her homerun.

Reflection: To me, this was a very interesting and appealing story. I was happy to know that Sarah accomplished her dream, something that she had been wishing and waiting for in her entire career.  Finishing that run was the most exciting and happiest moment of her life. Although she couldn’t make it to the final bases on her own, the two girls from the other team helped her out. This was very nice and sportsmanship-like. It comes to show that there are people in the world who don’t care much about winning or losing, but by being able to help others, especially when it’s something you have been dreaming of.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 habits of Highly Successful Teens

By Sean Covey

For teens, life in not a playground, it’s a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn’t any walk in the park, either. In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey attempts to provide “a compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily.”

How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success or lack thereof? The life of a teenager is full of tough issues and life-changing decisions. As a parent, you are responsible to help them learn the principles and ethics that will help them to reach their goals and live a successful life.

While it’s all well and good to tell kids how to live their lives, “teens watch what you do more than they listen to what you say,” Covey says. So practice what you preach. Your example can be very influential.

Covey himself has done well by following a parent’s example. His dad, Stephen Covey, wrote the book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, which sold over 15 million copies. Sean’s a chip off the old block, and no slacker. His own book has rung in a more than respectable 2 million copies sold. Here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them.

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7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens