5) Help you r m in d r em em ber all
4) Not e t ak in g
When you take notes, you should not
copy all the words in your lessons, instead
use your own words to be able to
remember things easier. Abbreviate
common words such as
(and-&)(because-bc)(example-ex). Try to
make sentences as short as possible. Use
visual helps like a little drawing next to a
person, or draw a flag when you are
studying about a specific country. Color
coding with sticky notes or highlighters is
fun as well. Print out charts or cut images
from magazines to represent your notes,
that way you will have extra help for
remembering information.
The best way to remember something is
when you relate it to something you know
well. For example, if you are studying
about John Adams, you may remember
him because of your Uncle John, or
something like that. Talk to your friends or
family about a topic that you want to
remember. Sometimes saying things out
loud will help your brain remember things
better. If you study about a foreign
country, relate it to where your friends
live, or to a show you watch. If by chance
you have the ability of making up songs,
write songs that will include your lesson
content in their lyrics.
6) Do n ot st r ess
Due dates, projects, exams, keeping up
with school, and your personal life may be
stressful, so you should find something
that will help you calm your mind.
Drawing sometimes helps when you are
stress or worried. Talk to your teachers,
family or friends whenever you need help.
Look for extra information on the Internet
or in books if you did not understand
something completely. It is good to take
your time, and breath deeply. Set goals
and priorities. Most importantly, ask God
for help and rest in His arms. He will fill
you with a peace in a way that you may
not even understand.
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