Hacking into a better life #29: Perseverence

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Finals are coming! Six tips to prevent from going into freak-out mode

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I suspect that many students on our campus are in freak-out mode right about now.  Finals are around the corner, and the pressure to do well is ON.

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1. Schedule and plan!  Don't wait until the last minute or try to take studying all on at once.
2. Find a place to study that is relatively free of distractions.  If there's a lot going on at home or in your apartment, think about using the library or other quiet place.
3. Turn off all social media and your phone.  This time is important, and you need to say no to outside distractions.
4. Gather all of the materials from the course for which you're studying:  textbook, notes, quizzes, exams, study guides, something to write with.  Having everything you need in close proximity will keep you focused.
5. Break up the time you'll need to study into smaller, more manageable chunks.  For example, set a timer for a specific amount of quiet, uninterrupted study time (45 minutes to an hour) and focus, focus, focus.  Then give yourself a break for 15-20 minutes to have a snack, bathroom break or go outside for some fresh air.  Then get back to it.  Repeat as necessary. 
6. If it's helpful to have a study buddy or a group with you, go for it.  Just git 'er dun, cuz cramming never works.  Ever.

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Hacking into a better life #28: Think before you act

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Hacking into a better life #27: Recklessness

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Hacking into a better life #26: Deciding

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Hacking into a better life #25: Do what you can

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Hacking into a better life #24: Darkness

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Hacking into a better life #23: Crying

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Hacking into a better life #22: Lifting yourself up

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Hacking into a better life #21: Dalai Lama wisdom

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Happy Earth Day: April 22

Ever wondered how Earth Day started? This observance arose from an interest in gathering national support for environmental issues.  In 1970, San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration.  McConnell chose the spring equinox (March 21, 1970) and Nelson chose April 22. 

Millions of people participated, and today Earth Day continues to be widely celebrated with events on both dates.  The most common practice of celebration is to plant new trees for Earth Day.

How can you take care of Mother Earth?

• pick up a piece of litter and dispose of it properly
• better yet, dispose of your own litter properly so no one else has to pick it up
• don't let the water run while brushing your teeth
• turn down the thermostat and put on another layer of clothing to keep warm
• recycle everything possible
• take alternate modes of transportation (bus, bike, walk)
• purchase items with minimal packaging and/or packaging that can be recycled
• accelerate and decelerate gradually while driving to save on gas
• keep your car well maintained (oil changes, tire rotation, etc.) to get the best mileage
• plant a tree in your yard
• turn off the lights in every room except for the one you're in
• unplug appliances when not in use (including the computer and TV, which draw power even when they're not in use)

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Our Native American brothers and sisters have been honoring Mother Earth from the moment they appeared on the planet.  The rest of us haven't been doing such a good job. Let's work together to keep our planet habitable for hundreds of generations to come...and not just on April 22nd.  

Speaking of, what do YOU do currently to take care of our Mother?

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