Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Ten Tips for Being More Truthful By Barbara A. Lewis
Ten Tips for being more truthful
Ten Tips for Being
More Truthful
By Barbara A. Lewis
1.
Make a commitment to tell the truth.
2.
Tell someone about your commitment.
3.
Think before you give a dishonest answer, explanation or reason.
4.
Be careful of when and how you use exaggeration, sarcasm, or
irony.
5.
Be careful not to twist the truth or leave out part of it.
6.
Don’t indulge in little white lies or cover-ups.
7.
Watch out for silent lies.
8.
When you catch yourself lying, throw your mouth into reverse.
9.
Talk to yourself (Ask yourself, “How do I really feel about
this? What’s the best thing to do? How can I keep my commitment to myself?”
10.
Treat yourself when you tell the truth even when it’s hard to
do.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Acquiring the Habits of Highly Successful Students Part 12
Acquiring the Habits of
Highly Successful
Students
Part 12
What is important to you is that you,
as you start to reach milestones in your ambitions, you appreciate your own
achievements. It is a boost, of course, if others appreciate what you have done
too, but appreciating yourself will strengthen your self-belief, and reinforce
your determination to succeed. Some of the key characteristics you will find in
those who are successful are perseverance, prepared to research, plan and work
hard, practice a lot even when things do not seem to be going well, and an
ability to recover and learn from your setbacks. At the outset of whatever it
is you are trying to succeed in, a strong vision of your future, planning, and
setting yourself achievable targets can all play an important role.
Friday, October 26, 2012
"Be Wise- Never Use Drugs or Alcohol"
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“Be Wise- Never Use Drugs or Alcohol”
Many
of us have seen family members, friends, and strangers use drugs or alcohol.
But that doesn’t mean we have to. Drugs and alcohol aren’t good for you, and
can end up causing diseases, sickness, or even death. We have all read tabloids
in magazines about an actor/actress, sports team player, or public figure,
dying because of these hazardous substances. Or we here in the hallway (if you’re
in school that is) “Oh man I got so drunk last night at the party,” or “ We got
high yesterday,” but truth is many don’t actually drink or do drugs they just
say they do. But what is so “cool” about drugs? The fact that some give
cancers? The fact that they’re ruining their lives? Nothing “cool” about that.
Most
of the time people do drugs because others in their family do drugs. They either
see their mom or dad, older brother or uncle, doing it so it seems okay to do.
But it really isn’t. They are hurting themselves and others around them.
Addiction.
Now addiction is not good, that means you have consumed so much you become
addicted or dependent on a drug or alcoholic substance. But no worries there is
groups, and programs to help you with your problem but either way you shouldn’t
have let it go that far.
Never
touch it, not a single drop of drugs or alcohol. You’ll save yourself from many
bad consequences and poor decisions. I don’t honestly understand how anyone
could even come to like a drug or alcoholic beverage. There are so many
negative consequences and problems that come after it.
It
only takes a drop. One single drop and you start wanting more of it. Then more
and more. And before you know it you’re addicted, drunk, high, and wasted.
DON’T
DO DRUGS OR DRINK ALCOHOL. CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!Acquiring the Habits of Highly Successful Students Part 11
Acquiring the Habits of
Highly Successful Students
Part 11
Whether
studying or in general life, planning is an imperative skill. Here, we must
strictly set the hours for studying, and should promote regularity in doing so.
Don’t put off your studies to the last moment (just before the test), because
in that moment you will be feeling stress and pressure, and both factors will
prove disturbing your learning; that’s the high price of procrastination.
During the exam, it’s important to b forget about panic and stress. And if you
are planning for your thesis, you may find this post useful. Other planning tip
I frequently give is that, when you are assigned a homework, try to solve it as
quickly as possible, several days before the required date, but don’t try to
complete it perfectly and don’t submit it immediately. I always recommend doing
homework early, but deliver it at the last possible day.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
"The Importance of Being Prompt"
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“The
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What does it mean to be prompt? When you’re prompt you are early,
and right on time. Being prompt is something all successful students do. They
come prepared, early and ready to receive knowledge from the teachers. To be
prompt means to be on time not late like the White rabbit in Alice in
wonderland saying “I’m late, I’m late for a very important date!”
It isn’t hard to be prompt, in fact it’s simple. Just be prepared,
ready, aware of time, and you won’t be late. Yet, any kids are late to class.
Why? They all create a million excuses. “Oh I forgot my book in my locker,”
they say or, “I wasn’t aware of time.” Well, you should have got your book
during nutrition/lunch and you should get a watch. When you are on time you
aren’t in a hurry, you’re not stressed, and your grades aren’t affected by you
tardy.
When you’re tardy it goes on your record. Do you want to be known as
a person who is never prompt and always late? No successful person is late.
Here’s an example, if you get late to a job interview, do you think that will
put a good impression to the boss? Or if you’re on a sports team and are late
for the big game do you think that will make the coach proud?
If you’re prompt you are less stressed and calmer. Always being late
is not a good habit and should be dealt with immediately. Some people have
always been prompt never late. Those people were raised to be on time and are
probably successful in their lives.
Don’t you want to be successful to? It’s not hard to come on time
and be quick. Choose the right and be on time!
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