It's Nice to Help

Yesterday I went to the old brewery mission with my school there were so many hungry people. It makes you wonder how they got there I the first place. What happened that they ended up on the street with nowhere to go and nothing to eat? I wish that there was something I could do about it. Some way I could help them. I guess this is the way to do it.

Why don’t more people volunteer and help their community?

Let me know what you think

Some people think I'm timid...

Some people think I'm timid, however I prefer to use the term tranquil.

It is definitely not something that should be taken advantage of. In fact, it's probably not a bad thing at all: let me explain. 

I will never be that HIGH pressure used car salesman nor that insurance guy that will instill fears beyond your imagination. 

But sometimes people make fun of me. Bullying. It can happen...to anyone! Don't feel ashamed. SPEAK OUT. Tell a friend, a family member, a teacher, etc. 

...and remember, if your bully feels such a need to put you down, they are probably not all that self-confident themselves. 

 

For more information on what constitutes bullying, read it's description here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullying 

It can be something SO minuscule, that you might even overlook it as bullying. 

So let me ask you.. what is bullying?

MORE STRESS TIPS!

Lo was talking to me the other day about her days in school. She thought they were totally stressful, but then she got into the real world. She realized that all this is a test for what you have to deal with when you get out there.

Study & Stress Tips

Lo has nightmares to this day about not showing up for class or exams. Strange thing is she did great in school. She showed up and got good grades. It's just a symptom of stress of doing well. She was a procrastinator to some degree, and even spent nights talking into her tape recorder and then playing the tape all night before an exam. She aced it every time. But before she did go to sleep she listened to her music that made her happy. Then she slept with her headphones on with all her study notes and hoped for the best. Crazy thing is it worked.

Anxiety

Lo has been suffering from anxiety attacks lately from her studies in handwriting analysis and also her having to close a business. Counseling is one option, but her choice is to go to her mentors and ask them what they would do? Mentors are awesome. They are what you need if you want to start a new business, or even if you get a job. They guide you because they already know. Like Brent for Lo. He's always been there for her, as has Alan, and many others. Lo just goes to them and asks "what now?". Sometimes they have the answers, sometimes not, but they're always funny and make you laugh, and laughter is the best medicine. It is the sunshine in our life, it is magical.

SCHOOL STRESS & ANXIETY

Seeing as how the semester is coming to an end for many of you students I thought it would be appropriate to discuss stress and anxiety. School can become very stressful, especially towards the end of the semester when everything feels like it’s inconveniently due at the same time.

I myself have experience major anxiety during exam period. Thankfully I got help for my anxiety and would like to share some tips for recognizing anxiety, ways to deal with stress and most importantly deal with everything as calmly as possible.

STUDY & STRESS TIPS

A great way to deal with the schoolwork and stress piling up is ORGANIZATION. Check out your course outlines early in the semester and write everything down in your agenda (often offered for FREE by your school). This way you will be able to stay up to date with upcoming due dates.

Another tip is making a STUDY SCHEDULE, time allocation is important especially when you have a bunch of chapters, assignments and papers to do for more than on class. Creating a study schedule will allow you to manage your time and even include a relaxing lazy day where you can sleep in, go for a walk and just focus on yourself.

ANXIETY

Recognizing the difference between nerves and anxiety can be crucial to your academic career and most importantly you grades. As a student I experienced major exam anxiety and would often black out during exams even though I was totally prepared! This happens to a number of people and thanks to a counseling department at my school I was able to recognize this and get help with stress coping skills. Don’t be ashamed of feeling so nervous that you cannot perform at your best. Your school, colleagues and professors are there to help you. Here are some stress coping methods I received;

1. Before entering your exam, picture yourself sitting in the examination room (try visiting the room before hand so that you can accurately do this).
2. When anxiety starts and you feel that tightness in your chest, heart palpitations, etc. focus on regulating your breathing. Take a deep breath through your nose, hold for a few seconds and exhale through your mouth. Continue this process until you’ve regulated your breathing.
3. Once you are in your exam, when you get to a question you don’t understand MOVE ON and go back to it later. Its best to focus your energy on questions you are most prepared for. Once those are completed, go back to the questions you weren’t sure about.

I hope these tips were helpful! Everyone handles stress differently, if you feel you are experiencing anxiety that is keeping you from performing your best seek out help from a counselor at school.

Sometimes it’s important to be reminded to BREATH!