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| Life is a puzzle, it's your job to put it together. Total Subscribers: 368
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| i'm sorryi've been really busy with schoolwork and such.
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| Dreams are wishes your heart makes. Total Subscribers: 368
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| "If I could wake up in your arms every day then my life would be perfect"Total Subscribers: 367
The National Sleep Foundation's 7 Sleep-Smart Tips for Teens
1. Sleep is food for the brain. Get enough of it, and get it when you need it. Even mild sleepiness can hurt your performance- from taking school exams to playing sports or video games. Lack of sleep can make you look tired and feel depressed, irritable, and angry. 2. Keep consistency in mind. Establish a regular bedtime and wake time schedule, and maintain it during weekends and school (or work) vacations. Don't stray from your schedule frequently and never do so for two or more consecutive nights. If you must go off schedule, avoid delaying your bedtime by more than one hour, awaken the next day within two hours of your regular schedule, and, if you are sleepy during the day, take an early afternoon nap. 3. Learn how much sleep you need to function at your best. You should awaken refreshed, not tired. Most adolescents need between 8.5 and 9.25 hours of sleep each night.Know when you need to get up in the morning and then calculate when you need to go to sleep to get at least 8.5 hours of sleep a night. 4. Get into bright light as soon as possible in the morning, but avoid it in the evening. The light helps signal to the brain when it should wake up and when it should prepare to sleep. 5. Understand your circadian rhythm. Then, you can try to maximize your schedule throughout the day accoding to your internal clock. For example, to compensate for your "slump times" participate in stimulating activities or classes that are interactive and avoid lecture classes or potentially unsafe activities such as driving. 6. After lunch (or after noon), stay away from coffee, colas with caffeine, and nicotine, which are all stimulants. Also avoid alcohol, which disrupts sleep. 7. Relax before going to bed. Avoid heavy reading, studying, and computer games within one hour of bed. Don't fall asleep with the television on- flickering lights and stimulating content can inhibit restful sleep. If you work during the week, try to avoid working night hours. If you work until 9:30PM, for example, you will need to plan time to "chill out" before going to sleep.
8 ways to never start smoking
1. Resist curiosity. It's natural to want to try smoking once- you're probably curious what it's like. People may tell you that it feels great, it's soothing, it's refreshing, it's a rush, or it's cool. In fact, when you take your first drag, your throat burns, your lungs feel like they're on fire, you cough, you feel sick, your eyes water, you heart rate speeds up, and you become short of air. 2. Hang out with non-smokers. It's a lot easier to resist cigarettes when the people you hang out with don't have them. If most of your friends smoke, ask them to think about quitting, and offer to help. What if your parents smoke at home? you can still choose not to start. 3. Find a friend who will support your decision not to smoke. This makes it easier for both of you to resist smoking. Make a pact with your friend not to smoke. Then stick together. 4. Avoid situations that invove smoking. Think twice before going to a party or even where you know people will be smoking. If your plans include hanging out with a group in which almost everyone smokes, change your plans. If someone who smokes asks you out, think about whether you really want to date him or her. 5. Be ready to say no. Think you the words you'll use and practice saying them. A simple "No, thanks, I dont smoke" should work fine. 6. Don't believe the media hype. Look at the ads selling cigarettes. Are those smiling, healthy faces with shining white teeth really true to life? A Malbaro Man died of lung cancer. Think of him each time you see a cigarette ad. 7. Stay busy. When you're active you don't have time to think about smoking. Join a sports team or exercise at home, get involved in after-school activities, or find hobbies you enjoy. If you're at a party where alot of people are smoking, keep your hands and mouth busy. Talk, keep a soft drink in your hand, or chew gum.
12 Tips for Making and Keeping Friends
1. Reach out. Don't always wait for someone else to make the first move. A simple hi and a smile go a long way. 2. Get involved. Join clubs that interest you. Take special classes inside or outside of school. Check out neighborhood or community organizations. 3. Let people know that you're interested about them. Don't just talk about yourself. Ask questions about them and their interests. This is a basic social skill that many people lack. It will make you seem like a brilliant conversationalist. 4. Be a good listener. Look at people while they're talking to you. Pay attention to what they say. 5. Risk telling people about yourself. When it feels right, let them in on your interests, your talents, and whats important to you. BUT... 6. Don't be a show off. Not everyone you meet will ave your interests and abilities. (On the other hand, you shouldn't have to hide them- which you won't, once you find people who like and appreciate you. 7. Be honest. Tell the truth about yourself, what you believe in, and what you stand for. When someone asks your opinion, be sincere. Friends appreciate honesty in each other. BUT... 8. Be kind. There are times when being tactful is more important than being honest. The truth doesn't have to hurt. 9. Don't just use your friends as sounding boards for your problems. Include them in good times too. 10. Do your share of the work. Any relationship takes effort. Don't depend on your friends to stay in touch with you, make all the plans and make all the decisions. 11. Be accepting. Not all of your friends have to think and act like you do. (Wouldn't it be boring if they did?) 12. Learn to recognize the so-called friends you can do without. Some people get so lonely that they put up with anyone, including friends that aren't really friends at all.
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everyone seemed to like the idea from last time so i think i'll do it again :)|
it also takes less time!
which do you guys like more quotes or these lists? coment (= | | |
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