This is for all my moms that write in with questions for tutors and help for their children. I found this article and really wanted to share it….I have been there so I feel your pain!!!! xx
Studying can take its toll on your sense of self-confidence, especially if you want to be a top student. This might be out of pride in your academic achievements, wanting to gain access to a lucrative career, or a desire to learn as much as you can about a particular subject. Whatever your reasons, becoming a top student is not an easy task. If you are looking for ways to make this a more straightforward process, take a look at these five tips.
1. Set Realistic Goals
While aiming high can lead to amazing success, it can also leave you feeling like a failure if you fall short of perfection. This is not a productive or sensible way of going about your studies. Instead, create a list of realistic goals that you can achieve by studying well. For example, becoming exceptionally rich within five years might not be a helpful goal, but if you want to study and start your own business, then you can break down the steps that will lead to this achievement in a clear and more doable way.
2. Identify Your Main Challenges
Not every student faces the same type of challenges. Figuring out what yours are will help you to overcome them. For example, you may have financial troubles or dyslexia that can get in the way of your studies. Pinpoint your specific challenges and outline the steps it will take to get to the other side. This might involve reaching out for help or learning new techniques.
3. Find Out the Requirements of Your Preferred Universities
If you are studying in preparation to apply for a university or other kind of further education, you will not only need to study extremely hard, but you will also have to research the various requirements of your chosen institutions. Even if you want to apply to the same program at different colleges, they might have different requirements for your qualifications ahead of being accepted. Check with Campus Reel what the requirements are so that you can realistically plan for your application. Once you know what is expected of the candidates, you will be in a better position to make yourself a desirable applicant. Use this knowledge to direct your studies accordingly.
4. Give Yourself Plenty of Time
Leaving important tasks to the last minute is a surefire way of causing yourself unnecessary stress and risking your grades. Pace yourself and be patient with the process.
5. Plan Your Studies
As mentioned already, top students rarely leave all their studies to the last minute. It takes preparation and thinking ahead to make the most of your potential as a student. At the beginning of the semester, gather all the resources you will need and keep them somewhere easily accessible. Create a study plan that encompasses various levels of time, such as the entire semester as well as a weekly and monthly plan. Creating this at the start and sticking to it will greatly help you to achieve your goal of being a top student.
I recently was introduced to the amazing new hair care line Danyelli Laurette created by Danielle Settembre. And I am hooked and you will be too….
Danyelli Laurette is a new line of hair created by Danielle Lauren Settembre, owner of Hair Saloon & Café in Scarsdale, and founded on the mission of taking good care of YOU. The team of amazingly strong women has forged the highest quality, all-natural ingredients to produce a line of organic hair and body care from a family-owned farm in upstate New York. Forget a lab, the team likes to use their creative abilities, and the earth’s natural plant-based ingredients picked right from a garden. Danyelli Laurette is paving the way for the hair and body industry for all working women so that you can do both. I recently sat down with the founder Danielle and asked her some questions about the line. I was so impressed. For more information or to order the products visit their website HERE.
What inspired you to start your own line?
Since opening my own salon ( hair saloon & cafe) I am creating a brand and will franchise one day and want to create high-quality products that go with the space
What is your favorite product that you created?
My favorites are my shampoo & conditioner bars which are eco-friendly and great to travel with.
How often should you shampoo your hair?
I say twice a week depending on the quality of the product. Most people I know hair gets greasy and it’s mainly because of low-quality products filled with chemicals. Our brand is all organically grown ingredients with zero chemicals and safe for all color-treated hair
Should you condition each time?
I always recommend conditioning with shampooing to ensure the hair stays moisturizer
What order should we use products in?
Shampoo then conditioner
The body bars are used to wash the body
What is the most important thing you can do for your hair?
The most important thing is not overwashing it, using heat protectants, and hydrating it with a great conditioner
What is your best suggestion for thickening hair?
For thickening hair, I recommend using a volumizing shampoo/conditioning first as the foundation. Then using a styling tool such as a thickening spray or mouse
What is your best suggestion for heat-damaged or dull-looking hair?
A conditioning masque once a week for 10 to 20 mins left in then rinse. Best for hair repair.
How do you stop wasting products?
Use small amounts then adjust accordingly
What is the one product you cannot live without for your hair?
I love my conditioner
My Blog Sponsor Kate just started Westchester Smoothie. She believes that life can get busy and that it’s too easy to eat junk to get through your day. Thankfully for us, Kate has hand-crafted nutrient-dense smoothie blends, ready in just 60 seconds, hassle-free, and here to help you feel your best, all day long.
Kate is here to help. Gone are the days of having to carve out time to go to the grocery store, wander every aisle, and wait in long lines, just to remember you forgot your wallet in the car. Let alone the many trials it takes for you to find the perfect combination of ingredients that don’t make you question what you just put in the blend for something to taste so bad.
Kate handles all the shopping and prep for you, all that’s left for you to do is blend it up when you are ready, and BOOM, right then and there you have a healthy option for a snack, breakfast, or meal replacement.
Both of Kate’s smoothies are crafted with gut health in mind, which is the foundation of everything and keeps you feeling your best all day long. Fuel your body with superfoods and protein, not high fructose corn syrup and saturated fats. It is the easiest way to support your digestive health.
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I sat down with Kate and asked her some of the most frequently asked questions about smoothies. To contact Kate or learn more about the program, EMAIL HER HERE.
What are the benefits of having a smoothie?
Having a smoothie is an easy way to get your fruits, veggies, and protein-packed into a sippable drink during a busy day. They can be delicious too when you mix in the right ingredients and get creative with your flavor combinations!
Are smoothies a good way to get nutrition?
Yes, absolutely, with the right ingredients. The recipes I promote focus on gut health and digestive support and are packed with protein, antioxidants, healthy fats, and superfoods.
What’s the difference between juicing and smoothies?
Juicing extracts the water and nutrients from produce while smoothies blend the whole food substance. There are pros and cons to both, it just depends on what health benefits you’re looking for. I personally enjoy both!
Can you get the same health benefits with smoothies as you get from juices?
It really comes down to what you’re looking for to support your health. I recommend consulting with a holistic doctor or nutritionist to see what nutritional plan is best for your dietary needs. Personally, I lean on leafy greens, and citrus-forward juices early in my day to help me hydrate, and usually do a smoothie as lunch or a late snack later in the day depending on my hunger level.
What’s the big deal about organic?
Organic for the most part means the food comes from a cleaner source without pesticides or fertilizers. It can be pricier than standard products but can be seen as an investment in your health. Study up though, not all fruits and vegetables need to be organic so if you want to keep an eye on your wallet, dig in and do your research! For example, if you can, you want to buy organic blueberries because you consume the skins. Bananas and avocados, however, could be a place where you make exceptions because the skins of these types of products aren’t consumed.
Aren’t smoothies filled with calories?
Personally, I count the steps I take and the hugs I get in a day, I haven’t counted calories in years! I focus on fueling my body with nutritious foods, caloric value aside. Remember when we thought low-fat Snackwells were healthy?! Nutrition has come a long way in recent years. Calories aren’t our enemies, we need them to keep our bodies moving. We want good calories though, not empty calories that will leave us hungry (or hungry even!). Again, always review your nutrition plan with your doctor but there are higher-fat foods that are great nutrient sources like avocado, grass-fed butter, MCT oil, nuts + seeds, and omega-3-rich fish. Where you can try to avoid saturated fats, sodium, and foods with added sugars.
Keeping the outside of your property clean is just as important as keeping the inside clean and so this is why many homeowners spend a lot of money every single year making sure that their patio areas are looking brand-new and their driveways are looking good as well. We all want to make the right first impression every single time and it doesn’t matter if it is family that is coming to visit or just people that are driving through the local neighborhood because we want to make our homes look inviting and well taken care of.
Here in the Northeast, the outside of our properties take a beating throughout the year and if it isn’t the rain or snow then it is the direct sunlight trying to damage the surfaces of our patio areas and driveways. We are all so busy and thus have very little time to keep these areas clean all by ourselves and so this is a time when you can turn to professionals likethe incredibly popular Prestige Surfaces to do all of the hard work for you. These guys can offer their sealing services as well as their cleaning services as well. For the rest of the year, however, the following are just some of the top ways that will help you to keep your patio areas and driveways clean.
- Invest in a good brush – Believe it or not but a good brush is hard to come back and this is the tool that you will use to keep both your patio area and your driveway clean throughout the year. If you have trees around your property then it’s likely that the ground will be covered with leaves and you need to remove these as often as possible because once they begin to rot and decay, they can damage the surface of any patio or driveway. Take the time every week to brush away any dirt and debris which is one step when renovating your backyard and this will stop the weeds from popping up.
- Soapy water is your friend – While you are waiting for your professional surface cleaner to come to your property, you can do your little bit to keep the area clean; it may seem like common sense but using some warm water and cleaning detergent is a great way to keep surfaces looking good. If you find that any areas of your patio are stained then maybe consider adding a little bit of bleach to the area to clean it all up. If you spill any oil, make sure that you clean this up straight away and use lots of soap and elbow grease to remove it from your driveway.
You could also invest in a household pressure washer which is incredibly affordable nowadays and it will help to keep all of your surfaces clean until the real professionals come along and provide you with a patio surface and a driveway that looks brand-new again.
My dear friend Andy Yu is bringing his organic dumpling pop-up Dumplings for Yu to Westchester this weekend. I have to tell you these are the BEST dumplings I have tried EVER!!!!!!! Last year we had the most amazing dumpling dinner. Guests were agreeing one by one that these were indeed the best dumplings they have ever tasted. The menu is just for one day and quantities are limited, so to place your order for pick up on Saturday, EMAIL to johnfarmerubaldo@gmail.com
Dr. Carniciu of New York Eye and Face started distributing the longer-lasting DAXXIFY injection that promises to keep you wrinkle-free for 6 to 8 months and helps you say goodbye to wrinkles quickly and long term. Of course…I have been waiting to get more information on this service and I booked an appointment with Dr. Carniciu to get the scoop for you. I am a believer and with my fingers crossed hope not to need another appointment until the late fall/holiday time. Here is what Dr. Carniciu had to say. If you would like to make an appointment or have a consultation, click HERE TO BOOK ONLINE.
What is the difference between DAXXIFY and other “tox” injections?
DAXXIFY has been shown in scientific studies to be the longest-lasting neuromodulator or “tox” on the market. DAXXIFY injections last an average of 6 months, and up to 9 months in some patients. In contrast, other tox injections last an average of 3 months, and up to 4 months in some patients. Overall, you can expect your DAXXIFY to last twice as long as your traditional “tox” injections.
How long until I see results?
Results take 1-2 days to begin kicking in, sooner than the other “tox” injections. Similar to other neuromodulators, full onset takes 2 weeks. Regardless of the type of neuromodulator used, I see first-time patients back for a complimentary visit at 2 weeks after their injections to assess results and touch up as needed.
Since it is longer lasting do you use the same amount of injections?
The same number of injections are used per session, but the strength of the active “medicine” per injection is more potent. So, there are no additional pokes! In fact, with DAXXIFY patients have 2-3 fewer annual visits to their physician injector, so they are getting injected less often.
Does it cost more that my current injections?
Since the duration of DAXXIFY averages twice as long as the other neuromodulators, this science comes with a higher price point per session. The per-session cost is approximately 1.5x the cost of traditional injections. However, patients can expect to save overall on their “tox” injections with DAXXIFY, since most patients only need 1-2x sessions per year instead of the 3-4x per year required to maintain results of other neuromodulators.
Who is a good candidate for DAXXIFY?
Women and men who are looking to reduce wrinkles and maximize their time with less frequent visits to their doctor! Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain neurological conditions should avoid neuromodulators, including DAXXIFY.
Are there any side effects?
Bruising and swelling can occur after injection. Bruising can be prevented with icing and minimizing alcohol and NSAID (ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin) use after injections. If bruising does occur, the BBL HERO laser has a special setting that treats bruises. We offer this laser bruise treatment as a complimentary service to our cosmetic injection and surgical patients at New York Eye and Face Oculoplastic Surgery.