Q: Many people automatically think of exercise as "unappealing" or "not fun."  Choosing activities you actually enjoy doing can help you begin to love your work outs.  Think outside the box when it comes to your workout.  If going to the gym, running or lifting weights doesn't excite you, don't force yourself into doing those activities. Take into account your interests and find physical activity that matches them. Do you love being outdoors? Try hiking, walking/running in the park, rollerblading, swimming, tennis, or kayaking. Do you enjoy being with other people and socializing? Try joining a boot camp class, a class at the gym like spin, Zumba, or aqua, or get your friends together for a game of flag football or basketball. If you prefer quieter, more relaxing exercises, try a yoga class, pilates, or tai chi. Again, exercise is whatever you want it to be.  If working out at a fast, more intense pace isn't enjoyable, choose activities that are slower or more low-intensity.  Walking is one of the oldest forms of exercise.  It burns calories, raises your heart rate and is associated with a host of health benefits.  Go for a walk instead of hitting the treadmill.  The same goes for all other forms of exercise.  Do not feel forced to do an intense workout.  Also do not feel guilty for doing low-intensity forms of exercise. Sometimes, physical activity can be a little monotonous or boring.  Spice up your workouts by making them more fun.  Listen to audiobooks while you workout.  Download audiobooks or podcasts to your phone.  Get into a good plot or story as you sweat. If you can, try reading the newspaper, a good book or magazine while you work out. If you're able, catch up with a friend or family member while you exercise. Doing the same workout each day a few times a week can get old quickly.  Keeping your routine interesting can help you enjoy your workouts.  Incorporate a few different types of exercise into your weekly routine.  Switch up between strength training and cardio each day. Also do different types of cardio.  Maybe you switch from a dance class to walking or you flip-flop between biking and swimming. Group exercise classes are another fun way to change up your routine.  Plus, the instructors usually do a different class each time for a change of pace. Look at the classes offered at your gym or at a local community center. There are tons of benefits to being consistent with your exercise routine.  Writing them out and reviewing them daily or weekly may help you learn to love what exercise does for your mind, body, and spirit.  Exercise can have profound effects on your overall health.  Think about the benefits like:  maintaining a healthier weight, decreasing your blood sugar, improving your cholesterol and triglycerides, lowering your blood pressure, or strengthening your heart.  Regular exercise has also been shown to improve your mood, make you more focused, increase your energy for the day and help you get a better night's sleep.  In addition to writing down the benefits of exercise, try visualizing them.  Spend a few moments each day imagining how great you'll feel after your workout. Imagine feeling stronger, healthier, refreshed, settled, focused, and/or more fit. Imagine your clothes fitting better! Sometimes, to love exercise, you actually need to take a break.   Whether it's an injury or a needed mental break from exercise, it's OK to take a few days off from your typical routine.  Sometimes, these periods can help your body and mind recharge and get ready for a revamped routine. You may want to include light, very low intensity activities just to keep the habit going.  For example, instead of going to the gym in the morning, go for a long stroll.
A: Choose an exercise you truly enjoy. Slow down. Make exercise fun. Change it up. Write down the benefits of exercise. Take a break.

Q: While dream interpretation is popular, scientists have very limited knowledge of dreams and the biological purposes they serve. Most of Freud's theories have been discredited and a lot of research on dream interpretation is unverified. Keep in mind that while interpreting recurring dreams can be entertaining, take interpretations with a grain of salt. Dream dictionaries are not the best investment when it comes to interpreting dreams. While some symbols have shared cultural meaning, much of what appears in your dreams is deeply personal. You're better off interrogating your own thoughts and desires when considering a dream than consulting a dream dictionary. If you have frequent, disturbing dreams, this may be an indication of an underlying psychological condition. You should talk to a psychiatrist or therapist if a particular dream is disrupting your ability to function in day-to-day life.
A: Understand scientists have limited knowledge of dreams. Stay away from dream dictionaries. Talk to a therapist about disturbing recurrent dreams.

Q: Don't just stop at a problem you don't understand and immediately go out and ask for help. Instead, skip it and move on. You may discover the answer further into the homework. If not, you don't want to burden someone with too many questions. Stick to the items you truly can't work out yourself. Schedule enough time to get all of your assignments done early. Sticking to your schedule will help you avoid a lot of needless stress. Reaching out to another student in class can be a great way to get a little extra help.  Make sure you contact them with specific questions. Offer to be a resource to them as well should they need help in the future. Don't be a burden. Only reach out after you've truly exhausted all other options. Getting together with other students to get homework done can be a great motivator.  Find like minded students who are eager to work hard. Try to meet regularly once or twice a week. With or without a group, you should ask students for their phone numbers and keep a lists by class.  This way if you are in a jam and do not know what the homework was, or when a test is, you can ask another student for help.  It sure beats studying for a test that was postponed and it sure beats working on a homework that the Teacher already did for everyone in class. If you are having trouble in a particular class, seeking the help of a professional tutor could be helpful. A tutor will be able to give you the one on one attention you need to stay focused on your homework and help you answer any questions you may have along the way. Many times the school, college or university will provide free tutoring on campus after school hours. They may have habits or ideas that will also work for you. Completing homework assignments and studying for exams are both learned skills. It's possible that your friends and classmates have skills to share with you.  Start with friends or classmates that are working on the same assignments you are. Not everything that works for your friends will work for you. Consider what they have to say and try out things that might be helpful!
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Make sure you've done all you can. Don't fall behind on your homework. Get the email address or phone number of a few classmates. Form a study group. Get a tutor. Ask your friends or classmates how they work efficiently.