Problem: Article: Studies have shown that practicing under higher-pressure situations can help you perform better during the real deal. Try to replicate a high-pressure performance environment when you rehearse by inviting groups of people to watch you. You can also try practicing on the same stage that you’ll be performing on, or a similar one. Set challenges for yourself, such as, “If I make it through this song with no mistakes, I’ll treat myself to some ice cream.” Even putting small stakes on your rehearsals can up the pressure and get you used to it. It can be tempting to simply practice the parts of your performance that you struggle the most with, but this can interrupt the flow of your show and create an uneven final product. Instead, run through your whole performance as many times as you can to get comfortable with the length, the transitions, and what it feels like to go from the start to the finish. Watching performers that you look up to can give you inspiration and confidence in your own show. See how they add their own flair to their performances and work to emulate that in your own way to develop stage presence.  For example, if you’re in a band, look up performances by groups in the same genre. Look at the way the band members interact, how they move around the stage, and what makes them fun to watch, then think about how you can incorporate similar things into your own set. If you’re in a play, watch similar plays and see how the actors embody their characters while maintaining their stage presence. Playing off of sheet music, looking at notes, or reading your lines puts up a barrier between you and your audience, making the performance less enjoyable. Work to memorize your performance so you can maintain your connection with the crowd and not feel reliant on anything but your own ability. Set a camera across the room from you and run through your full performance. Play back the recording and watch yourself closely, looking for areas that you can work on. Using a recording gives you a more objective look at your show, closer to what the audience will see, which is a great way to find things you didn’t know you needed to improve on. Look for mistakes in the performance itself, such as missed lines or notes, as well as moments of awkwardness. so you’re ready to perform enthusiastically. Think positively, work on the things you need to work on, and give yourself credit for the things you’re doing great at. Having confidence is key to a great performance, so work on boosting yours with every practice session. Accept feelings of nerves and fear, and be patient with yourself. Take pride in the fact that you’re doing something a little scary! Working hard and giving your all is the best way to be confident in your performance.
Summary: Practice under anxiety-inducing conditions. Rehearse your full show multiple times. Watch similar performances to give you ideas and confidence. Memorize your lines or music as best you can. Record and watch your rehearsals to see what you need to work on. Build up your confidence

Problem: Article: Before you start organizing, you should check what items you already have and what condition they are in. It’s likely you still have pens, markers, highlighters, and folders from your previous school year. You may even have extra loose leaf paper that you can reuse for the coming year.  You should also take this time to clean your backpack. You can either vacuum it out or simply turn it upside down over a trash can and shake it. Make sure you also check the condition of your backpack. If you have any rips or tears, or if your backpack is small, you may want to buy a new one. For example, sort textbooks, binders, notebooks, writing utensils, miscellaneous items, and trash into different piles. Then go through the piles and throw out what you don't need. You can get rid of any used notebook paper, stubs of pencils, empty pens, broken pencils, broken hairbands, or any other useless items you find. This is also a good time to start a list of the items you have and of those that you still need. This will make shopping easier later, as you won't have to try and remember what to buy. If you have binders or folders, try organizing them with tabs and dividers. You can sort them by subject, chapter, or function. For example, label each folder with the new year’s classes, like Science, Social Studies, or English. You can also put all your pens, pencils, and highlighters into a pen case or bag. This way, you aren’t buying new items you don’t need.
Summary: Empty out your entire backpack. Sort your items into different piles and go through them. Organize what’s left.

Problem: Article: Most phone companies allow you to block a limited amount of numbers. These blocks may expire, however, so it’s important to keep the list updated if you receive abusive phone calls after the block has expired.  Many phone companies allow you to block up to five numbers for free. These blocks usually expire after three months. If you need to block more than five numbers, you may need to pay a monthly fee. This will also let you block the abusive numbers on a long-term basis. You can also try to get call rejection, which will prevent unknown numbers from reaching your phone. For some phone companies, you may be able to supply a list of ten or more numbers that will be rejected from calling you.  Anonymous call rejection will reject all numbers that conceal their number. Anyone calling from a number that blocks their number from appearing on your caller ID will not be able to reach you from that number. If someone calls you who is on your rejection list, they will get a message stating you are not accepting phone calls. This will make sure that their number is unable to call you. If you are receiving abusive phone calls from people you don’t know, it may be because they found your number somewhere. It’s important to share your number as little as possible to avoid abusive phone calls from strangers.  When making an online purchase, don’t include your phone number along with your personal information. It’s possible that your phone information could be leaked from the online purchaser and given to other parties. You can also keep your phone number out of telephone directories if you have a land-line. By calling your phone company, they should be able to keep your number out of forthcoming telephone directories. If the abusive phone calls don't stop, you may want to change your phone number. While this may be frustrating, it can be the best way to prevent abusive phone calls.   When you change your number, only give out your new number to close friends and family. If you don't know who is calling you, you want to be careful not to give your new number to the person calling you with abusive phone calls. Additionally, give out your number to as few businesses as possible. Since your number can always be leaked to third parties, you want to limit the places your number winds up. Your school should have technology policies regarding use. They may have some ideas on how to prevent abusive phone calls from happening at school.  When you're at school, only share your phone number with your immediate friends. Make sure they don't share it around to others. Your school should have a policies and procedures manual. See what it says about proper and safe technology use.
Summary:
Block phone numbers from abusive callers. Get call rejection from unknown numbers. Minimize the personal details you give out. Change your number if you feel particularly threatened. Ask your school about their technology policies.