You will recall information more if you are engaged with it somehow.  That is why it is important to know what moves or interests you. Try experimenting with creative ways of studying so that even if you have an exam on a subject you find boring you will succeed where regular cramming would fail. Some ways to make studying more interesting and engaging include:  Make an idea map about the topic. Start by drawing a circle in the middle with the main topic written inside. Then draw circles that connect to this topic with the major factors of this topic. Continue branching off from the circles with new circles that go into greater detail. Discuss and debate the information with another person. Talking to someone else about what you're learning can be a great way to solidify the ideas in your head. Watch an interesting and visual film that deals with the information. Search online for an educational video about the topic you're learning about. Write a song about the topic. If you're into songwriting, this can be an effective way to greatly increase your engagement with the material. Songs stick in the mind a lot easier than book chapters. It's counter productive to stay up until the wee hours of the morning to tweak an essay due the next day, or to study "a bit more" information before an exam, because when the day arrives, you'll be exhausted and unable to perform at your best. At the same time, you also want to avoid procrastinating, and taking too many breaks, which will leave you with inadequate studying.   Set yourself concrete amounts of studying and break time. This will prevent you from accidentally burning yourself out with too much non-stop focus, and keep you from falling into the temptation of procrastination. Experiment with different combinations of study and break time to find out what works best for you. For example, with some subjects you might study best in 30 minute increments with 10 minutes of break time, and others might work better with hour long increments and 15 minutes of break time. Sitting down and straining your eyes for long periods of time actually takes a toll on your body. Do yourself a favor and take a quick break to gently stretch your body, then go out and kick a soccer ball around, take the dog for a walk, or vacuum your room. You need to relax your mind and get your blood flowing. It's important to make a habit out of studying if you want to keep up with it. Start by studying for 10-15 mins at a time, and then work your way up to longer stretches of time. Find a quiet place to study with no distractions, preferably in a room other then one in which you watch TV, sleep, or do other distracting activities. Try to study around the same time each day. These kinds of habits will make studying easier to accomplish. Certain ways of studying are just better than others. Note memorization has been proven to be fairly ineffective for learning information.Instead, you should focus on trying to really understand the material, and one way to do that is to choose active ways of studying, rather than passive. All of the following study methods are better than just trying to memorize formulas or reread the same pages over and over:  Test yourself with practice tests. Make and use flash cards. Summarize a chapter by writing the main points down in your own words. Try to identify links between different topics and concepts, and how they relate to each other.
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One-sentence summary -- Get engaged in whatever you're studying. Watch out for studying fatigue. Form a studying habit. Study smart, not hard.

Q: It's the white phone icon on a green background on the Home screen. It's in the bottom right corner of the screen. If your AT&T phone doesn't support visual voicemail, doing so will prompt your phone to call the voicemail service.  If tapping Voicemail brings you to a page that says Set Up Now, proceed to the next method. You can also tap and hold 1 to call your phone's voicemail. You'll do this after the voicemail assistant says "Please enter your password."  If you're not asked for a password, skip this step. If you don't know your password, enter the last four digits of your phone number. Your voicemail assistant will tell you what to do for each step of the set-up. Some of these steps include the following:  Setting a password (must be between four to 15 digits long) Stating your name Recording a greeting
A: Open your iPhone's Phone app. Tap Voicemail. Type in your password if prompted. Follow the set-up prompts.

Article: You can do this by cutting a watermelon into cubes and then removing the rind. You can also cut a watermelon in half, and then scoop out the flesh using a melon scoop or coffee scoop. For a more refreshing smoothie, consider adding 2 cups (400 grams) of strawberries and/or 1 tablespoon of lime juice. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries; the frozen strawberries will give you a thicker, colder drink. Both will lend the watermelon a refreshing flavor. Make sure that you chop them finely first to help them blend better. If the watermelon you are using is already very sweet, or if you are not fond over overly-sweet drinks, you can omit this. If you added frozen strawberries, then you probably do not need to add the ice. For an extra touch, garnish each smoothie with a small watermelon slice or a mint/basil leaf.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Cut out enough watermelon to fill 2 cups (304 grams). Put the watermelon into a blender. Add the fresh mint or basil leaves. Top it off with some agave nectar or honey. Drop in 3 to 4 ice cubes for extra thickness. Pour the smoothie into one or two tall glasses and serve.

Article: There are certain ingredients commonly found in facial cleansers that can irritate or dry out skin. The safety of some of these products is still debated. Read the ingredients label of your face wash, and avoid brands that use:  Diethanolamine (DEA) Monoethanolamine (MEA) Triethanolamine (TEA) Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) Triclosan Most fragrances contain phthalates, which are a group of chemicals that are often used to soften plastic and vinyl. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not know very much about the potential side effects of phthalates, so it is best to avoid them. While no scientific evidence supports this, some people even think phthalates may interfere with puberty and decrease sperm count. Additionally, other fragrances might include hormone disrupters. Whenever possible, avoid buying cleansers that use artificial fragrances or perfumes. Whether you are using an oil cleanser, face wash, or cleansing wipes, you can usually find an option that uses natural ingredients. Look for face wash that contains herbs, oils, and other plant-based products. Ingredients towards the top of the list are used in higher proportions than ingredients lower in the list.  Green tea has antioxidant properties and reduces inflammation in the skin. Licorice also has anti-inflammatory qualities.  Witch hazel, peppermint, and tea tree are astringents that can help control oil and acne. Aloe, cucumber, and rosewater are good for dry skin. Castile soap is a traditional soap that is made with lye and vegetable oils. It lacks many of the unnatural ingredients found in most cleansers. Liquid castile soap can be mixed with essential oils or natural ingredients like honey, or it can be used on its own.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Avoid potentially harmful ingredients. Watch out for fragrances. Search for natural ingredients. Buy Castile soap.