In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Your study sessions are most effective if they have some direction. Just blindly studying can be overwhelming and you may waste time fumbling to figure out where to start. Before each study session, figure out what topics are most pressing and set goals.  For example, if you're studying for a math final, focus on one concept each day. You can study multiplication one day and things like division the next. You can also set goals based on days of the week. Focus on your math and science courses on Mondays and Wednesdays and your humanities courses on Thursdays and Fridays, for example. You'll be most energetic at the beginning of your study period. Therefore, it makes sense to begin by studying the most challenging materials. Tackle the most difficult subjects and topics first before targeting your strong points. For example, if you're really struggling understanding a concept for a philosophy class, study your notes and reading on that concept first. Then, you can move on to easier topics. Studying requires a lot of memorization. It can help to simply rewrite your notes and reword them as you go. Read over all your notes for one session and then rewrite them on a separate sheet of paper. This will force you to engage with the material and write it in your own words again, which increases understanding and helps you remember what you've learned. Memory games can help you remember tough concepts and terms. You can use visualization techniques or string together words that help you remember concepts. These can be highly useful for an exam.  For example, a well known memory device is Kings Play Cards On Flat Green Stools, used to help you remember the taxonomy order used to classify species (Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species). You can also use visualization. For example, you're trying to remember Jeanette Rankin was the first woman to serve in Congress and you have an Aunt Jeanette. Picture your Aunt Jeanette talking on the floor of Congress to help you remember. No one can study for hours on end without getting frustrated and burnt out. Breaks help you relax, recharge, and approach a situation with new eyes. Make a habit of studying for one hour and then taking a five minute break to do something you enjoy, like go on social media or text a friend. Set a timer to make sure you're on task. You don't want to study for too long, leading to frustration, or take a long break, which can ruin your concentration. If you see studying as a chore, you're likely to get frustrated and burn out. Instead of seeing studying as something you have to do, look at the positives. Think of this as a way to improve your skills and abilities and get the most out of your education. Studying can be stressful, and it's important to address and challenge stressful thoughts. For example, don't think, "I'm a mess. I'm never going to understand this." Instead think, "I'm sure if I work a little each day, I can figure out this material." Studying feels easier if you have something to look forward to when you're done. Develop a reward system for yourself so you're motivated to get through your work. For example, agree that if you study for three hours, you can go to the cafeteria and have something like ice cream or pizza for a treat.
Summary: Create one goal for each session. Start with difficult material first. Rewrite your notes. Use memory games. Take breaks. Study with a positive attitude. Give yourself rewards.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Your speed will only increase if you put in the work. Your punches won’t get faster unless you put in the time. You want to develop muscle memory by repeating the same technique over and over. Completing drills and developing a routine will cement the movement into your memory. Dynamic stretches require movement to stretch your muscles whereas static stretches require you to pull and hold your muscle to feel the stretch. Get your muscles working and warmed up with dynamic stretches. Some examples of dynamic stretches to help with your speed are squats, jumping jacks, jump rope, and lunges.  Stretch your arms with hugging motions or arm rotation. As long as you feel like your body is moving and your muscles are being activated, you are likely dynamic stretching. Your muscles can be compared to rubber bands. They will be tight and constricted when cold. When you warm your muscles up the movement becomes easier. Finish your warm up once you feel your muscles are loose. Wear athletic clothing and proper footwear. You want your clothes to be comfortable and they should not restrict your movement. Make sure to tightly lace your shoes so that you get proper traction. Don’t eat a heavy meal before practice or practice with an empty stomach. Eat a healthy light snack to get you through your workout as oily junk food, like burgers, will make you lethargic. Remember to drink a lot of water while you practice to stay hydrated.
Summary: Practice as much as your schedule allows. Keep loose with dynamic stretches. Wear proper equipment.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A phrase or mantra can help you focus on something other than the fear. If you are feeling panicked, the mantra can pull you out of the panic and bring you back to the present. Focusing on the mantra can help you control your emotions so your anxiety doesn’t control you. Make your mantra something happy and calming. For example, if you like dogs, make your mantra something like, “Cute puppies on the grass.” Breathing exercises can help you reduce your panic and anxiety when it starts to overwhelm you. When you confront a storm, you can do breathing exercises to stay grounded and calm despite the thunder and lightning. For example, you can breathe in for a count of five to seven, hold the breath for four counts, and then exhale for a count of five. Fears arise from bad experiences and negative thoughts. To help get over your fear of thunderstorms, figure out what those thoughts are. Try writing down what you think about during a thunderstorms or what scares you so bad. Then, identify those thoughts as negative and false. When a storm approaches and you start thinking the negative thoughts, replace them with positive thoughts. For example, you may think that the thunder is going to hurt you and that lightning is going to kill you. When you are in a storm, tell yourself, “These thoughts are negative and false. Thunder is just sound. It cannot hurt me. I am safe in my house. Lightning cannot get me right here.” Wrapping yourself in a blanking or holding a stuffed animal may help you feel better. Feeling the secure blanket tightly around you can calm your anxiety. Find ways to amuse yourself and distract yourself during a storm. This helps you take control of the situation, focus on something positive instead of your fear, and hopefully learn how to cope during storms. Find a place where you feel comfortable to do something like reading a book, playing a board game, or watching TV. Playing calming or happy music can help relieve your anxiety and distract you from the storm. If the storm is too much, you can put on headphones that can block out the noise. Noise cancelling headphones may help.
Summary:
Repeat a calming phrase. Do breathing exercises. Confront your negative thoughts. Cuddle up with a favorite stuffed animal or blanket. Distract yourself from the storm. Listen to music.