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Were and how do you get peace in school with so much people around?
Diego's been my name for the past 20 years all I'm looking for is peace in my heart I feel like I have been trough a lot in the past 20 years of age that I have this is why I ask this question like school really the answer? #college #college-major #school #college-admissions
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Melisa’s Answer
Hi Diego.
What a great question and I think it is nice you are thinking about this, as others may have the same question.
When I need peace in my heart and life, I find it helpful to volunteer and help serve others and my community. Volunteering takes my mind off difficult times, even if it is for a short time.
For me, faith, family and honoring commitments goes a long way in keeping me grounded.
Remember, it’s okay to also step away for some time to yourself. Find a quiet place to pray or meditate, take a quick walk, listen to some music, etc. By taking time for yourself, you can come back refreshed and ready for more.
Best wishes for success in your future education, career and life goals.
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Bettye’s Answer
If you’re distracted by the busyness of college life, you must find your quiet place so that you can focus and concentrate. Keeping in mind that your primary goal is academics, head for a secluded section of the library and avoid the main area where so many people congregate. You must make a CONSCIOUS, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION to remove yourself from all external distractions until you complete your study sessions EACH DAY. Then when you’re finished taking care of the ACADEMIC priority, you can reward yourself with the social interaction. Use the cause and effect concept. Hence you study so that you can play. NO STUDY. NO PLAY!
Schedule a specific time each day for study so that a routine/habit can be established. Make sure you eat a light meal before study to avoid dozing off.
Find your special place in the library or union where it’s isolated. Try to study in same place/time daily to condition your mind for discipline.
Study for not more than TWO HOUR increments with 10-15 minute breaks in between. During the breaks use the bathroom, walk around and refresh yourself before returning to studies.
Make sure you have notebook and highlighters to record notes.
Read entire chapter on first day, marking significant points with pencil. On second day read material again and highlight with marker. Third day, transfer highlighted notes from paper to notecards. Next day read cards and highlight cards. Repeat process until you have learned study materials. Always reward yourself with social activity after FINAL STUDY SESSION for each class!
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sagar’s Answer
Always involve in work or things you like so that you never get destructed. stay away from negative minded people. Always keep smiling and dont show your hatredness to anyone.
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Simeon’s Answer
It's important to set aside some time at least once a month to have a quiet day and think about how things are going as a whole. It's important to take time to reflect on how things are going and seeing if there's anything you are allowing to take up more time and energy than it needs to be. Don't be afraid to remove activities and groups from your schedule that are wearing you thin or just aren't worth the time.
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Sheila’s Answer
Hello Diego:
Thank you for your question. It can be pretty tough to find peace in your heart and know how to go after it. I agree with the comments provided by the other posters. Their suggestions are great ones to follow.
Regarding my personal experience, I have a very close knit family. We support each other very much. When I have an unsettled heart, I reach out to my family and friends. They provide me with guidance, direction, words of wisdom, songs, etc. that I may seek at that time. As you think about college life here are a few of my suggestions.
1) Seek out quiet places that you could retreat to such as a library or less traffic space or area
2) Set specific time-frame to study and try to adhere to it
3) Prepare for your classes by having your materials on hand, finishing assignments, engage with the audience (network), etc.
These are a few tips that could help you get off to a good start. I wish you much success and peace.
Best of luck to you!
~ Sheila
Thank you for your question. It can be pretty tough to find peace in your heart and know how to go after it. I agree with the comments provided by the other posters. Their suggestions are great ones to follow.
Regarding my personal experience, I have a very close knit family. We support each other very much. When I have an unsettled heart, I reach out to my family and friends. They provide me with guidance, direction, words of wisdom, songs, etc. that I may seek at that time. As you think about college life here are a few of my suggestions.
1) Seek out quiet places that you could retreat to such as a library or less traffic space or area
2) Set specific time-frame to study and try to adhere to it
3) Prepare for your classes by having your materials on hand, finishing assignments, engage with the audience (network), etc.
These are a few tips that could help you get off to a good start. I wish you much success and peace.
Best of luck to you!
~ Sheila
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Sylvia’s Answer
Hi Diego,
I believe peace comes from within and is based on our personal values and principles. Take the time to write down yours. What are things, characteristics and behaviors that you want to base your life on? Think about the times you were the happiest, proudest and most fulfilled. What were the contributing factors? Some examples may be honesty, integrity, humor, generosity, faith. Consider these "rocks" for your foundation. When external things happen that we have no control over, our emotions surface that can sway our behaviors. Consider emotions like wind--they sway, move, change--they're reactive and influenced by the outside environment. Make a commitment to live your life (take actions; make decisions) based on your values and principles (un-moving; solid) and not on emotions (the wind; ever changing). We can't be 100% perfect all of the time but we can strive for it. If our decisions are based on our values and principles, it gives structure to our lives based on the things that bring us happiness, pride and meaning. This isn't a cure-all but it's a foundational starting point for promoting inner peace that can stand up to the outer chaos we will face throughout our lives. Very best wishes to you.
I believe peace comes from within and is based on our personal values and principles. Take the time to write down yours. What are things, characteristics and behaviors that you want to base your life on? Think about the times you were the happiest, proudest and most fulfilled. What were the contributing factors? Some examples may be honesty, integrity, humor, generosity, faith. Consider these "rocks" for your foundation. When external things happen that we have no control over, our emotions surface that can sway our behaviors. Consider emotions like wind--they sway, move, change--they're reactive and influenced by the outside environment. Make a commitment to live your life (take actions; make decisions) based on your values and principles (un-moving; solid) and not on emotions (the wind; ever changing). We can't be 100% perfect all of the time but we can strive for it. If our decisions are based on our values and principles, it gives structure to our lives based on the things that bring us happiness, pride and meaning. This isn't a cure-all but it's a foundational starting point for promoting inner peace that can stand up to the outer chaos we will face throughout our lives. Very best wishes to you.