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                                                            Boundaries

The limits I set on my own behavior is:  I don’t use drugs or alcohol

                                                                 I avoid people who use

                                                                 If a conversation gets too negative I leave

                                                                 I walk away from a fight

                                                                 I don’t associate with people who break the law

I feel I have healthy boundaries which developed from years of experience in many situations good and bad.

                                                Interview of Chris by Tim Steele

Chris: How did you lose so much weight?    I just basically watched what I ate and I got a membership at gym.  I worked on different sections of my body each day yet I worked on my abs daily as well as an aerobic work out.

Chris: What were the obstacles that tried to stand in your way?  Cravings for unhealthy foods, lack of motivation, and finding the time to exercise.

Chris:  Do you have any advice to offer anyone who wants to lose weight?  Discipline, discipline is the key to weight lose.

What I’ve learned from this interview.  I didn’t really learn anything knew but what Chris said reinforced what I already know.  Now it’s just a matter of discipline and applying myself.

                                                            Quiz

1. Nothing builds confidence and reduces anxiety like being over prepared.  T   F
2. Self-relaxation will improve your test scores.                                            T   F
3. Eating at home is a good way to save money.                                           T   F
4. Eating breakfast before school is not a good idea.                                    T   F
5. It is good to cram right before a test.                                                        T   F
6. It is better to study in a group than to study by yourself.                            T   F
7. Study hand outs are usually filled with useless information.                         T   F
8. It’s always good to schedule study time before the test.                             T   F
9. If you can not make it to class you should talk to your instructor                T  F
10. Studying for a quiz can be very stressful                                                    T  F

1. A good success strategy for taking exams would be

a.   Preview the test before you take it.

b.   Look at the clock

c.   Read the directions carefully and slowly

d.   Do what you know first.

e.   All of the above

1. A subjective test includes……

a.    true/false questions, matching, multiple choice, and fill in the blank questions

b.    essay questions

c.    all of the above

d.    none of the above

1. What is a simple stress management technique?

a.        tapping your pencil

b.        punching a wall

c.        stomping the floor

d.        grinding your teeth

e.        breathing deeply

1. What is not a good tip for a successful day

a.        Getting to class early

b.        Sitting close to the instructor

c.        Reading your syllabua.         

d.        All the above Doing your home work right before class

1. Tips to improve your concentration are….

b.        Read with a pen in your hand

c.        Listen to music

d.        Use relaxation techniques

e.        Sit comfortably

conjunctive adverbs

 consequentely, furthermore, however, in fact, indeed, moreover, nevertheless, then, therefor

All semicolans can be switched to a period.

Subordinating Conjunctions (memerize)

after, although, as, as if, as though, because, before, even if, even though, if, if only, in order that, once, provided that, rather than, since, so that, though, unless, when whenever, where, wherever, while

Coordination Conjunctions

for and nor but or yet so

Conjunctive Adverbs

consequently, furthermore, however, in fact, indeed, moreover, nevertheless, then, therefor, in addition, for instance, fortunately, unfortunately

External Disraction                               Plan to Change

noise from roommates                          Do my work in  

                                                          quite room

Internal Distraction                               Plan to Change

tiredness                                             go to bed early

I now have the perfect job as a Social Worker.  It feels good to be able to help those in need to the best of my ability.  I work with people who have awesome personalities and they also have potential to go through a lot of change as they go through recovery.  Were I come in is finding for them the right environment to grow as a person and to allocate the funds for whatever treatment or facility they may need.  I also recommend clients to appropriate counselors, psychiatrists, financial workers, psychologists and physicians.  To be able to see these people go through drastic changes for the better gives me a true feeling of success.

                                                                                                From: Tim Steele

       Over spring break I got to spend alot of time with my family.  It was good to go back to my home town again.  I ate alot of my grandma’s home cooking, and went out to eat with my mother too.  I wanted to visit my twin brother in prison but I guess I got to fill out a visitation form and have it approved by the warden to be able to get in.  I talked to him over the phone though, he’s looking at doing 5 to 9 years behind bars for attempting to rob a drug dealer.  Even though he’s faced with so much time, he still seems to be in good spirits.

      According to my schedule, I feel I give enough time to school and studying to get things done.  One thing I could work on is lifting weights more and sleeping less.