Study Skills a Road Map to Student Success

By: Dr. Stephen Jones

 Do you know why some college students don't succeed on tests? It all starts during high school. Many high school students learn how to memorize course work rather than comprehend it. Just memorizing books and notes won’t be enough after high school graduation.  You may remember when you received your first “C” grade in college, and you thought that you were prepared. I realized that students need to learn how to study because I witnessed to many students struggle their first year in college. 

My passion about helping students drove me to write the “Seven Secrets of How to Study.”  My book reveals what you must do to improve your study habits. At the end of every chapter students share how to earn A+ grades.  Here are a few tips from the book:

1. Set up a time management schedule each week

2. Expect to study 4 to 6 hours a day when you are in college

3. Meet every teacher for help in their office and ask questions 

4. Know the grade you want and get a tutor

5.  Look up the definitions of key terms you are reading

6.  Get up early to study and do a review before every test

7. Get other books that explain your subject better. Practice answering questions at the end of the chapter in your books.

My goal is to help every student to have the best study habits in their class. Students can succeed when they are fully equipped to learn and have a positive support from teachers and mentors.  This is the time for students to learn new methods that will innovate their study habits. If you are concerned about your students having the right study habits get copies of the “Seven Secrets of How to Study for your high school, Gear UP, Upward bound, first year college and adult learner students at http:www.DrJonesBooks.com.

 

10 Effective Ways to Inspire People Every Day

By Dr.Stephen Jones

The commitment to inspire people starts with an inner feeling of contentment. It is a willingness to share the joy and peace that is inside of you with others.  It is a desire to inspire others to dream big and to expect to accomplish great goals.  Inspirational people encourage people to believe that there is something greater within them.  Here are easy ways that you can raise inspiration level of others by 100 percent:

1. Be a joyous person and share encouraging words daily

2. Listen with focused attention on what the other person is saying

3. Don’t be moved by what you see

4. Other people don’t define what your attitude will be

5. Bring someone a gift that they were not expecting to receive

6. Tell people what you appreciate about them

7. Never, never give up on encouraging others

8. Try something new that you have not done before

9.  Go on a fitness walk at least three days a week to clear your mind

10. Listen to motivational videos

Someone is waiting for you to remind them that they are awesome and that they can accomplish great things.  You may be the first person that says something positive to them all week. You should be like the light that cast out the darkness of a challenging situation. Today is your day to inspire and uplift others. The best is on its way.

Dr. Stephen Jones is a speaker and education advocate.  He is the author of the Seven Secrets of How to Study, the Ultimate Scholarship Guide and the Ultimate Parent’s Guide at http://www.DrStephenJones.net.10 Effe

Stay Focused on your Dream

When others tell you that you can't reach your goal stay focused because your answer is near. Don't give up after you've tried several times the solution may be in the attempts. The only limitation on your success is your own thoughts about what you are capable of doing. Quitters don't win focused people do.