Studies have shown that studying while listening to music is beneficial to assist students engagement in an activity and relieve stress.

However each person has a different taste and a different ways of studying, for some, rote memorization is most practical, while for others it may be easier for them to learn through examples and questions.

Not all music genres work for this practice of music and studying.

For example, listening to Metallica or heavy metal music while studying will probably not relieve your stress or engagement in your studies.

Music that may work for improving your concentration while studying or reading are: Bob Marley, classical music, or music genre that carry a slower beat and "lighter" sound.  It will help to relieve stress, so you can concentrate more on what you are studying. 

Good luck!

The widely excepted, but unspoken method of keeping a job and maintaining a neutral relationship with peers is be POSITIVE, be a plus to have around and not a negative someone wants to remove.

Personal problems is not everyone's problem, so leave it at home, don't come to work with a bad attitude.  Don't take your anger out on others.  Inability to maintain your emotions is a concern to your boss and others, be open to your boss about problems that you feel will affect your quality of work.  Create an understanding between you and co-workers, practice methods to calm yourself.  

Meditate.  Excersize.  See a therapist. 

Check your attitude at the door and pick it up after work.  Practice makes perfect, right?

Ever wondered how people get so far in life? How they become successful?  Responsibility is key, it goes beyond just the responsibility we have with taking care of siblings, chores its about being responsible for yourself and what you do - responsibility means you have self-determination to succeed.

Most of us who recently graduated or still going to school don't think about the idea that they probably won't be working at the same place for the rest of their lives that employment is a method of moving up in the ladder of success. 

Responsibility is a habit one should learn growing up.  Task like chores, homework and projects builds up responsibility and other qualities that are valuable in obtaining jobs and keeping one.   Little tasks, such as, doing homework before watching TV, making the bed, and cleaning up the room.

Most employers are hesitant when hiring teens.  They are afraid to hire an individual that may lack responsibility, have habits such as procrastination and create commotion among employees.

A general stereotype associated with teens and teenager are: they don't care, are not punctual, are not dependable or responsible.  However, this is not true for all  teens, just like there are adults who are not punctual or dependable, it does not inhibit employers from hiring adults.  Why should it be any different for teens and teenagers.

Dispel this stereotype of teens/teenagers lacking in responsibility and punctuality.  The first steps in changing habits is to realize that those habits exist and give yourself a reason to change it. 

Have you ever wondered why students decide to drop out of high school and leave with out a high school diploma? Students have many different reasons to drop out, even though it's not a good choice at all, the reasons being. 

A bachelors degree earns an average of $51,554 annually (i.e. yearly), while a high school graduate earns $28,645 and a high school drop out earns $19,169 dollars per year, big difference right?

Making the decision whether to go to college, graduate from high school or dropping out is a decision that will impact you later in life.  It determines what kinds of jobs you can get, where you may live, what you can afford and how much you can earn. 

Here are some of the main reasons students decide to drop out:

• Classes weren't interesting to them
• Missed too many days of school to catch up
• Not motivated to work hard
• Not enough support
• Had to work full time, get a job
• Became pregnant, had to be parents
• Became the caretaker of an ill relative

Two-thirds of high school drop outs that were interviewed said that they would have tried harder if more was expected from them.

Many students leave high school because they see that they are able to make money without completing college so there is no reason for them to continue with school.   However, what they do not realize is, they're not the ones paying for the house expenses such as rent, food, bills and other basic necessities.

At the same time, its never too late to go back to school, either to get your GED or a college degree.  Here are some resources that may be helpful to you. 

San Diego Continuing Education

San Diego Community College

FAFSA (Financial Aid)

BOG Waiver for City Colleges