Friday. Dec 14

1. This week I learned that end of course exams are totally stupid. I've also learned about the heart, the anatomy and physiology. Learning about what's going to be on our finals next week was the majority of what I learned during this stressful week.
2. I've completed my Frankenstein essay, and also the majority of The Picture of Dorian Gray. Not to mention the anatomy test on Monday, which I did surprisingly well on. Completing some reviews..actually a lot of reviews were also completed during the course of pre-finals.
3. I plan on finishing this rigorous semester with doing well on these upcoming tests...and of course more reviews. And STUDYING! Ahhh. Which kind of makes me sad because this is the last Friday blog I'll ever write :( I think we are all going to miss this class! (minus the coursework)

https://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/fro12bwa/2012/11/21/post-3-baruch-life/studying-watercolor1/

Friday Dec. 7

1. This week I completed the edocrine and reproductive systems! Props to us for finishing two chapters in one week... I also finshed the outline for my Frankenstein essay. AND ended yet another chapter in Pre-calculus with a bang (exam). On top of all this, I also studied like crazy for the ACT. You could say it was a productive...stressful week!
2. This upcoming week, I plan on officially ending chapters 9 and 16 with preparing for a test on Monday. Also preparing for the next section ahead in this class as well as Pre-calculus. I also plan on finishing my essay, and reading a few chapters of our most recent novel in English, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Exciting stuff. ALSO preparing for a chemistry and English 3 end of course exam (I will not get into my opinion for these...).
3. I learned about net ionic equations and how to calculate molarity in chemisrty. I also learned about the graphic, painful process of delivering a child (never having kids). Also the anatomy of the different parts of males and females! Fun stuff.


http://www.amazon.com/The-Real-ACT-Prep-Guide/dp/B005SN50C2




http://www.chop.edu/healthinfo/overview-of-labor.html

Stress.

Junior year, in my opinion, could definitely be considered the most stressful year in high school. Tests that decide your future, rigorous schedules, and narrowing down some college decisions. Especially in society today, stress can be harmful, even deadly! According to the video we watched today, 40,000 heart attacks were recorded to have been triggered by stress. Once again.... mind blown.

Short term stress can actually help you be more efficient and productive... but to a point.  

Long term stress can cause build up in arteries, causing cardiovascular problems. The body's natural healing process is also affected by long term stress and can also cause a weak immune system. Along with being prone to sickness and risks of heart attacks, stress can cause ulcers, colitis, and problems with the reproductive system. 

So you have stress... and now even more stressed thinking about these dangerous affects. DON'T FEAR. There are multiple ways to deal:

-yoga

-meditation

-deep breathing

- focusing on certain sounds

-more sleep 

My stress reduction method involved deep breaths and stretching. This works for me because oxygen flow to the brain automatically relieves stress and clears your mind. And stretching literally makes my body feel more relaxed. The two combined would be considered yoga I guess which is ideal, and would do more often if I had the time! So breathing and stretching will be my relievers during finals. Bring it. 

Different stretching positions that can help reduce stress.

http://yogabellystudio.com/blog/?p=465

Friday. Nov. 30

1. Well I'm a little late this week because I was in Alberquerque for a cheerleading competition....we took FIRST PLACE :) I'm still quite excited about that so that was probably my biggest accomplishment this week. Along with finishing up the outline for my Frankenstein essay, and studying for that nervous system test  as well as the ACT (which took up most of my time...besides practice)!
2. I learned A LOT about the brain and nervous system in not much time. I've also learned a few test taking tips for the ACT, which I am taking Dec. 8... omg.
3. I plan on really focusing on getting all the notes and work done for this class involving this next section, chapters 9&16 I believe. Considering we have a test on FRIDAY. I also plan on getting more practice ACT tests done, and completing my Frankenstein essay. You could say I have a busy week ahead of me. Good thing we are learning how to reduce stress....

look familiar? 

http://www.intenseintestines.org/2012/01/coping-with-stress-with-an-ibd/