This first track of the Banana Cup has two hidden speed ramps. One is to the right of a large boulder, at the top of the map. The other is near the end of the cavern, to the right of a pillar. Both of these can shave off time as long as you avoid disaster in the wide, open stretches that follow. At the top of the map, take the left path around the grass. If you have enough speed, you can zoom straight ahead from that point through the water, skipping the top left corner. The cannonballs hit random locations, but the ground will glow before they strike. At the end of town, take a hard left and use a speed boost item to jump over the water and land on the dock or even the street beyond it, if you have two mushrooms. If this shortcut is too difficult, you can take the normal route and keep your eyes peeled for an alleyway to your right instead. Trapping the small alleyways is an excellent strategy on this map. This map is more about technical skill than shortcuts. Try to stay in the exact line of the flaming hoops, and (if you can) jump off the halfpipe walls to get powerups. When you get a speed boost item, the best places to use it are corner-cutting shortcuts across the mud.

Summary: Look for hidden speed ramps in Sherbert Land. Zoom across the water of Shy Guy Beach. Jump to the dock in Delfino Plaza. End at Waluigi's Stadium.

Investigate multiple places to see if they suit your studying needs. The area you choose should be in a quiet place, and away from loud, central gathering areas, like the kitchen table or living room. Finding a study area that you can rely on is also important because studying in the same place every day will improve your concentration. Developing the habit of studying in the same, quiet place at the same time every day will improve your concentration significantly. Playing games online, surfing the web, texting, and checking your social media accounts are distractions that have nothing to do with studying. Put unnecessary materials, like phones and computers, away when studying for your quiz. Only bring your basic studying materials with you, like your notes, textbook, flash cards, paper, and pens. If you take notes on your computer, print out your notes before you begin studying. Before lying down to sleep, review the toughest material the night before the quiz. This will make it easier to recall the information the next day during the quiz. Try to get a good night's rest, as well. Make sure you get at least 7 hours of sleep the night before the quiz.

Summary: Find a quiet place. Eliminate distractions. Review your material before sleeping.

Make sure you are cleaning the bird's food and water dishes every day and changing the lining once a day as well. Do a full cleaning at least once a month. Also, ensure the bird has places where it can hide from perceived threats, which will make it feel safer. Perch tents, for instance, offer a place for your pet to hide away. Ensure the cage is big enough for your bird. In fact, you can't have a cage that's too big. Look at normal recommendations and double them for a truly happy bird. What kinds of toys you add really depends on the type of bird you have, but swings, rope toys, shiny toys, and mirrors are typically popular toys. You can also offer chew toys and foraging toys. Check your local pet store for some fun options. Many birds also like soft, cuddly toys or ones they can hide in, such as snuggle rings or tents for a perch. Keep your bird's cage in a room that gets a lot of traffic. Your bird wants to be around its flock, and its flock is you and other people in the house, particularly if it's the only bird around. Also, be sure to let it out of its cage when you can so that it has a chance to socialize with you even more. Put perches in various rooms in the house so it can come visit when it's out of the cage. Make it a point to visit with and talk to your bird if it seems to be stressed or bored. Some birds, like parakeets, enjoy getting noisy with their flocks. Other birds, such as canaries, think that constant bird sounds mean there's a threat around, and these birds can be stressed out by the ones who enjoy making noise. Try to house them in separate rooms if you have breeds from each of these categories. That way, the shyer birds won't be stressed all the time. If your bird becomes quieter or lethargic, that could be a sign of sickness. If it is sick, it may sleep a lot or have ruffled or dirty-looking feathers, and you may notice other symptoms. Other symptoms may include diarrhea, bloody feces, vomiting, weight loss, sneezing, bad posture, crusty nose or feet, puffing up feathers all the time, moving its tail while trying to breathe, sleepy-looking eyes, and bad/atypical posture. If your bird is sick, it may need medication, such as antibiotics.
Summary: Check the bird's cage for stressors. Add lots of entertainment. Provide plenty of social interaction. Move shyer birds away from noisy ones. Take your bird to the veterinarian if you notice changes in behavior.