Problem: Article: Keep the planner in your school bag. Then, whenever you get homework, write it down right away in your planner so you don't forget about it. Keeping track of what homework you have and when it's due will help you stay organized and prevent you from missing important assignments that can impact your grades. Everyone forgets about assignments sometimes. It happens! Having a planner is a good backup in case you do forget. If you do end up missing homework for some reason, talk to your teacher about it. Tell them you know you messed up, and ask if you can turn it in late. You might not get full credit, but they still might give you some points, which is better than not turning anything in at all. It might be the last thing you want to do after a long day at school, but that way you won't forget about it or procrastinate too long. Plus, if you have any questions or get confused by something, you'll have more time to ask for help and figure out a solution. If you do your homework right after school, you'll have the whole rest of the evening to just relax. On the other hand, if you keep putting it off until later at night, it will just be weighing on your mind all evening. If you have a major project, paper, or other assignment that's coming up, schedule plenty of time to work on it so you don't end up scrambling to finish at the last minute. You can even start earlier than you need to and just get it over with so it's one less thing on your plate. Write the due date for the assignment in your planner, and then write reminders on the days in between now and then so you don't forget about it. For example, if you have a research paper due in 6 weeks, don't wait until the last week before it's due to get started. Instead, start brainstorming and researching right away. The more time you give yourself, the less stressed you'll feel and the better work you'll produce. Turning in incomplete or wrong homework can negatively affect your grade, and it can put you behind for the following day's class. Instead of risking it, ask your parents or a friend in your class for some advice if you feel stuck. You can also meet with your teacher before class if you have time and let them know that you're struggling. That way, you'll clear up any confusion, get a better grade on your assignment, and be more prepared for the classroom discussion and future test.
Summary: Keep track of all your homework in a planner. Do your homework right after school every day. Plan ahead for bigger assignments. Ask for help if you ever feel stuck on your homework.

Problem: Article: A standard barbell is just a straight bar, while a hex bar is shaped like a hexagon, allowing you to step inside of the hex shape. If you are new to weightlifting, opt for the hex bar if possible. Stand directly between the hex bar's weights to keep their combined weight aligned with your body. Treat yourself to an easier lift that feels less cumbersome than the standard barbell. Be aware that your grip on the barbell is just as important as the rest of your body's ability to lift them. Expect the Pendlay and Yates rows to tire your hands out even more than standard rows. Avoid the injuries that might come from losing your hold. Develop a more powerful grip with longer endurance by buying a pair of grippers. Squeeze them repeatedly, an equal number of times per hand, during your off time. Remember: just because your back and arms crave more rows doesn't mean your hands are fit enough to keep going. Keep your spine and neck relaxed before, during, and after each row. At the same time, pay close attention to your form so you don't end up slouching. As you perform each row, ignore your arms and concentrate instead on how your back is reacting. Do not attempt bentover rows if you are having any issues with your back. Learn how to lift weights properly from a professional whose business is to know. Rely on their expertise to learn how to adopt the right stance, breathing, and lifting techniques. Although advice from your acquaintances may in fact be correct, take what they have to say with a grain of salt, since they may have adopted bad advice as wisdom from an unreliable source somewhere along the way. Allow your trainer to help you devise a program with specific aims, especially if they determine that you need to concentrate on other exercises before you're ready to do bent-over rows. If you decide against a trainer, always have a spotter on hand in case you have trouble or injure yourself. Don't attempt to lift more than you're able to. Use light weights in the beginning, or even just the barbell without any added weight at all. Concentrate first on adopting the proper form for bent-over rows (or any other lift) before worrying about how much weight you can lift. Go for a walk, take a jog, or do some calisthenics for five to ten minutes. Get the blood flowing so you are nice and limber for your lift. When you're done, start your workout by using less weight than normal for each type of lift. Give your body a chance to warm up to it before challenging yourself with more weight. Don't forget to cool down afterwards. Spend another 5 to 10 minutes stretching after each workout. Before starting a new weight-lifting routine, visit your doctor. Ask for a physical and alert them to your plans. Find out if your body has any issues that may lead to injuries, or if your doctor advices easing into weight-lifting through any other form of exercise.
Summary:
Use a hex bar instead of a standard barbell. Strengthen your grip. Mind your back. Find a trainer. Start small. Warm up first. Get a physical.