Q: Thank people for their assistance and their support on a regular basis. It's important to remember all the people who've helped you on your journey. Show respect by saying thanks. Even if there's not an obvious occasion for thanks, showing it regularly will mean a lot to people. Send letters, calls, emails and texts to people you've lost touch with. It doesn't need to take more than a few minutes to express yourself. Remember to thank your: Parents Siblings Co-workers Classmates Friends Teachers Neighbors When others are successful, draw attention to it and celebrate their ability and their achievement. Learn to recognize when other people put forth extra effort and achieve something and praise them for it with sincerity. Take them aside and do it in private, so your compliments will seem genuine. Instead of making your first reaction, "Why didn't that happen to me?" try saying "That's so great for them!" Keeping a positive attitude will focus attention away from yourself and spread goodwill. If someone you respect seems to be having a rough time, or seems to have less to compliment than others, make an extra effort to compliment their effort, their attitude, or other positive attributes. While it's important to thank people and praise others, most people don't usually respect brown-nosing. Be genuine in your thanks and in showing your respect to other people's effort. Speak from the heart. Even something as simple as "It's always good to see you" can mean a lot and show lots of respect. It doesn't need to be complicated. If you commit to an event or make plans with someone, come through on your end of the deal. Being reliable shows respect for people's time, and shows that you're making a special effort to be there for them. Respect other people's efforts by being on time, being prepared, and being enthusiastic. Always come to work, school, or sports practice ready to go. Have your materials in order and complete all the necessary work ahead of time. You'll show respect for others by not wasting their time. It can seem like telling someone "No" will be disrespectful, but you've also got to learn to be consistent and realistic with your abilities. It's hard to respect flakiness. Go out of your way to help people when it seems like they need it, especially if it isn't required of you. Volunteer to help your friend move, or stay late to help clean up after school events. Go above and beyond. Even helping your little brother with his homework or helping your dad clean the yard without being asked shows a tremendous amount of respect. If it seems like one of your friends or neighbors is feeling down or going through a rough patch, give them the encouragement that they might need. Learning to say, "You've got this" can make all the difference in the world for someone who might be struggling. Offering too much help can sometimes be disrespectful. Sometimes, it's also smart to take a step back and let other people prove themselves and take care of manageable situations or problems on their own. Try to recognize when someone is capable of doing something on his or her own and mind your own business to show that person the respect he or she deserves. There's a big difference between offering to help someone emotionally when he or she is going through a bad break-up and insisting on helping someone make cereal.
A: Show gratitude. Compliment the achievements of others. Be sincere. Do what you say you'll do. Offer your assistance. Respect the abilities of others.

Q: During class, write down the most important points emphasized by your teacher or professor. Write down your questions, points about the plot of the book, your opinions, your teacher or professor's opinions, and your classmates' comments. Write down the big, main points--don't get weighed down in the details. Keep all of your notes for your literature class together in one notebook or section of a binder so that you can stay organized. Here are some ways to organize your notes: Themes of the class as a whole Your own thoughts and questions Interesting points from class discussions Themes and symbols in particular books Your teacher or professor's thoughts about a book (which will be more common in college lectures than in high school class discussions) Important notes about the plot Details about the historical context of the text If your class is discussion-based, pay attention when other students are speaking. Look at the student who is speaking and practice active listening skills, including nodding at the person, absorbing what the person is saying (rather than preparing a response in your head!), and turning towards the person with open body language. Ask questions to make sure you understand what the person means. You should respond thoughtfully to your classmates' ideas and opinions, whether you agree or disagree. Everyone will enjoy the class more if the students are respectful and interested. Express your thoughts and opinions in class, and ask questions. Demonstrate to your teacher or professor that you want to succeed by going to his or her office hours and talking further about the readings. Come to class prepared to discuss the readings and to listen to the thoughts of your teacher or professor. Stay after class to ask a quick question or comment on a point you think is interesting. If you are having trouble understanding the material, reach out to your professor. He or she will be happy to help you through complicated material. When asking a question in front of the class, speak clearly and loudly. Look the person you're talking to in the eye. Don't interrupt the answer to your question. Use open-ended question, rather than questions with a "yes" or "no" answer. A good open-ended question might be, "How do race and politics interact in this novel?" Ask shorter, more specific questions, rather than long, general questions.
A: Take detailed notes. Listen and respond to other students. Engage with your teacher or professor. Ask good questions.

Q: Although it may not always be possible, developing a consistent sleep schedule can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep. Aim to go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends and holidays. Choose a bedtime that works best for your work schedule, while also leaving you feeling refreshed. For instance, if you work full-time, try going to bed by 11:00 PM and waking up at 7:00 AM each day. for 30 minutes daily to burn excess energy. An all-natural solution to help reduce the number of sleepless nights in your life is to make sure you're getting enough physical activity. Exercise has been shown to help people fall asleep faster and improve the quality of their sleep. Try using daily exercise to combat symptoms of insomnia. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. Work out at least 1-2 hours before your bedtime. There are many substances that can make it tricky for you to fall and stay asleep. Caffeine, sugar, nicotine, and alcohol are the most common substances that can prevent you from sleeping well. Try to limit or totally avoid these substances while dealing with poor sleep. Don't drink anything with caffeine after noon. Avoiding alcohol can result in a more restful and deep sleep. It's important to note that frequent naps may interfere with your sleep patterns. Getting in many quick naps or just a few long ones can make you feel less tired when it comes time for bed. Try to avoid taking naps at all if you're struggling to sleep well at night. Avoid taking any naps that are longer than 30 minutes. Try to cut out napping entirely if you are able to do so.
A: Keep a consistent sleep schedule to help you fall asleep. Exercise Cut back on caffeine, sugar, nicotine, and alcohol. Limit napping because it can interfere with your sleep schedule.

Q: To make the red ladybug wings really stand out, you'll want to find a comfortable black shirt with black pants or get out a long-sleeve black leotard with leggings. You could choose a red or black dress instead of the leotard or shirt. Feel free to swap out red clothing for any of the black pieces. You could even cut red fabric circles to glue onto the black clothes. Little kids love the feeling of twirling around with a bunch of tulle. Buy or make a red tutu that you can tie around your toddler's waist. You can leave the tutu solid red or glue black fabric circles to the tutu so they look like spots. Buy a simple red eye mask and glue small black dots made of foam over the mask. These will look like ladybug spots. If you're short on time, draw the black dots using a permanent black marker.
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Pick a black shirt and pants. Add a tutu to make a toddler ladybug costume. Wear an eye mask covered in spots.