Learning and studying shouldn't be stressful. Being stressed out can actually make it harder to learn and remember things. Think about the reasons why you're stressed out and try to resolve those reasons (remove them from your life). For example, if you get stressed out about assignments because you leave them to the last minute to finish, create yourself a study schedule. Build enough time into the study schedule so that you finish your assignments well enough in advance of the due dates to eliminate any of the stress you were feeling. If the grades you're receiving aren't that great it can be easy to let negativity take over. Bad grades are disappointing, but the mere fact that you're looking for ways to improve your grades means you're trying to think positively. Acknowledge to yourself that your grades aren't that good, but you're going to do something about it. Start thinking about how you're going to make things better, rather than concentrating on where you are right now. If your grades are lower than you want or are expecting, chances are you're not doing something you should, or you're doing something you shouldn't. The best way you can fix whatever is wrong is to first figure out what is wrong. If you already know what you might be doing wrong great, you're on the right track! If you aren't sure what you're doing wrong, take a 'deep dive' into your study history and grades. Look for a pattern or a sudden change. Were your grades always not-so-good, or did they start to decline after a specific time period? Is there a specific subject or task that you seem to have the most trouble with, or does it seem to be an overall problem? Are there any reasons, other than school, that might be the cause of your problems? Is there anything else going on in your life that may be impacting your grades? Learning may not seem like a physical process, but it can take a physical toll on your body. If your body and your brain are telling you to take a break, then take a break. Restart whatever you were doing once you feel better. If you're tired and find you can't concentrate on what you're learning, take a nap. Taking a 10-45 minute nap can actually improve your ability to learn.

Summary: Reduce your stress levels. Keep a positive attitude. Figure out where you're going wrong. Pay attention to the signals from your body.

Squeeze approximately 10 tsp (40 ml) of dish soap into a watering can. Then, use a hose to add water to the soap in the watering can. Once the watering can is mostly filled with water, turn off the hose, and gently shake the watering can for about 10 seconds. Rake the mulch and leaves off of the soil, and then pour the soapy solution over the area you plan to collect worms from. Make sure that you spread out the soapy water, and don't pour it all in one spot. Remember, moist, fertile soil is the ideal environment to find worms. Shaking the watering can will mix the soap and water together, and you may have suds falling out of the watering can's sprinkler. Once the soapy solution is poured over the dirt or grassy area, worms should start to wiggle to the surface. It may take a few minutes for most of the worms to surface, but as they do, use your fingers to pick them up and put them in a container until you can rinse them off later. Again, try to pick the worms up by the end of their body, which will be lighter in color. Once you have your collection of worms, use clean, non-chlorinated water to gently rinse the worms from any soap residue. Add a little bit of water to the container holding the worms (completely covering the worms), and softly swish the water around for a few seconds. Then tilt the container with your hand on the edge, to drain out the water and catch any worms that might fall out. You can also place a towel or old t-shirt over a bucket, place the worms on it, and then pour cool water over the worms to rinse away the soap. Rinsing the worms is very important. Since the soap is irritating, the worms could die if soap residue remains on their bodies for too long. When your worms are clean, store them in a container with a perforated lit. Add some dirt with bits of leaves, or worm bedding to give the worms something to nest in. Keep the container in a cool, dark place until you need to use them. Make sure that you do not repeat the soapy water process in the same area for at least a few weeks. It will make the area unappealing to worms. For this reason, you may also want to avoid using this method near compost piles, plants, or other areas where worms are beneficial.

Summary: Mix your soapy solution. Collect the worms. Rinse the worms off. Store the worms.

It's the apple-shaped icon in the top-left corner of your Mac's screen. This option is near the top of the drop-down menu. There are several tabs at the top of the "About This Mac" window that you can use to view different type of information: Overview - View your Mac's operating system, processor, and memory information here. Displays - View information about your Mac's screen and any attached displays. Storage - View your Mac's storage allocation, including how much space files are taking up and how much space remains. Support - View a list of resources to help solve any potential problems. Service - View your Mac's service history (e.g., warranty information).
Summary: Click the Apple menu. Click About This Mac. Review your Mac's system information.