Student Stress and Academic Performance: Seven Ways in Which Too Much Stress Can Affect Your Grades By Elisabeth Kuhn

You've probably been hearing the same mantra since elementary school - if you don't get good grades, you won't get into a good college, you won't get a good job and you'll end up living like a bum on the street...

All joking aside, your academic performance really does affect what fields you can go into and what type of job you can hold in the future. After all, you wouldn't expect a straight-D student to get into medical school - nor would you want them to. However, whether you're in high school, college, or graduate school, constantly dealing with stress can have a big impact on your overall academic success in any of the following ways:

1. Stress Affects Your Health

Stress suppresses your immune system, which causes increased susceptibility to bugs and viruses, as well as chronic health problems like headaches and upset stomach. It doesn't take a Harvard graduate to tell you that if you're sick, you won't be able to give 100% to your classes. You may not feel up to studying or you could suffer further from missing classes. If stress is causing physical symptoms, it's time to consult a professional therapist or stress management consultant.

2. Stress Affects Memory Retention

Students who experience large amounts of stress in their lives often have trouble with memory retention. When you're stressed, you're more likely to forget the facts and figures presented in class, and you'll be less likely to successfully recall this information on tests, labs and on real life applications. Obviously, this is a problem for anyone who wants to do well in college, so try to identify and remedy the causes of stress in your life if you find you're forgetting more than you retain from your classes.

3. Stress Causes Anxiety

Students who face a tremendous amount of stress may also suffer from anxiety - ranging from mild cases of worry to severe, can't-leave-the-house cases of nerves. If you're suffering from anxiety at any level, you'll find that you can't focus as well on your school work or on other aspects of student life like extra-curricular activities and personal relationships.

4. Stress Affects Your Judgment

Stress has a definite impact on student judgment. Some students will turn to illegal drugs, prescription medications or binge-drinking in order to escape from the affects of stress. However, turning to drugs and alcohol doesn't erase the source of your stress - it only adds more. Substance abuse is a serious problem, so if you find yourself pouring a glass or four of wine each night to help you wind down, it's time to seek professional guidance.

5. Stress Compromises Your Future Outlook

Stress can turn an ambitions, driven student into one who's nervous and unsure about the future. It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you have a test Monday, a paper due on Wednesday and a major lab on Friday - but don't let the little things affect your drive for success. If you find yourself thinking that there's no way you'll get everything done, try breaking large tasks down into smaller pieces and tackle them one bit at a time.

6. Stress Affects Your Self-Esteem

Students who feel overwhelmed by stress may experience feelings of guilt and hopelessness, causing their self-esteem to falter. If you've dropped the ball on your academic work, it's easy to feel like you'll never get back on track - but don't think like this! If you get too caught up in your recent stumbles, you'll lose track of all the positive strides you've made in your studies. Remind yourself of all the good things you've accomplished so far and find small, concrete ways to get back on the right path.

7. Stress Can Lead to Mental Health Problems

It's easy to let the competing academic and personal priorities of being a student get the better of you as a student, and it can become difficult to see outside all this stress. As a result, many students - particularly college-aged students - end up dealing with depression or thinking suicidal thoughts. If you're ever feeling that there's no way out of the stress you're under, seek proper care immediately - there are people who understand what you're going through that can help you work through the stress you're dealing with.

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Reading Comprehension Studies Can Help Build Confidence at Work By Jon Kelly

Reading Comprehension Studies At eMints

No matter what line of work you are in, a large part of your life may be spent reading. Between newspapers, email, websites, textbooks, user manuals, novels, and magazines there are so many words out there needing to be read. This is why reading comprehension studies are essential, especially for children. It is important to hone your skills so that you can more efficiently do your job and be informed. Reading comprehension studies do not have to end when you leave school.

Building Confidence In Reading Can Help Job Performance

For many people, reading can be a struggle and even intimidating. This is an obstacle that can impact everyday life. Without the ability to comprehend and assess the written word, performance can be compromised and potential for job advancement is limited. It is important to pursue reading comprehension studies to develop new skills and improve existing ones. Building confidence in reading can improve job performance and leisure time. There are many websites that present strategies for reading comprehension studies, and here is the profile of one remarkable website for people who need to improve their skills for free.

Reading Comprehension Studies Without A Tutor

There are many options available for adults wishing to pursue reading comprehension studies, depending on what your goals are. One option is hiring a tutor who specializes in reading skills. They can help establish a guided reading program geared towards the areas that you need help in. However, tutors can be expensive and the Internet provides a variety of other options. One website that feels learning should be available to everyone is eMints. They can help provide reading comprehension studies for anyone who wants to improve upon their skills.

Reading Resources At eMints

The website provides free access to a wide variety of files and lessons that target different types of reading comprehension studies and strategies through the eMints National Center. They have plans available for all reading levels beginning with students in grades one through twelve. They also have information and materials available ranging from reading comprehension, KWL, story mapping, reading quests, worksheets, and general reading comprehension studies. No matter what your reading problem, there are resources available on eMints to help you improve. Since these are all available free of charge, the public can use as many lessons as they need to reach a point where they feel proud of their reading skills.

Free Reading Comprehension Studies And Strategies

Reading comprehension studies and programs should be available to anyone, no matter what their income. The eMints National Center makes that possible. If you are interesting in developing your reading skills, whether for work or pleasure, you can visit eMints National Center at www.emints.org and browse the free reading comprehension studies and strategies they have available. More information is available at their website. Reading skills should never limit you from performing your best at work. Utilize this and other Internet options to take the first step to improve your reading skills.

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