Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Students plan success

College students are notorious for having busy schedules. Having good time management skills is very important to the overall success of the students. When it comes to school, work and other activities, bad management could contribute to a less than healthy body. 

Students usually end up sacrificing something; whether it's sleep, study time or nutrition. Effort is spent more on certain activities than others. For example, students spend long hours studying and do not get enough sleep at night. Busy work schedules make it more difficult to a healthy meal and sometimes students simply turn to fast food. 

However, it may be worth the effort to get adequate sleep and not skip meals. In an article by the National Institution of Mental Health, a lack of sleep can result in decreased performance, concentration and even reaction time. Adults should aim to get eight hours of sleep each night (education.com). 

There are many negative side effects to skipping meals. Not only does skipping meals decrease the metabolic rate, but it also zaps whatever energy remains in our bodies and can also impair our concentration. That's why it is recommended to eat a good breakfast and get a good night's sleep before a test day. Our bodies should be functioning at their best, physically, so we can perform at our best, mentally. 

Another essential to a high energy level is water. Dehydration is a common factor of fatigue. Drinking enough water each day helps a lot of bodily functions. A quick tip: if you are drinking only filtered water, make sure to supplement with an electrolyte drink, bottled water is stripped of all minerals. 

Food: Try to eat as much natural food as possible. While fresh fruits may be more expensive, it is worth it if you want your body to perform at its best. When food is processed, the nutritious parts are eliminated, and artificial additives take their place. Many online resources offer tips on preparing healthy and budget friendly meals. 

Studies have shown high energy levels in the body also relieve stress and can increase an individual's overall happiness. So if you are looking to boost your energy, remember to eat fresh foods, get enough sleep and drink water. 

15 comments:

  1. I thought this story was excellent. The paragraphs were broken up nicely, which made the story very readable. I would omit the word go in the phrase "As far as skipping meals go." I don't think it's completely necessary, but a personal preference. Also, I would change the period after food to a colon, because food is not a complete sentence. Great job!

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  2. Great job! i would maybe work on a new headline though, it seem s little wordy... but that is just my opinion. Great article though!

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  3. Great edit! I would change the sentence, "For example, occasionally studying takes precedence.." I read it as if students only study on occasion so when they do study it takes precedence over sleeping (which might be the case but I don't think thats what you were meaning). So I would change the wording there, but looks good otherwise!

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  4. The headline is more clearer and really displays what the article will be about, which is appealing to me as the reader. I still like how each paragraph works to discuss a different subject tied to the focus of the story.

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  5. Great article. This was very reader friendly and I thought the paragraphs were broken up well. The headline is a little lengthy maybe Planning can help students' success? Or something shorter. Good job though.

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  6. Great story! I would agree with what Kara said and change the period to a colon after food. Just simply stating food at the beginning of a sentence would be considered a fragment, and should be changed to a colon. Otherwise, great job!

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  7. Omit the oxford comma in the first sentence of the last paragraph. Other than that, this was a great story and very relevant to students. The paragraphs are broken up nicely and it flows well.

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  8. Not a timely story, but good soft story.

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  9. The topic is good and the article is well-written, but the headline doesn't capture much attention.

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  10. Needs a more appealing headline. The story is informational to students however.

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  11. "Studies have shown high energy levels in the body also relieve stress and can increase an individual's overall happiness. " I feel that this sentence needs to be restructured.

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  12. Add the link where you have education.com. Great information!

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  13. This is very relatable to every college student. Good job!

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  14. We should all keep in mind of lack of sleep! This sentence, perhaps you can just use a comma instead of a semi-colon: "Students usually end up sacrificing something; whether it's sleep, study time or nutrition."

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