Success Seminar Midterm

1. Improves focus and attention to detail. ... 2. Promotes active learning. ... 3. Boosts comprehension and retention. ... 4. Teaches prioritizing skills. ... 5. Extends attention span. ... 6. Improves organization skills. ... 7. Increases creativity.

7 Key Benefits of Effective Note-taking

"Your personal routine should include attention given to the spiritual dimensions of life before God (coram Deo), and ideally, this should be done daily."

Brandon Crowe's quote concerning personal habits

1. Set goals that you can reach 2. Be specific 3. Set moderate goals 4. Do something for each class each day

Breaking Large Assignments down into Manageable Bits

1. Be Focused - on Your Spiritual Relationship ABOVE ALL. 2. Be Discerning 3. Be Respectful - of what belongs to God 4. Be Cautious a. Be prepared for a no answer. b. Seek advice from a parent, youth pastor, or older Believer c. Don't let romantic feelings drive your life and actions d. It is wise to give your relationship time to develop and grow before you consider the possibility of marriage e. Have standards in place for relationships regarding a physical relationship

Dating Principles

1. Not confident 2. Easily frustrated 3. Not motivated 4. Bored 5. Difficulty starting a task 6. Feel overwhelmed by a project 7. Thinking the task will take less time than it actually does 8. Avoiding the anxiety by resorting to old escape routes.

Factors Affecting Procrastination

Stay away from fornication 1Thess.4:3 Be thankful in all things 1Thess. 5:18 Be Transformed from the World Rom.12:1-2 Do Good! 1Peter 2:15

God's General Will

1. Read your assignment before you come to class. Note-taking comes easier when you already have some understanding or awareness of the material. 2. Get organized. Begin each lecture on a new page. ... 3. Give yourself room. ... 4. Think while you write! ... 5. Ask questions. ... 6. Develop a system. ... 7. Review.

How to Take Notes In College Like A Pro

Use a Daily "To Do" list, Set up your notebooks, Create a simple filing system,

How to keep a plan (according to Mr. and Mrs. Hammons)

1. Keep regular study hours 2. Be comfortable 3. Eliminate distractions (Cell Phones!) 4. Keep your desk clean 5. Assemble needed materials 6. Keep it quiet 7. Consider forming or joining a study group 8. Obey your alarm clock 9. Keep a notepad handy for stray - important thoughts (devos, too) 8. Use "hidden" opportunities 9. Carry pocket work 10.Notecards in helpful places 13. Use small bits of time efficiently 14. Be prepared - Always have something to do with you 15. Focus on what's really important 16. Watch out for "time stealers" 17. Learn to read more efficiently 18.Make sure you FULLY understand an assignment before you start. ASK! 19.Plan for the unexpected ....it WILL happen...ie work ahead! 20.Learn how to reduce your stress 21.Get some sleep!

Ideas to Help You Manage Your Time

"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success."

Joshua 1:8

a. Joy Comes from a Reliance Upon God b. Joy Comes from A Realization About God b. Joy Comes as a Result FROM God

Joy

speak, think, live

Know the three things we should do with God's Law or God's Word according to our course verse: Joshua 1:8

in order to succeed

Know why we should do these three things found in our course verse.

specific, manageable, action-oriented, realistic, time-bound

SMART goals

Sense of Accomplishment, Conviction, Sense of Loyalty, Spirit of Adventure, Stewardship, Fear of Failure, Desire to Glorify God!

Sources of motivation (according to Mr. and Mrs. Hammons)

Exercise Nutrition Time Management Support Networks Assertion Skills Humor Relaxation Optimism Commitment Contentment *sprirutal disciplines

Stress Management Tools

1. What class is the test in? 2. When and where is the test scheduled to be given? 3. What kind of questions will there be? 4. How much time is allowed for the test? 5. What percent of your total course grade will the test account for? 6. What textbook materials will be covered on the test? 7. What lecture topics and materials will be included? 8. What outside reading assignments will be included? 9. What other material (events, speeches, demonstrations, videos, etc.) will be included?

Test Preparation Plan

1. Stay on top of assignments! 2. Organize yourself >> Follow your schedule 3. Attend class! 4. Do the reading! 5. Determine where you study best!

Test Taking - Preparation

Before you begin work each day, decide the three things you want to accomplish by the end of the day. Do the same at the beginning of each week.

The "rule of three" as presented in Everyday Matters.

Homesickness, Not ready for the academic demands required at this level, Partying too hard, Not enough money, Conflicts with work and class schedules, Family needs, Choosing the wrong program of study, The school doesn't fit you, "Burnout", "Personal Issues"

The 10 reasons college students leave/drop-out according to "College Dropouts: 10 Reasons Why Students Quit School" by Melissa Rhone.

Go to Class, Get Organized, Be considerate of your roommate, Get involved, even if you commute, Meet w/Advisor twice each semester, Make good friends, be a good friend, Become an expert on course requirements and due dates, Get adequate sleep and exercise, Understand "You are responsible for your actions." Communicate with parents, File for financial aid, Eat properly, Don't turn in assignments late, Spend time everyday with God, in prayer and devotions.

The 14 College Survival Tips (according to Mr. and Mrs. Hammons)

20% of the people doing 80% of the work

The Pareto Principle or the 80/20 rule as expressed by Brandon Crowe in Every Day Matters.

Survey Question Read Recite Review

The SQ3R method of reading

1. Plan and schedule time for all classes, especially the ones you don't like as much 2. Prevent laziness / procrastination 3. Include review sessions 4. Eliminate 'last minute' panic 5. Encourage rest & relaxation! 6. Actually saves time! 7. Reduce stress! 8. Semesters will be different

The benefits of using time schedules (according to Mr. and Mrs. Hammons.)

Increase in freedom, Increase in responsibility, More time to manage, Greater school workload and expectations.

The current challenges (according to Mr. and Mrs. Hammons) that students are facing today

things you would like to accomplish.

The definition and understanding of "Goals" according to Brandon Crowe in Every Day Matters

"Spend 5 minutes every day reviewing every class."

The identification of "Bethel's Law."

"Paul recognized what is most important, and focused on those things." • "Paul had a clear aim in life. This explains to a significant degree Paul's ability to persevere through suffering." • "Paul identified what needed to be done—and even planned— though he was also flexible enough to change those plans when necessary"

The pattern of Paul regarding priority and good stewardship (according to Brandon Crowe) that can be found in his epistles.

Deuteronomy 6:4-5 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: (5) And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." Matthew 6:33 KJV "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." 1 Corinthians 10:31 KJV Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Colossians 3:23-24 KJV And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; (24) Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. 1Corinthans 6:12 "All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any." 1 Corinthians 10:23 "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not." Luke 10:41-42 KJV "And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: (42) But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."

The priority of glorifying God and the seven Scripture passages that illustrated this priority.

Decide What to investigate - choose a subject, narrow and focus topic Gather information - know where to look, take notes, assemble bibliography Framework - basic premise, cluster thoughts, plan the organization Write - hurry through first draft, revise and edit, add missing elements, write the final

The process of research and writing research papers according to the slide from Mr. Hammons

taking first letter, punctuation, and capitalization of each word and stringing them together

The technique used by the Memory Project to help memory

1. Multi-tasking 2. Checking emails or media constantly throughout the day 3. Keeping emails in your inbox 4. Becoming distracted 5. Working in an environment where you are prone to being interrupted 6. Allowing inappropriate tasks to creep in 7. Not keeping your work area clean and organized 8. Saying "Yes" too often 9. Working from your to do list 10.Not prioritizing

Time Management Mistakes

1. Evaluate from time to time 2. Expect to find ways to improve 3. Plan large projects backward 4. Hide /Remove your cellphone

Time scheduling advice

the ability to analyze and effectively break down an issue in order to make a decision or find a solution

critical thinking

Routines are things you plan ahead to do each day that help you make progress toward the most important things in life.

definition of routines according to Brandon Crowe

rest, refresh, repent, resolve

four "Rs"

Foundational Motivational Confirmational

love is

their ability to produce longterm results, sustainability, and competence with minimal investment each day

power of routines

1. Come to class prepared! DO THE READING! 2. Listen for main issues "big ideas" in the class 3. Write out questions you have related to course content 4. Reflect and review regularly - quiet, uninterrupted 5. Seek applications to "real-life" 6. Find motivated study partners to bounce ideas off 1. Consider opposing opinions 2. Seek help from older students / instructors 3. Interact with those who have different backgrounds! 4. Get out of your comfort zone! 5. Take charge of this process.......no one else will! Make it a point to reflect on these skills periodically and evaluate your progress!

the practices for developing critical thinking and what a well-cultivated critical thinker does.

Motivation

the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way