ADVICE

Advice

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Q: What do you do if you like someone and you don't know what they think of you?	A:  Get to know the person. Talk to them outside of school.
Q: I'm always afraid to go to school because I feel like people judge me. Is that anxiety, IDK.	A: I think that counts as social anxiety. Try talking to someone and just be yourself around people, everyone has an opinion and we will most likely never know if it's good or bad.
Q :I need advice with my ex wife sharon. she's out of control. Also I need advice with trying to keep organized and do homework that you legit forget about it.	A: I suggest you write in your planner but if you’re not a planner person, maybe try writing it on a piece of notes or maybe even on your hand so you don’t forget. As for your ex-wife, maybe try getting a lawyer. Good luck!
Q: I want to feel more confident for the Algebra final. -Cookie monster	A: I’m in the exact situation right now. Honestly the only thing we can do is study and practice the packet that our teachers gave us. Good luck!
Q: so only 2 weeks left of school or 3 and my math grade is a D i want to at least try to get it up to a C or B what can I do?	A: Try talking to your teacher and asking what you could do for extra credit or get points to make up for any assignments that could be bring your grade down. Good Luck!
Q: I have been going through a lot of depression this year. It's been really bad. And recently I lost one of my best friends. So now things don't feel the same anymore. I was really looking forward to getting back to normal but I don't know if things ever will.	A:  For your depression case, talk to someone. Depression isn't something you should bottle up inside, it's like a ticking time bomb. Friends will come and go, I know it may feel weird or awkward without him/her but just keep living life don't let it tear you up. Try talking to your friend little by little perhaps you guys could be reunited. Things will eventually feel normal whether its with you friend or not! STAY STRONG! Ps. Depression Support hotline is open 24/7 at 800-273-TALK
Q:  Why is it that I do not feel like doing any work towards the last month of school? What can I do to combat that?	A:  We don’t work as hard as we have been for the past 8 months, but instead we need to work harder than we ever have this school year.
Q:  What advice do you have for teachers whose classrooms seem like all of the trouble-makers are just dumped off there? I don't think that I can endure it.	A: You should  talk to your teacher privately about it. Maybe suggest some ideas that you have to try to have more control of the classroom.It’s one of the teacher’s job to control the classroom.
Q:  How can I become a productive human being? How can I stop drowning in self-pity and start accomplishing things? How do I stop complaining about everything and look on the bright side?? How do I stop being annoying?	A: Try community service. Do something to get you distracted from the negative things. It depends if people think you're annoying or if you think you're annoying, if people think you're annoying just ignore them and be yourself, dont be something you're not. If you think you are annoying don't do that, it could put you down!
Q:I feel as if sometimes teachers should give out more extra credit to students here that don't have good grades I want to try and good grades	A:  You should talk to your teacher about this problem. Some teachers don't like it because it messes up the grading system. Stay strong cuz school’s almost out !
Q:What can relieve your stress?	A: Try meditating, take a break for five minutes and sleep.
Q: You got games on yo phone fam?	A: 2 out of 3… yes…
Q:Having trouble turning in my work on time and keeping up with the class	A: Our advice is to get started on your homework or assignments as soon as you get it so you don’t end up procrastinating. Also, ask for assignments for extra credit, it might bump your grade up a bit.

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Questions and Answers

By: Odin's Eye

Q:¨ I been stressed about so much in my life.I feel like I'm 51 years old stressing but family issue are really getting to me like the neighborhood I live unsafe you really got to watch your back anything can on any day my mom stressed over me and my sister safely but lately I have been holding the house since my father walked out my roller coaster life.¨	A: There's A couple of the things that you can do to become less stressful. One way is reach out to people which obviously you have already done and you know i'm here… always:) But another way is to crank up some tunes!!!! And get up and moving , always moving! Sense you're the man of the house , and your mom is stressed over you , show your mom that you ARE the man , help out your mom if you don't already , if you're grades are slipping GET THOSE things up man! If you're behavior is slipping , fix it ! The last thing you're mother wants is more stress , you're mom wants to see you succeed , so show her you can. There's nothing you can do with the bad neighborhood , i live in one too , just stay safe. IF NEED BE : Depression/Stress Hotline for teens : 1 (800) 273-8255
Q:What to do when the weather changes and the sun is shining, play outside or get my homework/projects completed?  The sun warms my soul and we only have it for the last 6 to 8 weeks of school so how do  I decide?	A: Even though the sun warms yours soul , you gotta do your homework/projects. I would suggest do your homework where there's a window you can open , open the window and let the sun shine in as you do your homework and maybe crank your fav tunes ! Take like a week for all your homework then you get those other weeks to chill and maybe plan something fun in the sun! If you can't retake your homework and project that's something you can't get back, the sun is something you will get back .
Q: my first period i want to change grade	A: you should do homework and ask the teacher if you could do something to get extra credit.
Q:To much homework and test even though it is Sbac testing month.	A: you could study the questions on your homework and have a friend quiz you on the questions so it can help with your testing
Q:How can I get quiet students to stand up for themselves when they are trying to learn and other students are loud and disrupting the class?  Most of the time I see students get frustrated by the loud kids, but don't say anything.  Should they say something or just wait for the teacher to handle it? From Sitting on the Fence	A:Dear Sitting on the Fence I would say try doing a “Pull a name from the cup” , have the names of all the students and pull one , or just have the students have a limited times they can speak out and have a new person speak every time , this way all the students that talk more will have a limited amount of share outs and then the quiet kids could talk:)And also they should say something as well as have the teacher handle it.
Q:my school work is piling up	A: you should split up your work and using your  planner is a good idea to plan out which day your gonna do a little bit of it then reward yourself after  and every day you can do a little and it will stop piling up just remember pretty much all of us have homework to so you're not alone.
Q: Lately I've been going through a lot of things. All my friends are turning down on me and I have so much homework to do, I can't get it all done. All my grades have dropped. I used to have a 3.8 gpa now I have a 3.45. With all the testing coming up, I don't think I'm going to finish the 8th grade back on track, I'm also playing volleyball which is causing me too loose time to myself. All my friends are having fun without me, and I have nothing to do about it, because my parents don't let me go out- unless I beg them too. I think i'm getting to attached to my phone as well! Sometimes I feel like this school is whack... and we do the same things over and over again. Please send help my way From- Lost girl with fits	A:Dear Lost girl with fits, First off , homework comes before friends, your education is WAY more important than your friends , i promise you that even if you don't agree, its true.  And also if you're friends are turning you down , THEY AIN'T FRIENDS. True , real friends don't do that.You really dont need friends to survive school.I know you might think that friends are a requirement but there really not. There a choice , eduathe best friend you can really have , they never flake out on you and they keep it 100% forever :) And if you get better grades maybe you can use that your advantage when talking to your parents.But first you got to focus on education. Also a thing you can do is turn off your phone before u start homework cause no one likes to wait for there phone to turn on- it takes too long man!:(  so it will just make you not want to turn it on. Depression/Stress Hotline for teens : 1 (800) 273-8255
Q:What to do if your partner doesn't trust you not just that but is really jealous not only that but stress from hw and testing coming up	A: if there is no trust in a relationship then it’s not a good relationship. And if you are stressed about testing then you should try to take your mind off and do something you like.
Q:You got games on your phone?	A: I got social media! I'm more of a social media / sports type of person, i dont have time for games :)
Q:MATH. Math + Me = Early funeral. Just some stress coming from all the school and tests coming up. This is why I'm 'x' that can never find 'y'. Like y-eeee but it could be worse. Q:I'm stressed because I get really hungry but the fridge is too far and I don't want to walk. Do you have any advice on how to get food without getting up?	A: Honestly, sameee. But try to take your things off of all that stress , do something that makes you happy for the next couple of days A: Ask someone to get you food. Or camp out next To the Fridge.
Q:Once in awhile, I find a good book. Recently I haven't been finding interesting ones. Do you have any good book recommendations?	A:OMG ! If you havent read “Out of my mind” you HAVE to , it’s SUCH a good book <3 it’s been my favorite since 5th grade (i'm in 8th now :P ) or if you like Roald Dahl , “Witches” is one of my favorite childhood books i also liked the movie :)
Q: Okay, i'm starting to get really bad grades and like it's starting to make me mad. So I have been procrastinating a lot and this has been a problem for me ever since the start of middle school, and my dad always compares me to my little sister since she gets better grades since she isn't like me. How do I get over procrastination, and like I want advice and tips maybe some tricks you can tell me plus everyone else?	A: you can start with telling your dad that you and your sister are not the same person, you can start studding and do a little homework every night and try to get it in by the due date and continue with that every night even when it’s tempting  to play games you have to get your school work done first, it seems your dad wants you to succeed and should respect that, also you could reward yourself after doing the work every now and then you can have a desert after homework and every good grade you get you can ask your parents for like a buck or something small but that will keep you going. Good luck!
Q:What is wrong with having a little fun if you and your "bf or gf" aren't official?	A: NOTHING is wrong with that ;) just keep in mind that you guys aren't together though… so you don't want to get into things too fast if yall aren't together yet , unless you guys are cool with that :) Hope yall last <3
Q:I am really like into basketball but I have soooo much homework and its hard to balance those two things out because I often have a lot of homework but then I have practice and training and workouts	A: I'm sure basketball is very important to you but school does come first , tell your …. whoever that you need a couple days to work on those grades, you can't play sports with bad grades!!!! You get good grades -> you play sports :)
Q:It's funny how when you stay quiet at school, it's the time where you notice a lot of stuff. You being quiet opens your eyes and you see what really goes down in your school. As I began opening my eyes I noticed bullying, Racism, Depression, Social Bullying, Being Stressed. People in this school really need to spoken to, to have a talk that really gets to them. People at this school don't take others serious and it could cause problems to not just others, but themselves.	A:I think as we get older we start to notice things like that , but please stand up for bullying and share this with others : Depression/Stress Hotline for teens : 1 (800) 273-8255

Q: Dear odin's eye how do you know when a guy likes you does he stand closed or does he always smile at you how do you know? From weird girl	A: Dear Weird Girl, Trying to know if someone likes you is hard. Some people make it obvious, some people are great at hiding it. The best thing you can do is just talk to him , yes i know it’s nerve racking but it is the best thing to do , just be honest!
Q:I've been falling one of  my classes. Which is math and It's my first time failing in the subject of math and I don't know what to do.	A: Dear Unknown, Well, it all depends on whether or not you are doing your homework or your tests making your grades are going down. If it’s your homework, and you’re confused ask your parent/guardian, or a sibling to help. If it’s your tests, try to study more, quiz yourself or have a friend quiz you.