Moments Magazine January 2015 by Statesboro Herald

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Is it really 2015 already? Late last month, my Facebook newsfeed became full of friends’ year-end slideshows made with photos and statuses they had posted throughout 2014. Finally, I decided to join the fun and create my own. As I scrolled through my personal timeline, I was reminded of the 365 days that made up 2014. There were days from which I wasn’t sure I would ever heal, days that brought with them loss and death and indescribable sadness. There were days full of stress and frustration and days that ended with more than one glass of wine in order to maintain my sanity. Then, there were days — many, many days — that were joyous: the days on which we adopted our dog, found our lost Linsay and her husband, Matthew cat, watched my mom graduate with her doctorate, celebrated our first wedding anniversary. I remembered the day my dad sent me flowers to congratulate me on my promotion at work and the day we learned how much our dog loves to swim. And I realized that those days, all of them — the good, the bad, the ugly — are what make my life my own. They’re what keep things interesting, and they’re proof that each tomorrow really is a brand new day, full of surprises and challenges and experiences that help us grow. This month’s issue of MOMents celebrates the potential of the next 365 days. January cover mom Wendi Hiller uses yoga to find peace and stillness and maintain both her physical and emotional health — something on many women’s New Year’s resolution lists this year. Go Girl Inge Spencer also sings yoga’s praises, and, as an instructor, she’s passionate about teaching the philosophy that yoga can help everyone improve their bodies and minds. Also this month, Devra Walker shares some helpful tips on which traditional fashion “rules” you should break in 2015, and our very own lawncare expert Erinn Cowart offers advice on experiencing growth — both in your garden and your personal life — this year. Here’s to 2015! OPERATIONS MANAGER Jim Healy jhealy@statesboroherald.com

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new assignments,” she said. “Within a four-year time span, I had moved four times, gave birth to three children and worked as temporary employee for various companies. These accumulated stressors started to take a toll on my health.” Inge began reading about yoga and started practicing daily after her children went to bed. It didn’t take her long to discover the benefits of the exercise — increased flexibility, strength and a sense of wellbeing. Within one month after she started practicing yoga, Inge began teaching friends at her church. During the next 13 years of her husband’s military tour in Germany and Florida, she continued to practice and teach yoga in recreation centers, hospitals, churches and even at an international conference. After her husband retired and later accepted a professorship at Georgia Southern in 1994, she immediately began teaching yoga for the university’s continuing education department and later at GSU’s Recreation Activity Center. Throughout the years, Inge has attended training seminars to keep up with the diverse changes in yoga and sought instruction from senior yoga teachers. “I trained and became certified in Iyengar Yoga, a method that features systematic progression in poses, good alignment and liberal use of props such as mats, blankets, blocks and straps,” she said. “When I moved to Statesboro, I had accumulated many of the props.

I had always wanted my own studio, and when I saw a place for rent with the right fee, I decided to finally settle into a studio with room for teaching and props. Thus was born Yoga on Vine.” In today’s society, Inge understands the responsibility women have to their families and professional, educational and personal pursuits. “These demands can be bewildering, time-consuming and tiring,” she said. “There are also external and internal expectations to be good at everything we do and to look good. So, women tend to spend additional time and efforts for grooming, fitness, weight control and to be healthy.” She credits yoga for being a timesaving, easy and holistic approach to help with all these efforts. “Once learned, the poses,

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breathing exercises and meditation can be practiced anywhere and for any amount of time to suit personal schedules.” Besides being a yoga instructor, Inge’s hobbies include music and traveling. She’s also grandmother to four children, ages 10 to 4 — Simone, Frederick, Noel and Anthony. “I find raising children challenging and most rewarding. I have grown watching my children develop into fine adults,” she said. “Seeing my sons and daughter interact with their children keeps warming my heart.” Inge is living her passion while helping others. You go, girl! Rebekah Faulk is a freelance and food writer who blogs at somekindagood.org. Learn more about the author by visiting http:// rebekahfaulk.wix.com/rebekahfaulk.

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or many moms and modern women, the new year means focusing on fitness and getting in better shape, but for Inge Spencer, a certified yoga instructor for more than 30 years and owner of Yoga on Vine in downtown Statesboro, physical health through yoga is a lifestyle ideal that she says has helped her realize some wonderful benefits of flexibility, strength and a mind at peace. With clients up to 95 years old, Inge is passionate about teaching the philosophy that yoga can help anyone improve body and mind. “Yoga has provided me with a tool to not only take care of my physical health but also to gain peace of mind and has started me on a lifetime quest for health, fitness and personal growth,” she said. The Germany native and mother of three grown children — Stephanie, Leon and Frederick — first learned about yoga in 1971 at a church retreat. Her curiosity heightened when she heard the practice could help with ulcers, a condition she was hereditarily prone to having. At the time, she also was raising two small children and a newborn baby in a new city and country. “Thanksgiving Day of 1966, I married Leon Spencer, a U.S. serviceman in Germany, emigrated to the U.S. and moved to Washington, D.C., then to New Mexico, back to Turkey and then to Ohio to accompany my husband to

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New Growth and Starting Fresh: A Look Forward

he beginning of a new year brings so much joy with its prospects of fresh starts and second — or third, or fourth — chances, and it definitely sparks a lot of personal reflection, too. Essentially, for me, the new year boils down to growth, in every sense of the word: physically, mentally, personally, relationally and in my daily walk with my God, which really is the core of my growth process in each of the other areas. In the midst of all of this thought and reminiscing, perhaps one of the lesser yet special aspects that surrounds my thinking is my gardening. You may laugh at me, or you may be sympathetic to my cause, but yes, I analyze how my plants grew and how I can change them in the coming seasons. I ask myself questions such as, would I choose this plant again for this planter? Should I choose a different color palette? Do I need to water and/

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t’s time for students, teachers and parents to drop those old bad habits and pick up some new, more productive ones as the second half of the 2014– 15 school year begins. Getting to school on time, doing homework, studying for tests, following the rules and getting along with each other are some of the tried-and-true methods to start the year off right. The new semester begins when students, teachers and staff return to school Jan. 5. First-semester report cards go out on Jan. 8. The 100th day of the school year will be Jan. 26. The GOAL program, a way for Georgians to get a state tax credit from the Department of Revenue, or DOR, in exchange for a contribution to an approved student scholarship organization, begins for the 2015 calendar year. More than $58 million in tax credits have been set aside by the DOR for student scholarships at independent schools. Find out more online at the Georgia GOAL and Bulloch Academy websites. The fifth edition of the Korean Language Infusion Program also begins. Four students from Seoul, South Korea, each will spend one month in Statesboro and go to school at BA to help improve their English skills and to learn more about America culture. Another visitor, this one from Hamburg, Germany, will be attending the school for the remainder of the school year. The 43rd annual Green and Gold Gala, a fundraiser for the school, will be held on Jan. 30 at Forest Heights Country Club. The event will feature the fabulous

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fresh page on the calendar, a brand new year — everyone wishes and resolves to be a new, healthier person when the clock gives way to Jan. 1. Local mom w made that resolution in years past, but unlike many of us, Wendi has made her resolution a reality through the art of practicing yoga.

Wendi has been doing yoga on and off for about 14 years but has seriously pursued it now for the last two. Simply put, Wendi said, “I like how it makes me feel.” She tried a lot of different exercises over the years, including lifting heavy weights, but said she kept injuring her back and other muscles. “I started yoga somewhat like a rehab, and then it made me feel so good that I continued,” she said.

Wendi’s regimen, though it sometimes varies, includes kickboxing at 180 Fitness three days a week, some kind of stretching every day, and yoga at least five times a week. “I do various styles, but the ones I gravitate toward are Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow and Yin.” With vast styles available and endless poses possible, Wendi is on a quest to glean as much knowledge as she can about yoga. “I read books, take classes,

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attend workshops, watch videos. I’ve had lots of classes from wellknown trainers,” she said. “I know what I enjoy, but there are so many styles.” In fact, Wendi is contemplating becoming a yoga instructor herself. “Finding peace and stillness in different situations, that’s what I get most out of it,” she said. “Yoga makes me feel better physically, but I feel better emotionally, too. I’m calmer.” Referring to the different poses

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of yoga, Wendi said, “People think it’s about what it looks like, but it’s all about the feeling you get. Some people can go deeper in a pose; some can’t. If it hurts, you’re doing it wrong, pushing too hard. You’re supposed to challenge yourself but not hurt yourself.” But she is quick to note that there is a difference between hurting yourself and simply being sore. “Oh, I still get sore. I can feel it, too,” she said. “If you’re not getting sore sometimes, you’re not pushing yourself.” With all the benefits Wendi has gained from yoga, she wants everyone to try it. “I think everybody should do it,” she said excitedly. “Everybody can stretch their leg. They might can’t touch their nose to their shin, but you’re getting those stretching benefits. You breathe deep always. Breathe deep and stay calm — it all goes back to this.” Wendi encourages those new to yoga to start slowly and focus only on themselves, not the people next to them in class or on a video. “You’re always learning,” she said. “There’s never an end, an end result to get to. You never master it; you’re always practicing. That’s why

it’s called ‘practicing yoga.’” Feeling better physically and emotionally helps 44-year-old Wendi stay in top condition for everything else going on in her life. She is married to Jim Hiller, an obstetrics and gynecology doctor at Southern OB/GYN in Statesboro, and a devoted and busy mom to Claire, 18; Ava, 14; and Lily, 12, all students at Bulloch Academy. Recently, the Hillers hosted an exchange student, temporarily adding another young

lady to the home. An avid animal-lover, Wendi and her family own miniature horses that are being trained to become therapy horses. She enjoys taking the four-legged furries to nursing homes and schools to share with others. The Hillers have three additional horses, and Claire and Lily show competitively. And somehow, Wendi also manages to find time to be a stellar photographer, specializing in newborn and birth photos.

She uses her photography skills and compassion to volunteer for an organization called “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep,” which provides families with no-cost, professional photos of deceased or terminally ill newborns. Still, with so much going on in the Hiller household, Wendi makes sure to find time for yoga. To her, feeling good physically and emotionally is worth every minute of the yoga session and every ounce of soreness that follows.

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HOW TO STAY SAFE ON WINTRY ROADS

Many people will remember the winter of 2013-14 for all the wrong reasons. Record low temperatures and heavy snowfall were the story last winter. With winter now on the horizon once again, many motorists are looking for ways to ensure their daily commutes or holiday trips to visit family and friends are as safe as possible. When wintry conditions compromise driving conditions, it’s best for motorists to stay home. But avoiding roadways altogether is not always an option, so motorists can employ the following strategies to ensure they safely arrive at their destinations.

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Consider winter tires. Many drivers are unsure if they need winter tires. All season tires may suffice for those drivers who live in regions where heavy snowfall is uncommon. But winter tires are designed to perform when the temperatures are especially cold and in driving conditions featuring ice, slush and snow. Drivers who live in regions where snowfall is significant may want to install winter tires. Some drivers mistakenly believe that vehicle features such as anti-lock braking systems and traction control make their tires more capable of handling wintry roads. But such features do not provide more traction. ABS and traction control only prevent drivers from overbraking or overpowering the traction of their tires. Only better tires will improve traction.

witnessed a single snowflake fall from the sky. Wet winter roads can quickly turn into icy winter roads, and no ABS system or traction control device can prevent a car that’s traveling too fast from skidding out. Poor visibility is another reason to drive slowly in winter. Peripheral vision is often compromised when driving in winter, as dirt, salt or sand buildup on windows and mirrors can make it hard to fully view their surroundings. Even if your vision is not compromised, a fellow motorist’s might be. So ease up on the gas pedal in winter so you have more time to react to adverse conditions.

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Fashion Rules to Break in 2015

t’s a new year, and most of us are at least trying to set some new goals. Even if we’ve given up on New Year’s resolutions, there’s something about a brand new year that feels like a fresh start. It’s a good thing to want to improve ourselves — to know that we can begin again and put the past behind us. So, to give us a break from the stress of the need to do more and do better, I thought it would be fun this month to talk about some fashion rules that we can break! Don’t wear white after Labor Day. This rule is outdated. White, especially shades of white, has a definite place in your wardrobe year-round. The key is to pay attention to the fabric. While white cotton, linen and seersucker won’t be appropriate in the winter, wearing white or off-white in wool, flannel, fur or mohair can give you a fresh, updated look. It is even acceptable to wear white shoes in suede or leather. Don’t wear certain colors together, like pink and red, navy and black, or brown and black. Color is in, and we’re seeing combinations that were considered off limits in years past. One reason for this is the color-blocking trend. Bold presentation of any two colors when

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purposefully worn together can work and make a strong fashion statement. Maybe the biggest surprise in color combination vogue is seeing black and brown together. The first time I noticed the combination — and actually liked it — was when I saw a pair of boots that were black with a brown band around the top. The lasting animal print fashion, especially leopard, perhaps gave a nod to the acceptability of the two colors together. We have seen this combination emerging, and it seems to have solidly arrived this fall. So, search your closet for colors you haven’t worn together before! Don’t mix prints, or don’t mix stripes and prints, or don’t mix plaids and stripes. I can remember

when seeing someone wearing a plaid scarf with a stripe shirt would have made me cringe! You just didn’t combine one pattern with another. That’s another rule you can now break — but be careful. Even though mixing it up can look very modish, you don’t want to look like a clown. If you want to “break” into this one gently, start with adding a leopard print. Because leopard is now considered a neutral, this is a safe way to test out your pattern-mixing skills. Who knows, you may soon be throwing on polka dots with plaid. Here are a few other ways you can lighten up when going through your closet, searching for something “new” and different to wear: You don’t need to match your shoes and bag. You can add pearls or bling to a casual outfit. You can mix silver and gold jewelry. Faux fur and faux leather aren’t necessarily tacky. Pastel colors aren’t only for the spring. Sweatshirts aren’t only for the gym or at home. So, while you work on those New Year’s resolutions and goals to better yourself in 2015, try these tips to cut yourself some slack in the closet. Remember,

when you’re not sure, your local retailers will be glad to help out in making fashion decisions and finding pieces to give new life to the base you’ve already built with your clothing choices. This is what we do, and we love helping you! Local fashionista Devra Walker and her husband, Lindsay, are the owners of Walker Pharmacy & Boutique and Little Doses in Statesboro.

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Video Games That Can Help Your Children Develop

on’t worry when your kids play the newest video game. It can actually be good for them. A recent study by Oxford University found that children between ages 10 and 15, both male and female, can benefit from playing video games for an hour a day, according to The Telegraph. “Young people who indulged in a little video game-playing were associated with being better adjusted than those who had never played or those who were on video games for three hours or more,” the study found, according to The Telegraph. Here’s a list of 10 video games that you and your family may want to include in your collection. Super Mario Bros. Super Mario Bros. is a classic, there’s no doubt about it. Who doesn’t know of the portly Italian plumber pummeling bricks and cramming down Koopas? The game requires users to hop up and down and hit targets at just the right angle —

Deseret News National something that requires good hand-eye coordination, which has been proven by an Indiana University study to improve cognitive and social skills for young people. Sports-themed games. In the past, video games have been commended by the Education Department Center for teaching teamwork to kids — and there is no absence of that in sports games. Whether it’s the Madden NFL series or the FIFA Soccer games, sports-themed video games are teaching kids a lot about how to work with teammates toward an ultimate goal. Disney Infinity. Imagine Mickey and Minnie Mouse at your fingertips. That’s the case with the Disney Infinity video games, in which players can essentially log in as a certain Disney character. Given that Disney characters have been known to inspire creativity and imagination, playing this game will not only inspire kids to build their own worlds but also to become more familiar with Disney characters and have a little fun. Games on the Wii Fit. It’s possible

that video games can help you lose weight or at least offer a better direction in terms of physical activity. Wii Fit and the Wii’s resort video games both offer users an opportunity to experience physical activities like running, yoga or swinging a tennis racket. Though the effects of the game have been debated in the last few years, a little workout can surely help families cut down on the more than 30 percent of overweight American children. Cooking Academy. A study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that most American children’s lunches are unhealthy, but that could change with a little more nutrition education — something that games like Cooking Academy can teach. Not only will kids learn how to make the perfect pancake or dessert dish, but they’ll also see how to incorporate multiple food groups into a single meal. Sesame Street TV. As a TV show, “Sesame Street” has been known to improve cognitive abilities for kids and offer insight into strong social reasoning

and attitude, the University of Wisconsin found. So, why not help your child improve in those areas with the Sesame Street TV video game? A child and toddler friendly game, Sesame Street TV allows kids to see themselves on TV and make several choices about the direction the game takes, according to Family Friendly Video Games. Child of Eden. In 1993, music was said to benefit a child’s development. The same is true now, studies have found. That’s something with which the video game Child of Eden can help. Dressed with fancy colors, special effects and an incredible collection of music, this game will have your kids singing — and may even convince Dad to get his boogey on. Mario Kart. Sometimes it’s best to unwind and just take a load off. After all, playtime can help kids out, too. The Atlantic reported back in 2011 that not playing can make kids more anxious. A perfect way to calm them down is to put them behind the Mario Kart wheel and get them driving around the tracks.

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7 Benefits of Taking Vacation Time

acation is today’s big bad wolf for Americans. That’s right — Americans are frightened of taking time off work for vacation. A survey by the U.S. Travel Association found that four out of 10 Americans aren’t going to take all of their vacation days this year. The reason? They’re not exactly enthusiastic about the work they’ll find on their desks when they return, the survey found. “They dread the pile of work awaiting them when they return, and no one else can do what they do at the office,” according to the survey. “These people suffer from what the researchers called a ‘martyr’ complex, believing that they’re the only ones who can do their jobs.” It’s not just fear, though. Americans are taking less vacations overall, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data showed that more than 9 million people took a vacation in July 1976, but that number is closer to 7 million for 2014. In fact, a 2012 survey by Harris Interactive Inc. found Americans leave an average of 9.2 days of vacation unused. Still, some companies are encouraging their workers to take time off. Here are seven ways vacation can be beneficial for you. Better physical health. The New York Times reported that a vacation can help your physical health, as the stress of working can take a serious toll on your heart. For both men and women, taking a vacation every two years compared to every six will lessen the risk of coronary heart disease or heart attacks, The Times reported. “It shows how the body reacts to a lifestyle of stress,” said Elaine Eaker, author of a study by the Framingham Heart Study, to The Times. “This is real evidence that vacations are important to your physical health.” More productivity. Count on being more productive if you’re taking vacations. Upon returning from time off, workers are likely to put more emphasis on the work they have to make up, according to The New York Times. Research says that a lot of that has to do with the way humans are made. “The importance of restoration is rooted in our physiology. Human beings aren’t designed to expend energy continuously,” The Times reported. “Rather, we’re meant to pulse between spending and recovering energy.” Closer family relationships. Psychology expert Susan Krauss Whitbourne said one of the biggest benefits of taking vacation is how much it affects familial relationships.

Deseret News National Family vacations increase family bonding, especially when a lot of the activities have to do with talking about memories or even sharing stressful moments together. “Shared family memories and time spent together isolated from ordinary everyday activities (school, work and so on) help to promote these positive ties,” Whitbourne wrote. “Though family vacations can have their own share of stress, the benefits outweigh the risks, even in families that are not particularly close.” Newer perspectives. Step away from work for a while and enjoy the sun. When you come back to work, you’ll have a totally new outlook on life. CNN reported that when you step away from the problems and stresses you’re facing, you’re bound to get a better perspective and come out with a more satisfying answer. An example of this, according to CNN, would be when you ask your friend for advice on a situation. The friend is removed from the scenario and thus can offer advice more easily. Increased mental power. Working all the time and getting things done might make you think you’re queen of the world — but your brain is feeling something completely different. Research by the University of California Irvine’s Gregory Hickok found that our brains don’t have a reserve pool from which to gather energy and power. Vacations can help reset your mind. “If we had a huge amount of brain power in reserve, we might not need vacations,” the Tribune reported. “We could just tap those beach-lolling brain cells. But we don’t. Time off tunes up a well-functioning brain.” Lower chance of burn out. Starting to feel a little burned out? That’s a perfect reason to take a vacation — especially because the time away will actually keep you from letting the fire inside of you die. According to About. com, one of the key benefits of taking time off work is that you won’t feel all the pressures and discouragement that arise once you begin showing symptoms of a burnout. “Workers who take regular time to relax are less likely to experience burnout, making them more creative and productive than their overworked, under-rested counterparts,” according to the website. Improved mental health. U.S. News and World report spoke to experts who noted that one of the main benefits of vacation time is that it can improve your mental health. Feelings of calm arise and relieve the stress, which allow the body and mind to heal in ways it couldn’t if it were still under pressure.

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12 Things That Don’t Make Sense to Teens but Totally Do to Adults

hat people experience as teenagers has lasting effects on their adult lives. Take popularity, for example. Research has found that popularity as a teen can cause a person to constantly seek glory later in life. A University of Virginia study also found that “cool” kids are less likely to keep that status as they become adults. And how people view things overall as a teen changes as they grow older. A team of researchers found that people look back on their high school lives and can’t believe they thought what they thought back then, according to The New York Times. “Middle-aged people — like me — often look back on our teenage selves with some mixture of amusement and chagrin,” said Daniel Gilbert, a psychologist at Harvard who was one of the authors of the study, to The New York Times. “What we never seem to realize is that our future selves will look back and think the very same thing about us. At every age we think we’re having the last laugh, and at every age we’re wrong.” So, what things do people hear, see or learn in high school that didn’t make sense then but totally make sense now? Here’s a list of 12 things that click as you get older. 1. Going to bed early. All the cool TV shows are on past 9 p.m., and Netflix is calling. So, why in the world would you want to go to bed earlier than you need to? Well, more sleep can actually bring a person more educational success. Time magazine wrote in 2012 that a University of California report found teens who studied throughout the week and spent more time sleeping actually had less academic problems. “If you’re really sacrificing your sleep for that cramming, it’s not going to be as effective as you think, and it may actually be counterproductive,” said Andrew Fuligni, a professor at UCLA, to Time magazine. 2. Eating breakfast. In a hurry to catch the bus, many kids pass up a bowl of cereal or Pop Tart before school. However, that could be just what they need to ace their upcoming social studies test or pop quiz. NPR reported that researchers have said breakfast offers the right nutrients for the brain to work well and help kids develop in school. “To keep your brain powered up, the first meal of the day

should be rich in protein and good carbohydrates — the whole-grain variety that will sustain you for a long spell rather than the sugary kind that will push your blood sugar up, then let it fall,” NPR reported. 3. Treating others the way you want to be treated. Being told that you should “treat people the way you want to be treated” didn’t always make sense. You wanted to be respected and loved, so why should the kid bullying you get the same treatment? It may not be as specific as that, but being kind to others can actually help you avoid problems in the future. As a matter of fact, a recent study published in Psychological Science found that actions like bullying and teasing can eventually lead you to health and social issues “Being bullied is not a harmless rite of passage but throws a long shadow over affected people’s lives. Interventions in childhood are likely to reduce long-term health and social costs,” the study found. 4. Going home early. Sacrificing sleep for studying is one thing, but sacrificing sleep for the sake of hanging out or seeing a cinematic adventure can be just as harmful to high school success. Right now, 8 percent of students are getting the proper amount of sleep; 10 percent of high school students average just five hours of sleep each night. This has led to increased stress, according to the Center for Advancing Health. “As students progress through high school, demands on their time from hectic social activities, jobs, homework and family obligations increase and they sleep less to fit them in,” the center said. 5. Taking a study break. Psh, a study break? Who needs it? You’ve got the will power and drive to push on and get things done. And, like this Stanford study suggests, you don’t need a study break to refresh the battery before a test. Think again. Study breaks have been proven to actually increase a person’s attention, according to a recent study. Long hours spent studying can make a student’s brain get too familiar with the material, causing them not to see all the details they need to see. Plus, because long hours at the part-time job could be hurtful to your behavior and academic performance, like this study found, a break every now and again can come in handy.

6. Studying well for tests. Getting a high GPA might not seem like the top priority, but it is necessary for you to have a successful future and higher salary. A study by University of Miami researchers found that those with a higher GPA — people who Slate called “the nerds” — tend to do better in their personal earnings after the final bell rings. “Conventional wisdom is that academic performance in high school is important for college admission, but this is the first study to clearly demonstrate the link between high school GPA and labor market earnings many years later,” said Michael French, professor of health economics at the university who led the study. 7. Getting a job. Getting a job may seem like a drag, but it’s going to have long-term payoffs. Right now, 80 percent of American teens are working part-time jobs, putting high school teens together in the workforce, a survey by Citigroup and Seventeen magazine found according to MarketWatch. Given the current economic climate, a part-time job can help students save a little bit more for college and their financial futures. “Having come of age during the Great Recession of 2008, many of today’s students have experienced a financial wake-up call,” said Linda Descano, a director at Citigroup, according to MarketWatch. 8. Turning off technology. How in the world are you going to let your BFFL know what’s going on if you’re not LOLing or OMGing? Holding off on the texting may seem like a chore, but texting has been noted as a killer of real conversation. People ages 18 to 29 are receiving an average of 88 texts a day, according to CNN, which is minimal compared to the 17 phone calls per day. That’s not to mention the fact that texting has caused problems for many teenagers. Teens are getting texts all the time and keeping the text convos going late into the night, causing experts to advise caution, according to The New York Times. “That’s one every few minutes,” said Dr. Martin Joffe, a doctor in California. “Then you hear that these kids are responding to texts late at night. That’s going to cause sleep issues in an age group that’s already plagued with sleep issues.” 9. Spending time with family. Spending some time with the ‘rents

Deseret News National may not be on the top of your to-do list app, but it actually may make you a better student. Having a family game night has been linked to making kids better students, reported The Atlantic. Similarly, family dinner has tremendous benefits for youngsters, according to a Cornell University. Kids are 35 percent less likely to have an eating disorder and 24 percent more likely to eat healthier if they’re eating with their families, the study found. And it can help kids with their emotions, too, according to research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. “The effect doesn’t plateau after three or four dinners a week,” says co-author Frank Elgar, USA Today reported. “The more dinners a week, the better.” 10. Choosing the right friends. Fitting in with the “cool” crowd might be, well, cool in high school. But, as mentioned before, being cool won’t actually help you later on down the road. Friendships don’t last over time. A recent study by Cornell University found that about half of Americans can name only one close friend who whom they could discuss important details, while 18 percent can name two friends and 30 percent can name three. On top of that, a Facebook study found that people are more likely to un-friend their high school buddies than anyone else. So, it’s important to pick the right friends, especially because friendship is good for your social, mental and physical health. 11. Thinking you know everything. Remember hearing “you don’t know everything” as a teenager? Well, that’s definitely something to pay attention to, because teens really don’t know everything. For instance, 87 percent of teens don’t know how to manage their own money, according to Fox News. 12. Preparing for the real world. Graduating high school doesn’t mean you’re going to college. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 34.1 percent of high school graduates went right into the work force. It’s already a tough job market out there for high school grads, as college grads are fighting for similar employment opportunities, the Harvard Business Review reported. So, preparing for the real world, and getting ready for what lies ahead, can only benefit teens in the long run.

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