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Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EI) has become a cornerstone of personal and professional success in today's world. Simply put, EI refers to our ability to positively understand, use, and manage our emotions to achieve our goals and build strong relationships.
The concept of EI emerged in the 1990s, gaining significant traction with Daniel Goleman's book on "Emotional Intelligence." Research suggests that EI predicts career success and overall well-being better than traditional IQ scores.
EI encompasses a range of competencies, often referred to as "pillars":

• Self-awareness: Understanding your own emotions and how they influence your thoughts and behaviors.
• Self-regulation: Managing your emotions effectively, delaying gratification, and coping with stress.
• Motivation: Setting goals, staying motivated, and directing your energy towards achieving those goals.
• Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
• Social skills: Building strong relationships, communicating effectively, and resolving conflicts constructively.

By developing these skills, we can navigate life's challenges with greater ease, build meaningful relationships, and achieve our full potential.
Developing Self-Awareness
The foundation of emotional intelligence lies in self-awareness. This involves recognizing your emotions as they arise and understanding the link between your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours.

• Journaling: Regularly journaling your thoughts and feelings can be an excellent tool for self-awareness. Observe patterns in your emotional responses and identify triggers that evoke specific emotions.
• Mindfulness: Mindfulness practices can help you become a more present observer of your emotions, allowing for better understanding and regulation.

By cultivating self-awareness, you gain greater control over your emotional responses and can begin to manage them effectively.
Managing Emotions
Developing healthy strategies for managing emotions is crucial for navigating life's inevitable challenges. Here are some techniques to consider:

• Cognitive reappraisal: Challenging negative thought patterns and reframing situations in a more positive light.
• Building a coping toolkit: Develop a personalized toolbox of healthy coping mechanisms, such as exercise, relaxation techniques, or creative hobbies, to manage stress and difficult emotions.

Learning to identify sources of negative emotions like anger, stress, and anxiety allows you to address them effectively. Furthermore, prioritizing physical health through a balanced diet and regular exercise contributes significantly to emotional well-being.
Building resilience, the ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenges, is a cornerstone of emotional health. Developing a growth mindset and practicing self-compassion allow you to adapt to change and navigate uncertainty with greater ease.
Empathy and Social Skills
Strong relationships are essential for personal life and professional networks. Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is fundamental to building these strong bonds.

• Active listening: Pay close attention to what others are saying, both verbally and nonverbally. Practice reflecting back on what you hear to ensure understanding.
• Perspective-taking: Try to see situations from another person's point of view. This fosters understanding and strengthens connections.

Effective communication, built on active listening and empathy, allows you to express yourself clearly while understanding and respecting the perspectives of others.
Conclusion and Practical Tips for Improving Emotional Intelligence
Cultivating emotional intelligence is a necessity in this digital age and hectic schedule. By incorporating the practices mentioned above into your daily life, you can build your EI and reap the benefits of:

• Stronger, more fulfilling relationships
• Improved communication and conflict resolution skills
• Enhanced career success
• Greater resilience and adaptability
• Increased self-awareness and emotional regulation

Practical Tips:

• Practice daily mindfulness exercises like meditation.
• Journal your thoughts and emotions regularly and do not suppress them
• Reflect on your emotional responses and identify triggers.
• Actively listen to others and practice perspective-taking.
• Seek out resources like books, courses, or workshops on emotional intelligence.

Apart from plenty of books that are already available, a good resource that I can think of is a LinkedIn biweekly newsletter on “Leading with Motivational Intelligence: The Leadership Revolution”. It can be considered a good example of the resources on Motivational Intelligence which covers the combination of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ) that addresses how to empower next-gen leaders. Also, there is another resource “Emotional Intelligence Checklist” published by Justin Mecham on LinkedIn which is very handy and can be used for tracking progress over a period of time.

Hello All, I am currently in job hunting for a DevOps role in EU. First of all thanks to this community for providing detailed guides on creating the resume that would land every engineer the job of their dreams. I myself, have also used the information found here to create a resume, but while exchanging with fellow engineers ( friends + coworkers) and also discussing with recruiter friends, I have come to the realization that most of them have a slightly different approach on what you should put on your resume and what not to. Friends & Coworkers that have landed big time positions:

1. Although their experience is 0-5 years, all of them have more than 1 page in their CV.
2. They have all used more "colorful" or eye catching templates than the simpler ones proposed here.
3. They have included an "about me" section.

Recruiter friends:

1. Most agreed that 1 page CV is not enough since you cannot include all the necessary bullet points + skills for the various positions. 2.All proposed an "about me" section
2. They have also given me insights from their workplace, showing CV's from people that have either hired or moved to the next phases of the interviews, and to be honest all of them have more than 1 page CV's (<5 YoE), and none use not simpler templates seen & proposed frequently here.

So to summarize, I have found major discrepancies from the "real world" and this subreddit. Do you have similar experiences? I know that since each person is limited to a range of "real world" information that can't be an indicator of the "correct way to create your CV", but the fact that major key points that are used here (biggest one being the "1 page CV unless you have more than 10 YoE") are not taken into consideration in their cases, makes me wonder a bit on how to construct my CV.

Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EI) has become a cornerstone of personal and professional success in today's world. Simply put, EI refers to our ability to positively understand, use, and manage our emotions to achieve our goals and build strong relationships.
The concept of EI emerged in the 1990s, gaining significant traction with Daniel Goleman's book on "Emotional Intelligence." Research suggests that EI predicts career success and overall well-being better than traditional IQ scores.
EI encompasses a range of competencies, often referred to as "pillars":

• Self-awareness: Understanding your own emotions and how they influence your thoughts and behaviors.
• Self-regulation: Managing your emotions effectively, delaying gratification, and coping with stress.
• Motivation: Setting goals, staying motivated, and directing your energy towards achieving those goals.
• Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
• Social skills: Building strong relationships, communicating effectively, and resolving conflicts constructively.

By developing these skills, we can navigate life's challenges with greater ease, build meaningful relationships, and achieve our full potential.
Developing Self-Awareness
The foundation of emotional intelligence lies in self-awareness. This involves recognizing your emotions as they arise and understanding the link between your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours.

• Journaling: Regularly journaling your thoughts and feelings can be an excellent tool for self-awareness. Observe patterns in your emotional responses and identify triggers that evoke specific emotions.
• Mindfulness: Mindfulness practices can help you become a more present observer of your emotions, allowing for better understanding and regulation.

By cultivating self-awareness, you gain greater control over your emotional responses and can begin to manage them effectively.
Managing Emotions
Developing healthy strategies for managing emotions is crucial for navigating life's inevitable challenges. Here are some techniques to consider:

• Cognitive reappraisal: Challenging negative thought patterns and reframing situations in a more positive light.
• Building a coping toolkit: Develop a personalized toolbox of healthy coping mechanisms, such as exercise, relaxation techniques, or creative hobbies, to manage stress and difficult emotions.

Learning to identify sources of negative emotions like anger, stress, and anxiety allows you to address them effectively. Furthermore, prioritizing physical health through a balanced diet and regular exercise contributes significantly to emotional well-being.
Building resilience, the ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenges, is a cornerstone of emotional health. Developing a growth mindset and practicing self-compassion allow you to adapt to change and navigate uncertainty with greater ease.
Empathy and Social Skills
Strong relationships are essential for personal life and professional networks. Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is fundamental to building these strong bonds.

• Active listening: Pay close attention to what others are saying, both verbally and nonverbally. Practice reflecting back on what you hear to ensure understanding.
• Perspective-taking: Try to see situations from another person's point of view. This fosters understanding and strengthens connections.

Effective communication, built on active listening and empathy, allows you to express yourself clearly while understanding and respecting the perspectives of others.
Conclusion and Practical Tips for Improving Emotional Intelligence
Cultivating emotional intelligence is a necessity in this digital age and hectic schedule. By incorporating the practices mentioned above into your daily life, you can build your EI and reap the benefits of:

• Stronger, more fulfilling relationships
• Improved communication and conflict resolution skills
• Enhanced career success
• Greater resilience and adaptability
• Increased self-awareness and emotional regulation

Practical Tips:

• Practice daily mindfulness exercises like meditation.
• Journal your thoughts and emotions regularly and do not suppress them
• Reflect on your emotional responses and identify triggers.
• Actively listen to others and practice perspective-taking.
• Seek out resources like books, courses, or workshops on emotional intelligence.

Apart from plenty of books that are already available, a good resource that I can think of is a LinkedIn biweekly newsletter on “Leading with Motivational Intelligence: The Leadership Revolution”. It can be considered a good example of the resources on Motivational Intelligence which covers the combination of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ) that addresses how to empower next-gen leaders. Also, there is another resource “Emotional Intelligence Checklist” published by Justin Mecham on LinkedIn which is very handy and can be used for tracking progress over a period of time.

Hi, I'm EunieVT (twitch/X) and I debut about two months ago! We have loads of fun on stream, but I am a bit self-conscious about my streaming schedule. I stream every Tue/Thu, so only twice a week. Most Vtubers do a lot more. I am a busy bee and Vtubing isn't my only hobby + I work full-time.
Two moments in my week that are always free are Saturday and Sunday Mornings. I usually stay in bed, scrolling X or Instagram. So I wondered if there is potential in streaming on those hours.
Like 9AM–12PM streams. Have breakfast together, a cup of tea, watch some cartoons, draw a little bit. Just have a silly, lovely morning.
However, most people are active in the evening? Will this be a waste of time?
View Poll

Google Drive with Images of my D&D in Foundry VTT
Link for more Campaign information
My Profile with information about me
In this Campaign, you will traverse the innards of the Pale Pyramid, a mythical building that does not abide by natural scientific or magical laws. You will travel towards the center where you can attain a Wish, one that alters The Pale Pyramid's impossible construction into your desires. A magical potion that cures any curse, a room where you can live forever in happiness, a city devoid of hatred where you are King, a long-dead love brought back to life, secrets of the universe, whatever you want. Reach the center and you will all attain your Wishes.
Session 0, or your first official session if you join later on, is free.
We play once every week for 3~ hours, up to 30 minutes longer if we don't reach a satisfying end and the party agrees to attempt to 'finish' the section if they think they can.

Hello Gamers, I'm in the mood for some short term or long term chill Overwatch QP runs, who'd like to join the ride?
Firstly a heads up, I'm not a hardcore player, I'm not very good at gaming and I don't just play to win but nor I would throw on purpose no matter how disadvantaged my team was at the moment, I always play in a chill mood, doing what I could, not expecting anything and just enjoying the moment. (Except if there's some BM-ing players, then I'll quit the match immediately, because I don't need to bear myself through that). But after all, I've never raged at the games and I enjoy making jokes to make people have some laughers.
I'm also not good at aiming, especially in PvP FPS games, and then I enjoy playing support roles so my favorite heroes are Mercy (I don't pocket), Moira and Lifeweaver.
What I'm looking from you is simply that you are chill, don't rage, 18+ and LGBT+ friendly. You don't have to be good at the game neither and we could still have fun. Just hit me up, chat a little bit and see if we vibe, even if we don't, we could just farewell and it'll be fine.
My work schedule is uncertain so it works more like we hit each other up when we wanna play and see if we were both free, but usually I'll be free on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, or the night time after 12a.m. everyday since it's mostly night shift.
If you are still interested after reading through all this. See you in my DM, my Discord is available as well.

Just wanted to come on here and share my experience. I feel like I haven’t seen many speaking of passing/not passing with 105 (normally see 85 or 150).
I was really worried I didn’t pass.
If I can recommend one piece of advice…get off of Reddit!!! Lol. I sent myself into a crippling state of anxiety reading through these threads, convinced I failed.
For those of you who will keep reading, much like myself, here are the details.
I got my ATT May 10th. Scheduled NCLEX for May 30th.
Took about two weeks to review. I focused on questions styled like the NCLEX, reviewing rationales, and touching up on my weaker categories.
I used Archer daily. I did about 1 readiness assessment per day. I finally reached the 4 “high/very high” streak the day before my exam. I did numerous CATS but felt the readiness assessments were more conducive to my learning.
My school used ATI during the whole program. I didn’t understand the importance of using it until my last two semesters, and even then, I was not a fan. I don’t know what it was, but anything I learned on ATI was in one ear, out the other. I will say though, ATI is an excellent resource and has a LOT to offer, I just don’t think it was right for me.
Mid-April, weeks prior to this, we did the ATI boot camp. I actually thought it was very useful. If this is something your school doesn’t offer, and you’d like to do it on your own, I’d recommend doing it 1-2 weeks prior. I felt like it would’ve been more useful for me that way!!!
I hope this is insightful? My point….I made it, and you can too!!!!
Good luck!!

A homeless teenager reaches out to the Shil’vati on first day of the invasion of Earth.
Credit to: who has beta read just about every chapter, and the only reason it's readable half the time
u/bluefishcake for writing the original SSB story.
Pizzaulostin who has been beta reading since the beginning.
Credit to u/HollowShel for getting me started with this!
This story is based in the SSB universe.
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Chapter 33:

Reqellia:

It was the darkest part of the night, and yet I could hear the energetic commotion of Ruhal blearily heating up food for a famished human along with the clinks of dishes and silverware.
“One more day.” I felt glued to the bench as I stared back into the silver mask I hadn’t worn for almost [twenty-five years] prior, and had hoped never to put on again. I cursed my old girlish wishes when I first joined up, wanting to be a war hero, and then a mother afterwards. To grow old and see my own child in uniform. I had even wanted a son since I was already demanding the impossible.
I never believed in the gods, but now I’m sure that I’ve tempted Niosa to grant my wishes, but only after I made my peace with them that they would never come true.
Klein bounced around the suite’s kitchen, eating enough for two Shil women and already wearing his armor’s underlayment. The chair creaked a bit as he sat, his own horror-show mask on the dining table next to him staring back at him unblinking.
And It was a horror show.
He’d wake up cheerful and happy, and I’d watch over the day as every bit of his energy was drained out of him. The daily exercise routine of a morning run and gym day in a month being performed in a few short hours. Every time Klein finished a trail faster, or performed a more grueling task, the trainers would make him do even more as his contract offers rose another level.
I didn’t blame the instructors, it was their job to challenge each applicant, but Klein blew through all their expectations, so they just kept piling more onto him. Many of those same instructors had asked me if they were pushing him too far, but all I could do was shrug. Even I didn't even know where his potential ended.
I blinked and looked up. He was in his full armor now, with only the mask off.
“Ready to go?”
I nodded and stood up, quickly heading over to Ruhal, who in turn looked at me with sleep deprived eyes. Worn out as I was, he was worse, playing subject matter expert on all things human around a bunch of high ranking officers desperate for information not tainted by censorship.
“Stay safe out there,” he politely ordered as he kissed me.
I kissed him back and held his hand. “You too.”
Sighing,I left to let him rest, popped my back, and donned my own mask.
As Klein paced the door, I begged for safety. “One more day, please let everything be okay after today.”
I shouldn’t have tempted Niosa again.

Itaro:

I quietly padded out of the children’s den to a chorus of snoring from my siblings. The well carpeted securely fastened to wooden floors muffled my footsteps. I opened the large storm shutters and then pulled open the sliding glass door to the patio. I couldn’t sleep anymore, excitedly bouncing from one foot to another.
Klein and Reqellia were coming home tonight! Reqellia had sent me her contract offers that came from a dozen different Imperial departments and bureaus. Dad already agreed years ago she could move in with us, a pack sister was always welcome. Now she wouldn’t feel like a burden if she had to.
And Klein… Well, I wouldn’t be bothered by a few love-marks.
“I see that smile. Excited?” I heard my father’s deep voice like distant thunder. I turned around to his massive form only a few steps away. We both had learned to walk silently when my siblings were just pups and the discovery that they were light sleepers had been made.
I felt my ears droop just a little to see his melancholic face. He had gone out of his way the last few weeks to spend more time with just me now that I had a pack of my own. There was always a soft smile on his face, but the way his tail hung low to the floor was a dead giveaway on his mood.
I tried to cheer him up. “I am. It’s been weeks since I got to speak to Au’tes, and Klein…” I trailed off, the insinuation clear. He smirked. He had met Klein in passing, but I wasn’t bringing him home yet. Hario on the other hand had made one or two bawdy jokes at the dinner table after a second glass of her favorite liquor.
First time Klein spends the night, you might want to check up on Itaro, make sure she didn’t keel over from exhaustion.
“At this rate I’m going to have to teach you sword fighting to beat back other male suitors from poaching you for their own packs!” My father joked. Stepping off the patio landing, he hit the ground noiselessly, bending his legs to absorb the shock.

After letting out a quiet grunt indicative of an age he tried to keep hidden, he turned around and looked back up at me. “Want to come with me for a walk?”
I jumped down and followed him into our little patch of forest my mother’s terraforming job paid for. The early morning was already warm without a cooling vest, but not intolerable. The chirping of birds and the soft whistle of wind tinged with just a hint of salt made everything feel fresh.
It was like when I came home from school and my father would stop construction for the day. We’d explore the forest, play on the beach, go into town for groceries.
Except now my father didn’t run and have me chase him. He carefully inspected the trees for pests, and our conversation was far more practical than whimsical. “Your mother’s coming home next month. Can you write her a message before she meets Klein, just so she has a better idea of your pack?”
I nodded. “Of course. How long is she going to be home this time?”.
Her terraforming jobs always lasted months, if not years. I never faulted her for the huntress life, but it made connecting with her difficult. She was more a guest of honor than a mother to the household, always bringing a fatted Sou’ta carcass home as a present, but rarely cleaned dishes, or the house.
Or really any chore…
He shrugged before crouching next to a felled tree, trimming away small branches for kindling with a tiny hatchet he hand pulled from his tool pouch. “Might be a good long while this time. The last message I got said her department only had small projects and a few hazard jobs on the periphery. Besides, we might need an extra set of hands more than the money now.”
I scoffed. “Her, a house mother!? No offense, but mom is a terrible cook, and a worse caretaker. Remember the time she nearly burned down our kitchen boiling water?”
He laughed with me as he pocketed the hatchet. Standing up with two sticks, and then threw me one. I caught it as he swung his own stick in my general area. “Defend yourself! I did say I needed to teach you sword fighting. How else are you going to fight off possessive men when they realize what a catch you are?”
He didn’t teach anything but how to rough house on a lazy Shel morning.
We played and swung the flimsy branches until I accidentally hit him square in the chest. The branch, already crumbly and dry, disintegrated on impact. It didn’t stop him from dramatically acting out a death scene. Falling to his knees in an overly theatrical fashion. “Oh, woe is me! Cut down by my own daughter in cold blood!”
I let him pretend to be on stage for a few moments longer before standing over him to offer a hand. He took it, and then yanked me down to the grassy patch, holding me for a long, quiet minute. “I’m going to miss you.”
For the first time I noticed the stray white hairs around his muzzle, I knew what he meant, but I tried to play it off. “I’m not going anywhere.”
He just held me for a silent heartbeat longer, then let go and stood up.
He proclaimed cheerfully to mask his wet eyes. “Now, let’s get you cleaned up. You can’t look like a pup out of a mud bath for your victorious pack! I even scheduled a visit at Tulo’s for a haircut. Ruhal’s treat.”
My mind played with potential futures as we headed home. Between the three of us, we could write our own life together. Maybe I could even stay close to home.
I looked up to the rising light.
“One more day!”

Klein :

The mountains of gear and equipment around us were illuminated by harsh flood lights. We stood in formation with each person, regardless of species, showing physical signs of exhaustion. Drooping shoulders and bent knees, unfocused and slow eye movement.
Instructor Li’kele was wearing full battle rattle today, complete with a compact lasrifle holstered to her leg.
“Good morning applicants! It’s the last day of selection! Your assignment will be to support your sisters in the combat section in the wargames! You see all this critical equipment? Our first assignment will be to load all of it on auto-turoxes and hover-wagons. Unfortunately we don’t have enough capacity , some of you will need to carry gear on your person as we make the [ten mile] trek into the forest. Applicants 849, 734, 236 and 953 step up after we finish loading! You are our extra carriers.”
I knew I was going to be picked. It was easy to not let it bother me though. Reqellia had explained that the instructors were just trying to push us to our limits, and every extra duty and handicap meant a better contract with a brighter future.
Still, after hefting thousands of [pounds/kilos] of stuff onto the squat legged drone’s cargo cages and the little platforms that would float once powered, dread formed in the pit of my stomach as an entire counter-battery system was cinched onto my person. I trudged as we formed up for our road march.
The combat selection team rolled in as we took positions, already covered in mud from what I could guess was their own morning fun, their las-rifles at the low ready. Their own instructor, a severe looking Hyena-like Kortika woman with fur that trimmed short and smooth. She yelled out orders to the gaggle of applicants under her command. “Form on either side of the supply train and defend them at all costs! If they get shot because you weren’t doing your job, then it’s your ass that will be carrying the extra gear!”
We marched out of the base, clinking and clunking as we traveled uphill. The weight wasn’t too bad now that it was evenly distributed on my body, but it would be hell taking it off and putting it back on anytime we stopped.
“Isn’t that the new shock trooper ? What’s he doing with the non-combat selection?” I heard one of the combat applicants say idly. It was easy to pick up conversation in the nearly silent dawn as we marched on a dirt path extending across an expanse of grassland in the reddening sky. It was really pretty, watching the light play on the green forested hills in the distance.
Their Instructor sidled up to the commenting girl silently, ears swiveled back in anger. She grabbed her shoulder, growling low. “Cut the chatter, girl. ”
Silence followed for the next hour in the pre-dawn light.
We got the first taste of the wargames when red beams bolted over our heads and dropped one of our auto-turoxes. “Everyone get down!” yelled one of our instructors, and I threw myself on the path.
With all the weight on me, the impact on the ground hurt . I looked up and saw red beams blink in and out over me. Their flashes brought back memories.
The red glow through convenience store windows . An alien invasion.
I blinked furiously and turned my head to see what was going on with the combat teams on the sides of the road. They had already taken out two of the ‘raiders’ who stood up, hands in the air as they walked away. Another minute clicked by before a squad decided to double check the tall grass and found a third raider hiding. All had the insignia of the instruction cadre commandos.
“Everyone, up !” Instructor Lik’ele belted out in a two-word shout, and I had to push up off the ground, creaking under the weight. My arms burned as I got to my knees, then raised a hand and called out, “assistance!” One of the unnumbered girls gave me a hand to steady myself, and I rocked a bit trying to stand.
“Thank you,” I said, but between the voice distorter and my mask, the girl backed away as soon as I was up, fear registered in her eyes.
[At the bus stop, a classmate backed away from me. scared of me for some reason mumbling ‘you're bleeding’. Warmth on my upper lip, a coppery taste.]

I shook my head, trying to banish the weird memory surfacing, I hadn’t had a nosebleed since I left Earth. I looked back up, but the girl had already gotten back in formation and we started moving again.
It wasn’t quite noon when we stopped for lunch. I got help removing my kit, and stretched to work out the kinks. Reqellia stood next to me as I sat down on the hard packed surface. I took off my gloves, and jammed them under my chest holster.
I was technically ‘armed’ right now. We had gotten the thirty-minute las-pistol training yesterday on how to safely handle them, and then ran through a quick range. They were nothing more than glorified laser pointers though. They could lock up a suit set to respond to the laser signal, but they wouldn’t so much as redden skin otherwise.
Reqellia had let me in on their real purpose, to see if we could be trusted with a dangerous object and not play with it.
Eating was a pain, I had to lift my mask halfway up and eat blind. The meal pack was cold, but eh, it was food. Goddess, I was hungry.
“How are you holding up?” Reqellia asked, the silver mask obscuring any expression, and the voice distorter deadening any intonation, but by the angle of the head tilt, I could guess the question was more concern than curiosity.
“It’s not too heavy, but it’s awkward trying to move around,” I admitted as I put my mask back in place and pulled out my omni-pad. I tried not to boggle at the contract offers I was getting. It was a straight up bidding war, including furnished houses, years of leave after an initial stint, even minor titles.
Ruhal had helped me, even filled out the forms himself with less than a day for submission. He had also messaged me about the fine print of many of these absurd offers. The watch word was ‘Relocation’.
“They will send you back to Earth. Right now, you are the only human any department can recruit who might know an obscure piece of human signage or culture that got skipped during their culture crash courses, has the physical ability to keep up during an operation, and they can implicitly trust it is loyal to the Imperium.”
I scrolled past the too-good-to-be true proposals and to the ones without relocation, not ridiculously overpaying, but still plenty. Maybe I would follow Ka’tel into ICAD, or…
“We need to get moving!” Li’kele barked and I signaled for help again. This time Au’tes was ordered to help me with my gear. Now seeing her up close, she was definitely worse for wear. She smiled, but it was the kind of tired smile that had almost no energy in it. Her usual well controlled movements were slurred by exhaustion, and she leaned on me after buckling the packs on my shoulders, her own extra gear was a large backpack of energy cells.
“Damn, girl runs away in fear from combat selection after spending years in the militia and now plays valet. Bet whatever is underneath that suit is more would eat her alive if unmuzzled,” I overheard one of the combat applicants snicker. Au’tes winced, just a bit, at the barb from her former youth militia group.
“Lift your visor.” I said. It was dumb, it was really dumb, but I wanted to give her at least a reminder of what she had that they didn’t. Au’tes had a flicker of confusion, but flipped up the visor on her suit’s helmet.
I lifted my mask just enough to kiss her. It was honestly a gross kiss and wished I could have brushed my teeth beforehand. But when I dropped my mask down there was the manic Au’tes again, full of energy and gusto. I looked past her to the shocked combat applicants. I put my finger to roughly where my mouth was and whispered in my distorted voice, “No one will believe you.”
Au’tes brought her visor down and squeezed my hand for a second longer before leaning in close “Thank you for letting me know you still exist under there.

Reqellia:

The dirt trail up the hill was easy enough for my legs. I stayed in the same general area as Klein, but with my augments I already had his pinpoint location and medical data, I could even access his helmet camera. I didn’t want to get in his way while the instructors gave him snap secondary tasks to complete on our journey up to the outpost location.
I kept myself entertained by listening in on the comms chatter that I could pick up on the wargames going on about us at large. I had enjoyed playing the no-holds-barred opposing force when I was a commando on rotation here.
Right now there was a particularly fun little drama going on up north of our location. A mechanized assault unit tasked with taking out an anti-orbital battery got one of their exos stuck in mud because of a poor assessment of the ground composition. The armored crane they had first ordered to pull it out was now also stuck.
The Lieutenant was trying to get an exception to the wargame rules to bring a drop ship in to pull them both out, but the higher-ups told her to figure it out. The whole point of these wargames was to discover how things could go wrong. The Lieutenant tried to pull title to overrule them, only to get a nasty conversation from her commander.
A small beep from my monitoring systems told me Klein’s heart rate had slowed and I looked up to see the front of the supply train had been ordered to halt. Up ahead was the “fort,” a clearing on top of the hill with nothing but some half buried holes.
The Kortika woman got to the front of the formation and gave her orders. “Listen up! Combat selection is going to set up a perimeter while the Auxiliary builds us a structure safe enough to hold during an assault. All weapons are going ‘live’, but for those in the non-combat teams I will again warn you to only use them in self-defense. If you wanted to shoot people for a living you should have signed up for it.”
I tried not to flinch as I watched Klein and his compatriots start to offload all the gear they had packed this morning and attempt their best effort at setting it up with basic instructions from Li’kele and the manuals that came with the equipment. Just another test to see how the applicants would handle the technical situation.
At this point they were at their limit, physically and mentally exhausted as they tried to bolt frames together, wrestle antennas, install expandable barriers, and put together the foundations of a forward operating base.
Klein had all but given up on the counter battery system he schlepped here and handed that responsibility off to a Senthe Boy while speaking a rough northern dialect of Satenthia. The boy was more than happy to talk to someone who knew even a few words of his native tongue.
I opened a small window on my HUD and watched with amusement as the early contract offers rose and fell. Klein’s offer from naval engineering, already paltry compared to other, more suitable jobs, dropped to barely above standard. Intelligence and Law branches, however, rocketed upwards again.
I could almost hear the recruiter’s comments as the numbers and terms changed. Does not have familiarity with Shil military equipment. Comfortable with speaking multiple languages. Works well with multiple species.
I watched them work. Klein, in usual Klein fashion, pushed himself. After getting the counter battery laser hooked up, he volunteered for other physically demanding tasks. Pile driving in the foundations that hold the columns of the structure. The rhythmic thump gave me ghost aches when I had done the same thing out in the periphery while getting pot shotted by roaches.
I shook my head. It was going to be another rough night for him by the way he was bunching up his shoulders as he braced the handheld pile driver. Thankfully, tomorrow he’d be home and with an appointment with Cee who might force him on bed rest for the next month.
I started to chuckle at the thought of how protective Itaro was going to get after taking one look at Klein. I came back from deployment once missing three fingers from a plasma grenade and Bahtet waited on me and foot, wouldn’t so much as let me handle a kitchen knife until they were replaced later that month.
A few stray red beams were thrown our way, even a flash bang or two from the commandos tasked with harassing us came and went. As the ramparts of the temporary base were finished, I took up station on the second level to oversee the whole complex. Klien was working with a combat team, helping them put a second defense line in. They had driven stakes into the ground to support parallel knee-high thermocast plates with an arms-length gap between them, which Klein was filling in with dirt to act as a wall and platform for the heavy, crew served lasgun.
I was thankful there would be a shuttle to pick us up soon. I played the opposing force for Selection a few times, and I still remembered the script. Right now we were in a lull that would last until dusk, then at least three full commando teams would assault the base. The battle would be made as realistic and demanding as possible with creeping dark to add to the complexity.
The Selection team would always be wiped out, but it was how they performed against overwhelming odds that would shift the contract offers that last bit before everything was locked in place.
I heard the whirr of a counter battery system swiveling around, and then the crackle of it firing. I turned to see what it was aiming for but all I saw was a cloud of smoke . Then a fast moving object came through the cloud before I heard the crackle again and another exploded .
Blanketing everything in a tar-black fog .
My stomach dropped. This wasn’t the cadre commando team, and they were attacking too soon. I got on the comms with Li’kele “HALT, HALT, HALT! We need to stop the exercise!”
I got a crackle on the comms. Then Li’kele’s voice came in that terrifyingly calm voice used to keep control of a combat operation. “I can’t get a signal out, I need a report on the situation.”
Instead of trying to explain I sent her my video feed as I jumped down from the ramparts and started to sprint for Klein. I needed to get him out of here , but I hadn’t had time to prime my augments. I started the cold power cycle as I cursed myself for letting my guard down.
I was already too late . I watched as our own counter-battery laser weapons were used against us, acting as the triggers for each smoke grenade engulfing Klein’s team right in front of me, their signal dropping right out. I got a response from Li’kele that alleviated at least some of my terror. “Dammit! It’s the 171 st Raiders from the wargames, they mus-”
And then I was enveloped in darkness and static. The smoke was so thick I could only see a few paces away in all spectrums. I tried my internal radio and….
Nothing. I was alone and with nothing to guide me, and then I saw to the right of me a few weak beams of red, and then a ball of light of a simulated explosion. I let my gnawing panic subside and walked their way with a observers flag in my hand. I was practically on top of them before I saw the combat selection team that had been ‘killed’, their frowning faces and hands up as they sat there grumbling.
The Raiders appeared soon after. A four woman squad. Two Helkam, a Rakiri, and a Shil’vati hefting a large antiquated grenade launcher. I called out “Do you have a way to call a emergency stop to the battle?”
The squad leader responded. “Did someone get seriously injured? I can fire off a flare and our medic teams will be here to extract them.”
“No! This is Selection, we aren’t supposed to be part of the Wargames.” I argued, but she waved me off.
“We got orders to assault the base up here. Trust me, our commander is mighty pissed at getting tasked with a frontal assault on the youngest and toughest the Imperium has to offer, with adding insult to injury if we lose to kids. That’s why we broke out the smoke screen.”
“One of the Selection members is the first of their species. Higher ups want them monitored at all times,” I partly lied.
The gears whirred and the team lead brought her weapon up again, eyes a little wider. “ Blue Eyes is here? Shit, girls ready up and head on a swivel!”
The team reformed in a circle facing outwards, a tactic specifically meant for ambushes and roach suicide drones. I stood there, confused. “Blue eyes?”
The team lead started to move into the smoke again, but explained, her eyes darting around. “Yeah, the freaky creature in the mask, toyed with an unmanned Exo before annihilating it with a shipcutter! A close quarters combat specialist with heavy armor and a real mean streak . You’re telling me they’re loose in a forest with enough concealment to sneak up on us and tear us to shreds? Ma’am the only ones in immediate danger are us. ”

For context I live in Texas. There was a minor car accident in which I hit another car at an intersection due to construction at that intersection while I am still on the learners permit. The issue is, I was scheduled to have my drivers test next week. After talking to the police, they said as long as both parties had insurance and no one was hurt, they would not file a police report. Does this mean that the DPS and DMV will not be informed and I am still eligible to take the test? In addition, will this appear on future driving records(other than insurance)

TL;DR Chapter preface.
1 Team spirit and perseverance to overcome injuries and the collective effort to win
2 Carlo’s coaching what’s best for the club and not his style adapting against the opponent
3 How ancelotti built the team around the regista - Toni kroos
4 Dortmund’s run to the final and tactics
5 Real Madrid don’t play finals they win them. The unique decades long tradition that will make Madrid win the champions league.
1.
I wanted to take a moment before the final to write about our season. I have written about our previous two knockout ties against city and Bayern but now we have finally arrived to the summit of our season and the summit of a Real Madrid team which we won’t see in the same way without our maestro and conductor - Toni Kroos.
I’m sure a lot of our fans would agree that if you would had to tell me at the start of the season after losing our starting GK and 2 CBs to ACLs (unprecedented in its own regard) and lose the likes of Vini, Tchou and Camavinga for long stretches that we would win the league dominantly with 95 points by over performing our expected XG and reach the champions league final - I would ask you to put down the crack.
But yet here we are almost 9 months later ready to compete to win our 15th what a privilege for our fans to witness this moment. In an interview recently after eliminating Bayern, Carlo said that this was the best group of players he has ever managed. The fact that he said that having coached the likes of legends in Madrid and Milan of the past speaks volumes of the perseverance and team spirit we have shown this season. The team like he said “never complained” and worked hard to overcome all the obstacles thrown at us. We only lost once in the league against atletico and that loss opened our eyes on what we had to fix defensively when we realised we we weren’t defending well from our right side having conceded from crosses. The tweaks made whether it was getting Fede to be more of a defensive workhouse, getting Vini to play centrally, asking Jude to play the free 10 role or making rodrygo and Vini interchange from the left. These are not easy things to do and players need time to adapt but this team has done a momentous job shifting from a 4-3-3 and adapting to a diamond 4-3-1-2 or rather a 4-4-2, and playing for the needs of the team.

1. This is where I would like to talk about Ancelotti and his ability to manage based on what the club needs rather than his own personal style. The reason why Madrid are historically successful is because they don’t have a “style” they adapt and have the clutch factor to win when it matters and achieve the unprecedented.

Managers like pep are positionist and rely heavily on rehearsed plays that hinder the expression of freedom from players. Real and Carlo as of late have always been relationist allowing for a flow or mixture and adaptation. Against city we had to play a mid block in the first leg and stop their build up before they can push into our box to force them wide. In the second leg after scoring we had to play a low block for 60 mins to stop them from scoring. These are examples of a team and manager synchronised in the approach that they must do whatever to win. Carlo spoke about when they played De Zerbi’s shakhtar and not pressing them allowed them to get the ball and beat them 5-0. It our ability to adapt in the moment that allows us to overcome our opponent even if the chips are down.

1. Carlo spoke of his regret when he coached Parma and had the opportunity to sign baggio who was a 10 and one on the best players in the world then, but Carlo refused to sign him because he was adamant to play with 2 strikers. When he coached juventus he realised the importance of incorporating a certain Zinedine Zidane as the central figure of the team.

Those who remember his Milan team played a similar diamond with CFs and a roaming cam in the likes of Kaka who was the main man scoring goals at a ridiculous rate, very similar to Jude this season a lot of people would say that he was the focal point of that team but in reality it was the “regista” in Pirlo who conducted that Milan team and everything was built around how Pirlo dictated the play. And that is why I would like to highlight that our team is built around the irreplaceable Toni Kroos, our regista who conducts and orchestrates the play. It is why we have been successful not just with the system this year but the past decade. Kroos is a unicorn who is capable of escaping pressure and finding the right passes without being over indulgent to a fault like Barca or pep. Kroos’ impact in the final will be monumental and it is only fitting for a legend like him to bow out with a champions league trophy.

1. I think we can all agree that when you look at our side of the bracket in our run of the champions league, every team in our bracket would mop the floor with the teams in dortmund’s side of the bracket. I’m not saying Dortmund don’t deserve to be in the final they have earned to be there playing a defensive approach that sees the entire team defend when they need to. They have fast paced dribblers in sancho and adeyemi and a physical box presence in fullcrug. Their centre backs rank the highest in long ball passes in Europe and they play in quick transitions like a German team. They’ve shown resilience to overcome their opponents but let’s not forget they did top the group of death and that is no coincidence. Upon watching their games I think the one that impressed me the most was their win against atletico at home. They have qualities to cause us problem so we should be vary of how we approach them.

What troubled us against leipzig was when they played to clog us centrally and cause us issues in turnovers. Against Bayern in the first leg we didn’t acclimatise to the width their wingers found to score. My only worry remains our aerial and set pieces defence with the likes of a physical target man like fullcrug supplied by pace around him we need to be careful but I’m sure Carlo and co are well prepared and I trust the team handles this Dortmund side and take them to task.

1. I want to talk about the aura of Madrid in finals and how “Real Madrid don’t play finals, they win them”. Some of you may be supporting them for the first time in a final while for some they may have lost track. Personally this will be the sixth time I will be watching them play the champions league final and in my heart I know we will win it. Real humility lies in accepting that your opponent can beat you even if you are the favourite but Real perseverance lies in knowing that we will never give up no matter what. That is forever ingrained in me from 10 years ago when Sergio Ramos equalised in 92:48 to make us destroy atletico 4-1. I have since watched us win from going behind early on, winning in penalties and brutally destroying our opponents. Just like Carlo says I cannot explain what it is but there is something special about this club, it’s the winning dna, the spirit of juanito the comeback mentality, the myth and legend of this club and shirt that allows us to transcend and excel.

If you believe that there is something special about this club then you will know that we will win tonight. A year ago I’ll never forget how low I felt as a fan when we lost 4-0 to city. We have come a long way since then and a long way in this tournament getting revenge against city and beating Bayern Munich. We have come a long way to this final to lose against a side like Dortmund. And I will back my statement by pointing out a unique tradition that sees us always winning the champions league whenever we eliminate the reigning champions.
We have ALWAYS eliminated the title holders in the UCL era whenever we have faced them in the knockout rounds. And guess what ? Each time that happens we go on to win the champions league!
1998 - Dortmund in SF agg (2-0) we Win the UCL
2000 - Manchester United in QF agg (3-2) we Win the UCL
2002- Bayern Munich in QF agg (3-2) we Win the UCL
2014- PEP’S Bayern Munich in SF agg (5-0) we Win the UCL
2022- Chelsea in QF agg (5-4) we Win the UCL
2024 - Man City in QF … ⏳
So Madridistas I would like to end this reflection by saying that no matter what I am super proud of what we have achieved this season it is the culmination and the complete rebuild of Madrid that will never stop winning.
HASTA EL FINAL, VAMOS REAL!

How to write to your MP

• Why write to your Member of Parliament (MP)? MPs need to hear from their constituents.
• They depend on constituents to educate them about what issues are most important to them. Writing a letter only takes a short amount of your time but it ensures that the people who make decisions on your behalf, every day, know how you want to be represented. Your MP receives hundreds of messages each week on a wide range of issues – your letter may well be the most interesting one that they receive!

Why not write directly to the relevant Minister?

• The purpose of a Results action might be to encourage the Minister of International Development to increase investment in a certain program or intervention that has proven effectiveness. Rather than write to the Minister directly we usually write to our MPs. We believe that it’s more effective to reach out to your MP directly but for some campaigns it will be more strategic to reach out to Ministers. There isn’t a rule set in stone.

We do this for two reasons:

1. Writing to your MP greatly increases your likelihood of receiving a response. The vast majority of MPs will almost always respond to letters from constituents and will be happy to forward your request on to the relevant Minister (even if they disagree with you). In turn, the Minister will be obliged by Parliamentary convention to respond to letters from an MP.
2. You can educate your MP in the process. Even if your MP is not the direct target of the action, your letter provides them with an opportunity to learn about the issue, that concerns their constituents, and take action themselves.

There will be occasions where it is more strategic to write directly to other decision-makers, such as the Minister of International Development, Prime Minister or the heads of key international institutions, such as the World Bank. The same tips will apply for those letters.

Why doesn’t Results provide templates for letters?

• MPs and their researchers have confirmed on numerous occasions that an original letter sent by one committed, passionate constituent is far more powerful than a pile of identical letters or postcards. Mass email actions and template letters have less impact because the MP knows that they only take a few seconds to complete and are not necessarily representative of the priorities of their constituents. The fact that you have taken the time to craft a personalized and well-informed letter demonstrates to the MP that there are people in their constituency who care deeply about an issue. In turn, your opinions are likely to be taken more seriously as a result.
• Handwritten or email? Every MP is different. Some are happy to correspond with constituents via email whereas others give a preference to written letters. The best postal address for your MP is their Parliament address (House of Commons, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6). Upon reception of the letter, if your MP is not in Parliament, the mail is automatically forwarded on to them.

Writing your letter, Top Tips:

• Be succinct – aim for your letter to be no longer than one and a half page. Keep to the point – focus on one issue and don’t try and cover too many things in one letter. Don’t forget to include your address – so that your MP knows where to send the response.
• Check your MP’s correct title – do you address them as Mr, Mrs, Dr, Sir, Rt. Hon? You can check by looking up your MP on the official Parliament website: https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en

Structuring your letter

• Step 1: Introduction. If this is your first letter to your MP, you might want to start by introducing yourself and sharing why you care about the issue that you are raising. If you have a personal connection to the topic of your letter, then this is a great way of engaging your MP and conveying your passion and commitment. Remember to acknowledge your MP for any supportive actions that they have already taken – MPs rarely hear the words ‘thank you’ from their constituents.
• Step 2: Use the EPIC format. The acronym ‘EPIC’ is a useful way to remember how to structure the main part of your letter. After the introductory paragraph, your letter should follow this structure:
  • E = Engage your MP. Get your MP’s attention with a dramatic fact or short statement.
  • P = State the problem. Present the causes of the problem you just introduced. How widespread or serious is the problem?
  • I = Inform the MP about the solutions. Develop your solution by giving examples of how and where it has worked, how it is cost-effective and how it has benefited the poorest.
  • C = Call to Action. Now that you’ve engaged your MP, presented the problem and informed them of a solution, you need to let them know what you want them to do about it.
• Step 3: Ask for a response. Make sure to be clear on how they can get in touch with you – written response is ideal!

What to do afterwards?

Pressing ‘send’ or putting your letter in the post is not the end of your action!

• Step 1: Congratulate yourself. You have taken an important action to help generate the political will to end poverty. Take a photo of yourself posting the letter and post it on social media (tag your MP)!
• Step 2: Follow up with your MP. If you haven’t had an acknowledgement of your letter after a couple of weeks, give your MP’s office a ring to confirm that they have received your letter.
• Step 3: Report back on your action. Fill out the online report to let the Results office know you’ve written a letter. When you receive a response from your MP, make sure to also inform the Results office of this so that the information can be compiled.
• Step 4: Be encouraged! Even it seems that the response you received individually wasn’t great, don’t be down heartened. It is the strength of the Results network that drives change, and by writing that letter you have directly inputted into that collective effort.

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I came across this document and I am wondering if it's up to date. Do Havana Cabana rooms (regular cabana , not a suite) get priority boarding and the other perks listed here? It didn't say so in the cabin description when I booked. When I booked a suite on a different Carnival ship, it said right in the description that it included these perks. FTTF is sold out for my sailing and now I'm wondering if I even need it?

Hi lovely sky people 💕 newbie here. Needing some advice! I’ve been feeling bummy lately because all I’ve done is doom scroll on my days off! I know how pathetic that sounds but it’s been tough. As you know, it’s kinda hard to get a part time job bc of how randomized reserve schedules are. And you can only clean the house so many times, walk the dogs so many times, rewatch orange is the new black so many times, etc. I joined a gym but my membership is only 1 class per week. So, here’s my age-old, burning question: what do you do on reserve days/days off?? How do you make your free time meaningful? 💕

Just received an offer of SMU IS this evening. Now I'm wondering if I should withdraw my acceptance for SIT SE.
First, some context: Current goal is to a software engineer, although, can't guarantee that goal won't change someday 😂. Settled on SE because I have some experience in front-end web dev (HTML,CSS, JS), so SE seemed like a good pick to expand my skills in development since I do enjoy the process of creating a website.
Based on the curriculum, SIT SE seems like a good course to pick up technical skills for the industry (but please feel free to correct me). And, since the modules are already structured, there's no need for any bidding which is also great, even though the trimester-based system is kind of a turn off. Also slightly worried about coping because I'm not sure if I'll be able to learn other languages easily just cause I can do HTML/CSS.
For SMU IS, we don't pick a specialisation until year 3, so that's good to explore other areas in IT as before choosing a specialised track. I've also heard from my friends pursuing other degrees in SMU that the bidding system is a competitive pain in the ass. And since the modules are not structured, we're recommended to plan in advance and that seems really intimidating. And then there's the compulsory volunteer service, ugh. I've heard that the prof-student ratio is pretty good as well so that's a plus point. The competitiveness is something I'm worried about too.
Another thing about SMU, I graduated from a diploma with 70% design and 30% web dev. Ideally, most graduates would become UI/UX designers or engineers, but most of us graduated with an odd mix of skills in the end, and we don't excel in either area. As a result, those (that I know of) who entered the working world are not doing well. I'm worried that is what might happen with the lack of specialisation until year 3 in SMU. But I think I might just be overthinking.
School fees don't really matter because I'm going to take a loan either ways so 🤷
tldr;

• SIT: more structure and specialised technical skills in SE from Y1
• SMU: less structure, more exploration but focus on technical skills is not so much (and ofc the name is more recognised)

Tbh, I feel like I'm just overthinking and have some preconceived notions from god knows where and I need someone to slap those out of me so I'll get my thoughts together. Idk man, some advice would be much appreciated.

Time management is a crucial skill for students aiming to excel in their studies. Balancing academic responsibilities, extracurricular activities, part-time jobs, and personal life can be challenging. However, with a well-structured time management plan, you can enhance your productivity, reduce stress, and achieve your academic goals. This article provides practical tips and strategies for creating an effective time management plan to improve your studies.

1. Set Clear Goals

Begin by setting clear, specific, and achievable goals for your studies. These goals should be both short-term and long-term, giving you a sense of direction and purpose. For example:

• Short-term goal: Complete the week's assignments by Friday evening.
• Long-term goal: Achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher by the end of the semester.

Having clear goals helps you stay focused and motivated, making it easier to prioritize your tasks.

2. Create a Study Schedule

A study schedule is a cornerstone of effective time management. Allocate specific time slots for studying, attending classes, and other activities. Here's how to create an effective study schedule:

• Weekly Planner: Use a weekly planner to map out your classes, study sessions, extracurricular activities, and personal commitments. This helps you visualize your week and identify available study time.
• Time Blocks: Divide your study time into manageable blocks, such as 25-30 minutes of focused study followed by a 5-minute break (Pomodoro Technique). This approach helps maintain concentration and prevents burnout.
• Prioritize Tasks: Prioritize your tasks based on deadlines and importance. Tackle the most challenging subjects or assignments first when your energy and focus are at their peak.

3. Avoid Procrastination

Procrastination is a common obstacle to effective time management. To overcome it:

• Break Tasks into Smaller Steps: Large tasks can be overwhelming. Break them into smaller, more manageable steps and tackle them one at a time.
• Set Deadlines: Set personal deadlines for each task, even if they aren't required by your instructor. This creates a sense of urgency and helps you stay on track.
• Eliminate Distractions: Identify and eliminate distractions in your study environment. This might mean studying in a quiet place, turning off notifications on your phone, or using apps like Focus@Will or Cold Turkey to block distracting websites.

4. Use Productivity Tools

Several tools and apps can help you manage your time more effectively:

• To-Do Lists: Use to-do list apps like Todoist, Microsoft To Do, or Google Keep to keep track of your tasks and deadlines.
• Calendar Apps: Digital calendars like Google Calendar or Apple Calendar allow you to schedule your study sessions and set reminders for important deadlines.
• Note-Taking Apps: Apps like Evernote, OneNote, or Notion can help you organize your notes and study materials efficiently.

5. Implement Effective Study Techniques

Using effective study techniques can maximize your productivity and improve retention:

• Active Learning: Engage with the material actively by summarizing information in your own words, asking questions, and teaching concepts to someone else.
• Spaced Repetition: Instead of cramming, use spaced repetition to review material at increasing intervals. Tools like Anki or Quizlet can help with this technique.
• Mind Mapping: Create mind maps to visualize and organize information. This technique helps in understanding complex topics and improving memory retention.

6. Maintain a Healthy Balance

While studying is important, maintaining a healthy balance between academic and personal life is crucial for overall well-being:

• Physical Health: Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep are essential for maintaining focus and energy levels. Aim for at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night and incorporate physical activity into your routine.
• Mental Health: Manage stress through mindfulness practices, meditation, or hobbies that you enjoy. Taking regular breaks and spending time with friends and family can also help reduce stress.
• Social Activities: Allocate time for social activities and relaxation. This helps prevent burnout and keeps you motivated.

7. Review and Adjust Your Plan

Periodically review your time management plan to assess its effectiveness. Ask yourself:

• Are you meeting your study goals?
• Are you able to complete assignments on time without feeling overwhelmed?
• Do you have enough time for relaxation and social activities?

Based on your assessment, adjust your plan as needed. Flexibility is key to accommodating unforeseen changes and maintaining a balanced approach.

8. Seek Support When Needed

Don't hesitate to seek support if you're struggling with time management or specific subjects:

• Academic Support: Utilize resources like tutoring centers, study groups, and academic advisors at your school.
• Online Resources: Access online platforms like Khan Academy, Coursera, or edX for additional learning materials and tutorials.
• Professional Help: If you find it challenging to manage stress or academic pressure, consider speaking to a counselor or mental health professional.

Conclusion

Effective time management is essential for academic success and overall well-being. By setting clear goals, creating a structured study schedule, avoiding procrastination, using productivity tools, implementing effective study techniques, maintaining a healthy balance, reviewing your plan regularly, and seeking support when needed, you can enhance your study habits and achieve your academic goals. Remember, the key to successful time management is consistency and adaptability. With these strategies, you can take control of your time and make the most of your educational journey

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• Theory sessions: These sessions will cover key concepts such as wave management, vision, decision making, and more.
• Practical sessions: These sessions will either be VOD reviews or live games, and will be used to put theoretical knowledge into practice and analyze gameplay.
• Reviews: These sessions will occur periodically and will be used as checkpoints to track your progress and identify any additional areas for improvement.

All sessions will be personalized and created specifically for each student's needs. By following this plan, you can feel confident that you are taking the most effective steps to achieve your goals.

Personalized Support (Available 24/7)

In addition to the structured coaching sessions, I offer personalized support to my clients on a 24/7 basis. Whether you have a specific question or just want to debrief after a tough game, I am always available to help. Simply message me and I will respond as quickly as possible.

AvailabilityPricesPayments

I am able to cover any server and any timezone! Rates for both Private and Team coaching are negotiable. We will easily get the sessions to fit your budget and your needs.
Payments are usually done through PayPal, however other forms of Payment such as Direct Transfer can be discussed.

Contact

Main form of contact is Discord on which you can find me at shelbion (Or Shelbion#8832)
Feel free to message me either on Discord or through a Direct Message on Reddit and I will come back to you as quickly as possible.