Is your student feeling tired, sluggish, complaining that he doesn't have the energy or motivation to get his homework done? Try some of these tips garnered from ancient wisdom:
Gem: The gemstone citrine is excellent for focusing attention. The citrine needs to be touching the student's skin - so a beaded bracelet is perfect for this.
Color: Yellow is the color for focusing attention - think of how you can't help but look at a yellow car, or school bus, or traffic sign. So putting the child in a room that is painted yellow, or at a table with a yellow tablecloth, definitely helps.
Herbs: Ginger and cinnamon are both natural pick-me-ups, so you can make a sweet tea that contains these herbs for a student who is feeling sluggish.
Food: Almonds are a good snack, as they provide quick energy without the "rebound" effect of sugar.
Behavior: Make homework the first thing that is done after school, and reward the accomplishment with "down time" playing a video game or watching TV or visiting friends. If you start with the down time first, you'll have a hard time ever getting to the homework.
Feng Shui: Have the student face east, or north, while doing homework for maximum concentration.
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