Nothing. There is nothing wrong with you. The very fact that you are concerned about it is a good sign. It’s people who won’t admit they have a problem that should worry.

Everyone, at one time or another, struggles with some type of bad habit or addiction. Maybe it’s shopping too much, smoking, drinking alcohol, pornography, coffee, sweets, etc. People don’t want others to know about their problems, so they hide them in closet, hoping that no one will ever find out about their secret. When a problem is hidden in dark, it will continue to haunt you. But once it is brought into light, that is when you will be able to overcome it.

A bad habit or addiction is anything that robs you of your time with God, that you feel that you must hide, that hurts your health or health of others or is against Word of God.

It is important that we guard what we are feeding gates of our heart–our eyes, ears and mouth. Looking at pornographic magazines or watching R-rated movies causes those images to enter our eye gates, and once there, our minds store those images for safe keeping. Then at most awkward moments, it will replay those images. Maybe in your dreams, when you are praising God at church or when you are kissing your girlfriend.

Perhaps you don’t watch anything objectionable. Instead your vice of choice is heavy-metal or rap music that talk about killing cops and degrading women. At first, you may just think music has a nice beat, but after awhile, even though, you are not consciously listening to lyrics, those words–the ones about murder, drugs and sex–will seep into your subconscious. You will find yourself getting into trouble because you have a shorter fuse than you used to. You will blur line between right and wrong. You won’t remember why having sex without a marriage license is sinful, why stealing and lying are immoral. All because you didn’t guard what you let through your eye and ear gates.

How do you overcome bad habits and addictions in your life?

My mother looked at card, then at me. "How could you be getting a 'D' in Earth Science?"

Some students have a natural ability for academics. They receive excellent marks, yet rarely crack open their textbooks. Others have to study night and day to get same marks. It’s not that some students are smart, and others are dumb. It is a matter of tapping into what study methods work for each student.

Here are seven ways you can study more effectively and improve your grades:

Track Assignments

The first step is to keep track of assignments. Some loose-leaf binders come with school-year or all-year calendars. If you don’t find one you like, consider buying a teachers' planning calendar from an office supply store. It can be inserted into front of your binders and used to record assignments. Your teachers may provide you with assignment sheets. These sheets can be slipped in front of calendar. The day assignments and tests are announced, work out a study schedule.

Commit To A Regular Time And Place For Homework

You should study every day to continue to make progress. Homework time doesn't have to be a hassle if you are flexible with your schedule. Some students like to start their homework right after school. With their homework finished, they are free to go out or watch television. Other students prefer to relax first, then do their homework with a fresh perspective. Once you have committed to a homework time, stick to it.

Where you study is as important as setting a regular study time. You may enjoy studying at your bedroom desk or lying on floor in living room. No matter where you study, environment should be noise-free and well-lighted. You should be able to spread out your books and papers. Also make sure you have all supplies you need within your reach.

Be Conscientious

Every night make sure your homework is done, is correct and is orderly. Neat homework and projects earn higher grades. In business world, if you make a sloppy presentation, you will lose client's account. Also turn your homework in on time.

After test and assignments are handed back, sit down with them and see where you made mistakes. Why were errors made and how could you prevent similar errors in future? Write notes on assignments and tests. Make a file for test and notes, for cumulative tests later.

Use Memorization Techniques