Problem: Article: Doodling is a great way to waste time in class because it just looks like you're taking notes. You can draw things like geometric shapes, crazy designs, or whatever you see outside the classroom window. You can even color your drawings in with colored pencils or markers.  Make sure you have a page of notes to flip to in case your teacher walks by your desk. Make your drawing interact with the binder paper. Have a worm poke out of the binder ring hole, or a stick figure climb up the blue lines like a ladder. If you do plan on taking notes alongside your doodling, draw in the margins of your paper. This will free up the rest of the page for note taking. With origami, the possibilities are endless. Tear out a sheet of paper and try making an origami crane, an origami heart, or an origami turtle. You can even make your own origami wallet.  Make the origami in your lap below your desk so your teacher doesn't see you. You can also tilt your notebook back and use it as a barrier to do your origami behind. Most origami designs are made from square sheets of paper, so you should turn your binder paper into a square first. Write your name on your wrist or draw a symbol like an arrow or a heart. If you like henna, draw a fake henna tattoo on the top of your hand using a pen instead of actual henna ink.  If you need design ideas, look some up on your phone, or print them out before class to be more discreet. If you want something more subtle, draw a fake ring on your finger. It doesn't even have to be your actual "ring finger." Make the collage on a sheet of paper, the front of your notebook, or on your desk. You can make different shapes with the sticky notes, or do rows of different colors. When you're finished, you can draw on the sticky notes and rearrange them so they turn into a puzzle! For example, you could arrange the sticky notes in a square first, draw a picture, then take it apart. Try to put the picture back together again. Fill all of your nails in using the same color, or mix and match colors for a wilder look. You can also take a black marker and draw intricate designs on your nails.  Use markers, not pens. Pens don't color on nails very well.
Summary: Doodle in your notebook. Make origami with sheets of notebook paper. Draw a fake tattoo on yourself with a pen. Make a collage with sticky notes. Draw on your nails with marker.

Problem: Article: A foundation that is thick or has a lot of moisturizer can make your oily skin oilier.  Stay away from heavy pancake foundations that can clog pores.  Instead, choose a foundation that is lightweight and won't cause breakouts.  Look for a foundation with salicylic acid like Clinique's line of foundations for acne prone skin; these formulas can actually reduce or even prevent breakouts. If your skin reacts to certain cleansers or moisturizers, you may find the same problem with some foundations.  Many cosmetic companies, such as Cover Girl and Lancome, have a line of hypoallergenic or noncomedogenic and fragrance free foundations designed for sensitive skin. You probably want to stay away from powder based foundations and heavy matte foundations.  These can settle into lines on your face and make you look older.  Try lightweight liquid foundations with moderate coverage. Also, look for foundations that can protect your skin from further aging as well as improve your skin’s appearance now. While foundations that have an SPF rating are more and more common, many foundations have no sun protection at all, so be sure to check.  Makeup lines for sensitive skin often have good sun protection, so those may be a good place to find the foundation you need.  Look for a foundation with an SPF of at least 15. Use a good sun screen as well to get the full protection your skin needs. Liquid foundations are probably the best choice for you.  Some mineral based powder foundations can nourish your skin too, but typically powder foundations aren't the best choice for dry skin.  Department store lines like Dior as well as drugstore cosmetic brands like L'Oreal make rich creamy foundations that work well for dry skin. If you don't typically have any problems with excessively oily or dry skin, a sheer liquid foundation or tinted moisturizer will even out your skin tone and conceal minor skin flaws.
Summary: Use oil-free foundations for skin that is prone to breakouts. Avoid foundations that can irritate sensitive skin. Prevent and reduce signs of aging for mature skin. Choose a foundation with SPF. Use a moisturizing foundation for dry skin. Keep normal skin healthy with a lightweight foundation.

Problem: Article: Join a club, try out for a sports team, or hang out at places where there are likely to be others who share your passions or interests. Not only will this introduce you to lots of new people, it will also eliminate the difficulty of coming up with things to talk about, since your similarities are the very reason you’re there. If reading is your thing, you might consider starting a book club that convenes every couple of weeks. Invite your close friends to be the first members, then have them reach out to their friends to begin bringing new people into the fold. Practice opening yourself up to others by striking up conversation with various people you encounter throughout the day. It could be a classmate, a bank teller, your yoga instructor, or the guy ringing you up at the grocery store. A simple, “How’s it going?” could be the seed that blossoms into a lifelong friendship.  Keep an eye out for things that you and the other person have in common, such as a favorite band, TV show, or brand of sneaker. Topics like these can be good icebreakers.  Get rid of any notions you may have of separating your "social life" from your "professional” or “academic” life. Even if you’re not the most social being, you should make it your goal to be sociable in all areas of your life. ” Every new situation you find yourself in is a chance to meet new people. The next time someone invites you to a party where you don't know anybody, or asks you to take part in a social outing that you would ordinarily avoid, make it a point to say yes. You never know who you might end up connecting with there.  Putting yourself in unfamiliar situations can be scary. Just keep in mind that most people will want to like you the first time they meet you. And, if you don't know them to begin with, you really have nothing to lose. You don’t always have to say “yes” to everything. If the idea of doing something makes you uncomfortable, it’s okay to respectfully decline. These days, technology makes it possible to stay socially engaged without ever leaving your home. If you’re just not ready to put yourself out there yet, look for an online community where you can practice your social skills in a low-pressure setting. Social media apps that allow you to express your thoughts and glimpses of your private life, like Twitter and Instagram, can be a perfect platform for this.  Join communities related to your particular hobbies, interests, and lifestyle. Don’t just sit back and lurk—be an active participant by leaving comments, sharing posts, joining in discussions, and encouraging your followers to interact with your page or profile. After getting to know someone online, you might eventually even arrange to meet up in real life and take your friendship to the next level.
Summary:
Surround yourself with like-minded individuals. Talk to strangers. Get in the habit of saying “yes. Find new friends online.