INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Surfing the internet can be fun, but if you're not careful, you can waste a lot of time. You can get in trouble with your teachers at school, and your grades may drop if you're not paying attention to class lectures. Do not use your laptop for social media or games in class, and only visit relevant websites when necessary.  If you know you'll be tempted, turn off your internet before going into class and keep your note-taking file open. Reward yourself after school with thirty minutes of gaming time if you went through the whole day without distractions. When at home, monitor your surfing habits. This will help you be more productive with your time and look forward to free time when it comes. Social media can be a big time suck. Schedule time you plan to spend on social media and use willpower to stay away from temptation. The less time you spend on social media, the more time you have to study without distraction. Try planning no more than 10-20 minutes a day spent on social media. Any more can be a major distraction. Evaluate your habits and areas where you are more prone to distraction. Actively avoid situations that will tempt you and reward yourself for meeting daily goals. When you reach your goals, reward yourself for a job well done.  For example, if you spend a lot of time on Facebook and need to write an essay, promise yourself to avoid Facebook until your essay is done. Turn off your internet to avoid temptation and work until you are finished. When you're essay is printed, reward yourself with ten minutes on Facebook. Set realistic goals. If you love playing online games, "quit games cold turkey" is not very realistic. Instead, try to limit your gaming time a little more each day until you have the habit under control. Sometimes noise can be distracting. Find a quiet place where you can collect your thoughts and work without stimulation. If you cannot find a suitably quiet place, invest in headphones and play soft music while you study.  Silence your phone while you study to avoid losing focus when you receive texts or calls. Again, try to find neutral music with minimal lyrics or exciting rhythms. Piano music is usually a safe choice. Internet time can be overstimulating, and you may find it hard to focus if you spend too much time online. If you need to access your notes outside of school, consider printing out your notes or alternating how often you use it by class. Laptops are useful tools, but don't neglect your textbooks. Consult your books first for any information, then turn to the internet as a secondary resource.

SUMMARY: Limit internet surfing time. Avoid spending excessive time on social media. Set goals for yourself. Seek solitude. Spend time studying offline, too.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: " If the reply is something like "Okay, I guess" or "Pretty normal," you could ask what they thought of the homework, the science experiment you did, the geography project you've been assigned, the book report due in next week or the exams that are coming up soon. If you're texting your crush just before Christmas or right before their birthday, then ask your crush about the plans they have for celebrating. If you're texting the person just after a holiday, send a text that says, "Hey, did you have a good birthday? Get anything special?" Learn about holidays that you don't celebrate. For example, if your crush celebrates Hanukkah while you celebrate Christmas, ask questions to learn what their holiday is about. Text your crush around New Year's Day and ask if the person made any New Year's resolutions. Share your resolutions back. Your crush could be complaining about a sibling, or maybe your crush has an older sibling who is headed off to college. If you have siblings yourself, say something like, "I can relate to the problems you're having with your sister. My sister drives me crazy." You can also ask questions about parents or even about pets. If your crush is on the tennis team, ask how their latest match went. If your crush has other interests like band, school newspaper or academic extracurriculars, then ask what he or she has been up to lately in some of these activities. Has your crush recently been in a competition of some sort? Was the person on a winning quiz bowl team or did he or she get a part in the school play? Text the person to say "Congratulations." Maybe your crush had a bad exam grade, lost an important game or experienced something really sad, like the death of a pet or family member. Send the person a text saying something like, "I'm so sorry to hear what happened. How are you holding up?"

SUMMARY:
Text your crush and ask, "What did you think of school today? Use holidays and celebrations as conversation starters. Ask questions about their family. Talk to your crush about their hobbies. Text something sympathetic.