INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you wear your hair long, it's going to turn into a bit of a sweaty mess during gym class. Try tying it up in a ponytail, and wearing accessories that match your gym outfit. You can also try tying it back in a braid or a bun for a different look. If you have shorter hair, you have a few more options available to you. You can either pin your hair to the side or wear a headband. You might even get away with just leaving it down. Avoid using gel or other product in your hair. They'll lose their effectiveness when mixed with sweat and might even run. You shouldn't wear makeup in gym class for several reasons. First, excess sweat will make it run, possibly ruining your look. Second, makeup can clog your pores. Combine clogged pores with sweat and dirt and you've got a perfect recipe for breakouts. Use a cleansing wipe to get your makeup off before gym class. If you want to wear makeup for your next class, make sure to keep your makeup in your locker. You're going to have a lot of things to carry to and from gym class: your outfit, your shoes, a towel, maybe even makeup. Not only should your bag be efficient and able to hold all these, but it should look good too. Get something that fits your style and shows off your personality.

SUMMARY: Tie your hair up. Wipe off the makeup before class. Have an awesome gym bag.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Keeping busy with menial tasks and other day to day activities can become exhausting. Staying busy with activities that are meaningful to you, however, can be energizing. Focus on devoting more time to doing the things that really matter to you. Get inspired and busy yourself with activities that will move you closer to some of your life goals. Make a list of your life goals. Include the loftier ones that feel more like dreams than goals, too! The list is your road map. Plot out what steps need to be taken to reach each goal and then get started. You probably have at least one hobby in your life that you really enjoy, if not more. Concentrate on one or two of them. Become an expert! If your hobby is an artistic or creative pursuit, put some time and energy into becoming more skillful at it. Even hobbies that don't seem action-oriented on the surface can be explored deeply. For example, if your hobby is reading, you can start in on that stack of novels you've been meaning to read. But don't stop there. Research new authors and explore new genres. Start a blog and write reviews of the books you read. Join a book club. No matter what your hobby is, there is always a way to take it to the next level. If you're in the middle of a work or school project that you're enjoying, really throw yourself into honing your skills and making it a success. Or you could get busy with a project at home, like replacing all of the curtains, building a piece of furniture, or painting the walls a new color. If you are coordinating an event soon, you can focus on that as a project. For example, you could finally rebuild that classic car you've had stored in the garage for months. Sharpen some of your current skills by signing up for an online college course on the topic. For instance, maybe you want to improve your writing or Photoshop skills. If you enjoy cooking, try taking a cooking class. Love yoga? Sign up for a program at your local gym. Technical school classes and on-the-job training are great ways to develop and increase your skills, as well. Taking a formal class isn't the only way to approach this. Be your own instructor and educate yourself! For example, perhaps you have some specialized knowledge on a topic that you can develop further by doing internet research, checking out local libraries, visiting museums, etc.
Summary: Do what you love. Pursue a hobby. Focus on a project. Take a class.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you can check your cervical mucus, learn about the characteristics of it throughout your cycle. This may help you more effectively track your menstrual cycle and ovulation. You will likely not notice any cervical secretions for three to four days following the end of your menstrual period. After these initial few days, you may secrete scanty, cloudy, and sticky cervical mucus for three to five days. Thereafter, your cervical mucus will increase and be wet, which corresponds to the time just before and during ovulation. The mucus may also feel thin, slippery and very stretchy. This is also the time you are most fertile. Once you ovulate, you may not have any noticeable cervical secretions for up to two weeks before your next period. You may also experience some thicker but sparse secretions. It's important to recognize that the specific length of each of these phases can vary by woman. Keeping a record of your cervical mucus can help you identify how long each phase is in your own cycle. It may be difficult to differentiate between normal cervical secretions and semen or sexual lubrication during your first cycle. You might want to consider avoiding sexual intercourse during this time to help you better identify your normal cervical mucus. Write down the specific characteristics of your cervical mucus on a daily basis. This will help you identify the specific phases of your cycle and when you are most fertile or should avoid sex. You should begin to notice a pattern after the first few cycles. Begin tracking the characteristics of your cervical mucus on the day after your period stops. Check every day, at about the same time of day to help you see patterns of change over time. Make sure to record the color such as yellow, white, clear, or cloudy. Note the consistency: is it thick, sticky, or stretchy? Write down how the mucus feels to the touch. It may be dry, wet or slippery. You may also want to feel your vulva and note down any sensations of dryness, moistness, or wetness. The best way to check your cervical secretions is to wipe before and after urinating and then examine the mucus on a piece of toilet tissue. This can effectively help you to track your cervical mucus and your cycle. Use white toilet paper so that you can best identify the color of your cervical secretions. Wipe from front to back using toilet tissue both before and after you urinate. Make sure to write down what you see on the toilet paper in your record. You can also check your cervical mucus by analyzing any secretions that appear in your underwear. This can help you further identify where you are at in your cycle and may also be useful if you can't find any mucus when wiping. Write down the characteristics of any mucus you find in your underwear. Gently feeling your vulvar area with your fingers and note any sensations you feel such as dryness, wetness, or moistness. This can help identify changes in your cervical mucus or cycle. The vulva makes up the external genitals of women including the clitoris, labia, vaginal opening, and any surrounding skin or tissue. Don't feel uncomfortable or self-conscious touching your vulva. You're not doing anything wrong. Gently touch the various parts of your vulva to examine its texture. Make sure to feel inside of the labia as well. It's a good idea to feel your vulva regularly so that you know what is normal for you. After the first cycle or a couple of cycle, read through the record you've kept of your cervical mucus. This will help you begin to effectively evaluate your cycle and ovulation and may help prevent or promote pregnancy.

SUMMARY:
Recognize the characteristics of cervical mucus. Keep a record of your mucus characteristics. Check your cervical secretions before and after urinating. Analyze the cervical secretions in your underwear. Examine your vulva and its sensations. Evaluate the record of your cervical mucus.