Article: Even though it may be difficult, recognize that school is here to stay--for now. The downside is that you have to get through school, and that can make it seem like a terrible punishment. But, the positive is that school is not permanent, and once you're done you'll be in a position to see how good it was for you in the long run. If you have thoughts about school, like how terrible it will be or how much you don't want to go, remind yourself that there are good parts of school that you can see here and now. For example, tell yourself, "oh c'mon, it's not that badat school you get to see all your friends!" You can also try looking at school as a challenge. Your worry isn't coming from nowhere. After all, school really does present a challenge, and recognizing that will help you summon the strength and bravery that it takes to make it there. In order to boost your confidence so that you know you are ready to be successful in school, take some time to think about all the things you like about yourself. Write down all of your features and personality traits that you like--your eyes, for example, or your sense of humor. Continue to think about your positive traits, adding everything you are good at in school--maybe you're a modest biology whiz or an excellent speller. Then, add all of the things you have achieved to the list, including your talents, good things that you've done for others, and meaningful compliments that you have received.Keep your list close to you, as it will be a good resource. When you feel worried and don't quite know why, look at the list to remind yourself of how capable you are of getting through school. Chances are good that when you go to school you'll come into contact with people you really like...and others you're not so fond of. If you're concerned about being uncomfortable around schoolmates, arrive ready with a strategy that suits you. For example, if you're soft spoken and shy, be prepared to avoid talking and being around people who get you down. If you're outgoing, make it a point to stick close to friends who can buffer you from people you really can't stand. Just make sure to do whatever you can to stop from reaching a boiling point, that point when you're so frustrated or angry at someone that you want to fight with either your words or your fists. As a rule of thumb, being polite and kind is a good plan. Even if you don't feel the other person deserves it, do what you can for the sake of a smooth school day. However, if a person or group makes you fear for your safety or your reputation, you may be a victim of bullying. If so, you should tell school officials who can help get the situation under control. Just a few words of encouragement will give you a greater sense of support. Write a fun note to yourself in the morning that will make you chuckle a bit and remind you not to worry too much about school. Make sure that the message of the note is positive, so don't write about not worrying, write about something separate from worry altogether. The more personal the note is, the better. Write a little joke that you have with yourself, or reference something funny you've seen or done recently. Change the notes enough so that they don't lose their effect . To make school seem a little bit more fun, get involved in an activity that you like. Maybe you love to draw or sing, but these are things you do outside of school. By getting involved in a club or class that lets you do what you love, you can start to associate going to school with having a good time. Instead of worrying about tests, essays, and due dates, focus on how much you like the drama club you just joined or the art class that you're enrolled in. Spend time thinking about your future in order to make goals for school. It may not seem like life after classes exists, but thinking about how to get where you want to be after school can help you get motivated. Setting school-related goals will fill your Sundays with a sense of purpose, and maybe even excitement. But, make goals for yourself that are reasonable. Aim high, but don't bite off more than you can chew. For example, if you're already pretty good at algebra, set a goal to secure an A in the class for the end of the semester. Make sub-goals so that you can have a short-term sense of achievement, too. Every time you ace an assignment or quiz, reward yourself for getting one step closer to your main goal.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Accept school. Make a list of positives. Prepare to see your peers. Write morning notes to yourself. Get involved in a cool extracurricular. Make goals for school.
Article: Runner's high is your body's response to prolonged stress, so challenge it! Don't slack off or quit when you feel tired. Of course, "pushing yourself" may mean different things to different people, so interpret this according to your own level of fitness and experience. This could mean anything from: Completing a 20-minute run. Running 90 minutes straight. Increasing your pace from a 10-minute mile to a 9:30 mile. Adding reps to interval training. Matching your last interval's time with your first's. As your running improves over time, expect your body to adapt to challenges already met. Since this lowers the chance of runner's high, keep switching things up from day to day. Even if you only have, say, 40 minutes to devote to running each day, find new ways to make each run different from the last. For example: Alternate between easy runs and hard runs. Run different routes with different terrain. Switch between distance runs and high-intensity workouts. Challenge yourself by running faster paces. Keep your body energized with the right foods. Avoid tiring yourself out due to a lack of fuel before your body even has a chance to push itself for very long. Boost your energy levels with roughly 200 calories before working out. Depending on climate, drink between 8 and 16 ounces of water roughly 20 minutes after eating to hydrate yourself without impeding digestion. Give yourself at least 45 minutes to digest in between eating and running to avoid cramps. Keep in mind that getting runner's high is like catching lightning in a bottle. A lot of factors have to fall into place for it to happen, which are hard to predict or replicate, so don't make runner's high your main objective. Instead, focus on meeting performance goals. Increase your chance of feeling the high by constantly raising the bar for yourself. Pushing yourself too hard can lead to early fatigue and injury, so set realistic goals for yourself. Wiping yourself out too soon or hurting yourself will prevent you from running hard enough to achieve runner's high. Runner's high occurs at different times for different people. Don't think you're doing something wrong just because a running partner experiences it and you don't when you run the same workout. What works one day may not work the next, or ever again for that matter. Keep your runs varied in nature, rather than doing the same thing day after day in an attempt to repeat a high.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Push yourself. Avoid routine. Fuel up. Run smart.