INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Think about why your friend may be feeling jealous and about where your friend is emotionally. If they're in a bad place, they may be more prone to jealousy. Without realizing it, you may be talking too much about yourself and your own achievements and accidentally encouraging some of the jealousy. In that case, you can try to make small changes to how you talk to your friend. The main idea, though, is to understand where they're coming from so you can talk to them about the issue effectively. Maybe your friend is going through a rough time. Have they had any recent setbacks? Difficulty at work or in romantic relationships can make someone more prone to jealousy. Reflect on how you could be contributing to their jealousy. While your friend may be happy things are going well for you, if they're in a rough spot they may find it harder to be openly encouraging. You may be bringing up yourself and your own achievements a little too much. Do your best and try to come from a place of compassion and understanding. Chances are that your friend may be harboring many insecurities about herself that are expressed through jealous behavior. There could be a lack of self-esteem, low self-confidence, and maybe an undertone of sadness. Maybe she never had the same opportunities in life that you or others had. Usually, people who are more comfortable with themselves have good self-esteem and do not exhibit jealous behavioral patterns. However, for people who are hiding insecurities, they are more likely to show jealous behaviors. After putting yourself in your friend's shoes, talk it out. Wait until a time when you're both free and let your friend know you want to talk. Say something like, "I feel like you've been acting really jealous lately. I want to work through that because I value your friendship." Go into the situation with an open mind. While you may feel your friend is being unreasonably jealous, they may have complaints on their own end. Maybe, without realizing it, you've been insensitive to their situation. After sharing your feelings, give your friend time to express themselves. If you want to preserve your relationship, you should figure out a mutual solution. Tell your friend how they need to change and agree to change as well if you're contributing to the situation. For example, you could agree to ask first before sharing good news. At certain times, you friend may not want to hear about your successes. Your friend can agree to let you know when they're feeling jealous so you do not go overboard talking about your own successes. If your friend continues to behave in a jealous fashion, it's okay to give the relationship a break. You can gradually taper off contact or confront the friend directly. Say something like, "I think, given your jealousy, we could both use some space in this relationship right now. I hope you understand." It hurts to lose a friend, but jealousy can be toxic. It's okay to distance yourself from it when necessary.

SUMMARY: Put yourself in your friend's shoes. Realize your friend's insecurities. Talk it out. Find a solution together. Pull away if necessary.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you are lost with your homework, ask your parents to get you a tutor, or to help explain things to you. Most Middle school students need some assistance with homework. If you feel lost in class, talk to your teacher after class. If you are being bullied, tell your teachers or report it to the principal. If you are feeling unhappy, or like nothing is fun, tell your parents, or ask to talk to the school psychologist. They can help you feel better! Everyone struggles during big changes. Ask for help to get through the rough times. It sounds unrelated, but it's not! Having friends has an effect on your GPA. If you feel totally isolated at school, you will have more trouble focusing in class, and it will make it harder for you to get good grades. There's no right or wrong number of friends to have: the point is to know at least a few people who like hanging out with you, and who you feel safe and happy with. Join an after-school club in something you really like, and meet people who share your interests. Try talking to the people you sit next to in class before and after the bell rings. If you are nice to your classmates, but also take care of yourself, you are likely to find friends who appreciate you eventually. Participate in athletics at school. Sign up for team sports, dance, or track. Exercise helps you perform better academically. Find ways to move during your normal days so that you can focus on your work. Move around during your breaks! When you can't focus on studying, try moving around. Go for a brisk walk around the block, jump on a trampoline, or do some pushups. Don't over-exercise! If you're working out till you get tired, you won't have the energy to study. Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bring snacks to school so you don't starve between classes! For snacks, bring nuts, fruit, and single servings of yogurt, string-cheese, or hummus. Eat from all food groups every day. Skip fast food, and make sure to drink plenty of water. Eat protein and healthy fats! Meat, fish, and beans will all feed your brain and help you focus. Try eating colorful vegetables every day. Leafy greens, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers are all healthy and delicious. Eat whole grains like popcorn, whole-wheat bread, and brown rice. They give you energy. If you always feel hungry, these will help fill you up. Take care of your bones by eating cheese, yogurt, and low-fat milk. Only eat candy or drink soda as an occasional special treat. You need at least 9 hours of sleep a night, but preferably 11. Try going to bed at the same time every night. Keep your room nice and dark, and don't look at any screens before you fall asleep. Get a full night's sleep every night when you are studying for a test. Your brain processes the information you studied while you sleep.
Summary: Ask for help if you feel lost or bad. Make friends. Exercise to improve your focus. Eat well to power your brain. Recharge each night with a full night's sleep.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most chain thrift outlets like Goodwill and the Salvation Army will put you on a mailing list for coupon and sale opportunities. These same stores often take pictures of furniture and other "in demand" items and post them online. Reviewing online offerings before shopping can save you trips around town. Anticipate what people will be turning out of their closets at certain times during the year. When planning your thrifting trips, for certain items, consider the following: Shop for summer clothes in the fall when people are thinning out their warm weather clothes in favor of sweaters and coats. The same goes for getting winter clothes in the spring. Look for kitchen items and accessories after college graduations. When students are done with school, they often move back home or to a new city for employment, leaving behind many gently-used kitchen items, lamps, bedding items, etc. Look for furniture during the summer and early fall. More people get married during the summer than any other time of year and often have duplicate furniture items that wind up at thrift stores. Looking to get the best deals that thrifting has to offer? Create a weekly rotation for thrifting, centered around when new shipments arrive at each store. Other things to consider are: Shop early. If you want to get first pick, arrive as the store opens. Shop late. On sale days, some stores are looking to clear out all items on sale, and will offer deeper discounts just before closing.

SUMMARY:
Get on email lists and shop online when possible. Shop seasonally. Have a weekly rotation.