Q: Smiling is a simple way to completely transform the energy you give off to others. By giving a smile, you'll look more approachable, and you'll even feel happier. Try smiling more often to show that you're confident and friendly. Smiling politely to people you interact with throughout the day, such as the cashier at the grocery store or the receptionist at your doctor's office, is a great way to show your kindness. The way you carry yourself tells other people a lot about how you feel, so make sure you're communicating confidence. Avoid looking at the ground when you're standing or walking around and hold your head high. If seated, sit up tall with your shoulders back and relaxed. Practice walking with poise by avoiding dragging your feet or hunching over. If you're constantly worried about your flaws, it will show in how you present yourself to the world. Try to focus on the aspects of yourself that you love, whether it's something about your looks or your personality, and put any negative feelings aside. Try saying what you like best about yourself when standing in front of the mirror. Try to spend 30 minutes each day doing some form of exercise, whether it's going to the gym, playing a sport, or even just taking a walk. Not only will exercising keep your body healthy and fit, but the endorphins will have you feeling happier and more confident. Work out with a friend to keep you feeling motivated. Try playing sports like volleyball, basketball, tennis, or swimming. This doesn't mean you need to tell jokes all the time, but try to let loose a little and avoid taking things out of your control too seriously. If you're able to laugh off things that go wrong, others will be attracted to your ability to go with the flow. Making someone laugh is a great way to ease any tension and make you more attractive, whether it's through a joke or just a funny comment.
A: Smile as often as possible. Practice good posture. Avoid thinking negative thoughts about yourself. Spend time exercising to feel fit and strong. Have a sense of humor.

Article: Make sure the benefits will outweigh the consequences of skipping class. Know the rules at your middle school. Each school has a different absentee policy, but you will want to know what is going to happen if you skip a class before you decide to leave. Beyond the penalty dealt by your middle school, there are effects on your likelihood of success as a student if you are a habitual skipper. It's possible you will get detention and have to spend more time at school. Will you be allowed to take a test later if you skip a class to miss a test? What are the consequences of turning homework in late? What will happen if your parents find out? Will this just lead to longer stints of boredom and less opportunity to hang out with friends because you're grounded? Students who skip more than 10 days of school in a year are 20% less likely to get a high school diploma and 25% less likely to go to college. Those who do skip often feel like they are behind in their learning. Understand the truancy laws. Public schools require attendance. If you are absent and do not have a reason which falls under excused absences, you will be marked as truant. This applies even if you get a note from your parents excusing you if the excuse does not qualify to avoid truancy. Excused absences are usually related to illnesses, a death in the family, or religious observances. Some excuses that could work are telling them you got a migraine headache and needed some quiet, you suddenly feel nauseated, you needed to call your parents. Extended absences for health reasons will often require a doctor's note. Rather than just wandering in the halls and getting caught, think of different ways you can get out of class without getting into trouble. Make sure you know what you want to do and how you want to do it before the class period you want to skip. Come up with a list of options which may work, then choose the one you think is best. Consider going to class and asking to be released by the teacher to see the counselor, go to the bathroom, spend some time in the library, or call home. Check with the counselor and set an appointment for later in the day during the class you would like to skip. If you don't think the teacher will let you out of class, choose a place you can hide between classes, maybe even go by these places between other class periods to see if they look like good hiding places.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Weigh the consequences. Have a good excuse. Plan in advance.

Q: One great way to fight sleepiness is to take a nap. These naps should be short - 5 to 25 minutes - and well before your bedtime. Try to nap 6-7 hours or longer from your bedtime. If you can't take a nap, try closing your eyes and lying there while you rest for about 10 minutes. Try not to sleep too long. If you sleep more than 20-30 minutes, you won't get into a deep sleep or mess up your inner clock, both of which can make you feel groggy. One of the main reasons you feel sleepy is because you don't get enough. You need to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Get on a sleep schedule so that your body can form a habit. Sleep during the hours of 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. The body relaxes the most during those hours. If you stay up too late, your body's natural sleep rhythms can get out of balance. Plus, going to bed late might not give you the 7-8 hours you need. One thing that can help you get proper sleep is to rid yourself of distractions in your room. This includes electronics such as cell phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions. You might be inclined to stay on the computer or cell phone too long, which cuts into your sleep time. Cut off all TVs and radios. If you need to sleep with sound in the background, try soothing music, sleep sounds like rain or thunderstorms, or small water fountains.
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Take a nap. Get enough sleep. Sleep at the proper times. Get rid of distractions.