INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Choose the right spot. In order to concentrate, you must eliminate those things that you know will distract you. Put up mobile devices. Turn off the TV. Close other pages in your web browser. Sit away from people making loud noises. Sit upright in a chair at a desk. Don't lay on a bed or in a position that you know will lull you to sleep. Pick a space that is solely used for studying. Before long, your body will associate that space with that activity and it will be easier to concentrate. Study in a brightly lit room. This will protect your eyes from straining too much at a book, your notes, or a computer screen. Bright lights will also keep you from dozing off. You want a comfortable chair. There should be no strain on your back or neck. Pain is a terrible distraction. Some people cannot stand silence. They need to have background noise to help keep themselves motivated. Consider playing classical music softly. For some people, music helps them concentrate. For some, it doesn't. Try it out and see what works best for you. A little something in the background can make you forget that you're studying instead of out having fun. Keep in mind that study music might not be the music you listen to in the car for fun. You want to fill the room with sound, but not to the point that it becomes distracting or stressful. Experiment with different genres and figure out what helps you focus. Be sure to have all the materials needed to work. Have pencils, pens, highlighters, paper, textbooks, calculators, or whatever else will help you finish the task. Organize the area. A clean space will mean less distractions too. Your goal should be to take care of everything outside of studying before you sit down to focus. If not, you'll just end up getting up repeatedly. Having to stop and start takes more time than continuously working. One of the biggest complaints that teachers have about their students is their inability to concentrate on a subject. Our constant use of social media and personal devices like cell phones divides our attention and makes it more difficult to concentrate. Know what distracts you most on a computer, if you need to use one. There are websites and software blockers like SelfRestraint, SelfControl, and Think that can keep you away from the websites and software that are the hardest to resist. Find a place where there is no internet or your cell phone doesn't work. Alternatively, you can choose to study in a place that doesn't allow people to use cell phones, like in a quiet section of a library.

SUMMARY: Get rid of distractions. Play music without lyrics. Come prepared. Find a place where you can "unplug".

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Acrylic photo tumblers are popular, inexpensive, and easy to customize. Make sure you choose a tumbler which unscrews to give you access to the photo compartment. You can purchase these tumblers at craft stores and big box stores. Since these tumblers are slightly tapered at the bottom, you will need to cut the paper so it can be rolled into a cone shape. You can find templates for these inserts online, or you can just wrap the paper around the cup and cut off the excess. If you're working with stripes or another pattern which needs to line up perfectly, it's best to use a pre-made template. For a thoughtful gift idea, use a photo of yourself and someone special to you, then give the tumbler to them. The dimensions of the insert will vary depending on the style and size of the cup you chose. Roll your paper into a cone, then slide the cone into the space between the inner layer and outer layer of your tumbler. Be careful not to wrinkle the paper as you put it into the cup, as any creases will show in the finished product. Reattach the bottom of the tumbler once you have inserted your design. If you don't want to put an image in the photo compartment, you can still customize it. Remove the bottom of the tumbler and turn the cup upside down, then carefully pour 12UStbsp (1530mL) of glitter into the photo compartment of the cup. Then, fill the compartment the rest of the way up with water and screw on the bottom. Super fine glitter will float slowly, but big chunky glitter will have more sparkle. You could also try mixing the 2 types of glitter for a unique effect! Floating glitter makes a good backdrop if you want to use a vinyl decal on your photo tumbler.

SUMMARY: Purchase a clear acrylic tumbler to show off your favorite pictures. Print your design onto photo paper or cardstock. Unscrew the bottom of the tumbler, insert the design, and reattach the bottom. Fill the photo compartment with water and glitter for a sparkly tumbler.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Some games can be played with "Multiple Lives". This means a player can be shot 1, 2, 3, or however many times you set up. Go back to their starting point and can then proceed in re-entering the game if you are shot. If a player is shot multiple times within a couple seconds of each other it still only counts as one life lost. The player must go back to the starting point before another life can be lost. This makes games last longer and can also be interesting when you have to borrow paintballs from other players on your team because you run out.

SUMMARY: Start on different sides of the field with the same amount of players on each team if possible. Proceed in trying to eliminate every player on the opposing team.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Accessories should also not stand out in the same ways that they do outside of work. In general, women should choose either a purse or a briefcase instead of carrying both. A purse, if carried, should be small and coordinate with the color of your outfit. Many women tend to wear multiple pieces of jewelry. While this is fine outside of the workplace, business attire standards require that women limit the jewelry that they wear. For example, it is advisable to limit rings to one per hand and wear only a dress watch or simple bracelet rather than multiple bracelets. It is also advisable to keep necklaces simple and avoid dangling earrings. Pearls are always a safe, conservative choice for both necklaces and earrings. Makeup in the workplace should not make you stand out and should reflect restraint and class. In general, you should apply natural-looking makeup and use only clear nail polish. Use subtle makeup colors to accentuate your eyes and lips. This will bring attention to them and help you to communicate with others. Like makeup, hair in the workplace should not distract from work or communication. Hair should be kept shorter than shoulder length and must be a natural color (it can be dyed, just stay away from any unnatural shades). Women with longer hair may wear their hair in a neat braid or a bun. Your fingernails should be manicured and clean. They must be trimmed just above the fingertips or shorter. You should also avoid artificial nails. Again, stick to mainly clear nail polish or nail polishes of very subdued color.

SUMMARY:
Carry the right accessories. Wear little jewelry. Keep makeup simple. Keep your hair conservative. Keep your fingernails in check.