INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You don't have to be confident but you do have to act confident. This will make people, girls included, take you seriously. Also, as we discuss below, girls think confidence is super attractive. Why would she want to like you if you don't like yourself very much? However, don't be that guy that thinks he can do no wrong and that every word out of his mouth is a new book of the Bible. Admit when you're wrong, always seek to improve yourself, and don't act like you're God's gift to women. Don't be a Captain Hammer. For that matter, try not to be a Doctor Horrible either.....at least with all the killing bits. That would be counter-productive. Don't feed the stereotype of nerds not taking care of their bodies. Like self confidence, if you can't care about yourself enough to take care of yourself, how are you supposed to take care of someone else? Wash your body and hair regularly, wear clean clothes (without holes!), and brush your teeth. No Bowser breath here! Be a Nathan Drake. Be a Bruce Wayne. Be a Captain Picard. Be a guy who's fun to be around, knows things, and makes the world and the people around him better because that's what girls really want. You don't have to be the smartest guy, but be knowledgeable about the world around you. Help people by volunteering your time and being there for everyone you know. And get out there and do things! Even if it's just going to cons, you have got to get out and live your life, not just sit around all day. If you want to do something awesome and show the world (and the ladies) how great nerds can be, do work with nerdy charities like Child's Play. This will go to a good cause and show people that nerds contribute to society in impactful, wonderful ways. If you really want to get a girlfriend, take a lesson from the Patrick Stewart School of Awesome and respect the heck out of women. It turns out they really like that.

SUMMARY: Act confident. Take care of yourself and your appearance. Be an awesome person.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You may feel surprised and hurt when you hear the news. Though it may feel almost impossible not to contact her immediately, hold yourself back from doing so. She made a decision that was hers to make, despite the fact it may pain you immensely. Resist the urge to text. If you can't stop thinking about things you want to say, reach out to a close friend with whom you can talk. Or, try writing them down. Unfollow, unfriend, and otherwise avoid interacting with her on social media. Do not allow yourself to even view her social media profiles. If you catch yourself doing so, don't become frustrated with yourself; simply stop and do something else. . Even in a scenario where you were egregiously mistreated, do not do anything motivated by a desire for vengeance. While it goes without saying that you should not do anything dangerous or illegal, you should also avoid saying or doing anything disrespectful. In particular, do not repeatedly contact her to question her righteousness or morality. When you're feeling betrayed you will likely catch yourself thinking one-dimensionally in terms of who is in the wrong. Do not allow your initial thoughts and feelings to guide your behavior. Avoid making a scene or acting hysterical. This may mean avoiding your ex if seeing her will lead to strong emotional responses. If you're struggling to keep it together, commit to a regular daily routine. Structure and repetitiveness are comforting, especially when you may be stressed. Avoid using alcohol or drugs to cope. Not only are these unhealthy behaviors, they may lead you to behave in ways that you will regret. Instead, try calming yourself with deep breathing, meditation, going for a run, or doing anything else that helps you center yourself. Again, this won't immediately remove the pain that you're feeling; however, it may help you start to get in the mindset that will be necessary to move on. You've endured some potentially traumatizing news, and getting through it will allow you to better face hard realizations moving forward. If a more blunt approach works better for you, remind yourself that you do not have a choice in the matter. You must move on, and you know you will eventually, even if it may not feel possible in this moment. Take pride in moments of resilience. When you think of her all of a sudden after not thinking of her a while, congratulate yourself for starting to move on, whether it feels like you've been able to do so or not. Though it may seem like a strong word, your experience will likely cause you to experience grief. Grieving is a process, during which you may need extra support from other people. Reach out to close friends or family members, especially those that have gone through a painful separation themselves. Focus on spending time with people who excite you. Positive people who are good at listening are the best type to help you heal. Further, make sure you're around those you can speak with honestly without worrying about judgment or criticism. Find new friends! In the course of dating, many people see their social networks shrink. This may be even worse if you shared in most of your friendships with your girlfriend. Don't hesitate to reach out to those who interest you, and make plans to do something simple and see if you hit it off. Don't hesitate to ask for help explicitly. Say something along the lines of, "Hey, can I tell you about some of the thoughts I've been having? I think it'll help to get them off my chest, and I'd appreciate your advice."
Summary: Keep your distance. Avoid overreacting Remind yourself that the worst is over. Find a support system.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Write notes back and forth with a friend. Ask personal questions or entertaining questions such as "would you rather be attacked by a lion or an alligator and why." This is risky and you might get caught doing this, try at your own risk. You can also play hangman or tic tac toe on paper. You may want to have more than one game going at once so that you don't have to pass the paper as frequently. Be sure to be discreet about your note passing. Don't write anything in your note that you wouldn't want your teacher (and possibly your parents) to read in case she sees you and takes your note away. Playing a game like sudoku or a crossword puzzle can keep your mind active while the class is going on. You can be engaged with an activity but quiet at the same time. Try different puzzle games until you find one you like. You can find a book of puzzles or print them from the internet. Doodling can be a way to let loose while still listening to the teacher. Doodle on paper, preferably not a desk or chair. Meditating can be a relaxing way to entertain yourself silently. Breathe deeply in and out. Focus on deep, regular breaths but don't breathe too loudly. Sit straight in your seat with both feet flat on the ground. Place your hands in a neutral position on your desk. Clear your mind and focus on a happy, quiet thought. Meditate with your eyes open, but don't focus your vision on any particular thing in the room. Practice filling yourself with emptiness, then with a single idea or emotion.

SUMMARY:
Pass notes with a friend. Play a game by yourself. Doodle in class. Meditate silently in your seat.