【推荐3】New Year’s resolutions have a bad reputation, at least in part, because people tend to grade themselves pass or fail when, in reality, they’ve made key improvements in various areas of their lives by mostly sticking to a resolution, experts say.     1     Of those surveyed who made resolutions, about 16 percent kept all their resolutions and about 44 percent kept at least some but not all of them by the end of the year — meaning nearly 2 out of 3 people achieved some level of success. Try these tips to increase your chances of success.

    2    “When we plan for the future, there is often what we refer to as the ‘empathy gap.’ We don’t quite imagine what it would feel like to be hungry when we’re full or sweaty when we’re not sweating,” said Ayelet Fishbach, a professor of behavioral science and marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of the book “Get it Done.” “If your New Year’s resolution is going to involve a lot of sweating, make the plan while you are exercising.”

Make a detailed plan for achieving your goal.     3     If your resolution is to exercise more, make a plan now for which days you will exercise, where you will do it and how you will get there, as well as how to deal with child care and meals.

Choose a goal you’ll enjoy. You’re more likely to succeed if you pick something you like to door if you can find a way to make it more fun. Research shows that people have more success achieving goals if they use a method known as “temptation bundling.”     4     If you’re trying to eat more healthfully, take a cooking class or make a plan to prepare a healthful recipe (食谱) with a friend.

Forgive failures. Don’t define success as pass or fail.     5     “If you’re setting tough goals, there will always be failure,” Milkman said.

Consider what your goals are. Do you want to gain experience for or try out a future career path, do something you enjoy, or simply make money for future college expenses?

You also should consider your specific state’s labor laws. This will help you determine age limits as well as the number of hours you can expect to work per week.

It’s also important to consider the requirements or experience needed for the position as well as the location and schedule. Aside from typical part-time jobs like working as a barista (咖啡馆服务员), delivering pizzas, serving in a restaurant, or working for a fast-food chain, here are some other part-time job ideas for teens: Babysitter, Catering staff, Grocery store stocker or cashier, Receptionist or customer service representative, etc.

When determining whether or not a part-time job is right for you, it can help to weigh the pros and cons before making a final decision. You also should consider your personality as well as your existing time commitments.

Signs a Teen Is Ready for a Job

Aside from having the time and the drive to find part-time employment, there are some additional characteristics that may indicatethat you are ready for a job as a teenager:

*Good time management skills;

* Strong communication skills;

* Sense of commitment and good follow through;

*Willingness to be a team player.

【推荐3】The Internet of Things (IoT) has become especially important as our daily life and business have become more complex, from bill payment to healthcare issues, where we have gradually explored deeper into finding solutions to improving the effectiveness of processes.

According to a report by GlobalData, the global IoT market will reach up to 1.1 trillion dollars by 2024, with an annual growth rate of 13% during that period. Therefore, this area will play an important role in maintaining competition among companies.

The IoT is a digital interconnection of everyday objects with the Internet. The IoT allows The IoTis a digital interconnection of everyday objects with the Internet. The IoT allows systems to be remotely sensed and controlled through the existing network. This enables greater integration (融合) between the physical world and computer-based systems, which represents greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Among the main applications of the technology are cost optimization (最优化) tor industrial and transportation companies through remote monitoring of devices and vehicles, data collection for real-time production analysis, and tracking of final cargo (货物) delivery.

Other IoT applications are wearables, which are a set of electronic devices that are incorporated (合并) into some part of our body interacting continuously between us and other devices. Wearables represent the boom of the last few years, as they register what we eat, our heart rate, warn us if we are sick or stressed. They come in the form of smartwatches and GPS-enabled running shoes, to name a few.

On the other hand, the healthcare sector is also undergoing changes brought about by the IoT. The medical sensors market is expected to reach a turnover of $ 27. 7 billion in 2026 with a growth over the next few years of 9. 9% according to Transparency Market Research.

In this sense, IoT has come with a promise for people in their daily lives but also for investors, who consider it an excellent opportunity to invest. IoT will increase the productivity of companies, in addition to progressing towards the growth of telecommunications, data analysis and the arrival of intelligent machines.

【推荐1】Dragon boating is a team sport that has its root in ancient China. The boats are decorated with a dragon head and tail. In recent years, cancer survivor groups have got involved in the sport to help make friends and help rebuild their lives.

On a recent Saturday morning, a group of 20 women were on a boat in the Anacostia River in Washington DC. They moved their paddles(船桨)in rhythm to the call of a coach. The women belong to the dragon boat team GoPink! DC, which trains weekly. It also races against other breast cancer survivor teams in dragon boat festivals. As a result, GoPink! DC won medals in this Washington dragon boat festival.

Lydia Collins joined five years ago after finding out she had breast cancer. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was demoralized because of my illness - I lost all interest in life and wouldn't even get out of bed to eat. But now I love the team spirit. I just love everything about it. It is like a floating support group on the water.”

The paddlers are breast cancer survivors and their supporters. Annette Rothemel helped establish(建立)the group in 2006. She is a researcher with the National Institutes of Health as well as a breast cancer survivor. “It is sort of an easy entry sport because on the same boat people at different levels can be doing the same sport.” But Ms Rothemel says dragon boating can be physically demanding, especially for someone who is sick and getting treatment for cancer.

“It’s hard but I think you have to challenge yourself in life. This is something I look forward to. I get to be out here with my sisters and supporters that understand what I’m going through and help motivate me. So it makes me stronger and it makes me feel better,” another cancer survivor Rhonda Hartzel said.

Annette Rothemel says the cancer survivors feel a sense of sisterhood and share good times when they paddle together. She says both feelings are treasured by the team.

【推荐2】Simple Ways to Give Great Praise to Motivate Everyone on Your Team

*Recognize a project hero.

Did someone on your team go the extra mile on a recent project? Is there anyone who was critical to their success?     1     A simple note thanking them can be all the fuel they need to want to keep working that hard for the team. Remember: Those going unrecognized are three times more likely to quit.

*Notice your unsung（被埋没的）heroes.

The best way to have high performance at all levels of your team is to, “Create heroes in every role. Don't forget your unsung heroes. Make sure every role performed at a level of excellence is treated as a respected profession.” Maybe they are the lowest paid, or the ones that do the most repetitive work.     2    

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As your team grows, it becomes harder and harder to keep a close eye on the work of everyone on your team. What you see can be very different from the things they actually do behind the scenes.

It’s easy to catch a problem in someone’s project. Unfortunately, if you only focus on what’s wrong, you can discourage your team.     4     You’d better make an effort to find things you like and praise.

*Praise any improvement in the work.

When you’re trying to turn around an underperformer, or just coach up someone’s weakness, praise can make all the difference. It takes hard work and focus to improve at something you're struggling with.

Think about when you were a kid trying to learn to ride a bike, throw a ball, or learn to read.     5     And what helped you keep trying? It must be the encouragement from a friend, a family member, or a parent.