【推荐1】Everyone has got a plan, a goal, a target that we all want to achieve. However, for many reasons we pause to take a sigh, and most times we don’t do anything about them anymore. So how can you set goals properly?

Reading some good books about setting goals is a great place to start. These books should push you ahead of the rest, and importantly, to make you attain your set goals.

Creating Your Best Life

Written by Caroline Miller, MAPP, she takes the standard SMART formula for goal setting and goes beyond that approach. She makes a point of giving you specific exercises while also sharing related stories. It’s a great book to consider as we connect better with stories and can find more motivation to set goals in the manner that Miller outlines in her book.

The Magic of Thinking Big

“You are what you think you are,” writes David J. Schwartz, PhD in The Magic of Thinking Big. Exceeding your goals is possible when you believe in yourself. Get over the fear of failure and use the power of a positive attitude to achieve big things.

The Book of Mistakes

Skip Prichard is a wonderful storyteller and weaves that skill into this book. This book takes a figurative person who discovers nine mistakes that highly successful people never make.

Goals!

Author of dozens of books on personal development, Brian Tracy explains the 12 steps necessary to accomplish goals both large and small. The author emphasizes self-discipline and persistence and two keys to achieving your goals.

【推荐2】Ways to Stay Healthy if You Sit at a Computer All Day, Every Day

Computer work may not be an active job, but it can definitely do harm to the body. After all, sitting at a desk for hours on end increases your risk for health problems.     1     With the following tips, you can work on a computer while staying healthy and well.

Practice a good sitting posture (姿势). When you’re engaged in work, thinking about the way you sit can feel like just another task. But being mindful of your sitting posture can help you feel your best.     2    

Adjust your monitor and screen. While you’re at it, take note of your computer setup.     3     This will keep your neck in a neutral position, preventing neck and shoulder pressure.

    4     Sitting in the same position for a long time can tighten your muscles. This can cause pain and tension, making it uncomfortable to move even when you’ve finished your work. To prevent this, try to get up every 20 to 30 minutes to avoid staying in the same posture for too long.

Drink plenty of water. Even when you’re sitting all day, drinking plenty of water is extremely important.     5     And, throughout the day, we continuously lose that water through sweating, breathing, and normal bodily functions. Drinking plenty of water will resupply these lost water and prevent dehydration, a condition marked by headaches, tiredness, and poor concentration.

【推荐3】How To Make A Poster—A Complete Guide To Picture Perfect Poster Design

Nowadays, posters are still being used in advertising to grab people’s attention. But that’s easier said than done.     1    . Use our poster maker and follow this step by step guide on how to make a poster online.

1. Define its purpose

To make it easier for you to define the purpose of your poster, answer these two questions: Who’s the audience you want to attract? What’s the message you want to send? Knowing your audience is vital because it’s going to help you create a message that will have the desired impact.     2    .

2. Create a draft

    3    . When it comes to the information you add in the poster, pay attention not to overwhelm the audience with too many details. Go back to the message you want to communicate and figure out the essential information that should be included.

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The color combination you choose for your poster is going to be the first thing people notice, especially from far away. So you want to make sure you attract attention, but in a good way. If you’re a beginner, then feel free to use the 60-30-10 color proportions, a basic rule in color theory. If you want to experiment more, then go ahead and add two more colors.

4. Add images, graphic elements, or illustrations

Now it’s time to add the main image you want to use, as long as other graphic design elements that would work well on your poster design. You want to choose an image that’s relevant to your audience and the message you want to send. Ideally, you should use an original one, and not a stock image. At the same time, you want to pay attention to the key point in the photo.    5    .

5. Add the text

At this stage, you can go ahead and add the text, considering your audience the main message you want to send. By following these tips, you will be on your to create a stunning poster design.

【推荐3】When kids melt down in the middle of a crowded store or at a holiday dinner with extended family, it can be extremely frustrating. But parents can help kids learn self-control and teach them how to respond without just acting on impulse (冲动).

Teaching self-control is one of the most important things that parents can do for their kids because these skills are some of the most important for success later in life. By learning self-control, kids can make appropriate decisions and respond to stressful situations in ways that can yield positive outcomes. For example, if you say that you’re not serving ice cream until after dinner, your child may cry, plead, or even scream in the hopes that you will give in. But with self-control, your child can understand that a temper tantrum (发脾气) means you’ll take away the ice cream for good and that it’s wiser to wait patiently.

Difficult as it may be, resist the urge to yell when you’re disciplining your kids. Instead, be persistent and matter of fact. During a child’s meltdown, stay calm and explain that yelling, throwing a tantrum, and slamming doors are unacceptable behaviors that have consequences. Your actions will show that tantrums won’t get kids the upper hand. For example, if your child gets, upset in the grocery store after you’ve explained why you won’t buy candy, don’t give in – thus demonstrating that the tantrum was both unacceptable and ineffective. Also, consider speaking to your child’s teachers about classroom settings and appropriate behavior expectations. Ask if problem-solving is taught or demonstrated in school.

And model good self-control yourself. If you’re in an annoyed situation in front of your kids, tell them why you’re frustrated and then discuss potential solutions to the problem. For example, if you’ve misplaced your keys, instead of getting upset, tell your kids the keys are missing and then search for them together. If they don’t turn up, take the next constructive step. Show that good emotional control and problem solving are the ways to deal with a difficult situation.