【推荐1】Smartphones can be a force for good. Your phone is always with you, making it the perfect device to push you into a more beneficial way of living. Here are some of the best apps that can help.

Habitica

Habitica turns the goal of forming good habits into a game, with its own characters and scoring. It’s a lot of fun, and the app also lets you build habits with friends and family. In addition to regular repeating habits, you can add a more general to-do list, and the rewards you get can be customized too—you could treat yourself to a meal out or an extra hour of games.

Smoke free

If you’re determined to give up smoking, Smoke Free is one of the most comprehensive apps for giving you that extra push you need to make a permanent change. The app offers a host of useful features to people wanting to go smoke-free: the ability to see your progress over time, charts showing how your health is improving, day-by-day encouragement, and some advice on techniques for giving up smoking.

MyFitnessPal

You can find tons of health and fitness apps for your phone, but My FitnessPal stands out not just because it is easy to use, but because it makes practical suggestions for you. It can take in a host of data, from the calories you’re taking in to the number of swims you’re doing per week, and offer reports on calorie consumption and macronutrient (大量营养素) breakdown.

【推荐2】How to make Quick Decisions For Your Life

We make decisions every day.     1    When it comes to making decisions, choosing the right one can at times be stressful, especially if the decision must be made quickly. Indecision often weighs us down, but there are some useful tips for making quick decisions more easily.

    2    Sometimes the key to making a quick decision comes down to planning ahead of time for just such an occasion. We all know we’re going to come to an important decision-making point sooner or later, so having a plan already in hand can put our mind at ease when that time comes.

Overcome fear.     3    While it may seem difficult to overcome the fear of making the wrong choice, many experts agree that we shouldn’t be afraid to make the wrong decision, even if it seems important. The vast majority of wrong decisions can be corrected, while delaying decisions can often lead to more problems.

Write down all the advantages and disadvantages of your decision. Even if you don’t have all the information, writing down all the pros and cons (优缺点) is a good starting point for figuring out what to do. In cases where there simply isn’t enough time to write things down, make a mental list in your mind. Thinking of the pros and cons can help you organize your thoughts.     4    

Determine criteria. Remember that every decision you make should come with a certain list of criteria.    5    But once you know the requirements you’re looking for, making a decision will become easier. Look for the choice that satisfies the list you’ve made, and once that choice is found, you should move ahead with it.

【推荐3】Childhood experiences influence a person in his/her adult life. Often, looking back can help a person go forward.    1     Here are some examples of how unhappy childhood experiences will influence your adult life.

If you have strict parents, you may be more afraid to be punished. Children can learn results of their actions from a strict parent.    2     This can make a person softer in life. But it can also work the other way ---- it can create a rebellious(叛逆的)character.

If you were always turned down by someone you cared about, you may become more silent. Being turned down by a parent can cause bad effects. .    3     You probably won't make any requests to protect yourself. It can also create people who have no social skills and are ignored by others.

If you didn't get enough attention, you may be insecure. When you grow up, you may be not confident.    4     Or, there may be a lasting comparison with brothers and sisters, partners, and other people.

    5     You can try to make a list of any good effects the unhappy experiences brought, and then, try to think anything else you can make use of for your future. For example, if your empathy (共情能力)has been developed because of the unhappy childhood experiences, maybe a job that needs more human communication would be a good fit for you.

【推荐1】New Releases

A Quiet Place Part II  PG-13 | 97 min |

Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats lurking beyond the sand path.

Director: John Krasinski | Stars: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Cillian Murphy, Noah Jupe

Promotions: N/A.

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga   PG-13 | 123 min | 

When aspiring musicians Lars and Sigrit are given the opportunity to represent their country at the world’s biggest song competition, they finally have a chance to prove that any dream worth having is a dream worth fighting for.

Director: David Dobkin | Stars: Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens, Mikael Persbrandt

Promotions: Early Bird Shows—$5.50 shows on weekdays before 12 a.m.

Hamilton  PG-13 | 160 min | 

Based on the real life of one of America’s foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, it is captured live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theater with the original Broadway cast.

Director: Thomas Kail | Stars: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry

Promotions:Family Fun Tuesdays—$4.99 Tuesdays deals on movies, laser tag, VR, food & drinks all day.

No Time to Die  PG-13 | 163 min |

James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain（坏人）armed with dangerous new technology.

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig, Léa Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes

Promotions:From September 19th to November 1st, enjoy it in a SAFE environment, every Saturday and Sunday. Relax in our spacious auditoriums and see the movie on the BIG screen for just TWO DOLLARS.

【推荐3】On Friday August 3, parents should plan on a scheduled conference with' their child's advisor, which is held in the late morning and early afternoon. Then the school president will hand out the diplomas after the Progress Day exercises that the graduation performance follows. Parents planning on taking the activities are urged to reserve accommodations as soon as possible by Salisbury School. This is a list of inns that offer accommodations close to our school.