Be yourself
“Be yourself.” Perhaps you’ve heard people say this to you before , but you’ re not really sure what it means.
Get to know your inner self.
Write down things that are important to you, such as being honest, playing fair or being a good friend. It’ s not about whether you prefer peanut butter to marmalade on your toast, it’ s about what makes you feel happy and comfortable with yourself. It’s about knowing what makes you feel awkward or sad.
Don’t always do things to please others.
If you do what others want all the time, it’s easy to forget about yourself and what you want.
Learn what your limits are.
Learn to love all your little odd habits and the things that are unique to you. This may be something about your appearance, or it could be the way you speak or the type of music you like. You don’t have to be the same as everyone else to be loved or liked.
| A．Behave differently. |
| B．Appreciate yourself. |
| C．This is called setting boundaries. |
| D．Who else would you be, after all? |
| E．It’s the things that matter to you, deep down. |
| F．If you find yourself doing this, ask yourself why. |
| G．You should, instead, put yourself into others’ shoes. |
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【推荐1】As humans, we’re meant to be social creatures. In fact, being socially connected is key to our mental and emotional health.
People aren’t thinking about you—at least not to the degree that you think.
You don’t have to be perfect to be liked. In fact, our imperfections can be pleasant.
It’s okay to make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes; it’s part of being human.
Overcoming social fear requires practice. Don’t expect to become socially comfortable without putting in the time. That said, you can start small. Take baby steps towards being more confident and social, and then build on those successes.
| A．So give yourself a break when you mess up. |
| B．Most people are caught up in their own lives. |
| C．The good news is that you can learn from them. |
| D．People are much more confident than you think. |
| E．Even our weaknesses can bring us closer to others. |
| F．Many other people feel just as awkward and nervous as you do. |
| G．Yet many of us are shy and feel awkward around unfamiliar people. |
【推荐2】If something that you’re doing doesn’t challenge you, then it doesn’t change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all.
1.Figure out what you’re scared of and do it continuously.
If you’re a salesman, and you’re scared of talking to people personally or over the phone now, instead of being scared and thinking you’ll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call.
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Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on. Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.
3. Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise.
4.Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.
Don’t just limit yourself to your fellow travelers, try to connect with the service staff. You never know what kind of people they’re going to be. Get out of your house or go online to book your ticket right now.
| A．Someone may hang up on you. |
| B．You should do it continuously. |
| C．You don’t need to go to the gym. |
| D．Running in the gym may be a better choice. |
| E．Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself. |
| F．Take a class for a hobby you’ve been wanting to develop. |
| G．You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone. |
【推荐3】Keeping Calm to Take Tests
Taking a test can be quite a stressful experience. Many people get nervous before taking a test.
Take plenty of time to prepare for each test
Use prep materials to get used to the test’s structure and guidelines. Look up the available instructions on taking computer-and paper-based tests for each exam.
Use sample questions and exercises
Examples of authentic questions and previously used topics are often available, as well as sample tests.
Simulate the test situation
The more you know about a test and how it is scored, the more efficiently you can approach it. Use the internet as a resource. Nowadays, the internet provides all kinds of information that is helpful to you.
Follow the directions carefully
This one is critical — read all of the instructions thoroughly and completely before beginning. Don’t worry if you don’t know an answer. Concentrate on each question and do the best you can, but don’t spend too much time on any one item either.
| A．Take advantage of all the resources available to you |
| B．Practice taking the test — even if you’re taking it at home |
| C．Make good use of the internet to get prepared and released |
| D．But there are ways to help calm your nerves and be prepared |
| E．Use these to get as much practice as you can before taking the actual exam |
| F．Be aware of your time, making sure you have enough to answer every question |
| G．Close your eyes for a minute, and picture yourself in a place you really love to be |
