How to learn new things
Is it ever too late to learn a new skill? The answer is: absolutely not! Learning new things is beneficial at any age. It can change your life in many ways — from giving you a career promotion to helping you discover a new passion. All you need is enthusiasm, focus, and some helpful learning strategies.
●Take a class or online course.
Classes offer informative, guided instruction on your chosen discipline. Check out the course listings at your local community college or look for class offerings at local churches, free schools, community recreation centers, and cultural centers.
●Learn through practical experience.
The most effective way to learn something is just to do it!
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Teaching a skill enables you to understand it better. Why? Because by teaching someone else, you first have to think critically about the skill or subject and break it down into easily explainable pieces. Ask a friend or coworker if you can discuss what you’ve been learning with them. Make an informative presentation about the subject or start a blog about your learning process.
●Test yourself.
A test will show you how much of the material you remember. Quizzes aren’t the most fun part of learning, but sometimes they’re exactly what you need.
| A．Teach someone else. |
| B．Make a practice schedule. |
| C．Set up a test for yourself when you learn a new skill or concept. |
| D．Use lots of different learning materials from books to online videos. |
| E．Here’s a list of tips that will help you learn any new skill you desire. |
| F．Check local magazines and online listings for independent teachers and tutors, too. |
| G．Apply the ideas you learned from lessons and find out what works best for you in practice. |
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【推荐1】There is a well-known saying that was originally popularized by a 1980s cartoon series called G. I. Joe: A Real American Hero. That saying is “Knowing is half the battle.” At the end of every G. I. Joe episode, there would be a public service announcement, which gave safety tips and other important life lessons to kids. After that, a child would say “Now I know! ” And an adult would end with, “And knowing is half the battle.”
If knowing is half the battle, then the other half must be doing. “Recent work in cognitive (认知的) science has demonstrated that knowing is a shockingly tiny part of the battle for most real-world decisions,” cognitive psychologists Laurie Santos and Tamar Gendler wrote to Edge. org. In other words, knowing something is likely not enough to overcome our brain’s “built-in” reactions. It just simply isn’t enough to result in behavioral change. Even if knowing isn’t exactly half the battle, it is still important to “know”. If you know about something, then it makes you more aware of it. This, in turn, is the first step to making a change.
If you find yourself struggling to make some sort of change in your life, there are some steps you can take to help you turn your “knowing” into “doing”. First, whether you want to improve your study habits, eat more healthily, or get more sleep, you should write your goals down. When you write down your goals, you document them on paper, which makes them clearer and easier to follow. Next, break down your goals so that they are easier to manage. Making bite-sized steps to achieve your goals will help motivate you to keep moving forward and complete more of these mini goals. Finally, find someone you can share your progress with. Having a friend, family member, or even an online app can help to keep you in check to make sure you get all of the support you need.
It seems that “knowing is half the battle” is no more. So, put your energy into doing. There is no better time than the present, of course!
1. What makes “Knowing is half the battle” popular?| A．Important life lessons. | B．G. I. Joe: A real American hero. |
| C．A public service announcement. | D．Recent work in cognitive science. |
| A．Knowing something is worthless. |
| B．Knowing is just the first step to making a change. |
| C．Knowing is the battle for most real-world decisions. |
| D．Knowing contributes to overcoming our brain’s reaction. |
| A．Some measures taken to follow your goals. |
| B．Some measures taken to share your progress. |
| C．Some measures taken to make knowing a reality. |
| D．Some measures taken to motivate you to move forward. |
| A．Put knowing into action. | B．Well begun half done. |
| C．Words agree with action. | D．Action speaks louder than words. |
【推荐2】Have you ever agreed to do something only to find out later that you don't have time? Are you constantly stressed from rushing from one assignment to another?
Overcommitment happens when you decide to do more things than you realistically have time to do.
Time management coach Elizabeth Saunders suggests creating a budget for your time like you do with money. The total amount of time you have each day equals 24 hours minus the time you need for basic activities like sleeping, eating and showering. Saunders suggests adding up your time commitments to other people and the time needed to meet your personal goals.
One tool that may be helpful in avoiding overcommitment is a calendar. Schedule times for everything you need to do. But don't feel forced to fill every blank space.
I have a rule that I never immediately agree to any long-term time commitments. I always ask for some time to think.
| A．Take it easy; the following tips are helpful. |
| B．When this happens, the quality of your work suffers. |
| C．It is also worth looking at your current commitments. |
| D．If so, you may have a problem with overcommitment. |
| E．Besides, your health condition is another important factor. |
| F．That's because my first reaction is usually to say yes, even if I don't really have time. |
| G．If that total is greater than the amount of time you have each day, you have a problem. |
【推荐3】Running is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. Given that it's so easy to take up the sport, a lot of beginners jump right into running without actually knowing what it takes to establish a healthy routine.
Doing too much too soon
One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is doing too much too soon. Picking up a new hobby like running is no doubt exciting. Runners need to ease into the sport before increasing the distance.
Beginners might think they need to run nearly every day to meet their fitness or weight-loss goals, but this couldn't be further from the truth.
Comparing yourself to others
| A．Not running every day |
| B．Not taking rest days |
| C．Running is a demanding activity which can be really hard on your body |
| D．As mentioned, a healthy routine is what they attach importance to |
| E．When starting out with running, it's tough not to compare yourself to others |
| F．Many make a number of common mistakes, which can interfere (干扰) with training or lead to injury |
| G．It will help reduce the risk of injury, so you can continue with your new running routine |
