Getting negative feedback never feels good. In fact, it pretty much always sucks. Even though it feels bad, constructive feedback is meant to help us grow and improve. Here are some strategies that can help you use negative feedback constructively, leading to positive change.
Recognize the good intentions. Remember, the people who will give you tough feedback are the people who really care about your success. People who tell you only what they know you want to hear don’t really care about you.
Don’t let it harm your confidence. Whatever you do, don’t allow negative feedback to destroy your self-esteem.
Practice self-affirmation.
Set actionable goals. It can be helpful to break down the feedback into specific, actionable goals.
Though negative feedback may be disheartening, take the necessary steps to become an even better version of yourself.
| A．Avoid reacting defensively. |
| B．Don’t take the feedback personally. |
| C．These can feel easier to work with and give you direction. |
| D．You don’t have to apply every piece of feedback you receive. |
| E．Negative feedback can sometimes make you feel like a failure. |
| F．It’s almost impossible to consistently do everything right all the time. |
| G．So instead of reacting negatively, thank those caring about you to give you honest feedback. |
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【推荐1】The ability to think creatively is not a gift everyone possesses naturally, so it must be developed as a skill. Here are some tips to help you develop creative and critical thinking abilities.
Step outside your comfort zone
Stepping outside of your comfort zone is an easy way to expand your creative and critical thinking skills. This can mean reading a book or an article that is completely unrelated to any previous studies, or even having a difficult conversation with someone you're close to.
Stay healthy
Your mind is in the best shape when your body is. Coupling exercise with a healthy diet can clear the mind and allow for creativity.
This is a common technique used by journalists and writers suffering from writer's block. It's an easy tool to get the creative juices flowing. Open up a laptop, or grab a notebook and pen, and just start writing. Just let your mind take you wherever it wants to go.
Take a breather
Everyone may reach points where they get stuck on an idea and can't get past it. Don't let this discourage you, and don't blame yourself. That sort of thinking will make you disheartened and distracted, which will only make you even more frustrated.
| A．Write freely |
| B．Keep an open mind |
| C．Instead, take a short break |
| D．Keep your spirits high at work and even during the holidays |
| E．This is a great way to explore your thoughts and expand your creativity |
| F．Your work environment can also greatly affect the way the brain functions |
| G．Anything making you a bit uncomfortable probably benefits you more than it harms you |
【推荐2】Red Cross Apps Guide Survivalists through Natural Disasters
Red Cross has several apps that will help you in a natural disaster.
·Emergency App
For an all-in-one reference for any catastrophe, the Emergency App is the answer.
·Earthquake App
·Hurricane App
This is a musthave for people in hurricane areas.
·Shelter Finder App
In case your emergency shelter wasn’t built to withstand whatever disaster came your way, the Shelter Finder App uses data from the National Shelter System and maps out the secured shelters across the country. Other than the address, the app also supplies you with details such as the agency running the shelter, capacity and current population of the shelter, among others.
| A．The global earthquake rate is rising. |
| B．Each app is available on iOS and Android devices. |
| C．It contains information on over 35 different types of emergency situations. |
| D．These details are updated within every thirty minutes, so you’ll always stay posted. |
| E．Track storms and the condition in your area so that you can take the proper precautions. |
| F．The modern survivalist knows your smartphone is the best tool to keep you on your feet. |
| G．For other apps specific to a natural disaster, the Red Cross also has apps for floods, tornadoes, and wildfires. |
【推荐3】What can you do to recall your dreams more often and interpret them more clearly? The experts offer these suggestions:
Develop an idea. Before you go to sleep, consciously think about a topic or a person you’d like to dream about. Raise a question that’s troubling you and see how your dream responds to it.
Keep track. Next to your bed, place a pen and some paper, or a tape recorder or laptop (笔记本电脑), to record your dreams as soon as you wake up.
Try to wake up naturally, without the help of an alarm clock or a barking dog that can interrupt your dream cycle. If your schedule doesn’t allow you to sleep in during the week, begin your dream journey on a weekend or during a vacation.
Wake up slowly. For the first moment after you wake up, lie still and keep your eyes closed, because your dream may be connected to your body position while you slept. Try to recall the dream and then store it in your memory by giving it a name like “Late for an Exam” or “My Date with Ashley Judd.” When you rise, immediately write down as many images, feelings and impressions as you can.
Connect the dots. To better interpret your dreams, try to make connections between your recalled dreams and recent events. Do you recognize people from the present or past? Can you detect any themes from the dream? Look for patterns over several dreams that might help explain an individual dream.
Change the outcome. If you have nightmares happening again and again that make it difficult to sleep, try to change the endings. Once you wake up from a bad dream, imagine a change in the action to create a more positive outcome. If you are trapped, try to fly. In your dream, you can do what you want!
1. The passage advises you to “wake up slowly”________.
| A．because dreaming usually happens not long before you wake up |
| B．so as not to have a nightmare |
| C．so as not to connect your dreams |
| D．because sleeping posture may be related to your dream |
| A．come up | B．stand up | C．get up | D．wake up |
| A．Try to imagine you are a superman. |
| B．Try to forget the nightmare. |
| C．Try to think about some happy things. |
| D．Try to create a new ending of the nightmare. |
| A．Finance. | B．Health. | C．Sports. | D．Politics. |
