【推荐3】Saving money, even if only a little, can have a significant effect if done consistently every month.     1     Actually, everyone can spend money wisely by following the tips below.

Prepare a budget

This way, you don’t spend too much or don’t always follow your desires. However, it doesn’t mean you sacrifice your desire to have fun. You can make a budget for each need including the need to have fun.     2     If you have set a certain amount for self-indulgence (享乐),the amount should not increase until the end of the month.

Have a clear goal

Saving money has many purposes. What is your motivation for saving money? Do you want to buy a house 5 years from now? Do you want to have enough capital to start your own business? If you have a clear goal, you will be motivated to save money.     3    

Compare prices

When you want to buy something, such as food, clothing, medical supplies or anything,you can compare prices first.     4     But, if by comparing prices and then buying from a seller who offers a lower price, you can save more money, why not?

Learn various DIY techniques

What can you do yourself? There’s a lot. By learning various DIY techniques, you can save money for other needs. For example, if you find a hole in your T-shirt, you can sew it yourself instead of going to a tailor.     5    

【推荐1】Growing up in Georgia, Thanksgiving for me meant driving a couple hours south to my mom’s house in Augusta on Wednesday night and staying up late playing. First thing the next morning,at around 4 or 5 a.m., my mom would put the bird in the oven and roast it low and slow for eight hours, applying oil to it every 30 minutes and watching it like hawks. For this practice, for years I thought turkey was the absolute hardest thing to cook in the world.

I also thought that turkey was, on principle, meant to be dry. The thing is, roasting a great, juicy turkey isn’t as complicated(复杂的) as people make it out to be. For me, I’ve found that the best method is to just roast it like a chicken. No black magic.

Defrost your turkey (if it’s frozen). Ideally you’d let this happen gradually in a 40°F refrigerator. Bring your turkey to room temperature. A fridge-cold bird will not cook as evenly as a room-temperature bird. Truss(捆绑) your turkey, which will ensure even cooking. Season your turkey in the sink. This is very important. Most people season their turkeys straight in its roasting pan, leading to extra salt at the bottom. Another issue is that if you’re applying melted(融化的) butter and some of that drips off into the pan, the milk fats can burn, and the one thing we don’t want on Thanksgiving Day is for the smoke alarm to go off. Roast your turkey. Many recipes(食谱) call for a high start and a low finish. But I like to roast my turkey from start to finish at a moderate 350°F. Rest your turkey. Do not carve the bird until it’s rested for at least 30 minutes. Don’t worry, it’ll still be hot—better yet, the juices will have spread all over and you’ll be looking at the tenderest, juiciest turkey of your life.

【推荐2】Luck may not seem like something we can control.     1     . So with that in mind, here are some things lucky people do differently.

They maintain a positive mindset. Lucky people generally expect good things to happen because they know that if you believe in yourself and work hard enough, good things will come.       2    . When something doesn’t go the way they want it to, they look at it as an opportunity to learn and grow instead of getting upset or discouraged.     3     . So when they fail at something, they take it as a reason to improve and then they keep trying.

They use creative methods to solve problems. Lucky people are able to step back and assess a situation.       4    . Nevertheless, they see the big picture and can recognize how one event affects another and how one solution will solve multiple problems at once. The ability to do this allows them to develop creative solutions that others might not think of.

    5     Lucky people have a lot of things going for them. For example, they don’t get stuck in old ways or worry about things they can’t control. Instead, they welcome change and are adaptable in their thinking, always ready to try something different. The more open your mind is to new ideas, the more likely it is that something good will come along and surprise you.

【推荐1】Laughter has long been known as a universal language that can bring people closer together. However, not many people know that it can also cause physical pain. “Hah! I’ve been fooled!” said Bob as he realized he had fallen victim to one of Alice’s practical jokes. Bob’s upper back is in pain where Alice patted and a burning sensation shoots up to his head.

Is laughter always good for our health? A new study suggests that while laughing does cause the release of “happy hormones” in the brain, it can also lead to discomfort in the upper body. The study, led by Professor Wang from the Beijing-based Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, involved 300 healthy participants, aged between 20 and 45 years old. Half of them were exposed to laughter, while the other half were not.

The study found that those who were exposed to laughter reported feeling more social connection and happiness than those who were not. However, the laughing group also reported experiencing more discomfort in their upper backs and heads. “Laughter can bring people closer together, but it can also activate the stretch receptors (伸展感受器) in the diaphragm (横膈膜), causing discomfort,” said Wang in an interview.

Previous research has linked laughter to improved immunity (免疫力), lower blood pressure, and overall well-being. Laughter has also been shown to improve the function of mitochondria (线粒体), which are the energy factories inside cells. However, like any other physical activity, laughing too much can also cause tiredness and shortness of breath. “Moderation (适度) is key, that is, you can’t laugh too much.” said Professor Xu from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, who was not involved in the study. “While laughter is good for us, we should also be mindful of how much we laugh.”

The findings of the study suggest that the health benefits of laughter are not automatic; rather, they require a balance between enjoyment and awareness of discomfort.

【推荐3】Sleep is always a theme we love to talk about. It is necessary for our bodies to be full of energy and minds to become fresh.

We hear all the time about needing to sleep for eight hours but that’s actually for an adult!     1     It means that a baby is the person who is going to need the most sleep.

When you think about it, babies seem to sleep a lot. That’s because of all the wonderful things their bodies are doing while they are growing up. They are getting bigger, learning new things and their bodies need time to slow down. As we grow up, these things don’t stop but our bodies get used to the work.     2    

A person in primary school might still need up to 12 hours of sleep a night! That sounds a lot, but think of all the wonderful things you do in a day and how hard it is sometimes to pay attention.     3    

Also just a fun fact, did you know what animal needs the most sleep? A koala!     4     That’s because they don’t eat as many delicious foods like us and they get a little sleepy.

    5     Only in this way can our bodies rest to be ready for another big day.