【推荐1】As we accumulate wisdom in this life, we become competent in handling all the difficulties that present themselves. Wisdom actually allows us to conquer the demands of today’s difficult world. But you have to remember: this is a journey and not a destination.     1    

Try Experiencing New Opportunities

    2     You will never grow from being in your comfort zone, which is why you need to get out of it. This is the only way you will gain wisdom and become better. You can try learning new skills that you never thought of learning or going to places that were on your bucket list.

Open Yourself to Diverse Perspectives

Sometimes we have biases and they help us out but we need to set them aside most of the time. We need to be receptive to different views, and this will open up new pathways for us. Always develop a sense of curiosity, and observe the world from different angles, it will always help you out.     3     Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas.

Meet New People

Limiting yourself to only one type of people that share the same ideology as you can be comforting but it doesn’t get you anywhere in life and that is the truth.     4     Share what defines you and learn from others, and this will make you wiser. Cultivate new friendships, and this will be extremely beneficial for your future.

Never Back Away From Learning

You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day, you must develop a thirst for knowledge. Take new classes, read books, listen to educational podcasts, and the list goes on and on.     5     In the end, you will be able to tackle a problem from different perspectives and angles, making everything easier.

【推荐2】Floods

Basic safety Tips

● Turn around and don’t drown!

● Avoid walking or driving through flood waters.

● If there is a chance of flash floods, try to move to a higher place. Flash floods are the No. 1 cause of weather-related deaths.

If floodwaters rise around your car but the water is not moving, give up the car and move to higher ground. Do not leave the car enter moving water

Avoid camping or parking along streams, rivers during heavy rainfall. These areas can flood quickly with little warning.

Flood Watch

Steps to Take

● Turn on your TV/radio. You will receive the latest weather forecast and emergency instructions.

● Know where to go. You may need to reach higher ground quickly.

● Build or fill your emergency kit (应急装备) with something new. Include a flashlight, batteries, cash, and first-aid supplies.

● Bring in outdoor, furniture and move important indoor items to the highest possible floor. This is help protect them from flood damage.

● Disconnect (切断) electrical appliances and do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.

● If instructed, turn off your gas and electricity at the main switch or valve. This helps prevent fires and explosions.

Flood Warning

Steps to Take

● Move immediately to higher ground or stay on high ground.

● Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters. Turn around and don’t drown! Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down and 2 feet of water can sweep your vehicle away.

After A flood

● Return home only when it is safe.

● Do not try to drive through areas that are still flooded.

● Photograph damage to your property (财产) for insurance purpose.

【推荐3】Good sportsmanship is one of the most important lessons that your kids can learn from competition. But how do you teach your kids good sportsmanship? Here are some tips.

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The first role model that your kids will have in games is you. What behavior you model will have the biggest influence on your kids. You need to be nice to all people on the court, even the opponents. By doing so, your kids will learn from you unconsciously and gain more popularity.

Tell your kids to listen to the coach.

    2    . This means the role of your kids may be reduced or changed. Your kids may feel upset at first.     3    , so you should teach your kids to trust the coach’s judgement.

Remember you are the parent, not the coach.

Your job as a parent is different from a job as a coach. As a parent, you are there to guide all of your kids’ experiences and not focus on demanding performance. However, if you see a coach demanding too much, speak up.     4    .

Maintain a good attitude to both winning and losing.

Good sportsmanship also requires a positive attitude to both the victory and the defeat.     5    . Instead, whatever the results are, always tell them you are proud of them. It’s also a good idea to find positive plays to talk about and discuss lessons to be learned after.