Small changes and gradual habit-building are great strategies for progressing towards large goals. They can include losing weight and increasing physical activity with the ultimate goal of keeping healthy.
Why Step and Not Jump?
If those large goals are so important, why not jump towards them instead of taking baby steps?
Small steps can lead to a good cycle of success bringing success as you establish habits, hit mini-goals, and note your progress. This increases confidence and motivation, making it easier to stay in it for a long time.
How to Take Small Steps?
Break it down. That larger goal may seem far-off and unattainable, but breaking it down into smaller goals establishes a defined path that you can travel. Instead of worrying about what you might do next year(e. g. going on a foreign trip), you can check off the list things you can do today or this week(e. g. going to the gym).
Track your progress. Track your progress to see how well you are doing and where you might improve. Your parents can help with tracking healthy eating, weight, and physical activity.
Adjust as needed. Assess your progress regularly, such as weekly or a couple of times a month.
| A．This is how you can use small steps. |
| B．Keeping a record of progress can increase motivation. |
| C．Things you can do today are good small steps to consider. |
| D．And then you can re vise your goal and path to it as needed. |
| E．Taking small steps can be the best way to hold onto the gains. |
| F．A large goal can be so challenging that it is hard to work towards it. |
| G．Here are some tips on why and how to take small steps to reach big goals. |
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【推荐1】How to Achieve Your Dreams
If you’re in a position where you want to achieve your dreams, but you’ve lost your way, you’re not alone.
If you’re prone (倾向) to negativity, it’s not uncommon. It’s easy for people to pick up on negativity and spread it. Be very intentional about the development of a positive mindset. Whether you choose to watch motivational films, or read inspirational books, work on developing a positive mindset.
When you’re looking to fulfill a dream, the environment is so critical. Pay attention to the people within your environment. If your friends wake up late, hang out a lot and avoid responsibilities, it’s only a matter of time before they try to get you to do the same thing.
In order to achieve any worthwhile dream, you’ll have to develop a high level of discipline.
When you’re disciplined, you’ll sit down to complete a task without giving in to your emotions.
| A．Take a detailed look at the goals you have. |
| B．When you don’t feel like working, you still get it done. |
| C．Therefore, limit the amount of time you spend with them. |
| D．It’s one of the most desired qualities to become a model. |
| E．There are plenty of people who give up on dreams in the process. |
| F．Think about the tools for packaging such as tape, boxes and bubble wrap. |
| G．You’re more likely to achieve your dreams when you’re positive through challenges. |
【推荐2】For many Daylight Saving Time (DST:夏令时) simply means remembering to change the clocks and twisting your sleep schedule. “Even though the time change is only an hour, it is something that causes much more destruction than people believe,” said Dr. John Sharp, a psychologist and psychiatrist at Beth-Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. “It’s not just an extra hour of sleep; it’s more of a fast-forward into winter.”
With days getting darker earlier, Sharp suggests making a to-do list for activities after work ahead of time. “Any plans you have, say, going to the gym after work, require much more effort and determination. It’s much better to plan more carefully and not just rely on how you feel, especially when it is dark out,” he said. “Figure it out in advance and stick with the plan.”
In addition. Sharp says in the weeks after Daylight Saving, some may feel like they have a bigger appetite. “Eating more during this time is not the answer. People need to stay on an eating schedule and keep up healthy habits. ”
However, Sharp said there are ways to better acclimate yourself to the time change. If you are having trouble sleeping, he suggests taking some melatonin (退黑激素) in the evening. In contrast, if you find yourself feeling sleepy. Sharp said there is nothing wrong with adding an extra caffeinated drink during your day.
A word to the wise? One sure way to better adjust to the time change is to start going to bed 15 minutes earlier starting four days before Daylight Saving, adding an additional 15 minutes each night.
1. Which is probably the best title for the passage?| A．Are you prepared for DST? | B．Why DST was introduced? |
| C．What DST has brought to life? | D．How DST has been popular? |
| A．Getting up earlier than before. | B．Sticking to the daily routine. |
| C．Being aware of quality sleep. | D．Getting well-prepared for DST. |
| A．adopt | B．accelerate |
| C．adapt | D．acknowledge |
| A．a scientific report | B．an interview |
| C．a speech | D．a statement |
【推荐3】Question: Lately, I have struggled to get out of bed despite waking up at a decent time to go to my lab. The result is that I fall asleep again and end up going to the lab in about 1-1.5 hours later than I really want to. How do I make myself actually get up when I wake up?
●Ayush Sekhari: Sometimes, I use Sleep If U Can Alarm app on my phone. While setting the alarm, you’re asked to choose how to turn it off. There is an option which says to turn off by using an image. While setting, you can set an image as the off key. When the alarm rings, it forces you to capture a similar image and turns off only if it’s similar to the pre-set image. I have set my turn-off image as a toilet basin, so when I have to turn off the alarm, I have to search for my slippers, walk to the toilet and click the image of the basin. This is annoying, but wakes me up.
●Aditya Deorha: I use Alarm Clock Plus on my phone. I have to solve a maths problem in order to turn off the alarm. Right now, it’s at medium difficulty. Once I set it to the hard level, I really have to work hard to figure it out. You just can’t sleep again after that.
●Shivam Agrawal: I use Flying Alarm. This digital alarm clock launches a rotor (旋转体) into the air that flies around the room as the alarm sounds, and it won’t stop ringing until the rotor is returned to the alarm clock base, compelling even the most stubborn sleepers to get out of bed on time.
●Ellen Vrana: We got cats, which is the working person’s version of kids. I get up at 6: 30 a. m. every day. No alarm. So worth it.
1. According to the text, who must take an image every morning?| A．Aditya Deorha. | B．Shivam Agrawal. |
| C．Ellen Vrana. | D．Ayush Sekhari. |
| A．By taking a photo. |
| B．By launching a rotor. |
| C．By solving a maths problem. |
| D．By playing with a cat. |
| A．What to do after you get up. |
| B．How to make yourself get up when you wake up. |
| C．Why not get up early in the morning. |
| D．What is the proper time to get up. |
