It’s one of life’s simple pleasures to take in the nice smell of fresh apples, or to bite into juicy tomatoes bursting with sweetness and flavor.
Having a look at the produce in your local grocery store, you might notice that a lot of products are wrapped in plastic. But many of them, like mushrooms, are about 70 to 90 percent water.
Take note of what foods you’re storing together. A lot of fruits and vegetables release ethylene, a colorless gas that occurs naturally in produce and is known as the “fruit ripening hormone”.
| A．Therefore, it is better to put them on the counter |
| B．The most well-known ethylene producers are bananas and apples |
| C．That’s why it’s important to keep these fruits and vegetables separate. |
| D．If you store them in a constantly wet environment, they will rot very fast |
| E．Cook your food incorrectly and you might end up throwing it into the trash can |
| F．But keeping them fresh once they reach your home is where the real challenge begins |
| G．For some fruits, how ripe they are when picked determines where they should be kept |
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【推荐1】Difficult financial(金融) times don't mean your giving shuts down. Instead, they allow you to examine how your time and money are spent. There are so many ways to give back that won't hurt your wallet and will enrich your life.
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Calling someone “for no reason” is an important opportunity to show them that you are thinking of them. You are taking time out of your busy day to reach out. Everyone needs someone to just listen sometimes.
•Write a note
While some people enjoy receiving gifts, all of us appreciate a kind word. It is one thing to say it,
•Invite someone over for dinner.
You never know what someone might be going through on just a bad day.
•Set aside money from a daily routine to donate(捐赠).
Giving doesn't have to mean a life full of sacrifices. You can still buy a burger or get your nails done. But, instead of buying much coffee every week, you can drink less.
| A．Remember to visit others |
| B．Pick up the phone |
| C．so you can put yourself to a new level. |
| D．They may be filled with joy or sadness. |
| E．Opening up your home will make someone feel appreciated |
| F．but it can be even more meaningful to put it in writing. |
| G．Donate the money you save: even $5 can make a difference in someone’s life. |
【推荐2】Fear of the unknown is an intense fear of uncertain or unknown situations. Essentially, it’s a fear caused by a lack of information about other people and experiences, and a low tolerance for the uncertainty that comes with exposure. It can lead to intense distress or anxiety, and disturb your daily life.
Understand your fear. Fear is not unique to you. Fear is part of our human DNA, so it is not unusual for you to feel fear when you are stepping out into the unknown.
Adapt to change.
| A．Nothing is set in stone. |
| B．Accept failure as an option. |
| C．Get out of your comfort zone. |
| D．Our fear of the unknown is not based on reality. |
| E．Take away the idea of failure and use setbacks as experiences. |
| F．Here are a few ways that help overcome your fear of the unknown. |
| G．However, problems will arise when people are frozen by fear of the unknown. |
Generally speaking, perfectionism is a good thing, if it makes you do better work and try harder to complete tasks well. However, perfectionism can become a bad thing when it stops you feeling satisfied with yourself or what you’ve accomplished. Every artist knows how important it is to stop adding touches to their paintings and how constantly adding elements can end up ruining the work. If you constantly demand only the very best from yourself, this can damage your self-respect as you find nothing you do will live up to your expectations. And if you extend this harsh (无情的) judgment to your friends and family and only focus on the negatives around them, you will find that they begin to dislike and avoid you.
So how do you get rid of these kinds of negative perfectionism? The following suggestions might help you a lot.
First of all, you’d better think twice about your standards. Look at what other people do. How long does it take them to carry out a project? Are their lower standards getting them fired? Do they still accomplish good work? Are your exacting (苛求的) standards worth the cost in terms of time and energy? I am sure that you can learn a lot from your answers.
Secondly, don’t always compare yourself with others. Perfectionists tend to have high standards. For example, an artist who thinks his work is never done might be comparing his paintings to those of Vincent van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci or other great artists. Remember that only a few people can become great masters and that most of us are just common people.
Last but not least, try to look at the situation objectively. If you are constantly adjusting things and never feel satisfied, then the chances are that you are too close to the situation and that you can’t judge it rightly any more. You’d better ask those around you what they think and whether they think your work is good enough. Besides, give your project some breathing space by leaving it alone for some time, so you can come back to it with “fresh eyes”.
Nobody, nor any idea, is perfect. If you have a perfectionist streak in you, try and let it go, and embrace the process of getting your idea out into the world, rather than focusing on the end result.
Perfectionism is holding you back | ||
It can make one It can get one’s self-respect damaged. It can make one lose | ||
Ways of | You need to find out what other people’s standards are. | |
Avoid making unwise | It is not sensible for you to | |
Get a(n) | Ask others for their Step back for a while and then return to your work with “fresh eyes” | |
Conclusion | Perfection doesn’t actually | |
