【推荐1】Of course you love your parents — that’s a given. But at times, maintaining the bond between parent and adult can be as challenging as that between parent and teenager. Here are some ways to strengthen an adult relationship with your parents.

Talk to your parents as friends.    1     it may feel funny to give up your role as the child.

“A good start is to model your conversations with Mom and Dad on those you have with friends,”says Dr, Tessina. “Don’t limit your conversations strictly to family memories, or gossip about family members, or your personal life,”she advises.“       2     — why not explore it with Mom and Dad as you would with a friend? Current events, sports, work. local neighborhood issues, or national politics are all fair game.”

    3    When you’re dealing with your parents, laughter can be a lifesaver - both to help you handle the stress of dealing; with sometimes bad-tempered individuals and to help you bond together.

Tell a few jokes you know they’ll enjoy, share some comics from the paper or e-mail with them, watch the Letterman show together.         4    

Tell your parents what bothers you. If you love your mom and dad but they drive you crazy, your resentment can eat away at your relationship. So don’t seethe silently.

    5     For instance, if your mom keeps calling you at work, tell her that your boss is starting to notice and while you love talking to her during the day, it’s beginning to affect your job performance. Arrange a call you can both count on at a mutually convenient time.

【推荐2】Perseverance （坚持不懈）isn't easy. But before you blame your lack of willpower, consider this: Building mental （精神的）strength is similar to building physical strength. In just a few minutes each day, you can train your brain to think differently, manage your emotions, and behave productively.     1    

Make gratitude （感恩）a habit by thinking about three things you are grateful （感激的）for in your life. It could be as simple as the clean water that you drink.     2     Write in a gratitude journal, list the things you feel grateful for over dinner, or make it a habit to find what you're thankful for before you go to bed. Over time, being grateful becomes a second nature.

It's impossible to stay strong when you're thinking about something that happened last week or horrible things going to happen tomorrow.     3     So it's important to be able to focus on the here and now. With regular practice, you'll increase ability to focus.

It can be tempting （引 诱人的）to wait until you feel different to make a change. But waiting until you feel good about yourself before you take action could backfire. Instead, when you change your behavior, your thoughts and your emotions will follow. So when you’re sad, put your shoulders back and smile, and you'll feel better.     4    

Every day is a chance to develop some mental strength. Simple, short exercises performed over time will help you build mental strength.     5    Feeling sorry for yourself and giving up

after your first failure are just a few of the bad habits that could discourage you from building your mental strength.

【推荐3】How to Understand the Mind of an Interviewer

Getting inside an interviewer’s head can be tricky, as their perspective will change according to personality type, professional role, and personal experience.     1    

Research the company to determine what the interviewer is looking for. Company culture (work-life balance, atmosphere, etc.) is a great indicator of what your interviewer will want to see in candidates.     2     You can look for company mission statements for a better understanding of company culture, or quotes from top-level executives, like CEOs, which often set the tone for company culture.

Look up the interviewer when possible.     3     This is the perfect chance to look up background information on the interviewer on the company’s website. Professional and social media platforms can also help you better know what to expect from an interviewer.

    4     Many interviewers determine the truthfulness of your resume this way. If you respond with answers that are inconsistent with what you wrote in your resume, many interviewers will interpret it as a red flag. Thus, remember to review the start and end dates of positions listed on your resume and try not to take offense to this kind of fact checking.

Identify how the interviewer’s position will influence expectations. The role of your interviewer usually has an impact on what that person expects from a candidate. An HR representative, for example, will want to know you’re a good fit with the company culture and values. A direct manager, however, would be most interested in your practical ability to do the job.

Regardless of their roles, most interviewers will want to know you’ll make their lives easier.     5