【推荐1】Everyone feels like they have too much to do but too little time to do it. Maybe you feel like your list is growing longer by the minute.     1     Here’s how to manage your tasks.

●     2     Before you try to sort(把......分类) your tasks in order of importance, take the time to make a list of everything that you want to finish. Divide your list into parts for different types of tasks, such as daily or weekly tasks, necessary tasks and unnecessary tasks.

● Organize your list. Once you’ve listed everything, you can figure out what to do first and organize your schedule. You can organize your tasks according to whether they are important or what the value of a task is.     3    

● Batch(分批处理) tasks. Batching tasks is one of the most useful ways to get those tasks done. Batching simply means you work on the same type of task again and again before starting something else.     4     Then you deal with those tasks at the same time using that work process.

● Delete tasks. Once you’ve listed all your tasks and sorted them correctly, it will become clear which tasks are at the bottom of the list.     5     However, if that’s not possible, you have to decide whether to schedule time for them or to delete them. You may have tasks on your list that you do not have to do or even want to do, but you feel pressured at some point. These can be deleted entirely.

【推荐3】Why are some people so successful in reaching their goals? Research on achievement suggests that successful people reach their goals not simply because of who they are, but more of ten because of what they do.     1    

    2     “Lose 5 pounds” is a better goal than “lose some weight”, because it gives you a clear idea of what success looks like. Knowing exactly what you want to achieve keeps you motivated until you get there. Also, think about the specific actions that need to be taken to reach your goal. Just promising you’ll “sleep more” is too vague—be clear and precise. “I’ll be in bed by 10pm on weeknights” leaves no room for doubt about what you ought to do.

Meanwhile, you should think positively about achieving your goal. Believing in your ability to succeed is particularly helpful for creating your motivation.     3     Studies show that thinking things will come to you easily and effortlessly leaves you ill-prepared for the journey ahead, and significantly increases the possibility of failure.

    4     You may take on a challenge that requires you to do something you’d honestly rather not do, such as giving up high-fat snacks, or doing 100 sit-ups a day, which will develop your determination to reach your goals. You may start with just one activity, and make a plan for how you will deal with troubles when they occur.     5    

【推荐3】Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with. Surely, sometimes we need to be alone. We don’t always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.

No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don’t get along well. That doesn’t mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much. But we can call them and write to them. Maybe we would never see them again. And we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women, if they are friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.

There’s more good news for people, if they have friends. These people live longer than those people who don’t have friends. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares about you. If someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself.