Laziness is a state of mind. If you're determined to make a fresh start, but something always pulls you back, that something could be you. We choose our behaviors, even the lazy ones.
Admit that you are lazy.
Much like any recovery program, the first step is admitting there is a problem.
Stop delegating.
Lazy people like to delegate(委派)a lot.
Who is that? That is the person who is solely (唯一的)responsible for your successes and failures in life. Wave. Get acquainted. When you start taking responsibility for yourself and stop blaming others, you can begin to attack laziness at its core.
Make a plan.
Write out the things about you that are lazy, in every category of your life—health, diet, work, home, family. Evaluate just how much life you are wasting by being lazy. Notice how many things you are missing out.
| A．Take a look in the mirror. |
| B．Get up and get it yourself. |
| C．Change some little things first. |
| D．If you can’t come to terms with it, you won't make any effort to change it. |
| E．Read on to find out how you can stop being lazy and start moving forward! |
| F．Then you can decide which aspects of your laziness you want to eliminate first. |
| G．However, continuing to be lazy means you are cheating yourself out of the one and only life you have. |
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【推荐1】“How are you?” These are the three most useless words in the world of communication. The person asking doesn’t really want to know, and the person responding doesn’t tell the truth.
But the key to making the most out of small talk, according to Harvard researchers, is, to simply ask the other person follow-up questions. In a series of experiments, researchers analyzed more than 300 online conversations and found that those who were asked more meaningful follow-up questions (a.k.a. questions that aren’t “how are you?” or “what do you do?”), found the other person much more likable.
So how do you move from tongue-tied to being an interesting person? It depends on questions you start with, and then you can focus on the stream of follow-up questions.
Open your eyes before you open your mouth. Find something to focus on in your surroundings, like the piece of art on the wall, a family picture on their desk, a race car helmet, scattered coins from various countries and so on. There’s bound to be something that will spark small talk and help lead the conversation into unique follow-up questions.
Share some news (that actually happened).
If you have “news”, share it: “I adopted a pet over the weekend” or “My 6-year-old rode a bike for the first time yesterday”. Believe it or not, most people actually do want to know more about others, especially if they both work at the same company.
If you’re new to a company and leading a team, for example, start your first meeting by going around the room and asking each person to say one interesting thing that recently happened in their lives.
It’s not just what you say.
No matter what or how much you say, your tone of voice, facial expression and eye contact will broadcast so much more. In person, look at the other person when you speak, not at the conference table or the wall.
| A．Avoid any small talk in our daily life. |
| B．Be in the moment and observe your surroundings. |
| C．It will also contribute to your success in your work. |
| D．On the phone, smile — it will make your voice sound warmer. |
| E．What follows is a meaningless exchange with zero connection. |
| F．Here are some strategies on having a meaningful conversation. |
| G．Due to the momentary sharing, you’ve allowed everyone to feel more personally and genuinely connected with each other. |
【推荐2】How to Avoid Leg Pain when running
While Running is fantastic exercise, it’s also a relatively high-impact activity. Pounding on the pavement can cause Leg Pain.
Spend longer warming up. If you commonly have leg pain when running, your muscles may not be sufficiently warm.
Evaluate your form.
Use relaxation techniques while running. Deep breathing and other relaxation techniques give you better mental focus.
| A．Slow your pace |
| B．Shorten your step. |
| C．Here are some skills to avoid leg pain. |
| D．They also reduce the overall stress in your body. |
| E．A shorter walk with long steps allows you to avoid leg pain. |
| F．Take a few more minutes to walk before breaking into a run. |
| G．If you frequently have leg pain while running, poor running form is to blame. |
【推荐3】How to Avoid Spreading a Cold or Other Virus?
It’s more significant than before to ensure you’re taking all of the steps you can to prevent spreading virus that can make you and your loved ones sick. Fortunately, some of the most effective steps for preventing the spread of disease are also the easiest.
Wash your hands often. The best way that you can help prevent the spread of virus is to wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Wash your hands for 20 seconds, making sure to scrub (擦洗) your palms, the backs of your hands and fingers, under your fingernails, and around your thumbs.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. It can be really difficult.
Practice social distancing. If there’s an illness going around, like during cold and flu season, try to limit your contact with other people. Those types of virus are often spread when a person sneezes or coughs.
| A．It’s smart to drink bottled water. |
| B．Don’t share personal items with other people. |
| C．Wear a face mask if you have to be around others. |
| D．Then wash your hands with clean water thoroughly. |
| E．Here are some steps to prevent people from becoming ill. |
| F．So stay at least 6 ft (1.8 m) away from anyone who may be sick. |
| G．However, try to break the habit of touching your face throughout the day. |
【推荐1】Can you imagine a world where more than half of our common plant species and a third of our known animals disappear from sight? That's the prediction suggested by new research on the impact of climate change.
An international team of researchers looked at the impact of rising temperatures on nearly 50,000 species of plants and animals. They came to the conclusion that these are to decline due to changes in their habitat. They looked at temperature and rainfall records for the habitats in which these species now live, and mapped the areas that would remain suitable for them under different weather conditions.
The scientists projected that if no significant efforts were made to limit greenhouse gas emissionss, by the year 2100 global temperatures would be 4C above pre-industrial levels. In this scenario, some 34% of animal species and 57% of plants would lose more than half of their current habitat ranges. The impact on species will be felt more heavily in some parts of the world such as the Amazon region.
Our society would be affected too, according to Dr. Rachel Warren, from the University of East Anglia in Britain. She says: "There'll be a knock-on effect for humans because these species are important for things like water and air purification, flood control and nutrients cycling, and eco-tourism."
In spite of the conclusions to this paper, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, it is not all doom and gloom. Dr Warren says: "Swift action to reduce CO2 and other greenhouse gases can prevent the biodiversity loss by reducing the amount of global warming to 2C rather than 4 degrees." The researcher believes that this would buy time for plants and animals to adapt to the change.
If nothing is changed and the predictions of this study are confirmed, the world might look very different in a few generations.
1. What made animals and plants decrease?| A．Temperature and rainfall. | B．The transition in their living surroundings. |
| C．Weather condition | D．The change of nature. |
| A．Assumption. | B．Theory . | C．Expectation . | D．Truth . |
| A．The temperature will not increase. | B．The biodiversity loss can be totally prevented. |
| C．Animals and plants have more time to fit. | D．Current habitat will not be affected. |
| A．The impact of climate change. | B．Massive species may die from climate change. |
| C．Plant and animals are in danger. | D．Global warming are threatening us. |
【推荐2】About 30 years ago, two art thieves dressed as police officers made their way into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston and stole multiple artworks, including a Vermeer painting that was one of only 36 by the artist. With an estimated value of over $200 million, “The Concert” remains one of the most expensive missing items on the FBI's list of stolen art. With the rest of Vermeer's masterpieces spread across 17 collections in seven countries, people have never had the opportunity to see all of Vermeer's works in one place. And since some of his works are now too fragile to travel, they'll have to remain where they are forever.
But now, you can experience all of Vermeer's known artworks in one place for the first time. They're available in Pocket Gallery, a brand new function on the Google Arts & Culture app. You can pull out your phone and step into a virtual exhibition space to see all of his 36 works — including the missing masterpiece and the famous “Girl with a Pearl Earring.”
The Art Camera was set up in several galleries around the world, creating the highest-ever resolution (分辨率) pictures of eight of Vermeer's masterpieces. You can also dive into “in painting tours” and explore expert opinions that shed light on Vermeer's art or mysterious life — you can hear from Tracy Chevalier, author of the bestseller “Girl with a Pearl Earring” and read essays on the artist's life and art.
Visit g.co/meetvermeer, join the conversation with MeetVermeer or download the app on either iOS or Android to try out Pocket Gallery.
1. What do we know about Vermeer?| A．He was a productive artist. | B．He used to work in a museum. |
| C．His hobby was listening to concerts. | D．His works are collected in different places. |
| A．“The Concert” was stolen by two well-dressed police officers about 30 years ago. |
| B．Now we can experience all of Vermeer's known artworks in one place in person. |
| C．The Art Camera creates the highest-ever resolution pictures of all Vermeer's masterpieces. |
| D．Some of Vermeer's artworks have to stay where they are in case they are broken or damaged. |
| A．Summarize the previous paragraphs. | B．Provide some advice for the readers. |
| C．Add some background information. | D．Introduce a new topic for discussion. |
| A．Vermeer’s Gallery on the Phone | B．The Art Camera in Galleries |
| C．Google: A Know-It-All App | D．Vermeer: A Great Artist |
【推荐3】Dopamine (多巴胺), known as the “source of pleasure”, is a chemical that is released in the brain and provides people with a feeling of reward and motivation. Now, China’s young people are seeking to wear that joyfulness on their bodies, giving rise to the fashion craze—“dopamine dressing style”. Mainly characterized by bright colors, this dressing style is described by many Chinese netizens as “healing” and “a mood booster”. It is part-fashion, part-mindfulness.
Dopamine dressing is nothing new. In fact, a study published in 2012 found that when participants were asked to wear clothing that held some symbolic meaning, their perceived (感知的) confidence increased. The study determined that clothing can have a direct impact on their psychological process.
Another 2015 study found that the outfits we wear can directly influence how we think. It suggested that dressing in a certain way can influence the way we make decisions. “What we wear is how we show ourselves to those we interact with—we are influenced by their reaction to it. If we are well received, it builds up our confidence and can eventually affect our wellbeing.” one of the leading researchers, Mair added.
Actually, dopamine dressing is different for everyone. It’s about wearing the clothes that make you feel good. It could be joggers and a sport shirt; it could be your favorite pair of jeans; or it could be that dress you were saving for a special occasion. In a word, it’s ok to wear anything that can boost your mood.
Color psychologist Karen Haller said: “Color is a great way to lift our spirits and boost our moods in an instant. Our confidence can be boosted when we wear colors that we love and feel good in. We instinctively feel and behave differently when we take the colors in through our eyes and through the part of our brain where our emotions reside.” Ultimately, dopamine dressing is whatever makes you feel good.
1. What makes the dopamine dressing a real hit according to paragraph 1?| A．Its featuring only bright colors. | B．Its healing and boosting function. |
| C．Its impacting on people’s confidence. | D．Its allowing people to wear differently |
| A．Dopamine dressing is simply a new concept of dressing. |
| B．Dopamine dressing is beneficial to our mental health. |
| C．Dopamine dressing has little to do with our decision making. |
| D．Dopamine dressing can drive us to interact with more people. |
| A．All the students wear school uniform on Mondays. |
| B．My father has to put on a heavy coat in cold weather. |
| C．Jack often follows the trend to buy clothes in dark colors. |
| D．The girl chooses her favorite skirt for her birthday party. |
| A．To demonstrate a pleasant dressing style. |
| B．To convince us to buy more fashionable clothes. |
| C．To arouse our curiosity of the dopamine dressing. |
| D．To promote more people to accept dopamine dressing. |
