As your schooldays start, you might feel a bit worried or nervous. You might feel kind of unhappy or angry.     1    . But would your favorite superhero have these same feelings?

Behavioral（行为的）scientists studied what they call the “Batman Effect”（蝙蝠侠效应）in children.     2    . Kids won’t feel as much nervous as before if they think themselves like a strong person such as a superhero like Batman.

For example, if you feel nervous during an exam, try to think that you are Batman. You may find that you can get less stress（压力）from this situation and feel more confident.     3    . Thinking like to be strong makes us feel strong, and that carries over to how we act in real life.

    4     Anyone who you like can give power（力量）you need to get through difficult times, or tell you how to act in bad situations. Movie stars, famous painters, even our own parents——anyone can be our “Batman”.

For example, when it comes to how I act with others, I like to tun to Mister Rogers for power.     5    . I try to act the same way toward other people as much as I can and I will be happy with myself after I solve the problems well.

【推荐3】All students have bad times. What do they usually do when they get into trouble?

Linda   My mom is like my friend. Whenever I have some trouble, I can get good advice from her. I have another good friend—my diary. It knows all my secrets. Talking with my two friends always makes me feel better.

Peter   Laughing helps me when I’m upset. I usually watch funny movies and TV shows. I also love spending my hard time with my best friend Dave. He is humorous and always makes me laugh.

John   Every time I feel bad, I go climbing alone. The study says exercising can help cheer one up. And the beautiful view at the top of the mountain makes me forget all my troubles. Sometimes I shout at the mountain top. It feels fantastic.

【推荐1】One night, when I was eight, my mother gently asked me a question I would never forget. “Cindy, my company wants to promote (升职) me but needs me to work in Brazil. This is like your teacher telling you that you’ve done well and allowing you to skip (跳) a grade, but you’ll have to leave your friends. Would you say yes to your teacher?” She gave me a hug and asked me to think about it. I was lost in thought. The question kept me wondering for the rest of the night. I had said “yes” but for the first time, I realized the difficult decisions adults had to make.

For almost four years, my mother would call us from Brazil every day. Every evening I’d eagerly wait for the phone to ring and then tell her everything happened during the day. A phone call, however, could never take her place and it was difficult not to feel lonely at times.

During my fourth-grade Christmas break, we flew to Rio to visit her. Looking at her large empty apartment, It was then I started to understand the difficult choices she had to make. She needed to think about both family and work. Faced with difficult decisions, she used to tell me, you wouldn’t know whether you make the right choice, but you could always make the best out of the situation, with a positive attitude.

Back home, I reminded myself that what my mother could do, I could, too. If she managed to live in Rio all by herself, I, too, could learn to be independent. I learn how to take care of myself and set high but achievable goals.

My mother is now back with us. But I will never forget what the experience has really taught me. I’ve learned a lot because of this separation. There are lots of difficult decisions that we have to face in our life. We need to have a positive attitude no matter what happens.

【推荐2】Some people around you look so cool and happy, but you often feel lonely. Or the friends you have do not really understand you, and that makes you feel lonely, too.     1    

Understand people’s differences

    2     Find people who have the same feeling. That is always a good basic for the friendship. You can take part in activities outside school like sports, art classes and dancing classes. There you can have more chances to find people who have the same interest as you.

Develop your friendship

Friendships do not just happen, and they need work.     3     Being there when they need you means that they will do the same for you.

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Even if someone asks you to a neighborhood street party, you never know who else will be there. Laughing and playing together could start a new friendship.

Start a club

    5     Going camping together or regularly going to the movies doesn’t take much time.

Some of you might often feel unhappy or forget how great you are. But do you want to make you feel good about yourself?     1    

Look at the mirror and say to yourself, “I am a special person and there’s no one in the world like me. I can do anything! ” It may not sound good, but it really works!

Smile.     2     Look for the good things in your friends and family.

Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.

    3     Have you ever wanted to decorate (装饰) your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges are fun and give you a sense of achievement when you have finished.

    4     Turn off the TV, be friends with the books and let your dream fly! Write down your thoughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to open up your thoughts.

Stay with your family. We all need our family time.     5