【推荐1】How to make more time on workdays?

When you are busy with work or study, sometimes you may find there isn’t

enough time.    1    

The following tips may be helpful, if you want to make full use of

your time on workdays and make more time for yourself.

Only have three main things on your daily to-do list.    2    However, the daily plan should include three main and difficult jobs at one time. Doing like this can reduce stress and help you become more effective. If you can finish these jobs in your daily plan, it will give you much confidence and happiness.

    3    Supposing that almost everything takes longer than you expect, leave 10 to 15 minutes when you begin a new project. Similarly, to prevent any problem from arriving late, leave ten minutes to make sure you have enough time for your journey or trip.

Prepare for something the night before. Take a journey for example, we’ve all gone through the heavy traffic problem in the morning.    4    Remember to pack everything you need the night before.

    5    Even if your project is a long-term one, please start the planning step as soon as possible. You can work out and draw a timeline for important projects. Having short-term goals can help you realize your long-term goals and important projects.

【推荐2】Today, it is very convenient to shop online. But what do you do with all the leftover (剩余的) cardboard boxes? Here’re some ideas for reusing them.

Bird feeders

Use a pair of scissors to cut out a square or circle in front of a cardboard box. Put some bird food inside of it. Make a hole on each side of the box. Run a string (绳子) through these two holes and hang the box from a tree. The birds will be excited about the free meal!

Plastic bag holders

Put some plastic bags into a pile (叠). Then place the pile in a cardboard box. Cut a hole in the box so you can pull out one bag at a time when you need it.

Weed (杂草) killers

Are you tired of pulling weeds in your yard? Place pieces of cardboard in areas where weeds grow. Then add some sand on top to cover these pieces. Cardboard can help prevent weeds from growing.

Artworks

You can use the boxes to make your own easels (画架), or even wall art. Cardboard can also be turned into beautiful party decorations. The possibilities are endless!

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【推荐1】Andre and David are both second graders at Wilson Primary School in New York. The 7-year-olds were eating lunch one day when Andre suddenly started to choke (窒息) on a piece of pizza. David was scared, but thanks to a lesson of The Good Doctor, he knew what to do!

“I was afraid my friend would die.” David explained. “I’d seen the Heimlich maneuver(海姆利克急救法) in the medical drama The Good Doctor. It seemed important, so I tried to remember it.” When the time came to act, he just did it. Running to his friend’s side, he performed the Heimlich on the back of Andre in the “five-and-five” technique he’d seen on TV. By the time teachers reached Andre, the object jumped itself from the Andre’s throat, and he was able to breathe again.

“If anybody is choking or is in danger, you always have to save them,” David explained. “If you don’t, that could be really sad.”

Later, Andre was checked out by the nurse and his parents were called. At the same time, school staff couldn’t wait to celebrate their newest little hero! New York State even gave David a special prize for his quick response. Without it, Andre wouldn’t have been saved.

David’s family is also proud of their son, even though they had no idea he knew how to use the Heimlich! “I’m very proud of my son,” said David’s mother. “He’s an angel in my eyes.”

【推荐2】What will you do if you scrape (擦伤) your face? Accidents happen to everyone. Small wounds need loving care and enough time to heal (痊愈). Luckily, you can manage most small wounds without visiting a hospital. That’s why it’s a good idea to have basic medical objects on hand at home.

The first thing is to stop any bleeding at once. Small cuts and scrapes usually stop on their own. If not, cover the wound with a clean cloth or bandage (绷带). Then press gently on it until the bleeding stops. This could take a few seconds or minutes.

Next, it’s necessary to wash the wound to avoid infection (感染). Use warm water and soap (肥皂) to gently clean the wound in order to remove something dirty. If needed, use wet cotton with alcohol (酒精) to clean it again. Dry the wound completely.

Then, cover the wound to keep harmful germs (细菌) out by using a bandage or other types of clean cover. But you need to leave some space for fresh air to come in. Finally, be kind to your wound. When the bandage gets wet or dirty, change it. After a scab (痂) forms, expose (暴露) the wound to fresh air so it can heal faster.

【推荐2】There are many people doing yoga in their spare time to exercise, especially women. It not only helps them become healthier but also keeps them happier.

Feeling a little stressed out? Research shows yoga can reduce (减少) stress levels and lower blood pressure. Yoga may even reduce more serious mental health problems.

Yoga can help you to make your body stronger, from your back to your arms. It’s a great way to change your weight by working for something different every once in a while. Try some yoga practices and you will feel the burn of the fat in your body.

Yoga can make your mind clear and active. Exercise is a natural way to improve your memory. Yoga may also help improve brain work and improve reaction (反应) time.

Study shows that the practice can help with insomnia. Now, sleeping well is a dream and wish for many people. Let yoga help you have a good sleep from now on. Forget the sleeping pills, and allow yoga to put you into a soft sleep. And with its calming work, there’s no doubt that your mind will be relaxed and prepared for the rest. Try one of these night time yoga practices for a better sleep.

Yoga may lead you to a happier state of mind. After such training about yoga, you are peaceful and quiet, and you feel quite pleased with all the things around you in your life. Every day is just a happy time for you.