1 . How to prevent stress from turning into depression
A few years ago, I had a bad day at work. My boss and I disagreed on a major financial investment and the conversation escalated.
Change the scene
Go outside, go to the bathroom, call a friend, take a few deep breaths. I didn’t realize I had done this after my fight with my boss.
Recount what happened
Name your emotions
As you describe what happened, name your emotions. For example, instead of saying you simply feel “bad,” maybe you actually feel “indifferent.” I turned to a therapist to help me unpack my fight with my boss. She helped me realize that it wasn’t my boss or the argument that was making me upset, but the feeling of being dismissed and made to feel small.
Identify your causes
Examine what gives you discomfort. For example, if you have terrible road rage, you may have a conversation with yourself about it. You might ask yourself. Why am I prone to being so angry on the road? Is it because I am in a rush? Or is it because I hate sitting in traffic?
So now, when I find myself in this circumstance, I tell the other person that I need time and space to consider their feedback. And that I’ll come back to them when I’m ready. This helps me feel more in control of my feelings.
A.Then, find ways to improve the situation. |
B.Go over your situation again and create a narrative. |
C.That allowed me to see a different perspective on the issue. |
D.I had trouble sleeping and focusing, and I felt like I was on high alert. |
E.They criticized me and said that I just didn’t have enough experience. |
F.When you are not feeling good, your body is trying to tell you something. |
G.After our argument, I left the office immediately and went for a long walk. |
2 . Living a healthy lifestyle is all about choosing to make healthy choices each day. Here are some tips on how to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health.
Set specific and actionable goals to improve your health. When you have specific goals you want to achieve, you’ll be more motivated to implement (实施) healthy changes in your life.
Make a conscious effort to drink enough water throughout the day. Just like nutritious foods, water is essential to keeping your body healthy.
Aim for at least 7 hours of quality sleep each night.
Find a type of physical activity that’s enjoyable for you. The benefits of physical activities are endless. Doing physical activities lowers your risk of things like stroke and high blood pressure, helps you lose weight, and improves your cognitive (认知的) function. .
A.Consult the doctor about your physical condition. |
B.Choose nutritious foods and create a well-balanced diet. |
C.Identify what parts of your lifestyle you want to improve. |
D.Choose activities that make you feel happy and confident. |
E.Water benefits your digestion and keeps you from getting thirsty. |
F.What’s more, being active can improve your overall mental health. |
G.A good night’s sleep is good for your health and attention during the day. |
3 . Although most empty plastic bottles are thrown, there are actually many other ways you can reuse them other than drinking.
When making biscuits, did you just realize you didn’t have any tools to cut them? You just need a small or large plastic bottle depending on your needs. First cut the bottle into half.
Do you find it challenging to separate eggs?
Want to remove flies in your garden safely? Use plastic bottles. Cut the bottle into half and place a sweet syrup (糖浆) at the bottom. Then place the top in the bottom so that the bottle mouth faces down. The fly will be attracted to the smell and fly into the bottle hole. Once in the bottle, the fly will climb through a narrow opening without thinking about how to get out and eventually dies.
Air conditionerSometimes, the fan removes hot air and does not cool the room but now we have a solution!
A.The trap |
B.The harm of flies |
C.Pour the water out from the large bottles |
D.You can solve this problem with plastic bottles |
E.Fill two large bottles with water and turn into ice |
F.And then you just take one of two parts to cut the cookies |
G.They allow you to recycle creatively for a variety of purposes |
4 . Enjoyable and immersive hobbies have the power to make us happier and healthier. Hobbies lead to better physical health, more sleep, lower stress, greater life satisfaction, a larger social network and improved work performance.
Be open.
“Keeping an open mind and not dismissing potential hobbies even if they seem out of your wheel-house is key,” says Katina, a clinical psychology researcher. “We’re wired as humans to be curious and open, but in a very burned-out world, we forget that,” she says. “It’s the first thing to go.” So next time someone hands you a flier or invites you to an event, seize the opportunity.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? The answer could point you towards an appealing hobby. If you wanted to be a major league player, what can you do now that fulfills that urge for you? Joining a softball team or coaching some neighborhood kids could inspire a long-dormant passion.
Go back to school.
Consider auditing (旁听) a class at a university or signing up for a lesson to learn more about a potential hobby.
Take an assessment.
Lots of colleges offer career assessments to help students determine what to major in and how to guide their professional lives.
A.Take a trip back in time. |
B.But where do you start? |
C.Turn your dream into a hobby. |
D.Always dreamed of writing a novel? |
E.It could introduce you to something you never guessed you’d love. |
F.You can also use these tools to gather insights about potential hobbies. |
G.If a hobby makes you healthier and happier, everyone around you will benefit. |
5 . It’s a struggle for many of us to get out of the sedentary (久坐的) lifestyle, despite our best intentions.
You already know there are many ways and great reasons to exercise — from improving mood, sleep, and health to reducing anxiety. But knowing how and why to exercise can’t get you starting and sticking to your exercise plan.
● Get rid of the all-or-nothing attitude. You don’t have to spend hours in a gym or force yourself into boring or painful activities you hate to experience the physical and emotional benefits of exercise.
● Be kind to yourself. Don’t punish yourself if you miss a workout.
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A.Let it go and be patient |
B.Share the results with others |
C.Have reasonable expectations |
D.If you really want to make exercise a habit |
E.Remember a little exercise is better than nothing |
F.If you are having trouble in finding an exercise to do on a daily basis |
G.While practical concerns like a busy schedule can make exercise challenging |
6 . How to spot misinformation online
We’ve all seen a lot of misinformation that seems absolutely crazy or unbelievable online these days.
Pause and be skeptical about new information.
Whenever you come across an article or post sharing information that you haven’t seen before, take a second to consider it. Don’t just scroll by accepting it as a fact or share the information without exercising some skepticism first. It’s okay to be doubtful!
Confirm the source and date of the information.
Look up the information at the source to see if it was actually published there. Double-check the date of the article to make sure it’s current and still accurate. Usually, the date is located next to the author of the article. The date can be a really big deal.
Check to see if you can tell who the original author is.
Misinformation is often designed to make you feel angry, sad, scared, or just plain old upset. If you spot a claim, article, headline or any other information that causes you to feel a super-strong emotion, be cautious. It could be a sign that it’s fake and designed to get a reaction out of you. If you come across a headline that says, “NEW LAW TAKES AWAY PET DOGS,” it’s most likely false or at least misleading.
Misinformation isn’t just annoying, it can be dangerous. But by identifying it, you can help stop the spread of it.
A.But there’s good news |
B.Whenever you come across new information |
C.Evaluate how the information fits into your own belief system |
D.Watch out for information that causes a strong emotional response |
E.It’s better to investigate information to make sure it’s real before spreading it around |
F.Find out who wrote the information by looking up the article or searching for their name |
G.For instance, an article about new corona-virus cases from 6 months ago may not be accurate right now |
7 . How to improve your memory?
It’s generally accepted that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but when it comes to the brain, scientists have discovered this old saying simply isn’t true.
Don’t skip the physical exercise. While mental exercise is important for brain health, that doesn’t mean you never need to break a sweat. Physical exercise helps your brain stay sharp.
Get enough sleep. There is a big difference between the amount of sleep you can get and the amount you need to function at your best. The truth is that over 95% of adults need 7.5 to 9 hours of sleep every night.
Make time for friends. When you think of ways to improve memory, do you think of “serious” activities such as mastering chess strategies, or is it more relaxing pastimes—hanging out with friends or enjoying a funny movie?
A.Keep stress in check. |
B.Give your brain a workout. |
C.If you’re like most of us, it’s probably the former. |
D.Even losing a few hours of sleep makes a difference! |
E.In fact, interacting with others may provide the best kind of brain exercise. |
F.The human brain has an astonishing ability to adapt and change, even into old age. |
G.It increases oxygen to your brain and reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss. |
8 . Creativity is advocated everywhere these days. But most of us don’t know how to set it off. Here are some ways to start the process.
Work in a blue room. As we grow up, colors take on specific associations. Red means danger, and blue relates to peace.
Why the difference?
Sleep on it. Sleep helps generate new ideas in several ways. During sleep, the brain strengthens memories. That act of strengthening actually reorganizes thoughts, much like reorganizing books on a shelf.
Live in a foreign land. People who had lived abroad performed better on creative problems and tasks. A week in Paris isn’t enough to light the creative spark, delightful though that trip may be.
A.Watch a funny video |
B.Such associations affect how we think |
C.However, don’t expect this to work every time |
D.Red makes us anxious, and anxiety causes us to focus |
E.The new arrangement can help generate new associations |
F.If we can let our mind wander, we are more likely to solve the problem |
G.It has to be long enough to challenge our habitual ways of thinking and living |
9 . When you are dissatisfied with your current situation, sometimes you doubt yourself. Maybe you reflect on yourself from time to time: What kind of person am I? Have I become the person I want to be?
Take a good look at yourself. When you do, you might realize that you aren’t what you want to be in life.
Make significant changes. When Gretchen Rubin, the former chief of the Yale Law Journal, realized her true dream was to become a writer, she quit her job. And, today, she is a best-selling author, with her website attracting 275,000 visitors per month.
Find support. In the journey of life, support is often what keeps us going. It helps us stay strong and move forward. Life coach, author and motivational speaker Tony Robbins has said, “
A.Make time for yourself |
B.Set reasonable and influential goals |
C.Who you surround yourself with is who you become |
D.She suggests making some changes to find the true you |
E.Not reaching the level you want in life may be discouraging |
F.Here are some techniques that help you discover your true self |
G.Self-reflection rarely helps make sense of your place in the world |
10 . How to Make Your Writing Flow?
Writing flow refers to how smoothly text flows from one sentence to the next and one paragraph to another.
1. Vary your sentence structure.
Using only short, choppy sentences creates a disconnected rhythm that disrupts the flow, while a series of long, complex sentences overwhelm readers.
2. Use transition words and phrases.
Transition words and phrases act like bridges between sentences and paragraphs. They create logical connections between ideas. Use transitions like “however,” “therefore,” “similarly,” and “in contrast” to glue sentences and paragraphs together smoothly.
3. Structure paragraphs around a central idea.
4.
Revisiting writing with fresh eyes makes flaws in flow and transitions more noticeable. Let your drafts rest for a day or two to prevent getting stuck reworking the same passage repeatedly. Approaching writing anew allows you to evaluate flow and smooth out imperfections with distance and objectivity.
A.Don’t leave out the revising process. |
B.Let completed drafts rest before editing. |
C.The key is to mix sentence lengths to create fluid variety. |
D.Place them at the beginning of a sentence or between independent clauses. |
E.Flowing writing maintains the continuity of ideas and transitions logically. |
F.Each paragraph should have a controlling idea relating to your overall theme. |
G.As a writer, it is your responsibility to present your readers with a central idea. |