1 . How to practise emotional awareness?
What is emotional awareness? Emotional awareness is being able to identify and make sense of not only our own emotions but those of others. It’s absolutely essential in understanding our behaviors and changing our way of dealing with the problems. With emotional awareness, we can understand how this influences our behaviors.
Of course, describing exactly how we feel can often prove difficult.
Mindfulness is the process of bringing our attention to the present moment and becoming more aware of our thoughts. It’s a state of calm, non-judgmental reflection.
Self-reflection develops emotional awareness and is key to understanding why you feel the way you do. Activities such as journaling can be really beneficial in learning about your thought processes.
A.And in turn, change the way we respond to challenging situations. |
B.Without emotional awareness, we may develop emotional blind spots. |
C.It’s the very reason we turn to general phrases like “I’m not myself today”. |
D.Sometimes what we really struggle with is putting our emotions into words. |
E.There are many ways to be mindful, from practising breathwork to sitting in silence. |
F.And for many of us, that means understanding how we feel and why can be incredibly difficult. |
G.Research shows that being aware of your emotions is hugely beneficial to social and emotional functioning. |
2 . Happiness is subjective and can take on different meanings for various individuals.
Creativity is a crucial aspect for many artists worldwide as they seek to express themselves through different forms of art,
The arts that bring people happiness vary widely, depending on their environment, culture, and opportunities. For creatives like Matt, happiness takes on a distinct meaning, as it involves finding your niche (定位/舒适的生活), connecting with a community, and leaving a legacy and imprint on the world. Developing an original style plays a significant role in Matt’s happiness, but a style is not all that — his work and approach to it continues to evolve.
Ultimately, what brings Matt happiness is the people that are close to him — being able to hopefully inspire and enjoy with others, and most importantly give back, in any way possible. By creating beautiful environmental, cultural, and portrait art, he not only makes himself happy but also brings joy to those around him, and hopefully those that are far away too.
A.He emphasizes the importance of exploring different styles and genres |
B.including photography, painting, and other mediums |
C.and now resides in Bali, Indonesia, where he also found a love and community |
D.The people around him and his wife give him a sense of belonging |
E.but being motivated by money can hinder one's quality of work and chances of success |
F.While some may equate it with wealth or influence |
G.Another crucial aspect contributing to happiness is finances |
3 . Tips for you to overcome comparison
Identify your triggers (诱因) and avoid them. To stop comparing yourself to others, pay attention to the people or events that cause your behavior. Do you feel discontent with your life after looking at luxury goods?
Keep a gratitude journal. To start journaling, reflect on the little things that bring you joy and write down why you’re grateful for them. Keeping a gratitude journal can increase your chances of overcoming comparison, but you may forget about it if you have a busy schedule.
Work on improving your abilities. Instead of focusing on your “weaknesses”, reflect on the areas you can improve.
Appreciate others instead of envying them.
A.Write down your positive qualities. |
B.Do you set goals to achieve your dream? |
C.Consider the advantage that others can bring you. |
D.Recognize everyone’s circumstances are entirely unique. |
E.Take classes or workshops to develop your skills and techniques. |
F.Is there someone who constantly makes you feel bad about yourself? |
G.Set a reminder to write at least once a week so you can actively express appreciation. |
4 . Being highly critical or talking down to yourself are examples of self-criticism that highlight your own weaknesses. You may feel you don’t meet your own personal standards or expectations. Fortunately, you can improve this pattern of self-criticism by changing your thought patterns and practicing positive affirmations (情感上的支持或鼓励).
●What is self-criticism?
Self-criticism is the act of thinking negatively about yourself. Individuals with self-critical tendencies face self-created problems due to their tough standards and internalized social values for self-evaluation.
● Can self-criticism be good?
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People with avoidant (回避反应的) attachment styles avoid closeness. This may prevent them from developing relationships for how to show compassion (同情) for themselves and others. Self-criticism is also likely to arise from shame, insecure attachments, and having low self-esteem.
● Examples of self-Criticism
When individuals engage in negative self-assessment, they create an inner dialogue that uses demeaning (贬低的) and demotivating language.
● How can self-criticism be overcome?
To overcome self-criticism, it’s helpful to be honest with yourself about the role you play. You can start to identify how your self-criticism impacts your mood and daily routine.
A.Self-criticism isn’t always bad. |
B.Where does self-criticism come from? |
C.If so, please step outside your comfort zone. |
D.Self-criticism is associated with little progress. |
E.It’s also important to seek professional help as needed. |
F.Examples of self-criticism include phrases and negative self-talk. |
G.As a result, they’re unsure of their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. |
5 . How to deal with frustration
From time to time terrible things occur. When something awful happens in our life, we always feel sorry for ourselves and it is natural to fall into a negative feeling of frustration.
When you feel frustrated by life it can be hard to feel thankful for the blessings in your life.
Another lesson of positive psychology is that your own problems are often relieved when you make an effort to help others. When you’re volunteering your time, doing random acts of kindness, or simply trying to make a positive difference in the lives of others, your brain will produce more dopamine(多巴胺), which gives you a sense of pleasure.
Finally, I am sure you have heard the old saying, “
A.Don’t judge a book by its cover. |
B.The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. |
C.But that is when you need to feel grateful the most. |
D.You should set aside some “me time” to rest and restore. |
E.It hurts us and keeps us from making the proper decisions. |
F.You can actually relieve your own frustration by doing others a favor. |
G.The most practical way to feel grateful is to start a gratitude journal. |
6 . How to Live a Fulfilling Life
How awesome would it be to get out of bed each morning feeling purposeful and happy about your day? What about going to sleep each night with a grin(露齿的笑)of satisfaction on your lips?
To lead a more fulfilling life, you first need to know what part of your current life is troubling or unsatisfactory. Reflect on different aspects of your life to figure out which are upsetting you the most. Try closing your eyes and questioning “What part of my life dissatisfies me the most?” Whatever comes to mind first is probably where you’ll want to start.
● Building good habits.One of the best ways to build good habits that support a fulfilling life is by doing something each day that challenges you. Identify one thing you can take action on that pushes you beyond your comfort zone and do it. This might be sharing ideas with your boss when you typically stay quiet.
A.Addressing your dissatisfaction. |
B.Learning to avoid dissatisfaction. |
C.It’s important to set aside “me” time. |
D.End each day by reflecting on your daily challenge. |
E.Replacing your bad habits with good ones is also suggested. |
F.That way, it will be just like any other task on your to-do list. |
G.This may seem difficult, but leading a more fulfilling life is entirely possible. |
7 . Whether someone makes you angry, you’re upset with yourself, or you’re just having a bad day, one of the best ways to direct your angry energy is through exercise. That angry energy can build inside of you.
Running is a very effective technique to calm anxieties. The focus it takes to run and the endorphins your body releases will take your mind off whatever is frustrating you. Be sure to adequately warm up and stretch before you run!
A challenging yoga practice is a great way to control your anger to help you get through it. You may be so frustrated that getting started in a yoga practice may seem impossible.
Cycling is a serious cardiovascular (心血管的) workout and you can use your anger to help you push through the difficulty of it. When you go for a ride outdoors, the extra focus it takes to navigate the outside world can provide a helpful distraction from your frustration.
A.It’s advisable to find a scenic route. |
B.Be sure to obey traffic laws and wear a helmet. |
C.Boxing is a great way to relieve your frustration. |
D.Joining a class can help take the thinking out of it. |
E.Watch out for any moving cars while you’re running. |
F.Breathe deeply while practicing yoga and your anger will fade. |
G.Working it out is an effective way to channel your rage into movement. |
1.表达你对Chris的感谢之情。
2.急救的经过 (时间、地点、具体急救措施)。
3.简要谈谈你的感悟及再次赞扬Chris。
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Yours,
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9 . Kyra Peralte thought keeping a diary during the pandemic (流行病) might help her sort out her feelings. In April 2020, the mother of two in Montclair, New Jersey, now 46, started writing about the challenges of work, marriage and motherhood during a global crisis. She invited women from near and far to fill the notebook with their own pandemic tales.She named the project The Traveling Diary.
Peralte created a website for people to add their names to the queue. Each person gets to keep the diary for three days and fill as many pages as she wishes. Then she is responsible for mailing it to the next person, whose address Peralte provides. So far, more than 2, 000 women from 30 countries have joined in.
The diary reached Colleen Martin in Florham Park, New Jersey, in November 2020. “I had just recently lost my brother. By the time I actually got it and wrote in it, it was much more of a relief,” she says. Adding to the diary, she says, helped her look for meaning and “the growth and development that occurs in terrible times.”
Martin shipped off the diary to the next person, and Dior Sarr, 35, received it at her home in Toronto just before the new year. “I wrote about my ambitions(抱负), my goals and how I wanted to step into the new year, ” she says, “It felt meaningful to pass on something so personal. It felt like these were women that I had known even though I didn’t know them at all.”
Like many of the women who wrote in her diary, Peralte feels a strong bond with the people who filled its pages, none of whom she would have otherwise known. Her idea, Peralte says, has had a great effect on her and, she hopes, the other women who were part of it.
1. Why did Peralte start the project “The Traveling Diary”?A.To become famous online. |
B.To offer women an emotion outlet. |
C.To meet more people on the Internet. |
D.To popularize medical knowledge of pandemic. |
A.Achieving her goals. |
B.Receiving timely help. |
C.Promoting personal growth. |
D.Improving her writing skills. |
A.Connection. | B.Competition. |
C.Impression. | D.Need. |
A.The Power of Unity |
B.Warmth in a Global Crisis |
C.The Sisterhood of the Traveling Diary |
D.Friendship on the Internet |
Mom poured herself a glass of orange juice. “I’m worried about your grandma,” she said. I asked, “Why?” “Well, before she moved to Florida, she was active. But now she sleeps most of the day or watches television. I can’t get her out of the house, and she won’t try to make friends,” Mom replied. My grandma wanted to go back to New York. But she couldn’t live alone anymore. That was why my mom let her come to live with us in Florida.
“I’ll find a way to make Grandma love Florida,” I thought for a minute and said. Mom smiled and said, “I wish you could.” After school, I saw Grandma watching television and figured she hadn’t moved all day. In my room, I took out my collection. I had found many beautiful and special seashells. My favourite one was called Baby’s Ear. It’s a beautiful white seashell. Looking at my seashells gave me an idea. I went into the living room and sat on the sofa.
“Did you ever go to the beach when you were little, Grandma?” I asked. “Once my mother took me there, but I didn’t enjoy it because I was afraid of the water and couldn’t swim. Even now, I’m a little afraid of the water,” she replied. I wished Grandma could feel the way I did about the beach. I loved to see seabirds and look for seashells. “Well, could you take me to the beach, Grandma? I need some new seashells for my collection. I’m not allowed to go by myself. Please!” I begged. Grandma finally agreed and took my hand as we left the house.
We walked to the beach. The sky was blue. I handed Grandma a plastic bag, and said, “This is for the seashells you find.” “Oh, you should take it,” she said. I shook my head. “No, Grandma. I need all the help I can get.” “All right,” she said.
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We walked side by side on the beach.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________“Wow! Look what I found!” Grandma shouted, standing in the sand and holding a pink seashell.
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