1 . Niels Eék, psychologist and co-founder of mental health and self-development platform Remente, gives advice on how to manage your mental health when returning to work.
The prospect of going back to work may cause some nervousness and anxiety, especially after spending so long with limited face-to-face contact. Upon returning to the office, you may want to keep track of how much time you are devoting to work when you return home in the evenings.
Remote working can blur the boundaries between your professional and personal life, so it’s important to re-establish this division, particularly if you have spent the last four months working from home. Reading and receiving emails and messages outside of working hours can make some people feel more anxious. To avoid this, you may want to set clear boundaries at home, where you do not address work emails during certain hours, to give yourself time to relax ready for the next day.
Of course, some tasks may be urgent, so ask your manager to phone you if something needs to be immediately addressed. That way, you don’t need to be constantly checking your device and can instead focus on your own mental and physical well-being. Go to bed at a time that allows you to rise well-rested, cook nutritious meals that you enjoy, or perhaps take an evening walk to relax. Returning to work is likely to be a shock after so long, so make sure to do what you need to do to feel relaxed each evening.
Talking to a friend or colleague can be extremely useful when addressing these anxieties. It is good to remember that these feelings are something that many people face, so being open about your emotions is nothing to feel uncomfortable about. “Remember that it is OK to tell your friends and co-workers that you need some time out” as you return to regular interactions with people after months of isolation. It may take some time to adapt to the change in circumstances, but this is totally normal.
1. What will happen to the people who return to office work?A.They will need more career development guidance. |
B.They will have to check their emails constantly. |
C.They will feel more relaxed than working at home. |
D.They may suffer from some mental problems. |
A.Mix up. | B.Focus on. | C.Break away. | D.Set up. |
A.Telling your manager you need rest. |
B.Checking your device repeatedly for messages. |
C.Confirming urgent and vital things to be addressed. |
D.Telling your colleagues to spare you some time. |
A.How to manage your physical health at work |
B.How to deal with anxiety as you return to work |
C.Advice on a better performance at office work |
D.Advice on striking a balance between work and life |
2 . 5 Tips That May Bring Instant Happiness
Happiness impacts every moment and aspect of our existence. Here are five in ant pick-me-up ideas to have at your fingertips.
Food is mood. When you are feeling down, you may have a strong desire for junk food. Before you open your treat cupboard, remember that your negative mood could be a “long-distance call” from your gut (肠道) saying it needs some healthy food fuel. Eating gut-friendly food may clear a blocked pathway from gut to brain.
Move your body.
Open your heart.
Watch the sunset. Yes, the simple act of watching a sunset can boost your mood.
A.Listen to music. |
B.Your friend may have some valuable advice. |
C.Thus it helps restore that sense of well-being. |
D.Call a friend and express your inner feelings. |
E.It does not matter if it is raining, sleeting, or storming. |
F.Standing outside in nature as the sunrises also invites you to relax. |
G.Finding the awe in nature and connecting to it can make you feel more content. |
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4 . In the course of a lifetime, people will experience regrets both large and small. These regrets can lead to motivation for personal growth or they can take you down a pathway to depression and self-punishment.
Apologize for mistakes. You may find it helpful to apologize to people who you may have hurt. An apology can be particularly important if your regrets are centered on conflicts in relationships that have caused emotional suffering. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re going to accept your apology.
Try to forgive yourself. There are somethings that you are not able to make right or change from your past. In these cases, it’s important to learn how to forgive yourself. You need to realize that we all have regrets and accept that what’s done is done. Never take all of the guilt and blame on yourself.
Consider seeking help. If you find yourself stuck in a repeating cycle of self-blame and negative thinking, you may need to reach out to a mental health professional for support.
A.Learn from your regret. |
B.Ask yourself some questions. |
C.How regrets are dealt with counts a lot. |
D.Instead, treat yourself as you would treat a friend. |
E.You can also talk to other people with similar regrets. |
F.But it can help to ease the tension and relieve your stress. |
G.You should give yourself time to recover from a past regret. |
5 . From sunny yellows to pretty pinks, this summer’s trending colours are rooted in hope and optimism. But just how powerful can a colourful wardrobe be for influencing our emotions?
THE FIRST SIP of coffee in the morning. Your favourite song playing on your journey home from work. A glass of Aperol Spritz on your holiday. These things all have something in common—they release dopamine(多巴胺).
Dopamine acts as a messenger between the neurons in the brain and strongly affects our mood. When we have high levels of dopamine going back and forth between neurons, we feel great. On the other hand, low levels of dopamine have been linked to reduced motivation, decreased enthusiasm and depression.
Luckily, there are many ways we can boost our dopamine levels, and one of these — “dopamine dressing”— suggests that the clothes hold the power to boost our mood.
Personally, I’m fully on board. Earlier this year, I attended the wedding of one of my oldest friends in a floral-print midi dress by Rixo. After a year of working from home, often foregoing getting dressed in favour of staying in my pyjamas, it was my first taste of dressing up in a while. And honestly, I haven’t felt so great in a long time, so much so that I kept the dress on all day, long after the reception ended.
The concept of dopamine dressing-actively choosing clothes that bring us joy—is nothing new. A 2012 study found that when participants wore clothes of symbolic meaning to them, their perceived confidence increased. The fashion world surely seems to think so with many designers harnessing the mood-boosting power of colour. Sunshine yellows brightened up the runways of a number of brands, with luscious lemon dresses at Versace and hints of yellow among accessories at Fendi. And, head-to-toe red ensembles(全套服装) were a common theme at Balenciaga and Givenchy.
So is it possible to dress ourselves happy? I think so. But, instead of prescribing to centuries-old colour theories, dopamine dressing in 2021 should be about wearing what makes us feel good. So, whatever garment it is, go out and find the colours that spark joy for you!
1. What’s the function of paragraph 2?A.To lead to the topic. | B.To arouse readers’interest. |
C.To show people’s different preferences. | D.To introduce some background information. |
A.I don’t think so. | B.I approve of it. |
C.I worry about myself. | D.I insist on my opinion. |
A.To show that they are leading fashion brands. |
B.To imply what the following fashion trend is. |
C.To argue that dopamine is in relation to fashion. |
D.To prove that the fashion world holds the same opinion. |
A.Does dopamine-dressing refer to fashion? |
B.Does dopamine-dressing effective for treatment? |
C.Does colorful clothes lift mood? |
D.Does colorful clothes follow fashion? |
6 . How to Learn from Your Regrets
Regret’s benefits don’t come to us by chance.
Kill the ghost (鬼魂).
People often say their regrets keep coming to their mind. This suggests that regret is like a ghost. Bring your ghost out of the shadows by making a list of your regrets. Write down why each one still bothers you and its bad effects.
Forgive yourself.
Collect your diploma.
Regret is like a school run by human nature. If you never experienced regret, you would keep repeating the same behaviors that led you to miss opportunities.
Regrets may hurt.
A.After you make a mistake, life moves on |
B.Filling your mind with them is destructive |
C.The ghost certainly doesn’t rule a person’s life |
D.We have to seek them out on purpose to improve ourselves |
E.You will find that a list is a lot less frightening than a ghost |
F.You choose a life sentence for a poor decision you made in the past |
G.If you let regret teach, you can note how you want to change your behavior |
7 . Emotional regulation (情绪管理) is taking any action that changes the intensity of an emotional experience.
Emotions happen fast. We don’t think “now I will be angry” — we just suddenly have fires in our eyes and become extremely angry. So the number one skill in regulating difficult emotions is to pause. Take a breath. Slow down the moment between trigger (触发) and response.
Noticing what you feel
An equally important skill involves the ability to become aware of what you’re feeling. Dr. Judson Brewer, MD Ph. D. recommends practices for becoming more curious about your own physical reactions. In what parts of your body are you noticing feelings? Is your stomach upset? Is your heart racing?
Naming what you feel
After noticing what you feel, the ability to name it can help you get control of what is happening. Ask yourself: What would you call the emotions you’re feeling? Is it anger, sadness, or disappointment?
Accepting the emotion
A.Creating space |
B.Predicting what you feel |
C.It doesn’t mean preventing or avoiding emotions |
D.Emotions come and go so that you barely notice them |
E.Identifying emotions will help you share your feelings with others |
F.Emotions are a normal and natural part of how we respond to situations |
G.Your physical reactions can reflect what you are experiencing emotionally |
1. Why do the speakers have to be awake early?
A.They have a bus to catch. |
B.They have a train to catch. |
C.They have a flight to catch. |
A.Satisfied. | B.Annoyed. | C.Disappointed. |
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I was backpacking in Panama over Christmas in 2018, and planned to climb Volcán Barú. It is one of the only places on earth from where you can see the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans at the same time.
I set off before sunrise. It was a bit cold, so I had pulled on leggings under my trousers. I’ve always felt safe travelling as a solo (单独) woman. I love the freedom. When I got to the base at 7 am, the ranger (护林员) was unwilling to let me go alone, but relented (缓和) because an American couple were behind me.
The first part of the climb was beautiful. I walked for an hour and had reached a fair height. The views were impressive, so I stopped to take a photograph. Suddenly I heard violent barking behind me.
I turned and saw two dogs running aggressively towards me. I could see their teeth looked sharp, and they looked angry. There was nowhere for me to run. I tried to keep calm, but my heart was racing. They stopped a dozen feet from where I stood and kept barking. I knew they could move fast, so I didn’t want to try to outrun them.
I kept walking, saying, “Good dog, calm down,” as evenly as possible. But I was terrified. Then one dashed up and sunk his teeth into my leg below the knee. I was shocked. He held on for a few seconds. The pain took my breath away as I felt his fangs (犬牙) in my flesh. I considered bending down to get a rock to fight him off, but was nervous in case he went for my neck or the other one launched at me.
I tried to keep walking, and he finally let go. Then he was behind me, growling (嗥叫). I kept going, my body shaking, until after about 15 minutes I was out of their sight.
When I thought it was safe, I stopped.
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A pickup truck appeared, driven by the ranger.
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1. 感谢所帮你做的事情;
2. 对你的意义和你的感受。
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Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua