“I’m sorry, but visiting hours are over,” the nurse said apologetically. “You can come back in the morning.”
My husband Eric had just got out of the operating room and was still struggling with being sick from the anesthesia (麻醉). I really wanted to stay with him until he was more comfortable, but I knew that the hospital’s visiting policies must be followed.
“I’ll take care of him before you get back, I promise.” The nurse handed me a piece of paper. “That’s my cell number. You can call or text me anytime tonight if you’re worried or just want an update.”
I thanked her and then turned to Eric. “Can I do anything for you before I leave?” He shook his head slightly without opening his eyes, and I could tell he was uncomfortable. “I can’t believe I have to leave while you’re like this,” I said, tears filling my eyes. “I’m so sorry.”
He patted my hand and signaled to me to leave. “I’ll be right here in the morning.” I said and headed to my car, still fighting tears. In my head, I knew that Eric wasn’t in danger, and he would be physically okay when I returned in the morning, but it still broke my heart that I couldn’t be with him when he needed me.
The hospital was a few hours from our house, so I was spending the night in a hotel. When I got to my room, I texted Eric’s nurse. She texted back, saying he was still sick to his stomach.
I sighed, feeling the worry rush in. What if getting sick caused his stitches (缝线) to break open? How much of the pain medicine was still in his system? What if he was in pain from his incision (切口)?
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I turned on the TV to shift my focus, but it didn’t work.
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Around midnight, I heard my phone receive a message.
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2 . Self-criticism (自我批评) is a mental habit of negatively analyzing and judging ourselves and our actions. If we don’t find a way to overcome self-criticism, we won’t be able to live a happy and satisfying life.
Stop Negative Thoughts
Thought stopping is one of the best secrets of how to overcome self-criticism. Interrupting your thoughts helps you change how you think about yourself, thus helping you feel better.
Another strategy is to replace negative self-critical thoughts with positive realistic statements. For instance, if you set a goal, be realistic about it by giving yourself enough time to achieve it. In fact, having a constant desire to achieve immediate success can ruin your confidence.
Avoid Perfectionism
Another secret is to let go of the need to be perfect. It’s all right to set high standards for yourself.
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
A.Be realistic |
B.Focus on strengths |
C.It’s normal to feel like that everyone has a better life than you |
D.Remember it’s from your mistakes that you get to improve yourself |
E.If you’ve been stuck in negative thoughts, here’s what you need to do |
F.It’s important to note that changing your negative thought patterns can take time |
G.However, falling short of your goals and expectations can make you feel worthless |
1. 表达理解和惋惜;
2. 提供帮助和鼓励。
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Dear Henry,
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Yours,
Li Hua
1. What happened to Sandy?
A.He was fired. | B.He failed to get a job. | C.He got lost in the museum. |
A.The woman is quite selfish. |
B.The man is disappointed with Sandy. |
C.Sandy has applied for a job in Los Angeles. |
A.There is nothing on her mind. |
B.She is not well prepared. |
C.She has been ill for three days. |
A.Fishing. | B.Swimming. | C.Reading. |
A.Nervous. | B.Interested. | C.Excited. |
A.Happy. | B.Sad. | C.Angry. |
A.Excited. | B.Ridiculous. | C.Angry. |
A.She made a mistake in the report. | B.Carl put the blame on her. | C.Carl didn’t speak to her. |