A.Confused. | B.Angry. | C.Scared. |
2 . Based on his own research at Washington University in St. Louis and other scientific studies, psychology lecturer Bono offers the following tips for getting and staying happier in your life.
People who focus more on process than outcome tend to remain motivated in the face of setbacks. They’re better at sticking with major challenges and prefer them over the easy route.
The next time you are attracted to use your phone to look through social media, look through your list of contacts instead.
A.Anticipation itself is pleasurable. |
B.Decrease unnecessary socializing. |
C.Find someone to call or FaceTime. |
D.This “growth mindset” helps people stay energized. |
E.Facebook and Instagram often overstate how much better off others are. |
F.Nothing is more important for our psychological health than high-quality friendships. |
G.They recover from illnesses more quickly, live longer, and enjoy more enriched lives. |
3 . Air travel might feel like no big deal for some people.
·Investigate the root cause of your fear.
·Focus on a breathing exercise.
Clinical psychologist Kevin Chapman recommended taking slow breaths in through your nose and then breathing out through your mouth. Place your hand on your stomach to feel the breath going in and out.
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Before you travel, try thinking about what might bring you comfort if you start to feel a sense of panic during the flight. Finding an engaging activity will take your attention away from the anxiety. Try a crossword puzzle, read a novel, watch a movie or get through a pile of paperwork.
If you find yourself getting anxious before a scheduled flight or experiencing panic once on board, you may be dealing with a fear of flying.
A.Create a list of calming statements. |
B.Rely on a relaxing outlet or distraction. |
C.However, for others, it can cause a lot of anxiety. |
D.Try to count it out and repeat the cycle multiple times. |
E.More often than not, it's not the flying itself you're actually afraid of. |
F.You can talk to your doctor or a mental health professional for advice. |
G.When this happens, overcome your fear of flying with the exciting prospect of going somewhere fun. |
A.Sympathetic. | B.Regretful. | C.Disappointed. |
A.The man’s schedule. | B.The man’s health. | C.The man’s work. |
6 . Tears can ruin make-up, bring conversation to a stop, and give you a runny nose. Tears leave you embarrassed and without energy. Still, crying is a fact of life, and your tears are very useful. Even when you’re not crying, they make a film over the eye’s surface.
When tears fall, they reduce stress. But we tend to fight them for all sorts of reasons. “People worry about showing their emotions, afraid that once they lose control they’ll never get back.”
Sometimes people become much stressed and can’t cry. Whatever emotion they are feeling—shock, anger, fear, or sadness—is being held back.
In certain situations, such as at work, tears are not appropriate. It’s good not to cry during a tense business discussion.
Tears are a sign of our ability to feel. If you find yourself near someone crying, deal with it. And never be afraid to cry yourself.
A.She gives crying exercises. |
B.They cry for different reasons. |
C.But everyone has the need to cry. |
D.But once you’re safely behind closed doors, don’t just cry. |
E.However, when you come home from work, it’s okay to cry. |
F.The fact is that no emotion lasts forever. |
G.It contains a chemical against infection(炎症). |
If you are constantly lack of confidence and worried about what other people think about your shortcomings, you will never get to where you need to go in life. This was what I learned from my own experience.
My name is Peter. Before I was born, the doctors examined my mom and found there was something wrong with my face, and actually it was worse. With my “weird” face, I knew I was not an ordinary ten-year-old kid. I had never been to a real school before, not because of the way I looked, but all the surgeries I had. Mom homeschooled me. I became stronger, though. So maybe it was time for me to go to the real school.
One day, I happened to hear Mom and Dad talking about me quietly. “We can’t keep protecting him.” Mom whispered to Dad, “We have to help him learn to deal with it. We can’t just keep avoiding situations that… ”, but she didn’t even finish her sentence because she saw me. “Go back to sleep, Peter,” Mom said softly.
“Everyone will stare at me at school,” I said, suddenly crying.
Mom came over, putting her hand on mine. “Honey, you know if you don’t want to do this, you don’t have to. But we spoke to the principal (校长) , Mr. Green and told him how funny and smart you are. When I told him about all your surgeries, and how brave you are, ‘Wow, I have to meet this kid.’ ” Mom smiled at me.
“He is really a nice man. Besides, a real school is really good for you. Peter, you will make lots of friends and learn things you have never learned with Mom.” Dad added, raising his hand as if to swear.
“But… I don’t want to go. I am afraid... ” I said in a low voice.
“How about at least meeting Mr. Green before you make up your mind?” Mom asked.
I nodded, unwilling to accept the arrangement.
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We arrived at the school a few weeks before the start of the school.
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After taking a tour of the school and hearing Mr. Green’s words, I realized it was time to make a change.
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8 . How to Stay Up In Down Times
Not only is life hard, it can unexpectedly become harder. One day we might be comfortably taking a walk, and then suddenly it seems like everything is going wrong.
Express gratitude. Be aware of what you do have, whether it’s a fantastic friend or wonderful partner. Try to make a list of things you are grateful for every night for two weeks. Write your friends a letter telling them how they have helped you.
Volunteer. Many studies have shown that community service is more satisfying over the long term than focusing on your problems.
Change negative self-talk. It’s always too easy to think the same negative thoughts over and over again. However, you can learn to change this.
We can’t change what happened to us or our beloved ones. We can change how we react to it.
A.When you notice yourself having a negative thought about yourself |
B.Optimism can bring joy and peace of mind |
C.Notice the good |
D.That’s when you can fall into the trap of pessimism |
E.Appreciating the good in the world can change the way you look at life |
F.Try volunteering at your local library, homeless shelter or hospital |
G.But no matter how hard things become |