1、 Use technologies selectively. If you expose yourself to different forms of technology continuously, they will pull you in the way a drug would, even when you know it is not serving you well. Keep technological temptations (诱惑) away when you find yourself getting too distractedor as Schwartz puts it
2、: “_” _Many of us live our lives in a gray zonewere not fully focused on work when were working, and during our leisure time, were not fully relaxed. This leaves us feeling distracted. Schwartzs advice?Applying less than your full focus doesnt just make you less productive; distraction keeps you fro
3、m being fulfilled by and connected to your work. Distraction is the enemy to meaning.A. Be intentional with your energy.B. Do the most important thing first every day.C. Taking breaks throughout the workday is a nice thought.D. If youre trying to lose weight, dont have cup-cakes in the fridge.E. Wev
4、e crossed the line of being able to effectively manage all of the information coming at us.F. When youre working, youre really working; and when youre relaxing, youre really relaxing.G. The only way to ensure that things that arent urgent but are important happen is to develop habits. (二)Habits to B
5、e a Highly Effective Student Some students are able to get straight As and at the same time serve as the president of three clubs. However, some students struggle to keep their GPA (Grade-Point Average) above a 3.0_Although its true that everyones IQ is different, good study habits are very importan
6、t. Here5re several habits you should adopt to get good grades.If you havent had a planner (规划薄), get one. Many people use their computers and smartphones to make a schedule. The problem with that approach is that they are major distractions (分心的事物). Instead, get an old-fashioned paper and pen planne
7、r. Create a weekly schedule _ Include time that will be spent eating, sleeping and doing anything not related to school work. That way you know exactly how much you can accomplish each day. Take frequent, short breaks. Taking a break from studying for 15 minutes every hour will help keep you refresh
8、ed_If you dont take a break, you may find yourself daydreaming or even falling asleep. Take some time for some water, a snack or a quick chat with a friend. Take care of yourself. During final exam week, it is common for students to fall behind on sleep and meals. Make sure you get a good nights sle
9、ep and have regular meals. Studying while hungry or sleepy is ineffective and will slow you down in the long run. Also try to make time for friends and family_A. Keep things organized.B. Keep away from your computers.C. Of course, not everyone needs breaks.D. Our brains are not meant to work for hou
10、rs nonstop.E. Having a good support system will help with all the stress.F. And they seem to spend all of their time in studying.G. Then under each day, make a list of things to do each hour.(三) Perhaps at one point in time, it was acceptable to start any letter or e-mail with “To Whom It May Concer
11、n.”_Starting your cover letter or e-mail for a job this way might give off the impression that you didnt do your research on who youre writing to _ After all, people who address other people by their names when writing and speaking to them tend to be more pleasant. _It can be used in letters of reco
12、mmendation or reference, formal complaints(抱怨)made to a company, letters of introduction, and letters of interest. Grammarly uses the example of needing to write a letter of recommendation, for a colleague who will have to make several copies to distribute to interviewers _“In most cases, though, tr
13、y to narrow your focus rather than cast a broad net,” notes Grammarly.”Ask yourself. Who does this e-mail concern? If you can honestly answer Anyone, then feel free to use “To Whom It May Concern.” (These are the things you should never say in your cover letter.) If you do happen to find that using
14、“To Whom It May Concern” is appropriate, dont make grammar mistakes, for example, letters or punctuation._A. However, it maybe interesting.B. Those times have changed, though.C. Making mistakes in writing will surely get you low scores.D. Its also very impersonal, which some employers might not appr
15、eciate.E. In that circumstance, sending and receiving letters is more of a formal greeting.F. You might want to take note of other common errors you might be committing, too.G. But according to Grammarly, there are four times when its OK to use this greeting. (四)How to Overcome Depression Suffering
16、from depression means more than just dealing with a bad week or even a bad month. Depression is a weakening condition that can make it impossible for you to enjoy your daily existence. To overcome your depression, you have to first determine if what youre feeling are the symptoms of depression._Whil
17、e medications can help relieve symptoms, it is still important for depressed persons to understand the disorder and develop healthier strategies for coping with it. Keep yourself busy. Fill your schedule with events and activities you love. Keeping a busy schedule will force you to stay active, focu
18、sed, and thinking about the next thing on your plate. You can draw up a schedule for each day at the start of the week, or simply plan out each day the night before._ Improve your diet_Even if youre losing your appetite, you need to be determined to eat three meals a day. You dont need to try to los
19、e weight or be incredibly healthy-conscious when youre dealing with your depression, but eating healthier food regularly will improve your mental and physical state. Think positively. Being a more positive thinker will help you look at your life and world in a way that fills you with hope instead of
20、 despair. To think more positively, you should learn how to recognize your negative thoughts and to fight them with stronger positive thoughts whenever you can. For a jump start, find at least five things to be grateful for_Neglecting personal hygiene (卫生) is a common side effect of depression. Whil
21、e you will not beat your depression by transforming your looks, if you take time to maintain your appearance and hygiene every day, you will feel better about yourself. Shower daily, brush your teeth and wash your hair.A. Control your emotions.B. Improve your appearance.C Most importantly be happy a
22、bout every single day.D. Whichever method you choose, make a goal of sticking to it.E. However, not everyone knows depression has a positive side.F. Eating a healthy, balanced diet can also help you beat depression.G. If you are feeling sad, lonely, or worthless, you may be suffering from depression
23、. (五) A peer is a person who is about the same age as you. Peers affect your life, whether you know it or not, just by spending time with you.Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in solar system. Maybe you got others excited about your new favori
24、te book and now everyones reading it. However, sometimes peers affect one another in another way_Maybe a kid in the neighborhood wanted you to steal with him. Some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked, to fit in, or because they worry that other kids may make fun of them if th
25、ey dont go along with the group._The idea that “everyones doing it” may influence some kids to leave their better judgments or their common senses behind. Peer pressure can be extremely strong and hard to get rid of. Experiments have shown how peer pressure can influence someone to change her/his mi
26、nd from what she/he knows for sure is a correct answer to the incorrect answer-just because everyone else gives the incorrect answer!_Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do. Inner strength and self-confidence can help y
27、ou stand firm, walk away and resist doing something when you know better.A. Peers can have a good effect on one another.B. Peer pressure is the direct influence on people by peers.C. Good peers may give you a hand when you are in trouble.D. That holds true for people of any age in peer pressure situ
28、ations.E. Maybe one kid in school tried to get another to cut class with him.F. It can be hard to walk away from peer pressure, but it can be done.G. Others may go along because they are curious to try something new that others are doing. (六) We all have to make decisions all the time, and we have an abundance of choices, ranging from tiny issues to vital ones. Unfortunately, people often find it hard to make decisions_If you would like to improve your skill of decision making, here are four suggestions for you. Dont expect to have it all.You cant order
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