Have you ever wondered about the significance of emotions in our life? Emotions play a critical part in our lives. 【小题1】 Let me give you an example here: When you are with your loved ones, your mood changes instantly right? If they feel happy then you feel happy, and if they feel angry/sad then so do you. Starting to get what I was talking about in the beginning? Should you be feeling like that? In certain situations, yes, but every time, no!

You may find it very hard to believe but it is not our responsibility to bear other people’s feelings, this is something that they have to do themselves. 【小题2】 Apart from this, we must never be controlled by our own feelings. Let me give you an example here. In the middle of a fight between your spouse or partner, they will say, “You really hurt my feelings”. Sometimes, you might even say: “You are making me angry”. What does this imply? 【小题3】 Whenever this happens, you start blaming yourself, especially for the emotions that others are feeling. This is known as emotional reflection. You must learn to control this. 【小题4】

What should be your course of action here? It might seem rude when I say this but you really need to hear it. You are not responsible for how others feel! 【小题5】 Al l in all, we must learn to be emotionally accountable and mature, doing so will result in a better and happier life.

Our habits shape our daily existence and our future. Making small happy changes to your habits can be life-changing. Here are some happy habits to try.

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People who enjoy learning are more likely to report being satisfied with their lives. Being open to trying new things engages your mind and encourages you to take positive risks.【小题2】.Something like changing up the route of your morning walk or ordering takeout from a different restaurant on a Friday night can help shake things up and keep life fresh.

Experiment with a new hobby

Having at least one hobby you enjoy doing is linked with feeling happier. It doesn’t matter so much what you choose -- be it painting, gardening or ballroom dancing -- as long as you find a new hobby that feels enjoyable. Hobbies often have the added bonus of building and strengthening relationships with others.【小题3】.

Unplug from social media

Social media can be a good tool for building relationships if you’re using it to actively interact with others. Overuse of them, on the other hand, has been shown to increase feelings of depression and anxiety. 【小题4】. Read a book, play board games with your family or take a cat nap -- all things also associated with a happier mood.

Give back to others

【小题5】. It helps you feel happier and less depressed, reduces blood pressure and improves heart health, teaches you new skills, helps you live longer, protects your brain from cognitive decline and gives you a sense of purpose -- just to name a few benefits.

What Teenagers Can Do to Earn More Respect

As teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition (过渡) to adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits (品质) are not yet accepted as a way of life. 【小题1】 By doing the following things, you will earn more respect.

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At the very least, clean up after yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up. 【小题3】 Your doing the chores helps to reduce the person’s load who did the chores before. Now that you’re old enough and capable, why shouldn’t you do the household? The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help.

Be responsible.

【小题4】 Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework, or being more involved in chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfil your responsibilities in time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase.

Solve more of your own problems without asking for help.

Instead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The “easy way” is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. 【小题5】 Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline. When you become a good problem solver, you will increase your value to the community.