If you’re interested in staying healthy as you age — and living longer — you might want to add a different set of muscles to your workout routine; your creative ones.【小题1】. And studies show that participating in activities such as singing, theater performance and visual artistic skill could support the well-being of older adults, and that creativity, which is related to the personality of openness, can lead to greater longevity (寿命).

Think—and travel—outside the box

“People who travel tend to be more creative,” said Darya Zabelina, a psychology professor at the University of Arkansas. Traveling encourages people to reexamine their models of reality. Some studies show that travelers have more creative success, and that people who enjoy unfamiliar experiences perform better on open-ended questions calling for many ideas. 【小题2】.

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Generating ideas is one part of the creativity, but knowledge is required to identify the ones that will work. Even if mental speed declines, a person’s base of knowledge is well-preserved as it expands over time.

“You have more to draw on,” said Nye, who thinks her creativity improved when she reached her 60s.

Mine adversity (逆境)

【小题4】. New Yorker Tobi Zausner discovered her mature painting style only after a severe drug poisoning. Following a battle against cancer, she became a psychologist and wrote a book about adversity followed by creative breakthroughs, When Walls Become Doorways. 【小题5】. They increased their inspiration by sharpening their senses and increasing their emotional sensitivity (敏感性).

Teenagers have their own thoughts and act like they know almost anything. However, in reality they don’t have much experience. So it’s not easy when you have to deal with these difficult teenagers. 【小题1】

1. Keep calm

It is easy for difficult teenagers to make you lose control and act improperly. 【小题2】 When you feel angry or challenged by a teen, take a deep breath and count slowly to ten, and then deal with the problem after you become calm again.

2. Set up clear boundaries（界限）

Since most teenagers want to experience greater independence and selfhood, some will challenge you in order to test their power. It’s very important to set boundaries. 【小题3】 The first boundary in almost any situation is that you will be treated with respect. In addition to respect, there may also be a list of family, classroom, or team ground rules.

3. Pay attention to the leader

Many teachers know that when they face a group of difficult students in class, it’s not necessary to deal with every student. 【小题4】 Another management skill is to separate challenging persons so that they’re less likely to form a group and feed off each other.

4. Show understanding

【小题5】 Say to yourself with some humor and then get on with your business.

Four Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

Mental health is your overall psychological well-being. And while taking care of your mental health can mean seeking professional support and treatment, it also means adopting some new methods to improve your emotional health. 【小题1】It can boost your mood and add to your overall enjoyment of life.

Tell yourself something positive. How you think about yourself can have a powerful effect on how you feel. When we think about our life negatively, we can end up viewing experiences that way. 【小题2】 For example, instead of saying “I’m such a loser”, try “I have done my best”.

Focus on one thing at the moment. Being mindful of the present moment allows us to let go of negative emotions from past experiences that weigh us down. Start by bringing awareness to routine activities, such as taking a shower, eating lunch, or walking home. Paying attention to the sounds, smells, or tastes of these experiences helps you focus. 【小题3】

Exercise. Exercise is a powerful antidote (良方) to stress or anxiety. Look for small ways to add activities to your day, like taking the stairs instead of the lift. To get the most benefit, aim for at least 30 minutes a day outdoors.【小题4】Plus, time in nature proves to be a stress reducer.

【小题5】Knowing you are valued by others is important for helping you think more positively. Plus, being more trusting can increase your emotional well-being because as you get better at finding the positive aspects of other people, you become better at recognizing your own.