Climate change is a growing threat and many businesses are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. According to Forbes, going green isn’t just good for the planet and it’s also good for businesses because 80% of customers respect eco-friendly businesses!

One of the best ways to make the change to environmentally friendly business practices is to listen to the experts. They can tell you which changes are the most influential and which are unimportant.

If you want to create a more energy-saving office, look at your lighting. First, replace your incandescent bulbs (白炽灯) with energy-saving bulbs. Though they may cost a bit more, they use less energy while they burn and they last longer, which will save you money in the long run. Second, don’t leave your lights on after hours. Many businesses leave their offices and parking garages lit after everyone has clocked out and gone home for the day or even the weekend. It’s time to start flipping all of those light switches before you head out!

When you have a long-distance business, consider limiting your travel, including your car travel and in particular your plane travel as much as possible. Keep in mind that train travel is a more environmentally friendly way to get around. The most ideal (理想的) choice is to hold virtual meetings, because there are tons of free or low-cost online resources that make video meeting a breeze (轻而易举的事) and you can start closing deals right from your own office without spending days on the trip.

We’ve provided a few ideas for eco-friendly business practices that can be achieved in a short amount of time. However, if you want to get serious about environmental friendliness, you’ll need to set some long-term goals.

More than two million students are graduating from high school this summer, many of whom will head to university in the fall. The transition from high school to college is a major one, and successful adjustment to college has lifelong influences.

Maybe you are about to make this transition yourself or have children who are about to leave the nest. 【小题1】 If you know someone who is making this transition or know parents guiding their soon-to-be adult kids through this time, please take a moment to share this collection of research-based tips with them.

【小题2】 Even during orientation! Almost everyone is in the same boat as you are, hoping to make friends quickly. Your success in college depends, in part, on surrounding yourself with others who can support you and help you have fun.

Don’t be afraid to talk to your professors or teaching assistants. Successful adjustment is about reaching out for help when you need it. This means trying to find the answers on your own first, but then contacting those who can help you when you can’t. 【小题3】

Lean on your family. Family support can give you comfort when classes are hard or you are stressed about finals. 【小题4】 Strong support from family is linked to lower loneliness and depression during the first year of college and higher academic adjustment including motivation and concentration.

Be confident. Feeling anxiety about communicating with fellows, professors, and speaking up in class is associated with lower adaptation during the transition to college.【小题5】 The more you speak up in class, the easier it becomes.

How to stay up in down times

Not only is life hard, it can unexpected become harder. One day we might be comfortably taking a walk, and then suddenly it seems like everything is going wrong.【小题1】 But no matter how hard things become, there are ways to approach your situation.

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. 【小题2】

Volunteer. Many studies have shown that community service is more satisfying over the long term than focusing on your problems. Try volunteering at your local library, homeless shelter or hospital.You can become less focused on the bad stuff you've been dealing with.【小题3】

Notice the good. It might seem nearly impossible to find something pleasant in a difficult situation, but it can be helpful. Maybe you’ll go through some personal growth and change because of what happened, or you’ll become closer to someone

【小题4】 It's always too easy to think the same negative thoughts over and over again. However, you can learn to change this. When you notice yourself having a negative thought about yourself, replace it with a positive one. If you find yourself thinking “It's all my fault” or “I’m not good enough”, stop and remind yourself of how well you've been dealing with problems and how others appreciate you.

【小题5】 We can change how we react to it.