If something that you're doing doesn't challenge you, then it doesn't change you. We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all. 【小题1】 So challenge the following limits:

Figure out what you're scared of and do it continuously. If you're a salesman, and you're scared of talking to people personally or over the phone, now, instead of being scared and thinking you'll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call. 【小题2】 But don't stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, “Go on, I'm not scared!”

【小题3】 Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. So some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on. Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.

Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise. 【小题4】 A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself. Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself.

Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people. Don't just limit yourself to your fellow travelers—try to connect with the local people. You never know what kind of people they're going to be. 【小题5】

High school is a magical time when students can learn and grow. 【小题1】 Many students are feeling more pressure than ever before when it comes to performing well at school. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make sure your high school experience is enjoyable and successful.

As a high school student, one of the most important ways to prepare yourself for a successful future is to find your passions by doing explorations. Thus, you can discover the areas of study that you’re passionate about. 【小题2】

【小题3】 High school should also be a time when you enjoy the process (过程) of learning. The more fun you have in high school, the more fun you will learn to have throughout your life. If you can enjoy school now, imagine how much more satisfying your college experience will be later.

Discovering how to use your time wisely will certainly help you enjoy high school more. Learning how to manage your time in high school will make the transition to college and your professional life much easier. Best of all, the better you become at time management, the more time you will hopefully create to have some fun with friends, as well as enjoying extracurricular (课外的) activities.

Engaging (参加) with your surrounding community not only adds to your resume, but also creates happier students. Moreover, by doing that, you will have more opportunities to explore your interests, thus providing you with a better idea of which area(s) you might take up in the future. You might even find that you get more interested in your classes. 【小题5】

We all know it is not always so easy to be happy. We also know how stressed you are, with homework, exams, sports meets and extra outdoor activities, let alone trying to have a life outside school. 【小题1】

Exercise

Physical activity produces all sorts of things which help us to relax and feel good. Exercise can also make us feel more confident, which certainly makes us happier. You don’t have to be a future Olympian.【小题2】If you hate P. E. , find something less competitive: go for a walk, dance around your room or hit a park.

Thankfulness

It is easy to take the good thing in life without thinking about them or showing you’re thankful.【小题3】 An easy way to do this is to make a list before bed of five things you’re thankful for. They can be big things, like your family and friends, or little things, like a good hair day.

Laugh

【小题4】 But research has shown that a good laugh reduces stress and, even if you start by forcing yourself to laugh, improves how you feel.

Sleep

Get enough sleep.【小题5】 Not getting enough sleep makes you angry and sad, so leave your phone outside your room, turn off the lights and let yourself have a good sleep. Sweet dreams!