If you’re not sure which relationships to prioritize (优先考虑), here are some types of people to keep close.

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It’s essential that we can trust the people around us. Honesty is not just about someone refraining from lying or coming forward when they screw up. It’s also about finding a way to tell us truths that we don’t want to hear. It’s important to be around individuals who will call us out when we are wrong or heading down a path that they know is not leading to a destination we want.

【小题2】. Choose to be around those who will not feel threatened by your happiness or success.【小题3】. Surround yourself with those who believe in your skills, potential and vision as much as you do, and want to help you be the best version of yourself.

People who make space for your emotions. Many people are good at having stimulating conversations but lack the emotional availability needed to make space for how we feel. We all need individuals who respect our feelings understand that sometimes all we need is to be heard.【小题4】. Such individuals serve as a source of support and can help us grow in our emotional maturity.

People who model qualities you admire, understand and accept you, and show up authentically are also valuable.

Let’s remember to apply these criteria to every type of relationship in our life.【小题5】.

According to the American Cancer Society, smoking is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths in the United States-nearly 443, 000 each year. Quitting smoking can be difficult for many people. 【小题1】.

Make a plan and write it down.

【小题2】. When you decide to quit smoking, set a stop date. Write your reasons down, whether it is because of your health, the health of your children or because you want to save money. 【小题3】, as long as they are your real motivation to quit smoking.

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Most smokers have succeeded quitting by setting a stop date and abruptly（硬生生的）quitting on that date. But if you’ve tried that and it doesn’t work, cutting back gradually may produce better results.

Form new habits

Many smokers are likely to feel the urge to smoke when they’re in situations where they often smoked, like at a bar or in front of the television. While you may not be able to avoid all the places where you used to smoke, there are some you can avoid while you’re quitting. 【小题5】, do something else. For example, you can chew gum, use a stress ball or have a healthy snack.

If you have an uphill hike in your future, you may be worried about how your body is going to hold up over mile after mile of altitude gain. Don't be scared. 【小题1】

Depending on what kind of hike you are going to take, you'd better make a good plan accordingly to ensure the effectiveness of your hike. 【小题2】 For example, if your hike is very steep, add some stair sets to your workout by climbing stairs every day or going to a gym where there are stair-step machines that will help you get into climbing shape.

Uphill climbing requires hard work from your core muscles. Your legs, feet and knees work overtime when you go uphill and downhill. If you carry a backpack, your upper body, including your arms and shoulders, also plays a big part. 【小题3】 If you've been jogging for twenty minutes, try building up to forty minutes with a hilly hike while wearing a backpack. If you've been walking for your exercise, alternate longer walks with walks that include hills. And you can also build new muscles by doing weight lifting at home.

Of course, to guarantee safe and effective training, don't forget to add stretching to your routine. 【小题4】 Be sure to stretch your body thoroughly before and after your training.

【小题5】 Even if you think you can't complete your full workout, promise yourself that you'll at least get started. Chances are that once you get moving, you'll keep on until you finish. Then you can enjoy the satisfaction of getting in great shape for your hike one day in the near future!