Being a sensitive girl, Helen 【小题1】 (不能忍受在陌生环境中的孤独). Heavy study pressures further fueled her dilemma. Not knowing how to release her emotions, 【小题2】 (她正经历着一段痛苦的时光) and she was seized by extreme sorrow. 【小题3】 (她渴望摆脱这种令人窒息的境况). Luckily, the monitor’s care and support sustained her through the difficult period. Gradually, Helen restored her confidence, 【小题4】 (下定决心不向任何困难屈服). Her inner loneliness finally melted away, a happy smile brightening her face.

When you enter an unfamiliar environment, what do you feel? Do you second-guess yourself? Although confident people are not immune from self-doubt, they enjoy a strong s【小题1】of safety, clarity, and trust in themselves.

Studies indicate that confident people tend to be healthier and live longer. It could be due to the【小题2】(积极的) effects of emotions associated with confidence, happiness and 【小题3】(满足，满意). People who l【小题4】confidence often struggle with emotions like fear,【小题5】(忧郁，沮丧), and anxiety, which will harm health. Confidence can also help you with fitness goals.

Are you a “glass-half-empty” or a “glass-half-full” type of person? A study showed that optimists (乐观主义者) are more likely to live longer than those who have a(n) 【小题1】 (愁眉苦脸) in life. The theory goes that optimists may find it easier to control their emotions. Here are some people’s opinions about how to stay positive.

Vicki Siska has been through some stressful times but has managed to remain optimistic. “Music【小题2】 (使我高兴起来), a sense of humour keeps me seeing the bright side of things, and I have good friends who love and care for me,” she said.

Humour also helped Pippa Kennedy stay positive. She watched a TV show named Dad’s Army to help her get through a bad 【小题3】 (心情). “I also think being grateful for what you have and lots of chocolate help,” she added.

Sue Oakley Dunn says she remains positive and healthy because she does “what makes my soul sing”. She has plenty of hobbies to do for 【小题4】 (娱乐). “It works for me,” says Sue.

As well as the benefits of friendship and laughter, Robyn Black, who does yoga and has better access to【小题5】 (医疗保健), recommends that staying fit and healthy is quite 【小题6】 (必不可少的).