Do you want to be excited about your day? Do you want to go through your day with enthusiasm? 【小题1】 How could that happen? Based on my experiences, here is how to be excited about your day.

Have something to be grateful for.

You can’t be excited about your day if you are complaining. You need to build an attitude of gratitude. To build it, find something to be grateful for and fill your mind with it.

You could start with something simple that you might take for granted, such as living in peace or being healthy. 【小题2】 For instance, when something went wrong, focus on the lessons that you can learn from it, not on the downsides. This will put you in a positive frame of mind.

Have something to look forward to.

【小题3】 For instance, when Bill Gates was asked about the one thing that most excites him to start his day, his answer was “learning new things”. That is the thing that he looks forward to.

What is the answer in your case? Having a cause that matters to you will help you a lot here. 【小题4】

Manage your energy.

While the two points above can help you start your day with enthusiasm, they might not be enough to sustain (支撑) you throughout the day. For this, you need to manage your energy. 【小题5】 As for your mental energy, you can start with a “quiet time” in the morning to help you stay centered throughout the day. Also, avoid filling your mind with negative thoughts. If someone said something bad to you, take the positive takeaway and move on.

Have you ever tried to write a poem? It’s easier than you might think. Poems are a lot like song lyrics. A good poem reveals an honest feeling about something. 【小题1】

【小题2】 — little things, big things, people, animals, buildings, events, etc. What do you see, hear, taste, smell, and feel? You can do just about anything in a poem. That’s why poetry writing is so wild and free: there are no rules.

Then, choose your topic. What would you like your poem to be about? 【小题3】, your poem will be more powerful.

Now freely write for five minutes about your topic. Then go back and read it. Do any words or phrases stand out? Circle these to use in your poem.

Write your poem. Remember, a poem doesn’t have to rhyme (押韵). 【小题4】, but it should show your feelings about the topic. And it should sound nice to you.

Have a friend read your poem aloud to you. 【小题5】? If not, go back and rewrite the parts you don’t like.

I believe that poetry is the most exquisite (优美的) form of writing. And anyone can write a poem if they want to.

In high school, we need to work harder. 【小题1】 Teachers and parents expect a lot more from you than before. Things get pretty busy. Here are some tips for you to fit in your high school life better.

Using a Planner

A good planner gives you an easy way to see your schedule for the day, week and month. Go buy one of your own. 【小题2】 Check your planner every night to see what homework you've got to do. As you get used to using your planner, you'll see how necessary it is.

Organizing Your Things

【小题3】 It seems like a good idea to have one huge notebook for all your classes because there's less to forget. But honestly, do you really want to bring all the notes and homework if you only need one of them?

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Find a place in your home where you're comfortable and no family can disturb you. 【小题5】 You could also get a lap desk and do your work on your bed-just make sure you don't fall asleep! Make sure there are shelves and drawers for all necessary materials. Finally, keep it clean s0 that it's an inviting place to work in.