Have you ever done something that you didn’t really want to do, just because other people were doing it? 【小题1】. When we do this, we’re not being true to ourselves.

What is being true to yourself?

Being true to yourself means listening to your own thoughts and feelings. 【小题2】, then being true to yourself might mean saying no to friends who want you to play. Or if there’s a game that your friends are doing that you don’t enjoy, then being true to yourself might mean doing something else instead. Being true to yourself is when your actions match how you really feel.

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When we keep doing things we don’t like and ignore our thoughts and feelings, it can make us feel uncomfortable, worried or sad. Naomi Richards, a children’s life coach said, “Children need to be aware of who they are. If children have this self- awareness then they are more likely not to compromise when they are with other people. 【小题4】, and they will have healthy self-esteem.” Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself.

How can I be true to myself?

【小题5】, and being ok with saying no. Richards explains, “You can be true to yourself by learning how to say ‘no’ and sticking by your beliefs.” However, she adds that being true to yourself is also about being honest with yourself and what you want and need.

Realizing your dreams is not a matter of possibility; it’s a matter of motivating yourself to focus on the right things. You know you should be doing something, but sometimes you just don’t feel like doing anything. 【小题1】 Here are some daily motivation tricks that might work for you.

This is by far the most important tip in this article. Sit down and get a move on! Reading more about motivation won’t help. Reviewing your to-do lists won’t help. 【小题2】 So stop thinking about how hard the task is going to be or how long it’s going to take you. Tell yourself, “As soon as I get going, I’ll feel more motivated.”

【小题3】 You have the choice to replace negative self-talk with a more encouraging and friendly voice. A voice that does not look at the possibility of success before taking action, but rather uses self-belief as its driving force; A voice that all things are possible to those who commit to their dream.

Think about how far you have come. You have made so much progress, you just don’t realize it. Open your eyes and give yourself credit for all that you have done. Think about it. Write down your past successes. 【小题4】 You’ll probably be pleasantly surprised when you review your results.

Accept failure as a positive learning experience and judge unsuccessful work and mistakes as part of the growth process. When times get tough, take a deep breath, and know that most great things come when you least expect it. Being defeated is a temporary condition; giving up is what makes it permanent. 【小题5】.

How to be more resilient (适应力强的)?

We’ve all heard of IQ, and terms like EQ, which relates to our emotional intelligence, are commonly used. But have you heard of AQ? 【小题1】 It measures our ability to resist the shock when life throws us curveballs — how likely we are to crumble(崩溃) or thrive in these situations. 【小题2】 .

Adverse situations can take us by surprise. In the workplace, it could be in the form of a layoff, the company we work for going under or being restructured, or even missing out on a promotion. Failed friendships and relationships, hard financial times and even loss of beloved ones are things that can occur outside of work. 【小题3】 So how can we learn to be more resilient?

Luckily, there are some steps you can take to help you be more resilient and adaptable in the face of adversity, according to Dr Shahram Heshmat, professor of health economics.

【小题4】 Resilient people often have an aim and are able to concentrate more on a desired outcome, seeing negative situations as a bump in the road on the way to achieving their goal. Learning to relax and regulate your emotions is another key step — one way to help is to practise breathing exercises. Likewise, dwelling on things and letting them get to you can cause you to be stressed. So see difficulties more as an opportunity to learn and grow emotionally. 【小题5】 Being able to talk with someone about the challenges we face can help.