It is never easy to cope with all the unwanted bullying (恐吓) even when you have done nothing wrong. 【小题1】 Keep the following tips in mind to stop the situation from getting worse.

【小题2】When bullies confront you, it may be hard to stay calm, but this is key to ignoring them. Avoiding showing emotions that you are upset or feel hurt discourages the bully. When you do not react to what they say or do, they start to lose interest in you. And they will naturally stop bothering you.

Ask them to stop. If walking away doesn't work, tell the bully to stop in a calm, unemotíonal voice. Sometimes when we do not speak up for ourselves, the bullies may think of us as easy targets and continue with their behavior. 【小题3】

Be accompanied. If you are with your friends, or if you are in the company of someone, it is least likely that the bully will disturb you. 【小题4】 That is not asking you to make a huge circle of friends. Sometimes, all it takes is one loyal friend who will stay by you no matter what happens.

Talk to someone you trust about the bullying. 【小题5】Being the target of bullying is not your fault and you don’t have to go through it alone. Your friends, family members, teachers, and school counselors do not want this for you. Tell them what’s going on so they can help you and support you.

You’re overwhelmed (压垮). That is a state where there is just too much on your plate. You have no idea how you will ever get it all done. 【小题1】 And it can lead to anxiety, unhealthy stress, and even burnout.

Here are three steps you can put into immediate action next time you feel overwhelmed.

Stop and breathe.

The first thing to do is stop. This may seem unreasonable when you hurry to get everything done. But to end the state of being overwhelmed, we first need to step out of the busyness. 【小题2】 And we end up running around and around in our own unproductiveness and panic. Start consciously breathing. As your breathing starts to slow, extend your breath. Bring your breath down deep into your stomach. Hold the inhale (吸气) for a few counts and then slowly release.

【小题3】

Stand up and get away from the situation that is causing the pressure and anxiety. It could be your desk, or your lounge room. If you can, go outside. If not, find a quiet space. You need to get some distance from the messiness. Walking away, even momentarily, often provides enough of a break to get some perspective. 【小题4】

Refocus.

After returning to your place, take a few moments to think about the situation. 【小题5】 As you do so, highlight the things that are adding fuel to your feeling of too much pressure. By taking the time to look at your priorities and time commitments, you will step out of the pressure, take care of your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, and give more energy to the tasks and projects that really matter.

How to Use Body Language in Interviews

When was the last time you went to an interview? How did it go? 【小题1】 However, one important thing to think about is your body language, as it can really help you get a job. Here are some handy tips for you.

Greetings

When greeting the interviewer, simple, look them in the eye and introduce yourself in a strong confident voice. Also, remember that in most English-speaking countries, a firm handshake is seen as a sign of trust; and a weak handshake could make you appear disinterested. 【小题2】

Breathing

One way to calm your nerves is through breathing. 【小题3】 During the interview, experts also recommend breathing in when the interviewer asks you a question, and then speaking while breathing out. This will help keep you calm and give you a strong confident-sounding voice.

Voice

【小题4】 Also, smile when possible so your voice sounds warm and friendly. When responding, or making a comment, pause for a while to show you are thinking about what the interviewer has said, To get the perfect tone, do some humming (哼唱) exercises before the interview to relax your voice : mmm.….

Goodbye

At the end of the interview, smile, shake the interviewer’s hand and thank them for their time, while maintaining eye contact the whole time. Also, say how interested you are in the position. 【小题5】 Even if the interviewer appears cold and distant, it doesn’t mean they don’t like you. So, always leave on a positive note (语气).