Popular people are admired and loved by their peers (同龄人). 【小题1】 Popular people have plenty of friends and usually have a high social status in their peer group. Here are some general tips that will help you become a more likable and popular person.

Avoid offering help in exchange for approval (认可). Trying to be helpful will have the opposite effect. 【小题2】 Popular people help others because they have a useful skill, not because they want to win someone else’s friendship.

Be the glue in your social circle. When you have plans to meet a group of friends for a social outing, make a habit of inviting someone who hasn’t met everyone in the group yet. If you re hanging out with a friend and run into another friend, remember to introduce them to each other. 【小题3】

Practice positivity. People who often complain about life and are more pessimistic have fewer friends. Therefore, it’s important to have a positive attitude and avoid constant complaining. 【小题4】 It can be a key step in making close friends. But if you talk about your problems over and over again, your friends might not enjoy hanging out with you.

【小题5】 Many people make the mistake of avoiding social relationships at their school or workplace. They think these places are for work or studying, not socializing. But most of us spend a lot of time at work or college. If you refuse to socialize with people you see almost every day, you’ll miss out on some valuable relationships.

Show someone you care

Valentine’s Day, which takes place on February 14, is a holiday celebrating love, and its origins may date back more than 1,000 years. 【小题1】 In addition, Random Acts of Kindness Week kicks off on February 11 — another reason to make others feel special! Here are some sweet ways to spread love and kindness this year.

Decorate your home

【小题2】 One idea is to cut paper hearts out of construction paper, make holes in them, and use string to hang them across a mantel or bookcase. Another fun way to decorate is to write messages on paper hearts and put them in unexpected places. Surprise your family with a “Looking good!” heart on the bathroom mirror or an “I love you” heart on a coffee maker.

Start a surprise chain

Here’s a fun tradition to try for delighting others. Pack a goody bag or small box with sweets, stickers, colored pencils, or whatever you have on hand. 【小题3】 Include a note that encourages them to leave a similar goody bag for someone else.

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One of the best ways to show a friend or a family member that you care about them is to plan a special outing just for the two of you. For example, you could write a card to your dad inviting him on a hike, or give a card to your best friend suggesting a picnic in the park. You can also do a random act of kindness, like cleaning the mess out of the family car, packing a surprise snack in a brother’s lunchbox, or surprising a grandparent with an unexpected phone call.

Go homemade

There’s a reason why Valentine cards and chocolates are so popular—everyone likes them! Make homemade cards and treats for special people in your life. Check out the Valentine’s global craft and chocolate shake recipe on the web page and try to go homemade. 【小题5】

How to be patient

Have you ever been stuck in a long lunch line, or struggled with a difficult project at school? If so, you have probably felt impatience, too. Impatience is a natural reaction in situations where things aren't going your way. 【小题1】 Practicing these strategies(策略)will help you feel calmer and happier even in frustrating situations.

Notice your thoughts and physical feelings. The next time you are getting impatient, take a moment to notice the thoughts you are having and how your body feels. Maybe you start to have thoughts like, “This is taking forever,” or feel your hands clenching or your breaths getting shorter. 【小题2】 Sometimes people also experience anger.

【小题3】 Take small, simple actions to distract yourself. It can be something as simple as holding your phone or moving it from one pocket to another. Focusing on the physical feeling of the act will distract you and give you a moment to regroup.

Take deep breaths. Close your eyes and breathe deeply, holding in your breath for a moment before letting the air out slowly. Deep breathing will calm your body and soothe your impatient thoughts. 【小题4】 This can prevent you from reacting to your frustrated feelings in a way you may later regret.

Shift your outlook. 【小题5】 Instead, concentrate on something that you can change: your outlook. You can try to find something positive in the situation you are facing. This can be hard at first, but pushing yourself to focus on the positive will make you feel better in the long run.