There’s a lot happening both in our minds and bodies when we make art, and it can be used for therapeutic (医疗的) means. Making art is good for everyone, not just our patients in the field of rehabilitation (康复) medicine! 【小题1】

Lower stress

Research in the field of art therapy is still ongoing. 【小题2】 Creating art can reduce cortisol (皮质醇) levels for both those who identify as artists and those who don’t, so no matter what your skill level is, you’ll be able to feel all the good things that come with making art.

Deep focus

【小题3】 Art allows you to enter a “flow state”, a wonderful feeling that happens when you’re in the zone. It’s that sense of losing yourself, losing all awareness, and even you’ll forget all sense of time and space.

Processing emotions

Connecting with art can help anyone decrease anxiety and build coping skills, and for those going through serious mental health distress, a professional art therapist can help to guide the process. 【小题4】 Making art can be a cathartic (起宣泄作用的) experience that provides a sense of relief.

Art and neuroscience (神经科学)

There is increasing evidence in rehabilitation medicine and the field of neuroscience that art enhances brain function by impacting brain wave patterns, emotions, and the nervous system. Art can also raise serotonin (血清素) levels. 【小题5】 Observing art can stimulate the creation of new neural pathways and ways of thinking. Artists are often better observers and have better memory, and this may be due to how art affects the brain’s plasticity (可塑性).

Having a sense of humor can make your entire life much more enjoyable. For some of us, this comes naturally.【小题1】If you want some tips to improve your sense of humor, try these out:

•Appreciate more stand-up comedies.

【小题2】If you don’t know where to start, look for something to your taste or start with something popular. The law of attraction will help you increase your sense of humor by understanding jokes, pick up lines and other metaphors(比喻)that make people laugh.

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If you really want to develop your humor, then try to take something ordinary and make a joke out of it. In fact, there is a hidden joke behind every little event and situation you come across. Go ahead and try it. You will find out that almost everything you see in daily life has a funny side.

•Learn some simple jokes.

In the beginning, you don’t have to be creative. Just go out and do some research! The internet is full of great resources for jokes, humor, funny pictures, etc. Try searching for stuff that you like and add funny jokes to the end of your search.【小题4】

•Know the difference between funny and mean.

Making fun of someone for things they can’t change can come off as mean. The person who is the target of the joke can grow really embarassed and it can turn their mood off.【小题5】You can also make self-depreciating(自嘲)jokes. And there will always be jokes where no one gets hurt.

You don’t need to be a world-class mountaineer to stand out in a job interview. Here’s my advice on how to nail the most common interview question.

Most people are so eager to show off what they’ve been involved in. Don’t worry, and there will be time for that. The interviewer has reviewed your resume and will ask you plenty about your expertise. “Tell me about yourself” is a question you’re certain to be asked at any job interview.【小题1】However, sharing something that shows who you really are beyond a piece of paper is a good idea. It will allow the interviewer to know something about your life outside of work.

Everyone has something interesting to share about themselves. I’ve heard people talk about everything from being a world-class sushi chef to an ice carver.【小题2】 Such as you participate   in   competitive sports, you're an accomplished (技艺高超的) pianist and you’re writing your first detective novel. If the information showcases a unique aspect of yourself, and especially if you can link it to what you can bring to your next job, then go for it.

Another way to think about the question is: “What gets you up every morning?” The person also wants to know what your sense of passion and purpose is. That volunteer work on a farm cooperative in South America, for example, shows you have a global perspective. 【小题3】 It doesn’t matter how big or small the accomplishment is, as long as it shows you’re struggling to improve yourself. When people are motivated by contributing to something bigger than themselves, they get more satisfaction.

【小题4】 Relax, be yourself and tell the truth. Don't approach the interview like you’re trying out for Broadway. It’s more than obvious when someone is trying to memorize their lines and “play the part”. Also, if you overstate what you've done or fully invent a story about yourself, you'll be exposed.【小题5】