A famous saying goes: Don't judge a book by its cover. It reminds us that when deciding its value 【小题1】. This is what the Love my Body movement is all about. Its message is that we should value ourselves for who we are.

But it's easier said than done. Many people still don't feel confident in themselves and their appearance. 【小题2】 ?

Not comparing your body to others' is a good first step. An expert points out that comparing only forms a standard(标准) we think we need to reach, and if we fail, it will lead to our feelings of disappointment.

【小题3】 When someone says something nice, accept it happily - don't push it away or play it down. And praise others too. If you think someone looks nice, or someone has a good idea, tell them. It can lift them up.

【小题4】walking, yoga, playing sport or otherwise. "You can be a great human without thinking about your shape or size, " says Esther Field, another famous expert. "After knee operation, I attended the gym and realized how strong and able my body was, even though it was fat. So thank it very much."

Finally, the only person who can truly affect your body positivity is you. 【小题5】but don't give up, you will succeed sooner or later. Remember that everyone is short of confidence sometimes. And as David Fadd says "don't feel sorry for who you are and what you want as a person. Love what you look like."

Eight steps to refocus your anxiety

Thinking of issues that seem unfixable can lead to an anxious paralysis, but there’s hope.

This is some of the advice I give to those in need of help.

Take a break from the news. Doomscrolling can be addictive and increase the tragic nature of events. In one study, researchers found that those who were immersed in the Boston Marathon bombing news for multiple hours a day in the week after the event experienced higher stress than individuals who were on the scene. I advise those who are feeling depressed by the headlines to read the news just once a day, turn off alerts on their phone and, if possible, check social media less often.

Take care of yourself. You have to be in good fighting shape to cope with the current problems. That means boosting your resilience (韧性) by taking care of your nervous system (sleep well, eat well, exercise wisely) and engaging in positive activities.

Focus on the present. Get in the habit of putting yourself in the here and now. Worrying about the future is not helpful.

Try a breathing exercise. Taking a few deep breaths — for instance, breathing in into the count of five and breathing out to the count of five — will help calm your sympathetic nervous system (the fight or flight response) and lower your anxiety. At the very least, breathing gives you something to do when your feel your heart rate pounding quickly.

Think about your victories. Remind yourself of what’s working well in your own life — whether it’s your job, friendships, or the array of houseplants you cultivated during the pandemic.

Be your own therapist. Ask yourself, what do I specifically feel hopeless about and why? Being able to put into words what’s getting you down can help you feel less flooded by emotions and better able to process the information rationally (理性地).

Take action. Worrying doesn’t help one’s mental health, but taking action does. Look around your community. Maybe your local playground would benefit from a basketball court, or your church could sponsor a refugee family. When people engage in local issues, they have a renewed sense of optimism.

Join forces with a friend. Pick a cause. There are hundreds of nonprofits dedicated to addressing some of the most biggest challenges on the planet. Donate money to an inspiring organization or volunteer.

Are you truly happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness?【小题1】The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.

Make a plan for achieving goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods will very likely increase if you are going after something you value.

Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively(消极地) when you are surrounded by people who think that way.【小题2】

When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution instead of being absorbed in self pity. Truly happy people don’t allow setbacks(挫折) to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the things back to their favor.

【小题3】These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.

【小题4】Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be subconsciously(下意识地) putting yourself in a better mood.

Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise make you happy.

Keeping healthy is another way to achievee happiness.【小题5】