How To Make Friends And Connect With People In Challenging Times
It can be difficult to make friends living in a big city, especially when you don’t know many people. Over years of experience and studying social skills, I discovered that it’s possible to make friends without even trying.
1. Be seen without trying to get attention.
You don’t have to say anything witty(机智的) or interesting to get people’s attention.
2. Use the power of listening.
There’s an interesting phenomenon that occurs when you listen to other people, they’ll keep talking. Just keep giving them good eye contact and show with your body language that you care.
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So often we think about what we can get out of others when we try to make friends, but that thinking needs to be flipped around. Try offering a piece of helpful advice or invite someone you just met to grab coffee or lunch with you the following week.
4. Always have 3 good stories to tell other people.
When you have at least a few stories to share with others, you’ll never run out of things to talk about.
5. Smile like there’s no tomorrow.
It may not be natural for some of us to smile, but a smile is one of the most attractive things that someone can display when they’re meeting new people.
| A．Think about these strategies as tools. |
| B．Remember to be as optimistic as possible. |
| C．If you see someone you know, smile or say Hi‖. |
| D．Think about what you can give to the other people. |
| E．Listening is an approach to building trust and likability. |
| F．There are just a few strategies that you have to use on a consistent basis. |
| G．All you have to do is place yourself in environments where people will see you. |
Do you sweat, and chew your pencil as your teacher hands out a test? A lot of people (adults included) get very nervous when it's time to take a test.
• First, be sure you've studied properly. It sounds like a no-brainer, but if you're sure of the information, you’ll have less reason to be worried.
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• Read the test through first. Once you have the test paper in front of you, read over the entire test, checking out how long it is and all the parts that you are expected to complete. This will allow you to estimate how much time you have for each part.
• Focus on answering each question individually. As you take the test, if you don’t know an answer, don't waste time on it. Instead, answer the best way you can or skip over the question and come back to it after you've answered other questions.
• Finished already? Although most teachers will let you hand a test in early, it's usually a good idea to spend any extra time checking over your work.
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| A．Get enough sleep the night before the test. |
| B．It's natural to feel some stress about taking tests. |
| C．If something seems unclear before you start, don't worry: ask. |
| D．I hope these tips can be helpful to you to overcome fear for the test. |
| E．If you're so nervous that you can't think, you might need a mini-break. |
| F．You can also add details that you may not have thought you’d have time for. |
| G．These tips should help most people, but some can get serious test-taking fear. |
Most people suffer some degree of anxiety when preparing for a test. This can range from a mild nervous feeling to a full panic attack. Whatever your level of anxiety is, learning to reduce it is very important to study effectively for a test.
In order to make your study most effective, you need to attend class regularly, take good notes, do your homework, and be an active student. If you have done these, you are already way ahead of students who have not been doing this.
Leave yourself a reasonable time for studying
Don’t wait until the night, before a test to start reviewing.
Stay active
Exercise is a great way to weaken anxiety. It releases endorphins that will elevate your mood. It will also distract your mind from the test and studying. So your brain will have a chance to relax and refresh itself.
Have a good rest
| A．Relaxing is as important as study. |
| B．It is likely to increase your anxiety |
| C．Sleep shortage is another cause of anxiety |
| D．You need some ways to overcome your anxiety |
| E．Remember you have already learned the information |
| F．Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to reduce anxiety |
| G．Any number of physical activities will help you reduce your anxiety |
Maintaining and Building Muscle
Staying healthy is very important, but eating well and getting active is only part of the story. Often, we forget how important it is to concentrate on building and maintaining our muscles.
With all these great reasons for strength training, there are also so many myths that stop women from doing it.
There are some easy ways to build muscle at home.
There are so many strength training exercises that are simple, easy to do at home, and great for your health. Why not give them a try? Just remember: the hardest part is getting started!
| A．Instead, they can try taking a bath o fall asleep. |
| B．People may fear it is a hard work to insist on strength training. |
| C．Of all the benefits, maybe the best part is your improved confidence. |
| D．Without leaving the comfort of your home, you are probably familiar with push-ups. |
| E．Building muscle strength does more than just help you lift heavier things and lose weight. |
| F．Women's common fear is that lifting weights will make them look too bulky. |
| G．There are also other simple ways to increase muscle strength. |
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