Being prepared, having a plan, and practicing that plan are essential to escaping a fire.【小题1】 Think ahead, learn general escape solutions, and familiarize yourself with more specific procedures.

Be prepared.

The best way to survive a fire is to prepare for the worst. If at home, make sure that you have properly functioning smoke detectors and that you develop life-saving habits like closing all the doors in your home before you sleep or disconnecting appliances with heating elements to avoid a fire. 【小题2】 Participate in fire drills (演习). Fire drills are practiced at workplaces, schools, and universities, several times a year, to ensure that everyone knows what to do in the event of an emergency.

Report the emergency.

On a building telephone, dial "operator", and on a cellphone, dial 119. State your location and the situation.

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First, feel the door and its handle with the back of your hand. If it feels warm or hot, don’t open it. Then, check around the door for signs of smoke. If you see black smoke through the door, you also should not open it. Doors do an effective job at stopping fire.

Walk to the nearest emergency exit.

Locate the nearest emergency exit. If smoke is present, stay low. 【小题4】 Do not use the elevator. Many elevators will move to the ground floor to let off passengers if the alarm sounds during an emergency.

Seal (密封) the doors and windows.

Seal the doors and any window vents with wet towels or sheets if unable to evacuate (撤离) or ordered to stay in place. 【小题5】 Also make sure you turn on an exhaust fan (排气扇) You can also hang a sheet from a window to get a firefighter’s attention.

Wonder how you can boost your mood and stay happy? Here is a list of top 5 habits that can help you tune into a happy mood and attitude.

Be grateful for what you have. 【小题1】. You must have seen pictures of people in poverty-ridden areas smiling next to one another. How do these people manage to keep their genuine smiles stretched? They learn to be happy with what they have and find happiness in little things. You can reproduce this, too, and lead a better life.

【小题2】. Are you a passionate painter or someone who enjoys sewing? Or do you sing and play the guitar? Whatever hobbies you have, continue following them. Most people abandon their hobbies as they get older and busier. This is also one reason why happiness becomes scarce for them.

Get physically active. Exercise is a great way to support your physical and mental health. Working out wouldn’t only help you lose and maintain weight which will boost your confidence, but it will also make your brain feel better. 【小题3】.

Hang out with good people. Bad company can be worn out. 【小题4】. Instead, surround yourself with loved ones who genuinely care about you. Good people who support you in your bad times and good times should be your circle.

Remember, you don’t have to be friends with everyone. 【小题5】. Avoid following influencers and celebrities who have nothing special to offer to your feed. The kind of lifestyle they show on these apps can induce feelings of complexities.

Praising Kids

Parents praise their kids whenever they do anything that seems to be something remarkable. Jenn Berman, PhD, a family therapist says, “We’ve gone to the opposite extreme of a few decades ago when parents tended to be stricter.” Parents have come to believe that by giving kids heaping portions of praise, they improve their self-esteem and confidence.【小题1】Too much praise can backfire, it seems, and, when given in a way that’s insincere, make kids afraid to try new things or take a risk for fear of not being able to stay on top where their parent’s praise has put them.

【小题2】Not giving enough praise can be just as damaging as giving too much. Kids will feel like they’re not good enough or that you don’t care and, as a result, may see no point in stretching themselves for their accomplishments.

So what is the right amount of praise?【小题3】If praise is sincere and genuine and focused on the effort not the outcome, you can give it as often as your child does something that deserves a verbal reward. “We should especially recognize our children’s efforts to push themselves and work hard to achieve a goal,” says Donahue, author of Parenting Without Fear, “One thing to remember is that it’s the process not the end product that matters.”

Your son may not be the best basketball player on his team, Donahue says. But if he’s out there every day, shooting baskets, running drills, and playing hard, you should praise his effort regardless of whether his team wins or loses because it’s above and beyond the norm. Praising the effort and not the outcome can also mean recognizing your child when he has worked hard to clean the yard, cook dinner, or complete a history assignment, Donahue adds.【小题4】