Will this year’s gift money from your parents and grandparents be the most that you’ve ever had? Yes? 【小题1】

“Once, I wanted to swim. I spent 2,000 yuan and decided to take a swimming class,” said 12-year-old Wang Yue from Wuxi in Jiangsu Province. 【小题2】 I regretted the decision that I made.

It can be difficult to keep your money when shopping. Everything is packed to catch your eyes. And there are advertisements designed to push you into buying. But if you ask yourself a few questions, you may save your money: Do I need it? If I don’t need it, do I want it? 【小题3】 Could I find it cheaper somewhere else? After answering these questions, will you still buy? Probably not. 【小题4】 They will also help you to get a proper choice. If you truly like it but can’t decide now, ask your parents for help and tell them what you will do with it.

Follow these ideas. 【小题5】 Once it starts, there will be a second and third time. Your money will run out before you want to use it. If there’s something that you think you like a lot, stop, look again and think twice.

You have lots of things you’d like to do. But sometimes it’s hard to get to the finish line-just like your goal. How can you break your bad habits and develop good ones? 【小题1】 Here are a few opinions we often get from kids, followed by ideas that might help.

●I can’t get away from screens.

【小题2】 If you usually spend time lying on the sofa and watching TV programs or a video when you’re bored, go somewhere else instead. Take a book to your room or your violin to the backyard. Or ask if you can help cook in the kitchen.

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Start with “showing up.” Then take one small step or do one tiny task, followed by another and another. For example, how do I practice the piano? First sit at it. Then play one note at a time. Starting with a very simple step often helps. Why? It’s easy, quick, and gets you in action. 【小题4】

●I have no time.

Take a look at the choices you make about how you spend time. Do those choices show what’s important to you? Can you spare 10 minutes a day to work on a goal? Let’s suppose you want to be a singer. 【小题5】 Talk with a parent about why your goal counts. Discuss whether you can let go of something less important to free up time to achieve it.

Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don’t bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.

Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, they have not only money, but also many other things which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy. Here are a few ways to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don’t enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier lives.

The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.

Now maybe you know how to find happiness!

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