Do you ever find yourself doing something without thinking about it? We do lots of things automatically, out of habit rather than for any good reason. Learning to create healthy new habits can help you to reach your goals.
What is a habit?
A habit is something you do often, almost without thinking. Scientists say that habits are formed in the brain and include a cause, action and a reward (回报). If you have a habit of watching TV when you get home from school, the cause would be coming home from school; the action is turning on the TV; and the reward might be the happy, relaxed feeling from watching your favorite program. This good feeling makes you want to do the same thing after school the next day too, and overtime it can become a habit.
How are habits good for you?
Turning something into a habit means you don’t have to think about it, which is good news when it’s healthy. Good habits can help guard against bad ones too, such as worrying. Sadie, who is 11, finds her habit of playing with fingertip toys (指尖玩具) reduces stress. “They help me relax and stay focused,” she says. Scientists believe that nearly half of everything we do every day is out of habit, so forming helpful habits is also a great way to help you to reach your goals.
How can you start to build healthy new habits?
Dr Radha Modgil notes that it’s important to think about why you want to change. “What exactly do you want to achieve, and how are you going to do it?” she asks. When it’s time to begin, “Try the 1% idea, where every day you improve or change something by 1%. That way you start to see progress and you’re not put off by failure.” Remember that forming new habits isn’t always easy but it will be worth it in the end. “Changing habits can change your life,” says Modgil.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。【小题1】Which of the following is a habit?
| A．You do something to make money. | B．You’re asked to do something. |
| C．You do something for a good reason. | D．You naturally keep doing something. |
| A．Action. | B．A cause. | C．A purpose. | D．A reward. |
| A．It requires a lot of patience. | B．It is only easy in the beginning. |
| C．It’s not worth it when you fail. | D．It is the best way to change your life. |
| A．develop | B．improve | C．prevent | D．review |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
