Even on the most beautiful sunny day, you might find yourself in low spirit. It suddenly happens and people can’t get out of it easily. But you don’t need to worry about it. 【小题1】

Do Something for Yourself

Self-care is an important part of ensuring you are feeling your best, and one way of doing that is to exercise. When you get your body moving, 【小题2】 At the same time, you feel happier since your body will give off hormones(荷尔蒙). They can certainly make you feel better.

Do Something for Someone Else

Taking the attention off yourself can truly help you feel just happy. Look for ways to help someone out in need. You might pay for the order of someone behind you or just offer a smile to a stranger. If your family or friends need help, 【小题3】 You might be surprised at how far a bit of simple kindness can go.

Keep a Gratitude(感恩) Diary

Pay attention to the things that you are most thankful for. 【小题4】 And you could even write on your calendar a few things you are grateful for. You right be surprised at how quickly you start noticing the good things in life.

Do Something Enjoyable

Take a couple of minutes or hours to do a project you enjoy. 【小题5】 Also, you could pick up something you haven’t done in a while. Taking time to do something you love will increase your satisfaction.

Are you good with money? Do you get pocket money from your parents or do you work to make money? Read on to find out about British teenagers and their money!

Pocket money

Most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents. They might have to do some housework to get pocket money, including cleaning, cooking, washing dishes and so on.

Part-time work

A part-time job is a choice for teenagers who don’t have pocket money or who want to get extra money. About 15% teenagers have a job. Only children over the age of 13 can work. Popular part-time jobs for teens include babysitting, delivering（递送）newspapers, restaurant work and shop work. Children in Britain can work two hours a day at the most on a school day but not during school hours. During weekends and school holidays, they can work longer hours.

Bank accounts（账户）

Some children and teenagers have a bank account. There is no age limit at which you can open a bank account, but a bank manager can decide whether to open an account for a child or a young person. Parents can put pocket money directly into their child’s bank account. Most banks have a prepaid bank card designed for young people.

Mobile apps

Many companies have made mobile APPs for children, including GoHenry, Osper and Gimi. Parents can add money to their children’s accounts and check to see how the money is spent. Children can choose to save their money or spend it using a card. The APPs suggest that kids from 8 to 13 can use the cards.

So, many teenagers are getting experience working part-time, dealing with banks and deciding whether to save or spend their money. These are all steps towards becoming a financially independent（经济独立的）person and making and looking after your own money.

Nowadays, many people have realized the importance of leadership (领导) skills. Poor leaders may cause many problems. But good leaders do better in solving problems than poor ones. Without good leaders, problems can’t be solved. 【小题1】 What’s more, good leaders are good at cooperating with others. Usually, they are good listeners as well. But being good leaders isn’t easy. So let me give you some suggestions to help you become a good leader.

【小题2】 Maybe nobody teaches you how to be a good leader, but you can learn it on your own. Read books about great leaders from home and abroad. By reading, you can learn a lot from their experiences and find out their secrets of success. Then you will be more confident of being a good leader.

Learn from students’ leaders in your school. There is no doubt that those leaders who are popular with the students in your school must have their advantages over others. 【小题3】 Take an active part in the activities organized by the excellent leaders and learn from them at once. Then you will know the answer.

【小题4】 Find the students that have the same interests as you have and start a club. Activities should be organized regularly in the club. When the members in your club have trouble in solving problems, you should communicate with them and find out the causes of the problems. After the problems are solved, you can share pleasure with them. As time passes by, you will get more trust like those popular leaders. Sooner or later, you will be a good leader.

【小题5】 Get started before it’s too late! As long as you keep trying, you will develop your leadership skills.