Tips on how to save money

It’s important for you teenagers to know how to save money. If you think it’s a difficult task and don’t know how to do it, please do as the following.

【小题1】

Make it a habit to write down all that you have spent. And when you find out the total(总的) number that you have paid at the end of the month, you will realize the importance of saving money.

【小题2】

If you have gone to a shop to buy something and get back some changes(零钱), then you can save them in your money jar. And you’ll be surprised at the large number of money after days.

【小题3】

Maybe you enjoy hosting parties. Invite your friends over to your house instead of a restaurant. You can have a barbecue or play games. It’s a great way to have fun, but it is much cheaper.

【小题4】

Do you like drinking cola or coffee very much? Instead of buying cola, coffee or other drinks with a meal, drink water. Water is better for your health, and drinking it saves you money, too.

【小题5】

Do you have the habit of not leaving a store without buying anything? The only way to stop that is carrying less money around with you, which will not even help you buy a drink.

Follow these tips above, make small changes(改变) in your life, and watch your money grow.

Have you ever been stuck in a long lunch line, or struggled with a difficult project at school? If so, you have probably felt impatient, too. 【小题1】 Practicing these strategies will help you feel calmer and happier and be more understanding.

【小题2】 The next time you feel impatient, take a moment to notice what you are thinking and how your body feels. Maybe your hands are tightening up, or your breaths are getting shorter. You may even feel angry. These are just a few signs of impatience.

【小题3】 Once you have spotted the signs, try to ask yourself, “Why am I feeling this way?” Maybe you are in a situation that is not like what you planned. For example, maybe you are very hungry. You thought you could get lunch in the cafeteria quickly, but there is a longer line than you expected. Now you have to wait.

【小题4】 Close your eyes and hold your breath for a second and let the air out slowly. You will feel your body calm down. Doing this also forces you to pause before you say or do anything you may later regret.

【小题5】 Most situations that make you feel impatient cannot easily be changed. Instead, think about something you can change. Ask yourself, “How can I make this situation better?” Try to find one positive thing about the situation you are in.

Before you make friends, you have to decide who you choose to be your friends. Most people like to have friends who like to do the same kinds of thing as they do. Think about your favorite things and try talking to your classmates about your hobbies.

The quickest way to make a friend is to smile (微笑). If you do so, people think you are friendly. At first, it may not be easy to smile. However, remember that nobody likes an angry face.

One easy way to talk with people is to say something nice about them. For example, you could talk about one’s great answer to a teacher’s question, or someone’s beautiful shirt, etc.

Ask your new friends questions about themselves. Who’s their favorite singer? Where do they live? Who are their teachers? What do they do after school? What are their hobbies (爱好)? These are all good questions to start talking.

After making some friends with the same interests, it’s always fun to play or do some other things together. And this is the right way to make your friendship closer.