Here’s something people don’t often think about: Helping helps even when there’s not a problem.
Getting into the habit of giving and receiving help builds good relationships. It makes us feel more care. It stops stress from building because we know someone else is thinking about us. And if there is a problem, we’re sharing it before it gets too serious. It just feels great to help.
Try these small practices at home and see how they make you feel:
· Help your little brother or sister with a homework problem.
· Help your mom prepare dinner.
· Help your dad carry living goods.
· Offer to do a chore that’s not usually yours.
There’s more to it than just feeling good: Kindness is contagious. It can create more kindness. So you might start to notice your family (or friends) reaching out to help more.
Just don’t fall into the trap (陷阱) of expectation (期待). If we help out only because we expect the other person to do something in return, we will probably end up feeling disappointed and angry instead of happy and fulfilled. So decide to help simply because of the positive feelings it creates. Then, when someone else does something nice for you (and it will happen), it’s a wonderful surprise.
Giving and receiving is one of the most basic friendship skills. With a good network of supportive people, we are less stressed. We feel loved and understood, so we’re better able to solve problems, come back from disappointments, and try again.
【小题1】How do you feel if you are getting into the habit of giving and receiving help?A.Excited. | B.Stressed. | C.More care. | D.Worried. |
A.Help your dad prepare dinner. |
B.Get into the habit of giving and receiving help. |
C.Stop stress from building. |
D.End up feeling angry instead of happy. |
A.We help out only because we expect the other person to do something in return. |
B.It’s one of the most basic friendship skills to give and receive. |
C.It makes us feel great to help others. |
D.It’s helpful to help even when there’s not a problem. |
A.会感染的 | B.会疏导的 | C.会蔓延的 | D.会熏陶的 |