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Upcoming Events in Essex County Environmental Center
LITTLE EXPLORERS
Mondays -May 6, 20, June 3, 17
For ages 2 and 3; 10am to 1lam; For ages 2 and 5; 3pm to 4pm
Join us for explorations of nature as we study plants and animals and observe the colors, shapes, and sounds in the Center's forest habitat. Please come dressed and prepared for all weather conditions; all classes include an outdoor adventure. All children must be walking and accompanied by an adult. Maximum of two children per adult. All sessions are limited to 10 children. Fee: 515 per child per session.
FOREST FRIENDS CLUB
Thursdays -May 9, June 6, 4pm to 5pm
For children ages 5 through 10
We'll explore the forest to investigate nature in our wooded wetland habitat together. We hope to raise our children's nature responsibilities and offer an opportunity to take part in hands-on conservation projects. Fee: $12 per child per session.
SPRING WILD EDIBLE WALK
Friday, May 10, 6pm to 7:30pm
For families
Take a walk in the forest to identify and discuss the variety of forest groceries available for harvest. You'll meet Spice Bush, Mountain Mint and others. Learn some folklore (FIA) behind the plants and we'll discuss proper identification, growing environment and methods of preparation while walking. Fee: $40 per family (up to two adults and two children) or $12 per child, $15 per adult.
4-H YOUNG GARDENERS CLUB
Saturdays -May 4, 18, 25, 10am to 11 am
For children in grades K-12
Have you ever wondered how vegetables and flowers grow? How to find a rainbow in a garden? The 4-H Young Gardener's Club can guide you to find the answers to these questions and more. Learning and fun happen all the time here. Meet in Garibaldi Hall. Advanced registration required; please call 973 3531337.
You are what you think. Whatever you are doing right now is determined by your thinking. All your emotions and desires are influenced by your thinking. The problem is that when you are not aware of your thinking, you have no chance of correcting it if it is poor. When thinking is subconscious, you are in no position to see any problems in it. And, if you don't see any problems in it, you won't be motivated to change it. What's worse, few people realize the powerful role that thinking plays in their lives, so they don't gain significant command of it. As a result, most people are in many ways victims of their thinking.
Consider your success as a student. The single most significant variable in determining your success as a student is the quality of your thinking. Your instructors will play a role in your learning, but even the best teachers cannot get into your head and learn for you. If you lack the intellectual skills necessary for thinking well through course content, you will not be successful in school.
Here is the key question we are putting to you in this book. If the quality of a person's thinking is the single most significant determinant of both happiness and success, why not take the time to learn from the best thinkers?
This book will inform you of the tools that the best thinkers use and will illustrate the activities and practice you can use to begin to emulate them, and take control of your destiny as a thinker. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of these thinking aids, helping you discover the power of your own mind and of your potential to think systematically about your thinking.
This book, as a whole, introduces you to the tools of mind that will help you reason well through various challenges you face. If you take these ideas seriously and practice using them, you can improve the quality of your thinking and ultimately, the quality of your life.
"Anxiety." The very word invites discomfort. Its effects—shortness of breath, pounding heart, muscle tension—are outright upsetting. But, as a clinician, I find that we tend to miss out on many valuable opportunities presented by this human emotion. In and of itself, anxiety is not deadly, nor is it a disease. Quite the contrary: it is an indicator of brain and sensory health. Once we accept that it is a normal, though uncomfortable, part of life, we can use it to help us.
We all know working out at the gym is hard. By nature, a "good workout" is uncomfortable, since it involves pushing our physical strength past what we can easily do. The sweet spot of exercise is always a somewhat challenging experience. Similarly, if you want to be emotionally stronger, you need to face some tension. For example, one effective treatment for fear is exposure therapy (疗法), which involves gradually encountering things that make one anxious, reducing fear over time.
Humans are social creatures. When my patients learn to open up to their partners about their anxieties, they almost always report a greater sense of emotional closeness. Also, as international relationship expert Sue Johnson teaches, when we express our need for connection during challenging moments (e.g., "I'm having a hard time right now and could really use your support"), it creates greater connection and turns our anxiety into love.
From time to time, we find ourselves at the end of our rope. Our responsibilities pile up, our resources break down, and we feel uncomfortably anxious—what we're experiencing is called stress. Simply put, the demands placed upon us outweigh our available resources, just like a set of scales (天平) going out of balance. Focusing on work and pretending everything is OK only leads to disastrous results. Medical treatment for stress may function for a while, but it tends to make things worse in the long run. The only solution to deal with stress is to do the mathematics to balance the scales.
When colds and flu hit, many people automatically turn to over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to push through and treat their symptoms (症状). Although these medicines are easily accessible and widely used, it might come as a surprise to many people to learn that they are not risk-free. A study estimated that every year, over 26,000 people went to the emergency room for adverse (有害的) events related to OTC cold and cough medicines.
When two or more drugs are used together, their interaction can sometimes produce unexpected harmful effects. Physicians are typically knowledgeable about potential drug interactions, so it is very important for patients to ask their healthcare providers which OTC medicines are safe for them to use.
It is important to read the package ingredients of OTC medicines closely to avoid duplication of doses (剂量重复). Cold medicines are typically made up of multiple ingredients, including pain relievers, nasal decongestants and cough suppressants or expectorants. A person who takes a single-ingredient medicine paired with one of these multi-ingredient medicines can receive an unsafe dose of that ingredient.
While everyone could potentially experience adverse effects from cold and flu medicines, some groups-including older adults, children and pregnant women-may be at greater risk.
Older people who are using prescribed (处方的) drugs to treat multiple health conditions may have a higher risk of drug interactions because of the higher number of medicines being used at the same time to treat different conditions. The aging body is not expert at absorbing, distributing and clearing medicines as younger bodies are. This can put older adults at higher risk for an overdose and drug-to-drug interactions with some medicines.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not recommend giving cold medicine to children under age 4. Because of a variety of factors, young children have a higher risk of an accidental overdose and adverse events that could lead to death.
Tips for you to overcome comparison
Identify your triggers (诱因) and avoid them. To stop comparing yourself to others, pay attention to the people or events that cause your behavior. Do you feel discontent with your life after looking at luxury goods?. Write down your comparative thoughts as soon as they happen so you can limit your exposure to these situations or avoid them altogether.
When you minimize your abilities, it becomes easier to compare yourself to others. To avoid this negative behavior, make a list of your strengths and talents. By acknowledging your best qualities, you can learn to love yourself.
Keep a gratitude journal. To start journaling, reflect on the little things that bring you joy and write down why you're grateful for them. Keeping a gratitude journal can increase your chances of overcoming comparison, but you may forget about it if you have a busy schedule.
Work on improving your abilities. Instead of focusing on your "weaknesses", reflect on the areas you can improve. Besides,don't be afraid to ask other people for help along the way. By prioritizing yourself, you can boost your self-confidence and find your place and value.
Appreciate others instead of envying them. If you have friends who are highly achieving people, you might consider that their networks are full of people who might be able to help you become more successful in your life. Instead of envying their success, be supportive and use their success to your advantage.
A. Write down your positive qualities. B. Do you set goals to achieve your dream? C. Consider the advantage that others can bring you. D. Recognize everyone's circumstances are entirely unique. E. Take classes or workshops to develop your skills and techniques. F. Is there someone who constantly makes you feel bad about yourself? G. Set a reminder to write at least once a week so you can actively express appreciation. |
My life is full and active taking care of my grandson. But weeks ago, he headed for an overseas holiday, I was left feeling 1 and lost. I needed something extraordinary to lift my 2 .
Then one day, I entered the Coffee Club near my home and 3 a cup of coffee. I settled into a comfortable sofa, 4 tasting the delicious drink. After a while, I approached the waitress and handed her my 5 . She smiled and said, "That's already been paid for."
I looked at her in 6 . "Really?" Then she said the words I'll never forget. "It was a 7 of kindness, and it happens a lot."
I was shocked. I never really 8 these things though I had heard about them. Today, I 9 it firsthand. Good, kind people are out there in the world. And they 10 when you need them most. I left home this morning feeling, somewhat lost. I returned with a 11 in my step, excited about sharing my story and 12 the kindness.
Two weeks later, I paid for a girl in the Coffee Club. The only thing is, this time, the Coffee Club did it 13 . The waiter pointed me out. She couldn't believe it and 14 me. I simply smiled, explaining that I was passing on the 15 I'd received not long ago.
Paper-cutting artist Rich McCor creates small silhouetted (显出轮廓的) (shape) and brings them to life by holding them against European monuments. He positions simply cut-outs at the perfect angle, (make) it appear as though buildings, statues, and fountains are (direct) interacting with his work. McCor then takes a photo (document) the unusual scene.
The playful project started when McCor decided to be tourist in his own city—London. He wanted to explore the landmarks and history he had previously ignored, so he began researching for interesting facts and brainstorming to photograph the place in an (origin) way. McCor's first photo transformed the Big Ben Tower into a wrist watch. While he was there, his work was appreciated by others nearby, encouraged him to build on the idea.
Since he took his first photograph, McCor (apply) the same playful treatment to many sites in London. And thanks a commission (委托) from Lonely Planet, he's created similar cut-outs for monuments in Stockholm. Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Paris, introducing each image with random facts about the respective landmark.
Jean's dream was to be a great chef, so when she was 20, she travelled to France, which has the most famous cuisine in the world, to learn to cook. After twelve years, she was among the best.
Her father, Bob, was getting old, and she wanted to be near him. Jean accepted an offer from one of Washington's top restaurants. The manager offered her a handsome salary, and 30% ownership of the restaurant. The next day, Jean went to sign the contract. As she got out of the car, she caught sight of a green sunshade. Instead of going to meet the manager, she crossed the street towards the old restaurant, Fargonetti's. She pushed open the door and the memories came flooding back.
Jean's mum died when she was just 11, and her father lost his job and was forced to freelance (从事自由职业). Money was very short. When Jean turned thirteen, Bob had made a reservation at Fargonetti's, the capital's best restaurant.
"I'm not hungry, baby girl. I had a huge breakfast," Bob said. "This is all for you!" "Oh," Jean cried. "Daddy was so silly! He's been saving to come here for lunch for MONTHS and now he ruined his appetite with breakfast!" The waiter, Carl Bader, immediately realised what was going on and went to Mr Fargonetti, the restaurant owner, and told him about Jean and Bob.
An hour later, surprisingly, the waiter brought wonderful dishes and set them before the father and daughter. "Lunch is on the house with Mr Fargoneti's compliments (致意)," Carl said. For Bob and Jean, it was a free but magical meal. They were on cloud nine when they walked out. "Jean," said Bob happily. "I feel our luck has changed!" And it did! The next day, one of Bob's old friends called and offered him a job at a new magazine, and Jean believed Fargonetti's had made it all happen. That was when she decided to become a chef!
Twenty years later, the old restaurant looked run-down and sad, but Jean recognised the waiter immediately. "Carl?" she asked delightedly.
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The man looked surprised. Jean was staring at Carl and a brilliant idea was taking shape in her mind. |
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