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2015-2016学年江西高安中学高二下期中考试英语试卷
How to Think Positively
Quite often when we're going through a challenging time, we may get the advice to just “think positively！” Does it mean to deny our pain or discomfort? Should we pretend everything is alright? Here is some advice about how to think positively.
Accept that you are here to grow. Life doesn't always go smoothly. Life's lessons can be difficult, but they are even more so if you approach them with avoidance(逃避).
Learn to turn lemons into lemonade(柠檬水). Look for the lessons to be learned in every situation. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself when things don't go your way, do what you can to make the best of the situation. Learn, instead, how to avoid falling into the same traps and making the same mistakes.
Believe in yourself. Your dreams and goals are an indication of where your talents lie and where your true potential is. Needless to say, you must develop your inherent (固有的) gifts.
Look for inspiration and support. Read about and study the successful stories of others. Many successful people have gone through challenging circumstances to get where they are. To help you stay positive and focused, get support from family and friends.
Finally, thinking positively doesn't mean being unrealistic, It means dealing with life and life's challenges as they are. It means being willing to do the work necessary to get on with the business of living fully.
A. If you see them as opportunities to become stronger, you are thinking positively and productively.
B. So next time a well-meaning person tells you to think positively, just smile back confidently.
C. Learning about their experiences can motivate and inspire you to achieve what you want to achieve.
D. Sometimes it's difficult to figure out exactly what that means.
E. Know that you have what it takes to succeed.
F. It just means that you won't let them stop you!
G. By doing so, you will undoubtedly benefit from it.
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A. If you're afraid you'll embarrass yourself or you think that you're going to mess up, try it anyway. B. Take care of your body. C. Embracing a little self-doubt might actually help you perform better. D. And the more envy they experienced, the worse they felt about themselves. E. Take regular physical exercise. F. Fortunately, there are things you can do to gain your self-confidence. G. Having self-confidence can help you become successful in your personal and professional life. |
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Stop comparing yourself to others. Whether you compare how you look to your friends on Facebook or you compare your salary to your friend's income, comparisons aren't healthy. Researchers found that people who compared themselves to others, experienced envy. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} It can be a terrible cycle. When you notice you are drawing comparisons, remind yourself that doing so isn't helpful. Everyone is running their own race and life isn't a competition.
{#blank#}4{#/blank#} It's hard to feel good about yourself if you're abusing your body. Skimping on sleep, eating an unhealthy diet, and lacking exercise will do harm to your well-being. Studies consistently show physical activity boosts confidence. A 2016 study published in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment found that regular physical activity improved participants' body image. And when their body image improved, they felt more confident.
Embrace (拥抱) self-doubt. Sometimes, people put off doing things—like inviting someone on a date or applying for a promotion—until they feel more confident. But sometimes, the best way to gain confidence is by doing. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} That doesn't mean you shouldn't prepare or practice, of course. If you have a big speech coming up, practice in front of your friends and family so you'll gain some confidence. But don't wait until you feel 100 percent confident before you proceed. You might never get there.
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