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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________When we think about nonverbal behaviour, or body language, we think about communication. When we think about communication, we think about interaction. So what is our body language demonstrating to
Body language is a range of nonverbal signals that you can use to communicate your feelings and intentions. These include your posture,
Scientific experiments show that if we make powerful gestures long enough, we may actually feel more powerful. People who remember to use positive body language are more likely
A few years ago, I walked into Panera and placed my order. After I paid and filled my plastic cup with water, I walked further into the cafe. As I sat down, I
This wasn’t the first time I’d felt
Many people are always
I don’t think I’ll ever not get sad if I see someone eating alone, but I’ll
A.recognized | B.noticed | C.examined | D.disturbed |
A.delicate | B.unique | C.valuable | D.empty |
A.respond to | B.belong to | C.reflect on | D.wash over |
A.sad | B.desperate | C.dizzy | D.exited |
A.precisely | B.automatically | C.cruelly | D.selfishly |
A.liberation | B.misery | C.norm | D.solution |
A.which | B.where | C.what | D.when |
A.break down | B.leave behind | C.get away | D.ask around |
A.against | B.beyond | C.around | D.within |
A.better | B.prouder | C.nobler | D.gentler |
A.constantly | B.dynamically | C.decently | D.fortunately |
A.blank | B.determined | C.delighted | D.afraid |
A.refresh | B.keep | C.absorb | D.decide |
A.guarantee | B.reputation | C.break | D.reward |
A.realize | B.promote | C.recall | D.convey |
How to Overcome Your Fears
Here are five practical strategies that will help you overcome your fears and face a brighter future.
Identify your fears
Take a moment to explore inward and identify the specific sources of your fears. Recognize what it is that is holding you back. Ask yourself, “What are you genuinely afraid of?” Spend a few quiet moments observing your thoughts and emotions.
Understand the root cause
Spend some time exploring the nature of your fears. Begin reflective thinking by asking yourself, “Why am I experiencing fear?” and “What is causing me to feel anxious?”
Practice acceptance
The journey of overcoming fear requires acceptance.
To overcome your fears effectively, you need to set clear and achievable goals. That’s because you can use a sense of purpose to drive you forward on your journey. In addition, breaking down your broader goals into smaller ones is important.
Take action
A.Establish clear goals |
B.Remember all your goals |
C.If you take action at once |
D.When you answer these questions |
E.Then write down in detail what comes up for you |
F.Accepting fear is not a barrier to self-improvement |
G.At this point on your journey to overcome fear, it’s time to take action |
People are often surprised by my fear of blood and needles. Working in a public health unit, I probably have more daily interaction with syringes (注射器) than the average person. But the truth is, having my blood drawn scares me.
When I was 9, I had an extremely high temperature. A nurse rudely stuck the needle into my arm, causing a sharp pain. I avoided having blood taken from my body for the next years. A few months before I turned 30, my doctor ordered a blood test as part of my physical exam. I panicked. Sensing my fear, she gently suggested I see a psychiatrist (精神科医生). “Dr. M helped my other patients with the same fear,” she said.
When Dr. M called to set up an appointment, I hesitated. Talking about personal problems to a medically licensed stranger was uncommon in my family. “A psychiatrist?” Mother asked. “He’ll just put you on drugs. Can’t you get over this yourself?” I almost listened. But I went to Dr. M’s clinic finally. “Phobias (恐惧症) are pretty easy to treat,” he said. I wasn’t convinced of his words. But despite my doubts, I was running out of options.
We started with basic exposure treatment. I watched videos of blood being drawn every day. As I started to feel more at ease with needles, Dr. M suggested drawing blood. As he gently pressed the needle into my flesh, I felt dizzy and breathed deeply. After a few minutes, I looked at the needle. It wasn’t so bad. I didn’t pass out. “You’re doing well,” Dr. M said.
I still find it unpleasant getting blood drawn, but thanks to several months of treatment, I’m less scared. I hate to admit it, but Dr. M is right — phobias can be treated. Sometimes, we have to leave our comfort zone and face our fears. And this can lead to freedom in the end.
1.What caused the author’s phobia?A.Her sensitivity to pains. |
B.Her awful performance in study. |
C.Her bad medical experience. |
D.Her regular contact with syringes. |
A.Conservative. | B.Disapproving. |
C.Supportive. | D.Optimistic. |
A.It cost the author a great deal of money. |
B.It eased the author’s pain totally. |
C.It centered on watching videos. |
D.It was smoother than expected. |
A.Bravery brings us a happier life |
B.Walk toward what scares us |
C.Ups and downs make one strong |
D.Nurse our physical health carefully |
In February, news broke that Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff had taken a “digital detox(脱瘾)”: 10 tech-free days at a French Polynesian resort. For a small group of people, taking a step back from devices is an achievable dream, but for most, it’s an impossibility, especially.
A digital detox requires dismissing technology almost entirely: taking a break from screens, social media and video conferences for multiple days. The goals—reducing stress or anxiety, and reconnecting with the physical world—are well-intentioned. However, experts say a digital detox isn’t practical anymore for most people.
“Technology is very much a part of us now. We bank with an app, read restaurant menus on phones and even sweat with exercise instructors through a screen,” says Seattle-based consultant Emily Cherkin, who specialises in screen-time management. “It’s so embedded(嵌入式的) in our lives, we’re setting ourselves up for failure if we’re going to go phone-free for a week.”
As people become increasingly interdependent on technology, doing a digital detox no longer seems like a reasonable goal. But there may be a more realistic solution that will lessen our tech obsession(着迷), without forcing us to totally disconnect.
Rather than cutting out technology altogether, practice digital mindfulness. Make sure the use of technology is purposeful. Instead of a full detox, digital mindfulness may be more practical for some people: less worry about cutting tech out entirely, and more focus on being intentional with its use.
The goal shouldn’t be to cut off technology or to put a full stop. People still need to send an email, but can do so without getting distracted by the various online contents.
This approach is called “grey detoxing”—you’re not totally immersed(沉浸的) or totally cut off from technology. Instead of causing ourselves more anxiety by attempting to live without our phones for a week, we can approach unavoidable screen time in a way that feels right for our individual lives.
1.Why does the author mention Marc Benioff in paragraph 1?A.To criticize the idea of digital detox. | B.To urge readers to take a digital detox. |
C.To bring digital detox up for discussion. | D.To recommend a French Polynesian resort. |
A.They are more stressed and anxious. | B.They are deeply influenced by tech. |
C.They are unwilling to go phone-free. | D.They tend to be more pessimistic. |
A.Going on a holiday to Polynesia. | B.Avoiding tech altogether. |
C.Disconnecting occasionally. | D.Using tech purposefully. |
A.It is achievable. | B.It is unreasonable. |
C.It is ridiculous. | D.It is unrealistic. |