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This phenomenon is surprisingly common, yet it seriously affect our ability to handle life's unavoidable challenges effectively. The inner conversations we have during defeats often include language we would never use when speaking to someone we care about. We tell ourselves we're failures, that we should have known better, or that we're simply not capable enough.

Research shows that practicing self-compassion (自我同情) provides significant mental benefits. Studies indicate that people who have higher levels of self-compassion show greater resilience (恢复力) when facing stressful situations and recover more effectively from defeats. Dr. Kristin Nef who has studied self-compassion for over twenty years, points out an important difference in how we understand our mistakes. "We can say, ‘I made a mistake,' instead of saying, ‘I am a mistake,'" she explains.

Self-compassion is a healthier choice than traditional self-respect because it does not depend on good self-judgment or comparing with others. Instead, it focuses on treating ourselves with the same kindness and understanding we would naturally show to a good friend facing similar situations. This approach recognizes that making mistakes and experiencing failure are normal human experiences rather than personal character weaknesses.

By developing self-compassion, we create opportunities for real learning and growth instead of getting trapped in cycles of self-blame and bad thoughts. This mental change enables us to respond to challenges with better emotional balance and practical problem-solving skills. Finally, self-compassion leads to improved outcomes and better mental health. It provides a stronger and more lasting base for dealing with life's difficulties than hard self-criticism ever can.

In early human history, when energy was rare, we learned to use sensory signals — smell, sight, and location to identify energy-rich foods. After eating, the brain stores that information along with how the food made us feel. That influence dopamine (多巴胺) release in the brain's reward pathways and the brain then updates the value of a food based on this information. When you meet the flavor (风味) again, the memory activates, stirring up a desire.

Memories of fat and sugar are stored via separate reward pathways, both leading to dopamine. Foods that combine fat and sugar can activate both pathways. In today's world, the energy-rich foods that contain this powerful combination are everywhere and easily accessible, flooding our brain's natural decision-making systems and making it harder to choose healthier options.

The good news is that the brain is adaptable. Just as it learns to desire certain foods, it can also learn new responses, says Amy Egbert, an assistant professor of psychological sciences. The first step is to identify the cause of the desire. Is it based on hunger, emotion, or something else? Once you identify the cause, you can begin to break the strong desire cycle.

Medicines like GLP-1 also show promise in weakening the brain's reward signals after eating. However, it's worth noting that while these medicines may be able to manage physical desire for food in the short term, they don't fix the root. cause of overeating. While researchers are still exploring exactly how these medicines work, the best bet is to focus on how and why we eat and deal with that together with medicines.

I met my friend Jenny and we took an Uber to the race site. The first half marathon was unknown to us. The race began, and we navigated (穿过) through a lush forest. We celebrated each mile, but after some tough uphill sections, I began to worry about making it through. As we approached the halfway point, we were cheered on by other runners, which encouraged us further. The downhill journey back was amazing, and we cruised through the second half, deciding to hold hands and cross the finish line together. To our surprise, we won our age and gender group!

After the race, we were overjoyed but faced a minor problem — no cellphone service to call an Uber back. Luckily, we met Lisa, Amy, and Robin, fellow runners who offered us a ride. During the car ride, we shared stories about running and life. They inspired me with their passion for running and traveling the world. I loved how running was a universal language that connected people with shared goals of being outdoors and meeting new people. Their attitudes showed me that adulthood could be full of surprises and joy.

The half marathon has taught me that the best experiences do not come from the familiar and safe. I've realized that I'll be able to overcome many other unknown challenges of adulthood. I don't know what they are yet, but my new friends have shown me that adulthood has many beautiful surprises waiting. I can't wait to see what the next 13.1miles of life will bring.

Are you seeking influential volunteering opportunities? Join our year-round Kindergarten teaching volunteer program in Sri Lanka and change young lives as a volunteer-teacher. Make a difference in Galle, where you'll help children build necessary skills while engaging yourself in the amazing culture and impressive natural beauty of Sri Lanka.

Reasons for your participation(参与) :

Many students want to learn languages like English, but they often struggle because resources are limited and costs are high. By joining our Kindergarten teaching volunteer program in Sri Lanka, you'll use your teaching expertise to create new opportunities for language learning. Your efforts will touch the hearts of Sri Lankan children and make language teaching more accessible and affordable.

Details:

Volunteer Tasks:Assisting with lesson planning; Providing classroom support; Teaching basic skills; Arranging extracurricular activities; Sharing your expertise.

Types: Both a solo volunteer and part of a team are welcome.

Working Time: From Monday to Friday.

Steps to join:

Select a program.

Complete your online application.

Get ready for departure (离开).

Arrive in Sri Lanka as a volunteer.

Discover and enjoy the wonders.

Heartwarming tips:

Sri Lanka is a very safe country, where the warm hospitality (好客) and amazing culture make you feel right at home. We are devoted to assisting you and ensuring your safety at every step of your journey.

We cover daily expenses to place and house volunteers effectively, including placement services, administrative support, and the ongoing support of our projects across Sri Lanka.

The sun was shining brightly during our PE class as we ran laps around the busy sports ground. With laughter and cheers all around me, I took a short break near the field's edge to catch my breath. It was then that I heard a faint mewing sound. Following the sound, I finally spotted a tiny kitten. It looked scared and hurt, its leg twisted at a strange angle.

"Hey, guys! Come here!" I called out to my classmates. They gathered around, their faces filled with concern. "We need to help it," said Sarah. We all agreed. Carefully, I picked up the kitten, feeling its tiny body shake in my hands. It was so small and weak.

We decided to seek help from our kind PE teacher, Mr. Johnson. "Mr. Johnson, we found this poor kitten, and it seems badly hurt," I said, holding it out to him. He looked at the kitten and then at us, a serious expression crossing his face. "Let me call the school nurse Mrs. Thompson," he said.

Before Mrs. Thompson came, we quickly made a makeshift stretcher (临时扭架) using a towel and two sticks, and gently placed the kitten on it with Mr. Johnson's direction. A moment later, Mrs. Thompson came running with a first aid kit. As she examined the kitten, we all held our breath, "It looks like it has a broken leg," she said. "We need to get it to the animal hospital immediately." Mr. Johnson nodded and told us to go back to the classroom after the PE class was over. Then, he and Mrs. Thompson took the kitten to the vet.

The rest of the day was a blur. We could only think about the kitten, hoping it would be fine.

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Before the school was over, Mr. Johnson returned to the classroom with a big smile on his face.

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In the animal hospital, we saw the recovered kitten.

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Yours,

Li Hua

In China, dough (面团) provides not only daily nutrition but also cultural significance. From August to September 2024, China's Intangible Cultural Heritage Wheaten Food Carnival (offer) a unique opportunity for people to explore the (rich) of dough culture in Taiyuan, Shanxi province.

The festival featured displays of traditional dough-making techniques, exhibitions (show) the skills involved in producing wheaten foods and a week-long celebration of intangible heritage foods from various regions across the country. Visitors could see 106 types intangible cultural heritage foods made from dough, each representing traditional food culture.

One of the highlights of the festival was the (impress) skill of pulling dough into 4,096 strands, known as longxumian. This technique, produces hair-thin noodles, is included on China's second national list of intangible cultural heritage. Popular in northern China for over 300 years, longxumian (become) a beloved snack. According to legend, the noodles were invented by royal cook to improve the emperor's appetite during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Meanwhile, another dough art exhibition displayed 300 intricately crafted dough sculptures. The (large) piece was a 2.5-meter-tall giant huamo, depicting dragons soaring above colorful flowers.

The festival celebrated traditional cooking techniques aimed to improve them through cultural exchange. More importantly, these events helped bridge the past with the present, preserving the essence of China's dough-making heritage.

Most Saturdays of my childhood, my father3 in the aisles (过道) of the local hardware store with me4 him. He searched for what he needed while not ignoring me. You could call it "5". He would stop here and there to point out garden tools he thought might6 me, as though the store was a kind of7, and he was the enthusiastic docent (讲解员). Honestly, I wasn't a very8 listener, paying little attention to what he said. I loved hardware stores for9 reasons, like how some items looked like robot arms from a sci-fi film.

Steve Lipshutz, who10 this store, says, "Fathers come in with their kids all the time. They can11 my dog at the counter if staying long enough." Steve feels strong12 with the store, where he grew up with the former owner - his father. Now he spends his days on "everything you need for your home, that is, the13."

My father has made a corner of his14 my own during our trips to the hardware store. Next time I see him, I'll15 him to the hardware store.

Where do feelings come from? Finding humor or joy in life's moments often brings a smile to our faces. Our breathing becomes shallow in response to our fear. When someone jumps and surprises us, our throat or chest might tighten.

Feelings are important because they give hints (提示) about what you need. If you're angry, it might mean something is unfair and you need help to fix it. If you're sad, this could mean you need comforting or time to be healed. It can help you to talk about what you feel, which can make it easier to get the help you might need to figure things out and move on.

In the film Inside Out 2, the characters in 13-year-old Riley's brain represent her emotions. They each take over her brain as she goes through big life changes. Therefore, we see Joy, Fear and Sadness show up when Riley goes to a new high school and when she worries about losing her friends. Riley learns to understand that all emotions are normal, and that they are all important.

Emotions don't last forever - they come and go. Try to make it a habit to notice your emotions. In doing so, we won't let emotions take over.

A. Many factors can have an impact on it.

B. We can say emotions act as messengers,

C. Should we notice how our brain and body connect?

D. They start in our brains and also exist in our bodies.

E. Is your breathing fast or slow or somewhere in between?

F. This will help us stay calm and support our personal growth.

G. The ability to name your feelings is emotional awareness.

This mind trick causes people to grow used to the environmental conditions they currently experience, leading to a gradual decrease in societal environmental standards. It can act as a powerful barrier by reducing social recognition of the problem. For instance, younger generations often perceive current environmental conditions as unexceptional, even when older generations see them as significant declines.

"The last two years have been kind of supercharged," says Gavin Schmidt, a climate scientist. Temperatures have been climbing at a quicker pace, and "2023 and 2024 stand out." In part, this is due to a recent El Nino, an event in which warming in the tropical (热带的) Pacific Ocean causes knock-on weather effects. But Schmidt says it could also indicate a rise in human-driven global warming resulting from the fact that "we keep putting our foot on the speeding device of greenhouse gases." Along with the rise, scientists expect we'll see an increase in climate-related disasters like wildfires.

In principle, shifting baseline syndrome is relevant to a wide range of environmental challenges. In a recent review paper, scientists found many studies of shifting baselines indicate people struggle to notice gradual changes in climate, especially younger individuals. Most of these studies were conducted in low-income countries, and many focused on farmers. Scientists suspect people in wealthier countries are likely to be more impacted by shifting baselines because they tend to be less directly exposed to the impacts of climate change.

"Even in places where many people are aware of the crisis," says Adam Aron, a professor at the University of California, "people aren't necessarily taking action or demanding that officials do." If we want people to change, Aron believes "non-analytic" approaches are needed. "Non-analytic routes are standards of behavior that are accepted within society," he says. "My neighbors have all put up solar panels and electrified their homes. I'm going to do it, too."

Reading enthusiastically as a child, Rhodes went on to study English and kept reading at university and worked in publishing and bookselling before breaking into journalism. She set up Emily's Walking Book Club over a decade ago, and still runs the monthly meetup in Hampstead Heath in London, as well as working as a book critic for the likes of The Guardian and The Spectator.

Starting out with a table loaded with donated books, Rhodes says the effect was surprising. "On that first day there were 35 guests accessing the food bank, and I gave out 50 books. Everybody flooded to the table. There was an instant conversation that began with books and went into other places fast, and the newly formed conversation would last over 10 minutes. So far 2,750 books have been given away."

The concept's success, however, is measured from other angles. It's also about recasting going to the food bank as a pleasing thing instead of a difficult, or even potentially shameful, chore (麻烦事). "People are often in low spirits and there's a lot of waiting," Rhodes explains. "Bookbanks changes the balance of how people think about that space and turns it into something more hopeful." Reviews from users speak volumes. "I take books home to read with my son. It's the best time; we are quiet together," says Yusuf.

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