Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person
ㅤHere's a riddle：What do traffic jams，long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common？There's one answer（1） .
ㅤIn the Digital Age，we're used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips.However，research suggests that if we practiced patience，we'd be a whole lot better off.Here are several tricks.
ㅤ●Practice gratitude（感激）
ㅤThankfulness has a lot of benefits：Research shows it makes us happier，less stressed and even more optimistic.（2） . " Showing thankfulness can foster self control，" said Ye Li，researcher at the University of California.
ㅤ●Make yourself wait
ㅤInstant gratification（ 满足） may seem like the most " feel good" option at the time，but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run.And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. （3） .Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake.You'll soon find that the more patience you practice，the more you start to apply it to other，more annoying situations.
ㅤ●（4）
ㅤSo many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate，and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone，we get impatient about the circumstances.You should learn to say to yourself， "（5） . " You'll then gradually become more patient.
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Find your causes |
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Start with small tasks |
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Accept the uncomfortable |
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All this adds up to a state of hurry |
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It can also help us practice more patience |
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This is merely uncomfortable，not intolerable |
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They're all situations where we could use a little extra patience |
Some individuals are born with a gift for public speaking．（1） Do you want to be a good public speaker？Here are some principles you most master．
People want to listen to someone who is interesting，relaxed and comfortable．Too often，when you stand up to give a speech，you focus on the "public" at the expense of the "speaking．" （2） Focus on the speaking．Talk directly to your audience，be yourself and make a connection．
Even the most successful public speaker will make mistakes．Yet，the only one who cares about any mistake is the one who is speaking．People's attention wanders constantly．In fact，most people only absorb about 20 percent of a speaker's message．So，don't stop speaking when you make a mistake unless it's a truly serious one．（3）
Your goal is not to be a perfect public speaker．（4） And like everything else in life，that takes practice．Remember，even world champion athletes practice their skills on a consistent basis．
（5） It's rare to hear someone say，"I wish that speaker had spoken longer．" On the other hand，you probably can't count the times that you've thought，"I'm glad that talk is over．It seemed to go on forever!" So surprise your audience．Always make your presentation just a bit shorter than anticipated．It's better to leave your listeners wishing for more than shifting restlessly in their seats waiting for your speech finally to end．
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Do the opposite． |
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You want to be an effective public speaker． |
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You don't need to apologize for a minor slip． |
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When it comes to public speaking，less is usually more． |
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The objective of most speeches is to benefit the audience． |
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Take the fear out of public speaking by focusing on your listeners． |
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However，the majority of people are effective speakers because they train to be． |
A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house．The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party．The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home．（1） And it is a good time to fill the new space with love and hopefully presents．
（2） Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local store or stores．Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains Even if there isn't a registry，a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with，like a piece of art or a plant．
（3） This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn't a lot of food served．There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party．The host or hostess of the party will，however，probably give all the guests a tour of their new home．Sometimes，because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home，people may be asked to help unpack boxes．（4）
Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift．（5） Now most homes have central heating and don't use fires to keep warm．
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This isn't usual though． |
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It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party． |
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You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests． |
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If you're lucky enough to receive gifts，keep them in a safe place． |
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It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like． |
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The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together． |
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This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter． |
Emoji （表情符号） and Workplace Communication
In Asia， messaging platforms are growing rapidly， with users in the hundreds of millions，both at work and play．（1） ． It's been reported that 76 percent of employees in some western countries are using emojis at work．
Written communications can often read as cold and dull． Using emojis can add humor and feeling， keeping intention clear．（2） ， encouraging better and more frequent communication．
In any given office， employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond， and finding common ground in communication style can be a challenge．（3） ．While the younger generations prefer to communicate visually， for those used to working with traditional tools like email， it may feel like a learning curve （曲线）．The good news is that it's simple to learn and can be worth the effort．
There is also the matter of tone （语气）． Who hasn't received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day？（4） ．Emoji can help communication feel friendlier， and even a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile．
（5） ，and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome． And when your employees begin adding smiling emojis to their business communication， you'll know you have succeeded in improving your work culture．
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Messages with emojis feel more conversational |
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Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendly |
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Sending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strange |
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The popularity of these platforms is spreading globally |
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Giving employees the tools enables them to communicate honestly |
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Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplace |
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An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform |
A Few Tips for Self﹣Acceptance
We all want it …to accept and love ourselves．But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach．（1） Here's a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction．
●（2） Do not follow the people who make you feel not﹣good﹣enough．Why do you follow them？Are you hoping that eventually you will feel empowered because your life is better than theirs？Know that your life is your own；you are the only you in this world．
●Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made．We are often ashamed of our shortcomings，our mistakes and our failures．（3） You will make mistakes，time and time again．Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better，why not offer yourself a compassionate （有同情心） response？"That didn't go as planned．But，I tried my best．"
●Recognize all of your strengths．Write them down in a journal．Begin to train your brain to look at strength before weakness．List all of your accomplishments and achievements．You have a job，earned your degree，and you got out of bed today．（4）
●Now that you've listed your strengths，list your imperfections．Turn the page in your journal．Put into words why you feel unworthy，why you don't feel good enough．Now，read these words back to yourself．（5） Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and achievements．See how awesome you are？
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Feeling upset again？ |
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Where do you start？ |
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Nothing is too small to celebrate． |
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Remember， you are only human． |
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Set an intention for self﹣acceptance． |
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Stop comparing yourself with others． |
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When does the comparison game start？ |
Talking with your doctor
Talking freely with your doctor can make you feel better and gives your doctor the information she or he needs to give you the best care. Don't be afraid or embarrassed to discuss something that is bothering you.（1）
●Stay positive.
Go to your doctor's visits with a good attitude.（2） Think teamwork! Think positive!
●Keep track of how you are feeling.
（3） This will make it easier for you to answer questions about your symptoms（症状） and how medicines make you feel. It also makes it easier for you to bring up anything that you are worried about. Make sure to be honest about how you feel and how long you've felt that way.
●（4）
Your medical history is a list of your illnesses， treatments， what the doctors told you to do，and anything else you think your doctor should know. Also，if you are allergic（过敏） to any medicines，be sure to mention that to your doctor.
●Ask questions.
Do not be afraid to ask your doctor any questions you have. To remember all the questions you have when you are not in the doctor's office，write them down and bring the list with you to your appointment.（5） Remember ﹣ there's no such thing as a stupid question. If you don't understand the answer to a question， ask the doctor to explain it again until you do understand.
| A． |
This will make getting answers easier. |
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Here are some tips for talking with your doctor. |
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You can talk to another doctor if the treatments don't work. |
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Before your doctor's visit， keep notes on how you are feeling. |
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Remember， your doctor and other caregivers are on your side. |
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Bring your medical history， including a list of your current medicines. |
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Writing down what the doctor says will help you remember important information. |