Good Habits to Have

Sixteen habits to live by
培養好習慣 - 十六種習慣，讓你擁有好生活.

Philosopher Aristotle once said, "Good habits formed at youth make all the difference." It's true that the habits we form early usually stay with us. But it is never too late to learn new ones.

Habits worth developing:

1. Establish a daily schedule:
It's easier to face the day if you know what to expect. Plus, new habits are easier to follow if they are part of your normal day.

2. Eat breakfast
Breakfast provides the fuel your body needs to get started each day.

3. Drink lots of water
Water is good for your skin and helps you lose weight.

4. Exercise
It provides energy, reduces stress and keeps you healthy. But the key to making this a lasting habit is finding an exercise you enjoy.

5. Practice cleanliness
Make sure your hands, teeth, hair, body and clothes are clean. This habit will help you feel better and prevent disease.

6. Take time for your appearance
People judge you based on the way you look. Before you leave the house, take a few minutes to be sure you look your best.

7. Avoid cigarettes, drugs and alcohol
They affect your health, and even worse, they can make your life shorter.

8. Practice good manners
Please and thank you are magical words. They make people happy to help you.

9. Arrive on time
This shows people that you are responsible and that you respect their time.

10. Volunteer
Volunteer your time and/or your money, placing importance on others and their needs.

11. Manage your money
Good money habits will reduce stress and bring financial freedom.

12. Be honest
People will discover that you always tell the truth.

13. Practice the golden rule
Treat others the way you hope they will treat you.

14. Become a regular reader
Reading increases your vocabulary and stretches your mind.

15. Learn to relax
Your mind and body both need times of relaxation. A hot bath or good music can take away stress and help you relax.

16. Get a good night's sleep
Sleep is important because it helps to restore the brain, making your thoughts clearer.

Develop some of these good habits, and you'll lead a happier and more successful life.

Grammar Gym:
"Good habits formed at youth make all the difference."
"to make all the difference " - to be the most important thing in bringing a result.
Using pure cocoa powder to make this chocolate cake makes all the difference!
Making a good first impression when you walk into an interview makes all the difference.

Vocabulary Tips:
philosopher -哲学家。people who study closely on something related to life or religion. 研究形而上的事物。
*Einstein was not only a scientist, he was also a philosopher.
philosophy -哲学。
*Professor Huang is a specialist in Chinese philosophy.
fuel - gasoline for car, energy. 燃料，动力。
*The old truck consumes a lot of fuel.
*The car is low in fuel.
fuel (v) - 供应燃料，激发。
*Ted's repetitive tardiness fueled the boss's anger.
*The train is fueled by coal. 发动是靠煤碳。
disease - (第一个's' 发 'z' )
*Luckily, this highly contagious disease can be cured by medication.
*Scientists have found a strong connection between being overweight and heart disease.
appearance -外表，出现。
appear - 出现。
*Chelsea really cares about her appearance. She spends at least two hours grooming every day.
*The singer's appearance caused a commotion.
alcohol -酒精。
*This drink contains alcohol.
*Bill is fighting against his addiction to alcohol.
alcoholic - 酒精，酒精的。
*These alcoholic beverages shouldn't appear at school parties.
volunteer (v)-自愿，自愿服务。
*Alison volunteered to take care of her grandma.
*Gina volunteered to teach at an after-school program.
volunteer (n) -志工，自愿者。
*Many volunteers participated in the food drive.
relax -放松。
*David took some time off to relax after finishing a big project.
relaxation (n) - 放松，消遣活动。
*Tim plays golf for relaxation.
*Try to find time between tasks for a little relaxation. 在任务的空档里找时间放松一下。
restore -recovery, make it return to the original status.恢复，修复。
*It will take time for her to restore her health after this major surgery.
*Two years after the earthquake, the building was completely restored. 修复。
habit - you do so often that you don't even think about it.
schedule - to do list, listing something you need you do.
stretch - expend.

Language Tips:
listicle = came from " list"  and "article".
listicle - 文章以条列示的说明排列。目录是的文章，或是报告提示中带有列目式的清单。
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Please / Thank you :
When people says "Thank you" to you, you should answer:
"You're welcome.", "Don't mention it", "Anytime", "No sweat", and "My pleasure". 不同答复，适用于不同的场合。有通俗的，也有正式些的。
"No problem" - 是很口语的，只能用在一般至亲，好友或同学。如用在正式场合就会显得轻浮，没诚意。（因为话中有“若是真有问题，我就不会帮忙了”的意思。）
"You're welcome" 在正式场合，还是以最为妥当。


Notes taking of Studioclassroom