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Cat videos help you increase positive feelings
美国印第安纳大学的一项新研究表明，观看猫咪的视频有助于增强人们的积极情绪。
Everyone wants to be happy and healthy, but how can we get both happiness and health Different people may give us different answers. According to Jessica Gall Myrick, watching Internet cat videos is a good way for people to increase positive (积极的) feelings.
Myrick is a researcher at Indiana University in Bloomington. She studied how online cat videos affected (影响) their feelings of about 7,000 people. “Some people may think watching online cat videos isn’t serious enough for research, but you know, it’s one of the most popular uses of the Internet today,” said Myrick.
The results showed watching cat videos not only brought viewers (观看的人) smiles, but also helped them feel better and improve their health. Viewers said they felt more positive after watching online cat videos than before. They also said they had fewer bad feelings like anger after watching their favorite Internet cats.
Can cat videos be a low-cost way to help people solve health problems Myrick still didn’t find the answer. But she said she would keep on studying.Frist Impressions
关于第一印象，你了解多少？
We look at people’s physical appearance, such as their eyes, hair, and height, all the time. When we meet someone we don’t know, we create an idea of what that person is like in our mind. This is called a first impression.
How do we create first impressions of people Most of the time, we see what the person looks like. For example, we may think that a person wearing glasses looks smart.
A writer, Malcolm Gladwell, wrote about how we make decisions by using our first impressions. He did a study of the leaders of big companies in the United States. He found that a lot of them were tall men — about 1.8 meters. Most men in the United States are about 1.75 meters tall. Gladwell says that we choose taller people to be our leaders without knowing it. This is because tall people feel like leaders to us. But not everyone agrees. We don’t always make important decisions only by using our first impressions.
Giving people a good first impression can be important, like in a job interview. But first impressions are not always true. We often change how we feel about people when we get to know them better.Lua, the smart planter with feelings!
养花可以像养宠物一样轻松有趣！
Many people like growing plants but only some of them are good at it. People with a green thumb know that plants are like pets: they have their needs, but they can't communicate them to you. If you can't read your plant's mind, don't worry. A smart planter (花盆) named Lua can give you a helping hand. It can turn any of your plants into a life-like pet.
A company named Mu Design came up with the idea of Lua to help people all over the world keep their plants alive and happy. The only thing you have to do is to connect your phone to the planter via (通过) an app.
The screen on the planter can show you 15 different emotions (情感). For example, if there isn't enough light, a scary vampire (吸血鬼) face will appear. If it's too hot, you'll see a sweaty (出汗的) face. If you forget to water your plant, a thirsty face will take over. Lua can also catch a cold or fever depending on the temperature. When all is well, the smart planter will have a peaceful smile.
What's more, Lua can follow your movements with its eyes. If nothing happens, it will go back to sleep. It's life-like, huh
With Lua, caring for plants becomes easier and more fun. Would you like to have this smart planter Say no to sadness
In August 16-year-old Li Lei felt down for a few days, because his favorite sports star Wang Hao failed to get the gold medal a third time in Table Tennis Men’s Singles at the 2012 London Olympics.
You also get the blues sometimes It’s OK to feel bad at times, as long as it doesn’t happen too often or last too long. When sad feelings go away, happier ones will take their place.
What do you get sad about
Lots of different things can cause you to be sad. You might feel sad when things don’t go your way, your feelings get hurt, you lose something special, you miss someone or you hear about something sad.
How can you deal with sad feelings
Sad feelings don’t have to ruin (毁掉) your day. You can do things to help yourself feel better. Here are some positive things to do when you are sad.
1. Think positive. Even if you’re sad, think of one or two good things about yourself to make you happy.
2. Think of solutions. If you find ways to solve problems by yourself, it can help you feel strong, confident and good about yourself.
3. Get support. Parents, friends and teachers can help you solve your problems and get your mind off what is making you sad.
4. Put yourself in a good mood. Things like playing a sport, taking a walk, or spending time with someone you like can help you shake off a sad mood.
Learning to deal with sad feelings takes practice. Once you do things to take care of sadness, you are making room for more positive feelings. That means a happier you!A Fun Way to Communicate
今天，你emoji了吗
Emojis are very useful in Internet communication. They help us show our feelings and thoughts quickly and clearly.
Emojis first appeared in Japan in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Later, people all over the world began to use them. They even set up World Emoji Day. It's on July 17.
Today, emojis are getting more and more popular. But do you know how to use them correctly Here is some advice for you.
1. Know the meanings of common emojis.
Emojis may not be language, but some of the most commonly used emojis do have accepted meanings. If you are new to the world of emojis or are using emojis in a new language, you might need to know their accepted meanings.
2. Know the recipient (接收者) of the message well.
For example, a smiling face emoji is OK in a conversation with friends, but it may not be proper in a professional (专业的) email.
3. Know which emojis to avoid.
If you don't know your recipient well, you'd better avoid using some emojis. They could include offensive (冒犯的) emojis, likeand . These emojis may be acceptable in your culture, but not in all cultures.
4. Don’t overdo it.
Avoid using too many emojis in a single message, as they can be distracting (分散注意力的). Also, using too many emojis on social media can look childish and unprofessional.Don’t Hide Your Feelings
说出来，很多问题自然就解决了。
Being in touch with your feelings will make you a better person, as well as a better friend. But so many people choose to hide what they feel for different reasons. Well, I must say, don’t hide your feelings, my friends.
When we choose to hide our feelings, we act differently. We may not make ourselves available to others, or just not fully engage (使融入) when we do spend time with other people. At other times, we may act inappropriately (不恰当地) because our bad feelings are pulling us in a different direction from where we really want or need to go. So, we need to show our feelings. When you express how you really feel in an appropriate manner, problems get solved, and life gets easier.
Sometimes you avoid speaking your truth because the situation requires that you do so. For example, there are other people in the room, or you’re coming from a place of anger. Make sure you’re speaking in a manner that won’t upset those around you. The purpose of expressing your feelings is to be open and honest, not to hurt others.
Many people are afraid to do so because they fear that once they get started, they may not be able to stop. Don’t worry. The truth is that by letting the tears (眼泪) flow, you are letting out what hurts while making more room in your heart for good thoughts and feelings. Expressing your pains is actually a good way to make them stop.
When you open your mouth, you are also opening your heart, and knowing that someone truly hears what you are feeling and understands you.

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