Certain things confident people simply don’t do.

They don’t make excuses.

1.That’s why you won’t hear them blaming traffic for making them late. They don’t make excuses, because they believe they’re in control of their own lives.

2.

Confident people don’t give up the first time something goes wrong. They will figure out why it went wrong and how they can prevent it the next time.

They won’t wait for permission to act.

Confident people don’t need somebody to tell them what to do or when to do it. Whether it’s running a meeting or going the extra mile to solve a customer’s problem, it doesn’t even occur to them to wait for somebody else to take care of it. 3. .

They don’t need constant praise.

Have you ever been around somebody who constantly needs to hear how great he or she is? 4. . They don’t think that their success is dependent on other people’s approval, and they understand that no matter how well they perform, there’s always criticism.

They won’t put things off.

Why do people postpone(拖延)? Sometimes it’s simply because they’re lazy. A lot of times, though, it’s because they’re afraid of change, failure, or maybe even success. Confident people don’t sit around waiting for the right time. 5.. If they think it’s not the right time, they make it the right time.

A. They don't quit.

B. They won't lose heart

C. Confident people don’t do that.

D. They are not afraid of failure at all.

E. They see what needs to be done, and they do it.

F. They know that today is the only time that matters.

G. Confident people believe that they can make things happen.

The most wonderful time of the year (the Christmas season) is also the most stressful for lots of people struggling to fit in increased end-of-the-year workloads, holiday parties, shopping, guest hosting, travel, and seeing friends and relatives who you’d otherwise avoid. Luckily, the same coping mechanisms that can help relieve stress and find better balance during the year also work for this holiday.

Here are four tips to finding work—life balance during this season.

1. Know and avoid your stressors(压力源).

If cooking for a large group, baking cookies, or Christmas shopping are your key stressors, don’t do them. Lots of grocery stores will help cater your next holiday meal. Bakeries exist for a reason, and gift cards are much appreciated by all. Stop trying to live up to someone else’s expectations of the holidays and stay merry by outsourcing the pain points.

2. Get flexible at work.

If you normally travel an hour each way at work, see if your boss will let you work from home in this special season to save time, get more done, and reduce your stress. Or ask if you can start work from home in the mornings and come to the office later in the day to avoid peak hours. Leave early and finish your day from the comfort of home, too.

3. Make your own list and check it twice.

Make a to-do list for yourself, for both work and life, then divide it up into categories like “must do,” “want to do,” and “feel obligated to do.” If you can remove any or all of your required list, the rest of your to-dos will start to look a lot easier.

Once you have your lists in order, it’s time to start crossing things off. In between your must-dos tasks, include a want-to-do task to break things up and re-energize yourself. Yes, this holiday is a time to give back to others and be selfless, but there’s still a bit of “self” in selflessness, isn’t there?

4. If you start to feel a cold coming on, come to a full and complete stop.

The best way to stop a cold from exploding into a weeks-long sickness is to stop it at the start. Unless a task or activity is an absolute necessity, cancel your plans, put away your to-do lists, and settle in for a long winter’s nap. A day of rest and enough sleep is the only thing you NEED right now. Feel bad about declining holiday invitations from your friends and family? You’re doing them a favor. Once people hear that you’re sick, they’ll be glad you stayed away — they don’t want to come down with a cold during the holiday any more than you do!

It is certain that you can feel less stressed in this hectic season when you stop expecting so much from yourself, because nobody puts so much expectation on you as you do to yourself. Trying to satisfy clients, co-workers, friends and family can be draining and can finally negatively impact you in many ways. When you simplify things up front, you relieve the stress off of yourself and everyone else in the process. Stop focusing on what you feel like you’re obligated to do, and start focusing on what you want and need to do, the load will get lighter and you will feel a lot merrier under the Christmas tree.

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Four Ways to Find Work-life Balance during the Christmas Season

Introduction

◆The Christmas 2. is often a time when work and social activities

collide with each other.

◆Luckily, 3. relief mechanisms can be found to cope with the problem.

Four Tips

◆Your stressors like cooking, baking and shopping can be 4. because

there is enough outsourcing for you to turn to and it is OK if you fail to live up

to people’s 5..

◆You can talk to your boss for a 6. schedule.

◆You can make a list of what really 7. and let go of the obligatory list.

◆Your friends and family don’t want to come 8. with a cold at all, so feel free to cancel all your plans when 9..

Conclusion

◆Start 10. on what you want to do and you can enjoy the season better.

Tips on Avoiding Traveling Crowds

If your chosen destination is a hot tourist spot,you are likely to be bothered by masses of tourists,noise and long line ups at your intended site visits. At this point you might wonder why you ever left home. Here are some tips to avoid the crowds and the frustrations that might otherwise ruin your trip.

Book tickets in advance

1. Smart travelers can avoid the queue when visiting abroad-the London Eye, Britain's Houses of Parliament,Italy's Vatican Museums,and the Louvre in Paris. You can keep cool with online ticket sales.

Sign up for special tours.

Often special organizations get after-hours or behind-the-scenes access to famous places. You'll get a guided tour and beat the rush.2.But if large crowds routinely ruin your experience,spending a little extra cash will save your trip.

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For shorter lines,fewer people,and better opportunities to interact and enjoy the attraction,stop by during the week. In many cases,you'll have the place to yourself. Take it one step further,and head to museums,galleries or tourism hot spots after 2 pm.4.

Watch the weather

Some travelers often cancel their plans when there are reports of a storm on the approach. 5.By keeping an eye on weather broadcasts,brave souls can often score great last-minute deals or empty attractions.

A.Talk to people.

B.Visit during the week.

C.A note of caution-these tours can be costly.

D.Here are several ways to help you have a good trip.

E.However,sometimes they're not as bad as they sound.

F.Then,visiting school groups will have returned to class.

G.Purchase tickets online before you leave home,and skip the crowds and endless lines at your destination.

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