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| When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible and it can be surprisingly 1 to your physical and 2 health. "People who forgive 3 less depression, anger and stress and more hopefulness," says Frederic Luskin, Ph.D., 4 of Forgive for Good. "So it can help 5 on the .wear and tear on our organs, reduce the wearing out of the immune system and 6 people to feel more vital." So how do you start the forgiveness? Try 7 these steps: Calm yourself. To defuse (缓解) your 8 and try a simple stress-management technique. "Take a couple of breaths and think of 9 that gives you pleasure: a 10 scene in nature, someone you love," Luskin says. Don't 11 an apology. "Many times the person who hurt you has no 12 of apologizing," Luskin says. "They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don't see things the same 13 . So if you wait for people to apologize ,you could be waiting a(n) 14 long time. "Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean 15 to the person who upsets you. Take the control away from your offender. Mentally replaying your 16 gives power to the person who caused you pain. " 17 of focusing on your hurt feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness 18 you," Luskin says. Try to see things from the other person's perspective (立场；视角). If you empathize (有同感) with that person, you may 19 that he or she was acting out ignorance, fear even love. Recognize the benefits of forgiveness. Research has shown that people who forgive report more energy, better 20 and better sleep patterns. Don't forget to forgive yourself. "For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge," Luskin says. "But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don't do it. " | ||||
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| 任务型读写。 阅读下列短文, 根据所读内容在文章后的表格中填入恰当的单词.注意:表格中的每个空格只填1个单词。 Being on bad terms with your neighbors can make your life frustrating day after day. But taking the time to establish a good relationship with your neighbors has a good many benefits. The community will be friendlier, the neighborhood safer, and the area a nicer place to live in. 'There are some suggestions to develop a good relationship with your neighbors. Whether you're new in the neighborhood or new residents who have just moved into your block, introduce yourself. Say hello, offer a welcoming gift and share or ask about the local area. Sometimes, you can remedy (补救) problems before they even start; for example, if you do a lot of yard work, let them know in advance and mention that if it's getting too loud, they shouldn't hesitate to let you know. Be aware of the shared walls, if you and your neighbors share adjacent (相邻的) living spaces. and try to put noisy household appliances such as washing machines and tumble dryers away from the shared walls. Keep your pet dog on a leash (皮带) if it has a habit of running rampant on your neighbors' lawns, especially if they have a pet cat or a pet dog of their own, and ensure to clean up after it. When you park your vehicle, be sure not to block anyone's access, or make them have to pull out of a very tight spot. Don't slam (砰地关上) your car doors late at night. Weed your garden in a regular way, because the presence of weeds in your yard is not only unsightly but can also spread to your neighbor's yard. Really good neighbors watch out for each other. They offer to help, especially on matters that impact the larger neighborhood and look for opportunities to communicate. Great neighbors make for great neighborhoods.
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