9 slightly crazy things that might make you wildly productive

第一步:解决高频单词

remarkable [rɪˈmɑ:rkəbl]

adj. 非凡的 卓越的

grueling [ˈɡruəlɪŋ]

adj. 累垮人的;折磨人的

optimistic [ˌɑ:ptɪˈmɪstɪk]

adj. 乐观的

impact [ˈɪmˌpækt]

v. 影响

tension [ˈtɛnʃən]

n. 紧张

negative [ˈnɛɡətɪv]

adj. 消极的

positive [ˈpɑ:zətɪv]

adj. 积极的

affirmation [ˌæfɚˈmeʃən]

n. 肯定 确认

empower [ɛmˈpaʊɚ]

v. 授权 准许

convince [kənˈvɪns]

v. 使确信

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1. Smile at strangers. Step away from your stressful environment for a 20-minute walk. Smile at the people you meet along the way. You will more than make up for the time with your increased productivity levels when you return.

2. Bust a move. Put on some great dance music and have a little 5-minute party! That's right, just dance. You don't even need a partner!

3. Fire up the YouTube. Find a favorite funny video on YouTube and take a laughter break. Cute cat videos have been shown to help as well. (Not kidding.)

4. Talk to yourself. This sounds nuts, but take a cue from old-school motivational speakers and books: Pace around the room reciting empowering affirmations in a positive, confident tone of voice and great posture.

5. Belt it out. Sing to your animals or children--just be silly and let them in on the fun!

6. Get physical. Do a series of jumping jacks with a big smile on your face. (Bonus: 100 jumping jacks is said to burn 100 calories. Have a snack!)

7. Dial a friend. Pick up the phone and cheer up someone's day with an "I love you!"

8. Hoot and holler. Just let out a simple "woo-hoo!" and think about a goal or future event that really charges you up.

9. Do a Julie Andrews. Think of one or two things that you are deeply grateful for and allow the thoughts to bring a smile of gratitude to your face. (You should think of a few of your favorite things several times a day anyway!)

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第三步:攻克必学语法

so的三种用法

1. 副词做“如此地” “这样地”

ex. Why is that so? 为什么这样呢
   We say she studies very hard, and so she does. 我们说她学习非常用功,而她确实如此

2. 连词so作“因而” “所以” 解

ex. The door was locked. So he could not come in. 门锁上了,所以她不能进来。

3. 与so连用的一些常用词组

ex. She does not speak English so well as you. 她英语不如你说得好
   So far from being true, the news is false. 这消息绝非真实可靠
   So far it has not happened. 直到如今此事尚未发生
   I have read only two pages or so. 我只读了两页左右
   You may borrow my electronic dictionary so long as you keep it clean. 只要你把我的电子词典保持干净,你就可借用这本词典
   So far as the noise is concerned, the colour TV set is out of order. 就杂音来说,这台彩电发生故障了
   As far as I know, he is so angry as not to be able to say a word. 据我所知,他气得连一句话都说不出来

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(Tips: 双击文中单词可以查释义并加入你的生词本哦)

第一段

The other day during a grueling seven-hour car ride, I found myself feeling the stress of fatigue, impatience, and boredom. Suddenly, my dog, Riley, yawned with an outrageously funny expression of his own boredom. The sound was remarkably human and not one I'd heard before; it made me laugh so hard that it brought tears to my eyes.

第二段

Instantly, I had more energy. I felt more optimistic about the day ahead and, with the stress removed, I suddenly remembered that I had brought along an audio book that would surely cure my boredom. I was also reminded of some research I'd read.
In short, it said that the act of smiling has the power to subtly alter one's brain chemistry. Feelings of happiness have an even greater impact on the brain chemistry. We know that happy people are healthier than unhappy people--and an improved mood leads to an ability to think and act more quickly.

第三段

Think of your brain as a brilliant chemist; more than 100,000 chemical reactions go on in your brain every second. When the brain produces the neurotransmitter known as serotonin, tension is eased. When it produces dopamine or norepinephrine, you are able to focus and take action, resulting in higher levels of productivity.

第四段

We also know that changing our physiology releases these "feel good drugs," affecting our mood and energy almost instantly. The trick is to change your negative body language (frowning, slumping, clenching of the jaw, shoulders up to the ears) and replace it with positive, empowering, joyful actions. Simple things like acting silly, laughing, reciting affirmations and doing a few jumping jacks can change your state immediately.

第五段

But it's not always easy to convince yourself to step away from the stress and do a little jig to release happy hormones from your brain. It takes discipline and lots of previous, positive experience with a process to make it a habit. So start small, like I did. Since that car ride, I've been practicing the power of a simple smile. When you put a smile on your face, all of the muscles on your face respond. Your eyes brighten, facial muscles loosen and the brow becomes smooth and relaxed. Even your thoughts may change.

第六段

The goal is to break your current, negative state by disrupting it with something that will "shock" your internal chemist into action. Here are a few things I suggest you try to jump-start your productivity by adding some positivity. I admit a lot of them might make you look like a crazy person, but, in the pursuit of productivity, I'm willing to try anything.

 

1. Smile at strangers. Step away from your stressful environment for a 20-minute walk. Smile at the people you meet along the way. You will more than make up for the time with your increased productivity levels when you return.
2. Bust a move. Put on some great dance music and have a little 5-minute party! That's right, just dance. You don't even need a partner!
3. Fire up the YouTube. Find a favorite funny video on YouTube and take a laughter break. Cute cat videos have been shown to help as well. (Not kidding.)
4. Talk to yourself. This sounds nuts, but take a cue from old-school motivational speakers and books: Pace around the room reciting empowering affirmations in a positive, confident tone of voice and great posture.
5. Belt it out. Sing to your animals or children--just be silly and let them in on the fun!
6. Get physical. Do a series of jumping jacks with a big smile on your face. (Bonus: 100 jumping jacks is said to burn 100 calories. Have a snack!)
7. Dial a friend. Pick up the phone and cheer up someone's day with an "I love you!"
8. Hoot and holler. Just let out a simple "woo-hoo!" and think about a goal or future event that really charges you up.
9. Do a Julie Andrews. Think of one or two things that you are deeply grateful for and allow the thoughts to bring a smile of gratitude to your face. (You should think of a few of your favorite things several times a day anyway!)

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上周被《在北京,有2000万人假装在生活》刷屏了,我是2000万人之一。实话就是,我们在北京哪有生活?只有生存。当然很有可能你在上海,广州,深圳,杭州…你依然每天感觉我好累,但是同样,人们为了成功的机会,甘愿辛苦。挤着地铁,堵在路上,跑着上班,没有周末的人。因为学业事业焦虑的睡不着,偷偷回家半夜哭泣的人,广告狂人里那些用口红对抗工作压力和人际关系紧张的人。谁不是一边丧,一边燃?见想见的朋友,这是生活,见朋友前坐两小时地铁,这也是生活。所以对陌生人微笑,跟自己聊天,跳一支即兴的舞,偶尔发呆放空,洗个热水澡,打电话给多年不见的朋友,让我们一起“生活”,生活从来不是不辛苦,它包括追求梦想,也包括迷失方向。所以,同学们让我们一起好好生活.

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remarkable [rɪˈmɑ:rkəbl]

adj. 非凡的 卓越的

grueling [ˈɡruəlɪŋ]

adj. 累垮人的;折磨人的

optimistic [ˌɑ:ptɪˈmɪstɪk]

adj. 乐观的

impact [ˈɪmˌpækt]

v. 影响

tension [ˈtɛnʃən]

n. 紧张

negative [ˈnɛɡətɪv]

adj. 消极的

positive [ˈpɑ:zətɪv]

adj. 积极的

affirmation [ˌæfɚˈmeʃən]

n. 肯定 确认

empower [ɛmˈpaʊɚ]

v. 授权 准许

convince [kənˈvɪns]

v. 使确信

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